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US Micro Cap Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| December 23, 1981 | DFSCX | 233-203-504 |
The US Micro Cap 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 the securities of US micro cap companies using a market capitalization weighted approach. The Portfolio invests in securities of US companies with market capitalizations within the smallest 5% of the market universe or smaller than the 1,500th largest US company, whichever results in a higher market capitalization break. The market universe is comprised primarily of companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Global Market® or such other securities exchanges deemed appropriate by Dimensional.
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 21, 2013 | $17.12 | $0.01 | 0.06% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 21, 2013 | 17.26% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | -0.79% | 5.18% | 11.16% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 18.78% | 8.11% | 11.06% | 11.89% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 18.03% | 8.73% | 12.14% | 11.95% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.52% | 0.52% | |
| 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
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| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.1510 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $14.08 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.7640 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $14.08 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0200 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $15.01 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0550 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $13.73 USD |
Top Holdings (1952 Total)
| As of January 31, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES INC | 0.40 |
| AIR METHODS CORP | 0.37 |
| TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC | 0.33 |
| J&J SNACK FOODS CORP | 0.33 |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC | 0.32 |
| WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP | 0.32 |
| BANK OF THE OZARKS INC | 0.29 |
| STRATASYS LTD | 0.29 |
| DORMAN PRODUCTS INC | 0.29 |
| RYLAND GROUP INC/THE | 0.28 |
| MGE ENERGY INC | 0.27 |
| ASBURY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC | 0.27 |
| KB HOME | 0.27 |
| STEPAN CO | 0.26 |
| AZZ INC | 0.26 |
| FBL FINANCIAL GROUP INC | 0.25 |
| ANALOGIC CORP | 0.25 |
| MTS SYSTEMS CORP | 0.25 |
| ELIZABETH ARDEN INC | 0.25 |
| HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORP | 0.25 |
| Total | 5.79 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | 19.2 |
| Financials | 17.4 |
| Industrials | 17.3 |
| Information Technology | 17.0 |
| Health Care | 9.9 |
| Materials | 6.8 |
| Energy | 4.9 |
| Consumer Staples | 4.4 |
| Utilities | 2.0 |
| Telecommunication Services | 1.1 |
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Mutual funds distributed by DFA Securities LLC
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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.