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Emerging Markets Core Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| April 5, 2005 | DFCEX | 233-203-421 |
The Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio seeks to purchase a broad and diverse group of securities, with an increased exposure to securities of small cap issuers and securities that it considers to be value securities. 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. Dimensional considers, among other factors, information disseminated by the International Finance Corporation in determining and approving countries that have emerging markets. The Portfolio currently invests in companies in Brazil, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
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 11, 2010 | $18.50 | $-0.01 | -0.05% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| March 11, 2010 | 1.55% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| February 28, 2010 | 1.10% | -0.08% | -4.44% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| February 28, 2010 | 106.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.19% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2009 | 83.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.81% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2009 | 0.67% | 0.67% |
| 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 | $0.0120 USD | 03/08/2010 | 03/09/2010 | 03/12/2010 | $18.42 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0670 USD | 12/07/2009 | 12/08/2009 | 12/14/2009 | $17.70 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0670 USD | 09/08/2009 | 09/09/2009 | 09/14/2009 | $16.16 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0950 USD | 06/08/2009 | 06/09/2009 | 06/12/2009 | $13.99 USD |
Holdings
| As of February 28, 2010 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| GAZPROM OAO | 1.75 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 1.63 |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | 1.16 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 1.14 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1.03 |
| LUKOIL OAO | 0.93 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 0.86 |
| CHINA MOBILE LTD | 0.78 |
| VALE SA | 0.70 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 0.69 |
| CNOOC LTD | 0.65 |
| VALE SA | 0.64 |
| SASOL LTD | 0.60 |
| STANDARD BANK GROUP LTD/SOUTH AFRICA | 0.59 |
| AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV | 0.56 |
| POSCO | 0.56 |
| INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA | 0.55 |
| ICICI BANK LTD | 0.53 |
| MTN GROUP LTD | 0.53 |
| PETROCHINA CO LTD | 0.51 |
| Total | 16.40 |
Sector Allocations
| As of February 28, 2010 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 22.1 |
| Materials | 16.5 |
| Energy | 11.2 |
| Industrials | 11.0 |
| Information Technology | 10.2 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.6 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.7 |
| Telecommunication Services | 5.6 |
| Health Care | 3.6 |
| Utilities | 3.5 |
| Other | 0.1 |
| REITs | 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.
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).
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.
Emerging Markets Risk
Numerous emerging countries have recently experienced serious, and potentially continuing, economic and political problems. Stock markets in many emerging countries are relatively small, expensive and risky. Foreigners are often limited in their ability to invest in, and withdraw assets from, these markets. Additional restrictions may be imposed under other conditions.
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).
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.
Emerging Markets Risk
Numerous emerging countries have recently experienced serious, and potentially continuing, economic and political problems. Stock markets in many emerging countries are relatively small, expensive and risky. Foreigners are often limited in their ability to invest in, and withdraw assets from, these markets. Additional restrictions may be imposed under other conditions.
Dimensional Fund Advisors is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Dimensional funds carefully before investing. For this and other information about the Dimensional funds, please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Prospectuses are available by calling Dimensional Fund Advisors collect at (310) 395-8005; on the Internet at www.dimensional.com; or, by mail, DFA Securities LLC, c/o Dimensional Fund Advisors, 1299 Ocean Avenue, 11th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
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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.