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Emerging Markets Social Core Portfolio
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| August 31, 2006 | DFESX | 233-203-363 |
The Emerging Markets Social 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.
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 9, 2012 | $13.41 | $0.06 | 0.45% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| February 9, 2012 | 17.84% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| January 31, 2012 | 11.69% | 3.75% | 11.69% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| January 31, 2012 | -9.36% | 5.42% | -- | 8.77% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2011 | -21.27% | 3.44% | -- | 6.68% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.70% | 0.71% |
| Dimensional has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and assume expenses for a one-year period set to terminate on February 28, 2013 unless renewed. Dimensional may seek reimbursement for amounts previously waived under the conditions outlined in the prospectus. | ||
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Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0730 USD | 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $11.32 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1460 USD | 09/07/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $12.83 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0470 USD | 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/13/2011 | $14.65 USD |
Holdings
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 1.72 |
| GAZPROM OAO | 1.61 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 1.42 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 1.11 |
| VALE SA | 1.10 |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP | 1.06 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 0.93 |
| CHINA MOBILE LTD | 0.91 |
| AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV | 0.80 |
| VALE SA | 0.75 |
| LUKOIL OAO | 0.74 |
| SASOL LTD | 0.73 |
| ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING SA | 0.69 |
| INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA | 0.68 |
| BANK OF CHINA LTD | 0.66 |
| POSCO | 0.63 |
| HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO LTD | 0.57 |
| BANCO BRADESCO SA | 0.51 |
| BM&FBOVESPA SA | 0.48 |
| CNOOC LTD | 0.45 |
| Total | 17.54 |
Sector Allocations
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 24.7 |
| Materials | 17.3 |
| Information Technology | 12.3 |
| Industrials | 11.1 |
| Energy | 10.0 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.5 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.5 |
| Telecommunication Services | 4.4 |
| Utilities | 4.0 |
| Health Care | 0.1 |
| 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 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.
Social Investment Risk
Social issue screens may limit the number of investment opportunities available; and as a result, at times, investors may experience more modest gains than when investing in a fund not subject to such special investment 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.
Social Investment Risk
Social issue screens may limit the number of investment opportunities available; and as a result, at times, investors may experience more modest gains than when investing in a fund not subject to such special investment conditions.
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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.