Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio
Inception Date
April 5, 2005
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Ticker Symbol
DFCEX |
CUSIP Number
233-203-421 |
The Emerging Markets Core Equity 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 securities, with an increased exposure to securities of small cap issuers and securities that it considers to be value securities. In assessing value, Dimensional may consider factors such as the issuer's securities having a high book value in relation to their market value, as well as price to cash flow or price to earnings ratios. Dimensional considers, among other factors, information disseminated by the International Finance Corporation in determining and approving countries that have emerging markets. The Portfolio currently invests in companies in Brazil, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
For a full description, please consult the Portfolio's prospectus.
| Prices |
| Updated Daily |
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| August 28, 2008 |
$16.72 |
$0.07 |
0.42% |
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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 |
| |
| Updated Daily |
| As of August 28, 2008 |
-19.76% |
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| Updated Monthly |
| As of July 31, 2008 |
-1.06% |
-11.70% |
-14.72% |
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| |
| As of July 31, 2008 |
-7.85% |
N/A |
N/A |
21.09% |
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| Updated Quarterly |
| As of June 30, 2008 |
-3.70% |
N/A |
N/A |
22.10% |
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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 |
0.65% |
0.65% |
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Dimensional has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and assume expenses for a one-year period set to terminate on April 1 unless renewed. Dimensional may seek reimbursement for amounts previously waived under the conditions outlined in the prospectus.
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| Distributions |
| Last 12 Months |
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| Dividend |
$0.1570 |
6/9/2008 |
6/10/2008 |
6/13/2008 |
$19.06 |
| Dividend |
$0.0270 |
3/7/2008 |
3/10/2008 |
3/13/2008 |
$18.41 |
| Dividend |
$0.0290 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$20.25 |
| LT Capital Gain |
$0.0610 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$20.25 |
| ST Capital Gain |
$0.0220 |
12/18/2007 |
12/19/2007 |
12/24/2007 |
$20.25 |
| Dividend |
$0.0650 |
11/23/2007 |
11/26/2007 |
11/29/2007 |
$19.92 |
| Dividend |
$0.0930 |
9/7/2007 |
9/10/2007 |
9/13/2007 |
$18.87 |
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| Top Holdings |
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| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD |
1.39 |
| CHINA MOBILE LTD |
1.16 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD |
1.09 |
| SASOL LTD |
1.00 |
| CIA SIDERURGICA NACIONAL SA |
0.95 |
| AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV |
0.95 |
| BANCO BRADESCO SA |
0.94 |
| INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA |
0.90 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD |
0.89 |
| GERDAU SA |
0.81 |
| CEMEX SAB DE CV |
0.80 |
| USINAS SIDERURGICAS DE MINAS GERAIS SA |
0.78 |
| PETROCHINA CO LTD |
0.72 |
| CIA VALE DO RIO DOCE |
0.69 |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP |
0.68 |
| INVESTIMENTOS ITAU SA |
0.67 |
| UNIBANCO - UNIAO DE BANCOS BRASILEIROS SA |
0.66 |
| OTP BANK NYRT |
0.65 |
| BANCO ITAU HOLDING FINANCEIRA SA |
0.65 |
| FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO SAB DE CV |
0.64 |
| Total |
17.01 |
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| Sector Allocations |
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| Consumer Discretionary |
8.6 |
| Consumer Staples |
7.3 |
| Energy |
8.0 |
| Financials |
22.2 |
| Health Care |
2.7 |
| Industrials |
11.7 |
| Information Technology |
8.3 |
| Materials |
19.3 |
| Other |
0.3 |
| Reits |
0.0 |
| Telecommunication Services |
8.4 |
| Utilities |
3.2 |
| Total |
100.0 |
Sectors defined by MSCI.
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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).
Small Company Risk
Securities of small firms are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a result, small
company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price.
Emerging Markets Risk
Numerous emerging countries have recently experienced serious, and potentially continuing, economic
and political problems. Stock markets in many emerging countries are relatively small, expensive and
risky. Foreigners are often limited in their ability to invest in, and withdraw assets from, these
markets. Additional restrictions may be imposed under other conditions.
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 (310) 395-8005; on the Internet at www.dimensional.com; or, by mail, DFA Securities Inc., c/o Dimensional Fund Advisors, 1299 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
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