Global Short-term Fixed Income (Dimensional)
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The Global Short-term Fixed Income Fund (Dimensional) aims to maximise current income while preserving the value of investments. The fund is managed on a discretionary basis and invests in high quality debt such as bonds, commercial paper, bank and corporate debt. This debt is issued by governments, other public bodies and companies from developed countries and, at the time of purchase, this debt is generally rated at least AA- or Aa3 long-term by the major rating agencies. The fund will generally maintain an average maturity of its investments to five years or less. The fund may use derivatives to manage risk, reduce costs or improve returns.
Main features
- Actively managed by Dimensional
- Invests in high quality debt
- Generally invests in debt with a maturity of 5 years or less
- Risk rating: 2
- SFDR Class: Article 6
How it works
The fund invests in high quality debt such as bonds, commercial paper, bank and corporate debt with a maturity of five years or less. This debt is issued by governments, other public bodies and companies from developed countries and, at the time of purchase, this debt is generally rated at least AA- or Aa3 long term by the major rating agencies. The fund may purchase debt in currencies other than the Euro and, where it does so, will use financial contracts or instruments (derivatives) to manage its exposure to these currencies.
This fund is managed by Dimensional.
Current Fund Price* (as at 10/05/2024)
Price
39.750
41.842
Annualised Performance (%)*
*Notes: Annual management charges (AMC) apply. The fund performance shown is before the full AMC is applied on your policy.
Returns are based on offer/offer performance and do not represent the return achieved by individual policies linked to the fund.
The fund price/performance shown is for the Pension / Gross of Tax Funds category.
*Source: Zurich Life
**Note: Asset Splits are updated quarterly.
Why Dimensional?
Dimensional Fund Advisors is a leading global investment firm that has been translating academic research into practical investment solutions since 1981. Guided by a strong belief in markets, they work to implement compelling ideas in finance for the benefit of clients. An enduring philosophy, strong client commitment, and a strong connection with the academic community underpin their approach. Dimensional manages $596 billion in Global assets.
*Source: Dimensional Fund Advisors, September 2018.
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd., registered address 20 Triton Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3BF, Company Number 02569601, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - Firm Reference No.150100.