DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Inception Date
February 9, 1996
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Ticker Symbol DFGFX |
CUSIP Number 233-203-645 |
The investment objective of the DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio is to maximize total returns consistent with preservation of capital. Generally, the Portfolio will acquire high quality obligations which mature within two years from the date of settlement. The Portfolio expects to invest in obligations issued or guaranteed by countries that are members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, but may invest in other countries as well. Investments in corporate debt obligations, bank obligations, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, and obligations of other domestic and foreign issuers with high quality ratings may also be included. The Portfolio will also enter into forward foreign currency contracts solely for the purpose of hedging against fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The Portfolio is diversified; and with respect to corporate debt obligations and commercial paper, the Portfolio generally invests in US securities rated A1/P1 or better and non-US securities rated AA/As2 or better.
For a full description, please consult the Portfolio's prospectus.
| Prices |
| Updated Daily |
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| May 13, 2008 |
$10.38 |
$0.00 |
0.00% |
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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 NAVs, if necessary, at any time.
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| Performance |
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| Updated Daily |
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| Updated Monthly |
| As of avril 30, 2008 |
0.29% |
0.58% |
0.97% |
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| As of avril 30, 2008 |
4.54% |
2.84% |
4.19% |
4.59% |
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| Updated Quarterly |
| As of mars 31, 2008 |
4.65% |
2.84% |
4.19% |
4.60% |
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Performance data represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance displayed. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate such that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and are net of all fees and expenses. Prior to April 2002, certain international equity portfolios charged a reimbursement fee to the purchasers of shares of those portfolios.
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| As of November 30, 2007 |
0.18% |
0.18% |
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| Distributions |
| Last 12 Months |
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| Dividend |
$0.1720 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$10.24 |
| LT Capital Gain |
$0.0010 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$10.24 |
| ST Capital Gain |
$0.0010 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$10.24 |
| Dividend |
$0.2160 |
9/7/2007 |
9/10/2007 |
9/13/2007 |
$10.28 |
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| Top Holdings |
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| NORDDEUTSCHE LANDESBANK |
3.08 |
| BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP |
2.90 |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA |
2.84 |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
2.84 |
| UBS FINANCE DELAWARE |
2.83 |
| ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC |
2.83 |
| BNP PARIBAS FINANCE INC |
2.81 |
| LANDWIRTSCH. RENTENBANK,.65%,9/30/08 |
2.79 |
| DEUTCHE BANK AG |
2.69 |
| JP MORGAN CHASE & CO |
2.69 |
| BK NEDERLANDSE GEMEENTEN |
2.68 |
| WELLS FARGO CO 5.38 09/23/09 |
2.68 |
| DEXIA DELAWARE LLC |
2.54 |
| AMERICAN EXPR CENTURION, SERIES BKNT, NOTES FLOATI |
2.49 |
| SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN |
2.48 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP |
2.43 |
| L-BANK BW FOERDERBANK |
2.42 |
| RABOBANK |
2.33 |
| INTER AMERICAN DEVL. BANK 1.9% 07/08/09 |
2.15 |
| CBA (DELAWARE) FINANCE |
2.06 |
| Total |
52.57 |
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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).
Interest Rate Risk
Fixed income securities are subject to
interest rate risk because the prices of fixed income securities tend to move in the
opposite direction of interest rates. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a
security may be unable to make interest payments and/or repay principal when due. A
downgrade to an issuer's credit rating or a perceived change in an issuer's financial
strength may affect a security's value, and thus, impact a fund's
performance. Credit risk is greater for fixed income securities with ratings below
investment grade. Fixed income securities that are below investment
grade involve high credit risk and are considered speculative. Below-investment grade
fixed income securities may also fluctuate in value more than higher-quality fixed
income securities.
Risk of Banking Concentration
The fund may temporarily concentrate its assets in obligations of US and/or foreign banks
and bank holding companies when the yield to maturity
on eligible portfolio investments in banking industry securities as a group generally
exceeds the yield to maturity on all other eligible portfolio investments as a group.
Focus on the banking industry would link the performance of the fund to changes in the
performance of the banking industry. For example, a change in the market's
perception of the riskiness of banks compared to non-banks would cause the fund's
values to fluctuate.
Income Risk
Income risk is the risk that falling interest
rates will cause the fund's income to decline.
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