Dimensional - Short Duration Fixed Income ETF
Dimensional - Short Duration Fixed ETF (AMEX: DFSD) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $46.45 (about ₹4,462 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.17% and holds 1,275 securities. Indian residents can buy DFSD through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$46.40
Today's high
$46.50
52 week low
$46.39
52 week high
$48.51
DFSD opened at $46.46, closed previously at $46.43, and has traded between $46.39 and $48.51 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Dimensional - Short Duration Fixed Income ETF (DFSD) primarily invests in high-quality debt, with at least 80% of its net assets allocated to investment-grade fixed income securities. The portfolio largely focuses on instruments set to mature within five years of their settlement date. To manage interest rate exposure, the ETF generally targets a weighted average duration that remains within a specific range relative to its reference index, the ICE BofA 1-5 Year US Corporate & Government Index. This means its duration will typically not exceed the index's by more than half a year, nor fall more than one year below it.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.17%
Assets (AUM)
$7.3B
Holdings
1,275
NAV
$46.47
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-3.57%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DFSD holds 1,275 securities in total. These 10 are 8.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy DFSD from India
Indian residents can buy DFSD units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search DFSD and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DFSD, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in DFSD from India
Trading and taxes when buying DFSD from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the DFSD price today?
Dimensional - Short Duration Fixed ETF (DFSD) last traded at $46.45 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹4,462 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DFSD trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is DFSD, and what does it cost to hold?
Dimensional - Short Duration Fixed ETF manages about $7.3B. Its expense ratio is 0.17% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are DFSD's largest holdings?
The top three are NEW ZEALA 1.5% 05/15/31 (1.4%), US T-NOTE 4.25% 01/15/28 (1.1%) and NEW ZEALA 4.5% 05/15/30 (1.1%). DFSD's 10 largest positions make up 8.5% of the fund.
Does DFSD pay dividends?
Yes. DFSD is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on DFSD taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of DFSD?
Yes. You can buy DFSD by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DFSD performed?
DFSD's price is down 3.6% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.