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US Targeted Value Portfolio (R1)
| Inception Date | Ticker Symbol | CUSIP Number |
| January 31, 2008 | DFTVX | 233-203-231 |
The US Targeted Value Portfolio is designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio seeks to purchase a broad and diverse group of readily marketable securities of US small and mid cap companies that Dimensional believes to be value stocks at the time of purchase. The Portfolio invests in securities of US companies smaller than the 500th largest company in the market universe. The market universe is comprised of US operating companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Global Market® or such other securities exchanges deemed appropriate by Dimensional. After identifying the aggregate market capitalization break a value screen is applied to the universe. 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
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| Date | Closing Price | NAV Change $ | NAV Change % | |
| May 22, 2013 | $20.01 | $-0.31 | -1.53% | |
Performance
| Updated Daily | ||||
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| Total Returns | Year-to-Date | |||
| May 22, 2013 | 17.64% | |||
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Total Returns | One Month | Three Month | Year-to-Date | |
| April 30, 2013 | -0.98% | 5.56% | 12.82% | |
| Updated Monthly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| April 30, 2013 | 21.97% | 7.89% | -- | 7.81% |
| Updated Quarterly | ||||
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| Average Annual Total Returns | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception |
| As of March 31, 2013 | 21.17% | 8.82% | -- | 8.15% |
| Annual Expenses | Net Expense Ratio (to investor) | Total Operating Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 0.48% | 0.48% | |
| 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
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| Type | Amount per Share | Record Date | Ex-dividend Date | Payable Date | Ex-dividend Price |
| Dividend | $0.1590 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $16.53 USD |
| Long-Term Gain | $0.9200 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $16.53 USD |
| Short-Term Gain | $0.0560 USD | 12/12/2012 | 12/13/2012 | 12/18/2012 | $16.53 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0230 USD | 09/07/2012 | 09/10/2012 | 09/13/2012 | $17.41 USD |
| Dividend | $0.0500 USD | 06/07/2012 | 06/08/2012 | 06/13/2012 | $15.67 USD |
Top Holdings (1565 Total)
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| TESORO CORP COMMON STOCK USD.167 | 1.09 |
| MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.93 |
| COVENTRY HEALTH CARE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.92 |
| PARTNERRE LTD COMMON STOCK USD1. | 0.80 |
| AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD COMMON STOCK USD.0125 | 0.74 |
| NASDAQ OMX GROUP/THE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.71 |
| OMNICARE INC COMMON STOCK USD1. | 0.68 |
| OWENS CORNING COMMON STOCK USD.001 | 0.67 |
| RELIANCE STEEL + ALUMINUM COMMON STOCK NPV | 0.67 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC COMMON STOCK NPV | 0.63 |
| REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.63 |
| GAMESTOP CORP CLASS A COMMON STOCK USD.001 | 0.62 |
| LEGG MASON INC COMMON STOCK USD.1 | 0.62 |
| CABELA S INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.59 |
| ROWAN COMPANIES PLC A COMMON STOCK USD.125 | 0.58 |
| ASSURANT INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.57 |
| AMERICAN CAPITAL LTD COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.57 |
| ROCK TENN COMPANY CL A COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.57 |
| SMITHFIELD FOODS INC COMMON STOCK USD.5 | 0.55 |
| PEOPLE S UNITED FINANCIAL COMMON STOCK USD.01 | 0.53 |
| Total | 13.69 |
Sector Allocations
| As of April 30, 2013 | % of portfolio |
|---|---|
| Financials | 25.5 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15.6 |
| Industrials | 15.1 |
| Information Technology | 12.8 |
| Energy | 9.6 |
| Materials | 7.8 |
| Health Care | 6.9 |
| Consumer Staples | 4.3 |
| Telecommunication Services | 1.2 |
| Utilities | 0.5 |
| REITs | 0.5 |
| 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.