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US Core Equity 2 Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| September 15, 2005 | DFQTX | 233-203-397 |
The US Core Equity 2 Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio seeks to purchase a broad and diverse range of US securities with an increased exposure to small cap stocks and those it considers value stocks relative to the market universe. The universe is comprised of companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq National Market System. The Portfolio places a greater emphasis on small cap and value stocks than Dimensional's US Core Equity 1 Portfolio. Increased exposure to small and value companies may be achieved by decreasing the allocation of the portfolio's assets in large growth companies relative to their weight in the universe. In assessing value, Dimensional may consider factors such as the issuer's securities having a high book value in relation to their market value, as well as price to cash flow or price to earnings ratios.
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 % | |
| March 17, 2010 | $9.88 | $0.07 | 0.71% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| March 17, 2010 | 8.31% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| February 28, 2010 | 4.18% | 5.58% | 0.98% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| February 28, 2010 | 64.75% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.18% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2009 | 29.15% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.41% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2009 | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Dimensional has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and assume expenses for a one-year period set to terminate on April 1 unless renewed. Dimensional may seek reimbursement for amounts previously waived under the conditions outlined in the prospectus. | ||
Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0190 USD | 03/08/2010 | 03/09/2010 | 03/12/2010 | $9.63 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0280 USD | 12/07/2009 | 12/08/2009 | 12/14/2009 | $8.82 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0160 USD | 10/23/2009 | 10/26/2009 | 10/29/2009 | $8.75 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0280 USD | 09/08/2009 | 09/09/2009 | 09/14/2009 | $8.54 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0310 USD | 06/08/2009 | 06/09/2009 | 06/12/2009 | $7.65 USD |
Holdings
| As of February 28, 2010 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.61 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | 1.55 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 1.34 |
| AT&T INC | 1.29 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO | 1.25 |
| CHEVRON CORP | 1.14 |
| PFIZER INC | 0.92 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 0.78 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE | 0.73 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 0.71 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS | 0.68 |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | 0.63 |
| WALT DISNEY CO/THE | 0.57 |
| WAL-MART STORES INC | 0.52 |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD CO | 0.50 |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 0.49 |
| CVS CAREMARK CORP | 0.47 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 0.46 |
| KRAFT FOODS INC | 0.40 |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC | 0.37 |
| Total | 16.41 |
Sector Allocations
| As of February 28, 2010 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 19.5 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15.1 |
| Information Technology | 14.2 |
| Industrials | 13.6 |
| Health Care | 10.4 |
| Energy | 9.8 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.8 |
| Materials | 5.3 |
| Telecommunication Services | 3.0 |
| Utilities | 2.5 |
| Other | 0.0 |
| Total | 100.0 |
| Sectors defined by MSCI | |
* Portfolio restricted to specific institutional accounts.
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.
Small Company Risk
Securities of small firms are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a result, small company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price.
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.
Small Company Risk
Securities of small firms are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a result, small company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price.
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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.
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.