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Global 60/40 Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| December 24, 2003 | DGSIX | 254-34D-658 |
The investment objective of the Global 60/40 Portfolio is to seek total return consisting of capital appreciation and current income. The Portfolio, under normal market circumstances, allocates its assets to underlying funds that invest in equity and fixed income securities. Generally, the Portfolio invests its assets in equity and fixed income underlying funds to achieve an allocation of approximately 40% to 80% (with a target allocation of approximately 60%) of the Portfolio's assets to equity funds and 20% to 60% (with a target allocation of approximately 40%) of its assets to fixed income funds. With respect to investments in equity, the Portfolio may invest its assets in both domestic and international funds. The current allocation of underlying funds is available in the portfolio Fact Sheet.
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 8, 2012 | $13.13 | $0.03 | 0.23% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| February 8, 2012 | 7.10% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| January 31, 2012 | 4.57% | 3.04% | 4.57% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| January 31, 2012 | 1.21% | 2.35% | -- | 5.64% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2011 | -2.16% | 1.71% | -- | 5.11% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.31% | 0.54% |
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Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.1440 USD | 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $12.05 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0600 USD | 09/07/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $12.28 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0670 USD | 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/13/2011 | $13.11 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0340 USD | 03/07/2011 | 03/08/2011 | 03/11/2011 | $13.22 USD |
Holdings
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | 0.65 |
| CHEVRON CORP | 0.57 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | 0.53 |
| FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP | 0.50 |
| AT&T INC | 0.48 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.46 |
| PFIZER INC | 0.45 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.42 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO | 0.40 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.40 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 0.39 |
| APPLE INC | 0.38 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.38 |
| EKSPORTFINANS ASA | 0.36 |
| BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA | 0.35 |
| AUSTRIA GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL BOND | 0.35 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.32 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.32 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY INFLATION INDEXED BONDS | 0.32 |
| SVENSK EXPORTKREDIT AB | 0.31 |
| Total | 8.33 |
Sector Allocations
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 19.4 |
| Industrials | 14.3 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 12.9 |
| Information Technology | 11.6 |
| Energy | 11.1 |
| Materials | 8.2 |
| Health Care | 8.2 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.9 |
| Telecommunication Services | 3.1 |
| Utilities | 2.9 |
| REITs | 1.5 |
| Other | 0.0 |
| Total | 100.0 |
| Sectors defined by MSCI | |
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.
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.
Fund of Funds Risk
The investment performance of each Portfolio is affected by the investment performance of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests. The ability of a Portfolio to achieve its investment objective depends on the ability of the Underlying Funds to meet their investment objectives and on the Advisor's decisions regarding the allocation of the Portfolio's assets among the Underlying Funds. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Portfolio or Underlying Fund will be achieved. Through their investments in the Underlying Funds, the Portfolios are subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds investments. The risks of the Underlying Funds may include Market Risk, Small Company Risk, Risks of Concentrating in the Real Estate Industry, Emerging Markets Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Credit Risk, and Risks of Banking Concentration. For more details regarding these risks, please see the DIG Global Portfolios Prospectus.
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.
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.
Fund of Funds Risk
The investment performance of each Portfolio is affected by the investment performance of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests. The ability of a Portfolio to achieve its investment objective depends on the ability of the Underlying Funds to meet their investment objectives and on the Advisor's decisions regarding the allocation of the Portfolio's assets among the Underlying Funds. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of any Portfolio or Underlying Fund will be achieved. Through their investments in the Underlying Funds, the Portfolios are subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds investments. The risks of the Underlying Funds may include Market Risk, Small Company Risk, Risks of Concentrating in the Real Estate Industry, Emerging Markets Risk, Interest Rate Risk, Credit Risk, and Risks of Banking Concentration. For more details regarding these risks, please see the DIG Global Portfolios Prospectus.
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