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Intl. Core Equity Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| September 15, 2005 | DFIEX | 233-203-371 |
The International 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 stocks of non-US companies in developed markets with an increased exposure to small cap stocks and those it considers value stocks. Increased exposure to small and value companies may be achieved by decreasing the allocation of the portfolio's assets in the 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. The Portfolio currently invests in companies in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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 8, 2012 | $10.33 | $0.04 | 0.39% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| February 8, 2012 | 11.56% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| January 31, 2012 | 7.34% | 1.43% | 7.34% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| January 31, 2012 | -11.17% | -2.92% | -- | 2.71% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2011 | -15.11% | -3.94% | -- | 1.59% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.40% | 0.40% |
| 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. | ||
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.
Distributions
| Last 12 Months | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0850 USD | 12/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $9.20 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0610 USD | 09/07/2011 | 09/08/2011 | 09/13/2011 | $9.70 USD |
| Dividend | $0.1560 USD | 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/13/2011 | $11.39 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0310 USD | 03/07/2011 | 03/08/2011 | 03/11/2011 | $11.79 USD |
Holdings
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC | 1.67 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 1.11 |
| BP PLC | 1.09 |
| VODAFONE GROUP PLC | 1.00 |
| NESTLE SA | 0.62 |
| NOVARTIS AG | 0.56 |
| TORONTO-DOMINION BANK/THE | 0.50 |
| TOTAL SA | 0.48 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORP | 0.47 |
| STANDARD CHARTERED PLC | 0.44 |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD | 0.43 |
| ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES AG | 0.41 |
| ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | 0.41 |
| SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 0.40 |
| SANOFI | 0.38 |
| DAIMLER AG | 0.37 |
| UBS AG | 0.34 |
| AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LTD | 0.33 |
| BANCO SANTANDER SA | 0.32 |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 0.32 |
| Total | 11.65 |
Sector Allocations
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 23.8 |
| Industrials | 16.6 |
| Materials | 12.8 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 12.6 |
| Energy | 10.5 |
| Consumer Staples | 7.0 |
| Information Technology | 5.5 |
| Health Care | 4.8 |
| Telecommunication Services | 3.2 |
| Utilities | 3.1 |
| REITs | 0.0 |
| 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.
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.
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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.