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Five-Year Global Fixed Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| November 6, 1990 | DFGBX | 233-203-884 |
The Five-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to provide a market rate of return for a fixed income portfolio with low relative volatility of returns. Generally, the Portfolio will invest in US and foreign debt securities which mature within five years from the date of settlement. Currently, most investments are made in developed countries, but other countries may be added in the future. Investments in obligations of other foreign issuers rated AA or better, corporate debt obligations, bank obligations, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, obligations of other domestic and foreign issuers, securities of domestic or foreign issuers denominated in US dollars but not trading in the United States, and supranational organizations may also be included. The Portfolio will also enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge 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 | ||||
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| Date | Closing Price | NAV Change $ | NAV Change % | |
| May 22, 2013 | $11.21 | $-0.01 | -0.09% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 22, 2013 | 0.54% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | 0.54% | 1.35% | 0.90% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 3.83% | 4.69% | 3.88% | 6.05% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 3.65% | 4.43% | 3.86% | 6.05% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.28% | 0.28% | |
| Operating Expense ratios as of 10/31/2012. The fund's prospectus contains more information on fees and expenses. | ||
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.
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Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
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| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0610 USD | 12/11/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $11.16 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.0750 USD | 12/11/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $11.16 USD |
| Short-Term Gain | $0.0310 USD | 12/11/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $11.16 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0680 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $11.23 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0470 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $11.13 USD |
Top Holdings
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| UK TSY 1 2017 BONDS 09/17 1. | 2.86 |
| BELGIUM KINGDOM BONDS 09/17 5.5 | 2.86 |
| KINGDOM OF DENMARK BONDS 11/17 4. | 2.77 |
| TORONTO DOMINION BANK SR UNSECURED 10/16 2.375 | 2.40 |
| REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA SR UNSECURED 144A 09/17 4.3 | 2.38 |
| FRANCE (GOVT OF) BONDS 10/17 4.25 | 2.19 |
| BK NEDERLANDSE GEMEENTEN SR UNSECURED REGS 09/17 1 | 1.58 |
| KOMMUNALBANKEN AS SR UNSECURED REGS 09/17 1. | 1.58 |
| BUNDESOBLIGATION BONDS 10/17 0.5 | 1.54 |
| FANNIE MAE NOTES 02/18 0.875 | 1.54 |
| FANNIE MAE NOTES 04/17 1.125 | 1.48 |
| KFW GOVT GUARANT 02/17 1.375 | 1.47 |
| FINNISH GOVERNMENT SR UNSECURED 04/17 1.875 | 1.47 |
| NETHERLANDS GOVERNMENT BONDS 144A 07/17 4.5 | 1.45 |
| BRITISH COLUMBIA PROV OF SR UNSECURED 04/17 1.2 | 1.43 |
| SWEDISH EXPORT CREDIT SR UNSECURED 05/17 1.75 | 1.42 |
| CHEVRON CORP SR UNSECURED 12/17 1.104 | 1.40 |
| WAL MART STORES INC SR UNSECURED 04/18 1.125 | 1.38 |
| NEDER WATERSCHAPSBANK SR UNSECURED REGS 06/16 2.12 | 1.36 |
| AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK SR UNSECURED 03/17 1.125 | 1.21 |
| Total | 35.76 |
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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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.