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TA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio (I)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| October 4, 2007 | DFTCX | 233-203-314 |
The TA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation while considering federal income tax implications of investment decisions. 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 value companies relative to the US market universe. 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 24, 2013 | $11.71 | $-0.01 | -0.09% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 24, 2013 | 17.70% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | 0.81% | 6.25% | 13.07% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 19.53% | 6.53% | -- | 3.73% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 17.35% | 7.37% | -- | 3.64% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.24% | 0.24% | |
| 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 | $0.0230 USD | 03/07/2013 | 03/08/2013 | 03/11/2013 | $11.03 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0780 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $9.82 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.0120 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $9.82 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0380 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $9.79 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0420 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $8.97 USD |
Top Holdings (2803 Total)
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| EXXON MOBIL CORP COMMON STOCK NPV | 2.02 |
| CHEVRON CORP COMMON STOCK USD.75 | 1.54 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC CO COMMON STOCK USD.06 | 1.50 |
| AT+T INC COMMON STOCK USD1. | 1.37 |
| PFIZER INC COMMON STOCK USD.05 | 1.35 |
| WELLS FARGO + CO COMMON STOCK USD1.666 | 1.21 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE + CO COMMON STOCK USD1. | 1.20 |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC COMMON STOCK USD.1 | 0.98 |
| CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.89 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.83 |
| MERCK + CO. INC. COMMON STOCK USD.5 | 0.80 |
| WALT DISNEY CO/THE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.66 |
| PROCTER + GAMBLE CO/THE COMMON STOCK | 0.61 |
| APPLE INC COMMON STOCK NPV | 0.55 |
| COMCAST CORP CLASS A COMMON STOCK USD1. | 0.54 |
| VISA INC CLASS A SHARES COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | 0.47 |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.47 |
| CVS CAREMARK CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.47 |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP COMMON STOCK USD2.5 | 0.45 |
| JOHNSON + JOHNSON COMMON STOCK USD1. | 0.45 |
| Total | 18.37 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 19.7 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 14.7 |
| Industrials | 13.5 |
| Information Technology | 12.8 |
| Energy | 11.6 |
| Health Care | 10.7 |
| Consumer Staples | 6.4 |
| Materials | 5.0 |
| Telecommunication Services | 3.1 |
| Utilities | 2.4 |
| 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.
Tax Advantage Strategy Risk
An investment strategy that considers the tax implications of investment decisions may alter the construction of the fund and affect fund holdings, when compared to those of non-tax-managed mutual funds. Dimensional anticipates that performance of the fund may deviate from that of non-tax-managed mutual funds.
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.
Tax Advantage Strategy Risk
An investment strategy that considers the tax implications of investment decisions may alter the construction of the fund and affect fund holdings, when compared to those of non-tax-managed mutual funds. Dimensional anticipates that performance of the fund may deviate from that of non-tax-managed mutual funds.
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.