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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 % | |
| September 1, 2010 | $11.62 | $-0.03 | -0.26% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| September 1, 2010 | 6.44% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| August 31, 2010 | 1.22% | 3.41% | 6.71% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| August 31, 2010 | 7.66% | 4.66% | 5.06% | 6.43% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| June 30, 2010 | 6.60% | 4.15% | 4.89% | 6.34% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2009 | 0.30% | 0.30% |
Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0740 USD | 06/07/2010 | 06/08/2010 | 06/11/2010 | $11.28 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0420 USD | 03/08/2010 | 03/09/2010 | 03/12/2010 | $11.19 USD |
| Dividend | $0.2070 USD | 12/07/2009 | 12/08/2009 | 12/14/2009 | $11.18 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0750 USD | 09/08/2009 | 09/09/2009 | 09/14/2009 | $11.16 USD |
Holdings
| As of July 31, 2010 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS | 3.66 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS | 3.30 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 2.93 |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 2.87 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP | 2.86 |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD | 2.78 |
| SUNCORP-METWAY LTD | 2.77 |
| SVENSK EXPORTKREDIT AB | 2.69 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 2.66 |
| SOCIETE FINANCEMENT DE L'ECONOMIE FRANCAISE | 2.50 |
| PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CANADA | 2.46 |
| AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | 2.41 |
| CAISSE D'AMORTISSEMENT DE LA DETTE SOCIALE | 2.40 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP | 2.28 |
| LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHE RENTENBANK | 2.27 |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | 2.22 |
| EKSPORTFINANS ASA | 2.18 |
| BARCLAYS BANK PLC | 2.17 |
| KREDITANSTALT FUER WIEDERAUFBAU | 2.13 |
| NEDERLANDSE WATERSCHAPSBANK NV | 1.97 |
| Total | 51.52 |
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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Performance data represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance displayed. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate such that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and are net of all fees and expenses. Prior to April 2002, certain international equity portfolios charged a reimbursement fee to the purchasers of shares of those portfolios.