The graph below demonstrates the varying levels of price sensitivity to yield changes among three different bond maturities. This fundamental relationship is commonly referred to as "duration". Active portfolio managers often seek to align their portfolio's duration with their interest rate expectations. When they anticipate rising interest rates, they aim for a lower duration portfolio, and conversely, when expecting falling rates, they prefer a higher duration portfolio. This strategic approach to managing duration helps investors navigate the complex dynamics of the bond market more effectively.
2-year10-year30-year
Illustration of price sensitivity to yield changes (“duration”) across maturities.
Key Statistics
Key Statistics
DFI-N1
DFI-N3
YTD Return
0.87%
-0.14%
0.74%
Return
1.06%
-0.99%
0.09%
4.91%
4.91%
4.02%
Net
0.08%
0.08%
0.03%
0.18
-0.14
0.01
-1.68
-3.61
0.00
0.31
0.32
1.00
-5.86%
-7.21%
-15.78%
25 mos
N/A
40 mos
3.47%
3.69%
6.64%
-0.82
-1.31
-0.57
44.10%
34.59%
100.00%
33.15%
46.41%
100.00%
Risk vs. Reward Scatterplot
Since-inception (risk) against compound annual return. Dashed crosshair marks the .
$100,000 initial investment, from the monthly return series. Hover any point for the value.
Periodic Returns
DFI-N1DFI-N3 ()
Periodic returns as of 6/30/2026. Periods under one year are not .
QTD
YTD
1 Yr
5 Yr
10 Yr
Inception
DFI-N1
1.15%
0.87%
2.49%
2.62%
N/A
1.06%
DFI-N3
0.64%
-0.14%
0.45%
0.58%
N/A
-0.99%
AGG
0.72%
0.74%
3.79%
4.17%
N/A
0.09%
Trailing 10 Yr Annualized Returns
Year
DFI-N1
DFI-N3
2017
N/A
N/A
N/A
2018
N/A
N/A
N/A
2019
N/A
N/A
N/A
2020
N/A
N/A
N/A
2021
N/A
N/A
N/A
2022
-5.13%
-7.02%
-13.03%
2023
4.70%
2.62%
5.65%
2024
0.79%
-1.22%
1.31%
2025
3.29%
1.23%
7.19%
YTD 2026
0.87%
-0.14%
0.74%
DFI-N1DFI-N3AGG ()
Annual returns by calendar year.
Top 10 Underlying Holdings
Company
Ticker
Weight
Janus Henderson AAA CLO
JAAA
15.09%
SPDR® High Yield Bd ETF
SPHY
15.01%
SPDR® 1-3 Mth T-Bill ETF
BIL
10.04%
SPDR® 3-12 Mth TBill ETF
BILS
10.03%
State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Trm Corp Bd ETF
SPSB
10.00%
SPDR® L-T Corp Bd ETF
SPLB
9.99%
SPDR® L-T Treasury ETF
SPTL
9.96%
Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF
SCHI
9.95%
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
9.93%
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Duration, Maturity, & Yield
Maturity
Weight
Short term (0-365 days)
11.74%
Intermediate term (1-10 yrs)
38.30%
Long term (10+ yrs)
49.96%
Yield & Duration
Value
Average 30 Day SEC Yield
4.94%
Weighted Average Duration (years)
4.48
Credit Quality
Credit Rating
Quality
Weight
AAA
High
16.42%
AA
High
36.79%
A
Medium
15.56%
BBB
Medium
14.50%
BB
Low
9.36%
B
Low
5.73%
Junk (Below B)
Low
1.64%
Average Credit Quality
A
Disclosures
The performance data presented herein has been independently verified by Alpha Performance Verification Services, a third-party verification firm, from the data inception date through March 31, 2026. Additional details, including the Independent Verifier's Report, are available upon request.
*Net performance values and statistics reflect the deduction of model fees of 1% that represents a hypothetical ASWTI asset management fee that would be charged to an investor and may not reflect actual deducted fees.
**Net performance values and statistics reflect the deduction of model fees of 3% that represent the highest possible wrap advisory fee that would be charged to an investor and may not reflect actual deducted fees.
For additional details, definitions, and explanations of certain performance and risk metrics presented in this fact sheet, please contact your Advisor or visit www.ASmarterWaytoInvest.com.
Returns presented for periods less than one year are not annualized.
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) seeks to track the investment results of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The index measures the performance of the total U.S. investment-grade bond market. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and TBAs that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of the component securities of the underlying index, and the fund will invest at least 90% of its assets in fixed income securities of the types included in the underlying index that the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.
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* Net performance values and statistics reflect the deduction of model fees of 1% that represents a hypothetical ASWTI asset management fee that would be charged to an investor and may not reflect actual deducted fees.
** Net performance values and statistics reflect the deduction of model fees of 3% that represent the highest possible wrap advisory fee that would be charged to an investor and may not reflect actual deducted fees.