# DFA Short-Term Government I (DFFGX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/DFFGX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, DFA Short-Term Government I (DFFGX), nexqual.com/DFFGX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 9.91 (+0.00% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 9.91 · day 9.91–9.91 · 52w 9.85–10.02 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.1% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +12.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.1% | +12.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +3.1% | +2.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Max drawdown | -0.5% (Aug 2026→Sep 2026) | -5.7% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
DFIHX (DFA One-Year Fixed Income Pt.) USD 10.23 +0.00% · DFGBX (DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Inco) USD 9.9 +0.00% · DFGFX (DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Incom) USD 9.73 +0.00% · DISVX (DFA International Small Cap Val) USD 33.53 +0.00% · DEMSX (DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap ) USD 26.83 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/DFFGX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt