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US Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| October 1, 2007 | DFUEX | 233-203-298 |
The US Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio seeks to purchase a broad and diverse range of securities of US companies with an increased exposure to small cap companies and those Dimensional considers to be value companies, relative to the US market universe, while excluding companies based on the Portfolio's social screens. The US market universe is comprised of companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Global Market® or such other securities exchanges deemed appropriate by Dimensional. Securities are considered value stocks primarily because a company's shares have a high book value in relation to their market value (BtM). 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.
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 | $11.23 | $0.00 | 0.00% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 21, 2013 | 18.83% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | 0.38% | 5.78% | 12.59% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 18.48% | 5.48% | -- | 2.83% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 16.77% | 6.50% | -- | 2.81% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33% | 0.33% | |
| Operating Expense ratio as of 10/31/2012. The net expense ratio takes into account contractual management fee waivers/caps and expense assumption agreements that are in effect through 2/28/2014. 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
| Last 12 Months | |||||
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| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.0220 USD | 03/07/2013 | 03/08/2013 | 03/11/2013 | $10.48 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0680 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $9.29 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.0940 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $9.29 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0330 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $9.36 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0390 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $8.59 USD |
Top Holdings (2299 Total)
| As of January 31, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| CHEVRON CORP | 1.99 |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | 1.75 |
| AT&T INC | 1.55 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.37 |
| WELLS FARGO & CO | 1.36 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | 1.01 |
| CITIGROUP INC | 0.96 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO/THE | 0.86 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | 0.81 |
| APPLE INC | 0.79 |
| COMCAST CORP | 0.63 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP | 0.59 |
| GOOGLE INC | 0.59 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE | 0.57 |
| US BANCORP | 0.54 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS | 0.52 |
| CVS CAREMARK CORP | 0.49 |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP | 0.47 |
| MICROSOFT CORP | 0.47 |
| TIME WARNER INC | 0.47 |
| Total | 17.81 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 23.6 |
| Information Technology | 15.3 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 14.1 |
| Energy | 13.7 |
| Industrials | 13.3 |
| Materials | 5.7 |
| Consumer Staples | 5.6 |
| Telecommunication Services | 3.1 |
| Health Care | 2.8 |
| Utilities | 2.6 |
| REITs | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.