Emerging Markets Value Portfolio Class R2
Inception Date
January 29, 2008
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CUSIP Number
233-203-173 |
The Emerging Markets Value Portfolio is a no-load mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio pursues its objective by investing in emerging markets equity securities that Dimensional deems to be value stocks at the time of purchase. Dimensional will consider, among other things, information disseminated by the International Finance Corporation in determining and approving countries that have emerging markets. Securities are considered value stocks primarily because a company's shares have a high book value in relation to their market value (BtM). This BtM sort excludes firms with negative or zero book values. 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. The Portfolio currently invests in companies in Brazil, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
For a full description, please consult the Portfolio's prospectus.
Class R2 shares are only intended for investors who have purchased shares through certain eligible group retirement plans.
| Prices |
| Updated Daily |
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| January 7, 2009 |
$1.65 |
$-0.07 |
-4.07% |
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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 |
| As of January 7, 2009 |
2.48% |
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| Updated Monthly |
| As of December 31, 2008 |
12.06% |
-28.63% |
N/A |
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| As of December 31, 2008 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
-48.80%* |
* Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
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| Updated Quarterly |
| As of December 31, 2008 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
-48.80%* |
* Returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
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Performance data shown for Class R2 shares is hypothetical based on the historical performance of Class I shares, adjusted for higher Class R2 share operating expenses. Class R2 shares debuted on 1/29/2008 and are only available to investors in certain eligible group retirement plans. The inception date reflects the inception of the oldest share class, Class I, on 4/1/1998.
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 January 29, 2008 |
0.95% |
0.95% |
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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 |
$0.0830 |
12/9/2008 |
12/10/2008 |
12/15/2008 |
$1.55 |
| LT Capital Gain |
$2.7150 |
12/9/2008 |
12/10/2008 |
12/15/2008 |
$1.55 |
| ST Capital Gain |
$0.1940 |
12/9/2008 |
12/10/2008 |
12/15/2008 |
$1.55 |
| Dividend |
$0.2790 |
9/8/2008 |
9/9/2008 |
9/12/2008 |
$7.24 |
| Dividend |
$0.3870 |
6/9/2008 |
6/10/2008 |
6/13/2008 |
$9.90 |
| Dividend |
$0.0560 |
3/7/2008 |
3/10/2008 |
3/13/2008 |
$9.82 |
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| Top Holdings |
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| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD |
3.18 |
| CEMEX SAB DE CV |
1.91 |
| POSCO |
1.84 |
| CHINA UNICOM HONG KONG LTD |
1.49 |
| SANLAM LTD |
1.44 |
| MOL HUNGARIAN OIL AND GAS NYRT |
1.43 |
| GOLD FIELDS LTD |
1.34 |
| POLSKI KONCERN NAFTOWY ORLEN |
1.34 |
| FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO SAB DE CV |
1.18 |
| ENERSIS SA |
1.15 |
| USINAS SIDERURGICAS DE MINAS GERAIS SA |
1.02 |
| METALURGICA GERDAU SA |
1.02 |
| CIA SIDERURGICA NACIONAL SA |
0.92 |
| ICICI BANK LTD |
0.92 |
| BANK OF CHINA LTD |
0.86 |
| ORGANIZACION SORIANA SAB DE CV |
0.85 |
| GRUPO CARSO SAB DE CV |
0.78 |
| HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD |
0.77 |
| KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
0.75 |
| NEDBANK GROUP LTD |
0.73 |
| Total |
24.92 |
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| Sector Allocations |
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| Consumer Discretionary |
9.3 |
| Consumer Staples |
7.4 |
| Energy |
8.9 |
| Financials |
24.9 |
| Health Care |
1.3 |
| Industrials |
12.5 |
| Information Technology |
5.5 |
| Materials |
23.4 |
| Other |
0.0 |
| Telecommunication Services |
4.4 |
| Utilities |
2.3 |
| 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.
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