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Emerging Markets Value Portfolio (R2)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| December 2, 2010 | DFEPX | 233-20G-455 |
The Emerging Markets Value Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio pursues its objective by investing in emerging markets equity securities that Dimensional deems to be value stocks at the time of purchase. Dimensional will consider, among other things, information disseminated by the International Finance Corporation in determining and approving countries that have emerging markets. Securities are considered value stocks primarily because a company's shares have a high book value in relation to their market value (BtM). This BtM sort excludes firms with negative or zero book values. In assessing value, additional factors such as price-to-cash-flow or price-to-earnings ratios may be considered, as well as economic conditions and developments in the issuer's industry. The criteria for assessing value are subject to change from time to time. The Portfolio currently invests in a diverse group of emerging market countries that have been authorized for investment by the Advisor's Investment Committee.
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 29, 2012 | $26.29 | $0.73 | 2.86% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 29, 2012 | 1.27% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2012 | -3.27% | -1.83% | 11.75% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2012 | -20.44% | -- | -- | -9.30% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2012 | -14.86% | -- | -- | -7.56% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.86% | 0.86% |
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 | $0.2020 USD | 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $25.86 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.3860 USD | 12/12/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $25.86 USD |
| Dividend | $0.2190 USD | 09/07/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $30.34 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1300 USD | 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/13/2011 | $35.39 USD |
Holdings
| As of April 30, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| GAZPROM OAO | 4.27 |
| BANK OF CHINA LTD | 2.18 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 2.12 |
| PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 1.86 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1.50 |
| FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO SAB DE CV | 1.27 |
| STANDARD BANK GROUP LTD/SOUTH AFRICA | 1.26 |
| POSCO | 1.10 |
| BM&FBOVESPA SA | 1.07 |
| LUKOIL OAO | 0.95 |
| SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD | 0.94 |
| POSCO | 0.85 |
| GOLD FIELDS LTD | 0.81 |
| ICICI BANK LTD | 0.81 |
| CHINA UNICOM HONG KONG LTD | 0.80 |
| SANLAM LTD | 0.78 |
| CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP | 0.77 |
| BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL SA/BRAZIL | 0.77 |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP | 0.75 |
| CEMEX SAB DE CV | 0.73 |
| Total | 25.57 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 31.5 |
| Energy | 16.2 |
| Materials | 16.2 |
| Industrials | 11.0 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.2 |
| Information Technology | 7.0 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.8 |
| Telecommunication Services | 1.7 |
| Utilities | 1.7 |
| Health Care | 0.6 |
| 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.