What this ETF is trying to do

The IDX DYNAMIC FIXED INCOME ETF (ticker: DYFI) is an exchange-traded fund that trades on the NASDAQ. This ETF is categorized as a "fixed income" asset type, which generally means it focuses on debt-related investments.

What the numbers show

As of October 5, 2026, the current price of one share is $22.19. An estimated price from roughly one year ago was $23.33.

When looking at how the value has changed, it is important to look at two different numbers:

• Price Return: This measures only the change in the share price. Over the last year, the one-year price return was -4.93%. Year-to-date (YTD), the price return is -3.84%.

• Total Return: This includes both the share price change and any cash distributions paid out. The one-year total return was -0.58%, and the YTD total return is -1.14%.

To understand the share-price decline, imagine you had $10,000 invested in the share price alone one year ago. Based on the one-year price return of -4.93%, that $10,000 would have decreased to approximately $9,507.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF pays out cash to investors through distributions. The distribution yield is 4.62%. This number describes the cash payments relative to the current price of the ETF. These payments are usually made monthly; in the last 12 months, there were 11 payments. The trailing distributions were $1.02 per share.

It is important to note that a high distribution yield does not guarantee that an investor will earn that same percentage as a total return.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" refers to a loss in the value of the actual assets held within the fund. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to measure this risk. DYFI has an erosion-risk score of 94, which is labeled as "Stable / sideways." This is considered a "good" severity level. There is no severe erosion-risk flag for this ETF.

Pros

• The fund provides regular cash distributions (usually monthly).

• The erosion-risk score suggests the underlying value is currently stable or moving sideways.

Cons

• The share price has declined over the last year and year-to-date.

• Both the price return and total return have been negative for the past year.

Beginner takeaway

When studying an ETF like DYFI, remember that the share price and the cash distributions are different things. While the share price has dropped, the fund has also provided cash payments. To see the full picture of how much value was gained or lost, you should look at the total return rather than just the price return.