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Intl. Real Estate Securities Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| March 1, 2007 | DFITX | 233-203-348 |
The DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio invests in a broad range of securities of non-US companies in the real estate industry including developed and emerging markets with a focus on non-US real estate investment trusts (REITs) and companies that Dimensional considers REIT-like entities. It is well diversified with respect to both geography and property type. The Portfolio may invest in the securities of real estate companies in developed and emerging markets and is currently authorized to invest in companies in the following countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Other countries may be authorized for investment in the future.
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 | $4.79 | $0.01 | 0.21% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| February 8, 2012 | 9.36% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| January 31, 2012 | 6.85% | 0.98% | 6.85% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| January 31, 2012 | -1.82% | -- | -- | -7.27% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of December 31, 2011 | -7.75% | -- | -- | -8.66% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| As of October 31, 2011 | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| 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 | $0.2480 USD | 12/09/2011 | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | $4.33 USD |
Holdings
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| WESTFIELD GROUP | 8.00 |
| UNIBAIL-RODAMCO SE | 7.85 |
| LAND SECURITIES GROUP PLC | 3.87 |
| LINK REIT/THE | 3.65 |
| STOCKLAND | 3.44 |
| WESTFIELD RETAIL TRUST | 3.40 |
| BRITISH LAND CO PLC | 3.04 |
| GPT GROUP | 2.50 |
| NIPPON BUILDING FUND INC | 2.16 |
| GOODMAN GROUP | 2.11 |
| HAMMERSON PLC | 1.96 |
| DEXUS PROPERTY GROUP | 1.94 |
| JAPAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORP | 1.74 |
| CFS RETAIL PROPERTY TRUST | 1.52 |
| RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | 1.49 |
| KLEPIERRE | 1.41 |
| H&R REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | 1.37 |
| CAPITAL SHOPPING CENTRES GROUP PLC | 1.33 |
| CORIO NV | 1.26 |
| CAPITAMALL TRUST | 1.20 |
| Total | 55.24 |
Sector Allocations
| As of January 31, 2012 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| REITs | 99.6 |
| Financials | 0.3 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 0.2 |
| 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.
Risk of Concentrating in the Real Estate Industry
The fund is concentrated in the real estate industry. The exclusive focus by the fund on the real estate industry may cause a fund's risk to approximate the general risks of direct real estate ownership. The performance of the fund may be materially different from the broad equity market.
Real Estate Investment Risk
The value of securities in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, and tax and regulatory requirements. Investing in REITs and REIT-like entities involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. REITs and REIT-like entities are dependent upon management skill, may not be diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and self-liquidation. REITs and REIT-like entities also are subject to the possibility of failing to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income. Also, because REITs and REIT-like entities typically are invested in a limited number of projects or in a particular market segment, these entities are more susceptible to adverse developments affecting a single project or market segment than more broadly diversified investments.
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.
Risk of Concentrating in the Real Estate Industry
The fund is concentrated in the real estate industry. The exclusive focus by the fund on the real estate industry may cause a fund's risk to approximate the general risks of direct real estate ownership. The performance of the fund may be materially different from the broad equity market.
Real Estate Investment Risk
The value of securities in the real estate industry can be affected by changes in real estate values and rental income, property taxes, interest rates, and tax and regulatory requirements. Investing in REITs and REIT-like entities involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. REITs and REIT-like entities are dependent upon management skill, may not be diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency and self-liquidation. REITs and REIT-like entities also are subject to the possibility of failing to qualify for tax-free pass-through of income. Also, because REITs and REIT-like entities typically are invested in a limited number of projects or in a particular market segment, these entities are more susceptible to adverse developments affecting a single project or market segment than more broadly diversified investments.
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.
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Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
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.