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Five-Year Global Fixed Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| November 6, 1990 | DFGBX | 233-203-884 |
The investment objective of the DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio is to provide a market rate of return for a fixed income portfolio with low relative volatility of returns. Generally, the Portfolio will invest in high quality obligations which mature within five years from the date of settlement. The Portfolio expects to invest primarily in obligations issued or guaranteed by any of the following countries (but may invest in other countries as well): Australia, Canada, Denmark, EMU countries, Japan, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Investments in obligations of other foreign issuers rated AA or better, corporate debt obligations, bank obligations and commercial paper may also be included. The Portfolio will also enter into forward foreign currency contracts solely for the purpose of hedging against fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
For a full description, please consult the Portfolio's prospectus.
For a full description, please consult the Portfolio's prospectus.
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Prices
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Closing Price | NAV Change $ | NAV Change % | |
| February 3, 2012 | $11.02 | $-0.01 | -0.09% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| February 3, 2012 | 1.01% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| January 31, 2012 | 1.01% | 0.32% | 1.01% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| January 31, 2012 | 5.27% | 4.76% | 4.56% | 6.19% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2011 | 4.51% | 4.65% | 4.49% | 6.16% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.28% | 0.28% |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit www.dimensional.com.
Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.1190 USD | 12/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $10.89 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.1640 USD | 12/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $10.89 USD |
| Short-Term Gain | $0.0490 USD | 12/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $10.89 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1290 USD | 09/07/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $11.35 USD |
Holdings
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| COUNCIL OF EUROPE DEVELOPMENT BANK | 2.88 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 2.86 |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK/THE | 2.64 |
| WAL-MART STORES INC | 2.55 |
| CAISSE D'AMORTISSEMENT DE LA DETTE SOCIALE | 2.20 |
| NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE PLC | 2.19 |
| NEDERLANDSE WATERSCHAPSBANK NV | 2.18 |
| UNITED KINGDOM GILT | 2.14 |
| KFW | 2.13 |
| AUSTRIA GOVERNMENT BOND | 2.12 |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD | 2.08 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP | 2.05 |
| BUNDESOBLIGATION | 2.04 |
| EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA | 1.86 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 1.82 |
| PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA | 1.81 |
| MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC | 1.75 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP | 1.67 |
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | 1.60 |
| EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK | 1.55 |
| Total | 42.13 |
Sector Allocations
Market Risk
Even a long-term investment approach cannot guarantee a profit. Economic, political, and issuer-specific events will cause the value of securities, and the funds that own them, to rise or fall. Because the value of your investment in a fund will fluctuate, there is a risk that you will lose money.
Foreign Securities and Currencies Risk
Foreign securities prices may decline or fluctuate because of: (a) economic or political actions of foreign governments, and/or (b) less regulated or liquid securities markets. Investors holding these securities are also exposed to foreign currency risk (the possibility that foreign currency will fluctuate in value against the US dollar).
Interest Rate Risk
Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate risk because the prices of fixed income securities tend to move in the opposite direction of interest rates. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a security may be unable to make interest payments and/or repay principal when due. A downgrade to an issuer's credit rating or a perceived change in an issuer's financial strength may affect a security's value, and thus, impact a fund's performance. Credit risk is greater for fixed income securities with ratings below investment grade. Fixed income securities that are below investment grade involve high credit risk and are considered speculative. Below-investment grade fixed income securities may also fluctuate in value more than higher-quality fixed income securities.
Income Risk
Income risk is the risk that falling interest rates will cause the fund's income to decline.
Even a long-term investment approach cannot guarantee a profit. Economic, political, and issuer-specific events will cause the value of securities, and the funds that own them, to rise or fall. Because the value of your investment in a fund will fluctuate, there is a risk that you will lose money.
Foreign Securities and Currencies Risk
Foreign securities prices may decline or fluctuate because of: (a) economic or political actions of foreign governments, and/or (b) less regulated or liquid securities markets. Investors holding these securities are also exposed to foreign currency risk (the possibility that foreign currency will fluctuate in value against the US dollar).
Interest Rate Risk
Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate risk because the prices of fixed income securities tend to move in the opposite direction of interest rates. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a security may be unable to make interest payments and/or repay principal when due. A downgrade to an issuer's credit rating or a perceived change in an issuer's financial strength may affect a security's value, and thus, impact a fund's performance. Credit risk is greater for fixed income securities with ratings below investment grade. Fixed income securities that are below investment grade involve high credit risk and are considered speculative. Below-investment grade fixed income securities may also fluctuate in value more than higher-quality fixed income securities.
Income Risk
Income risk is the risk that falling interest rates will cause the fund's income to decline.
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Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
These Net Asset Values ("NAVs") have been prepared by the fund accounting agent. Dimensional Fund Advisors reserves the right to restate these NAV figures, if necessary, at any time.