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Emerging Markets Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| April 25, 1994 | DFEMX | 233-203-785 |
The Emerging Markets Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio pursues its objective by investing substantially all of its assets in its corresponding Master Fund, The Emerging Markets Series. The Master Fund purchases a broad market coverage of larger companies associated with a diverse group of countries, which may include both emerging and frontier markets, that Dimensional has designated as approved markets.
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 17, 2013 | $27.47 | $0.10 | 0.37% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 17, 2013 | -0.16% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | 1.08% | -1.57% | -1.07% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 5.65% | 1.16% | 16.18% | 8.13% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 2.63% | 2.34% | 17.52% | 8.10% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61% | 0.61% | |
| 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 | $0.0250 USD | 03/07/2013 | 03/08/2013 | 03/11/2013 | $27.75 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1030 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $26.86 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.2820 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $26.86 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1900 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $25.32 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1510 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $23.74 USD |
Top Holdings (972 Total)
| As of January 31, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 2.57 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 2.19 |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP | 1.38 |
| GAZPROM OAO | 1.37 |
| CHINA MOBILE LTD | 1.32 |
| AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV | 1.25 |
| INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA LTD | 1.09 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 1.05 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 1.00 |
| MTN GROUP LTD | 0.98 |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | 0.97 |
| BANCO BRADESCO SA | 0.97 |
| CIA DE BEBIDAS DAS AMERICAS | 0.94 |
| VALE SA | 0.88 |
| BANK OF CHINA LTD | 0.86 |
| SBERBANK OF RUSSIA | 0.86 |
| LUKOIL OAO | 0.81 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR CO | 0.78 |
| HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO LTD | 0.78 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 0.76 |
| Total | 22.83 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 26.5 |
| Information Technology | 14.0 |
| Energy | 11.3 |
| Materials | 11.2 |
| Consumer Staples | 9.7 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.2 |
| Industrials | 7.3 |
| Telecommunication Services | 7.0 |
| Utilities | 3.4 |
| Health Care | 1.4 |
| 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.
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 companies are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a result, small company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price. In general, small companies are also more vulnerable than larger companies to adverse business or economic developments and they may have more limited resources.
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 companies are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a result, small company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price. In general, small companies are also more vulnerable than larger companies to adverse business or economic developments and they may have more limited resources.
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 (512) 306-7400 or at www.dimensional.com.
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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.