ONE-YEAR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO (I)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2016
ABOUT DIMENSIONAL *
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OVERVIEW
Benchmark
Benchmark 2
ANNUALIZED PERFORMANCE
BofA Merrill Lynch 6-Month US Treasury Bill Index
BofA Merrill Lynch 1-Year US Treasury Note Index
Inception Date
Ticker
Fund Assets Under Management
Portfolio
BofA Merrill Lynch 6-Month US Treasury Bill Index ¹
BofA Merrill Lynch 1-Year US Treasury Note Index ²
1.81
1.69
Jul. 25, 1983
1.40
DFIHX
$7.1 Billion
0.79
0.59
0.52
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The investment objective of the DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio is
to achieve a stable real return in excess of the rate of inflation with a
minimum of risk.
0.37
0.29
0.20
3 Month
0.53
0.38
0.28
1 Year
3 Year
0.55
0.34
0.24
5 Year
10 Year
PRINCIPAL RISKS
Risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. Fixed income
securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of
rising interest rates and may be subject to various other risks including
changes in credit quality, liquidity, prepayments, and other factors.
International investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation
and political instability. Sector-specific investments can increase these
risks. For more detail regarding the risks affecting this Portfolio, please
see the Principal Risks section of the prospectus.
CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Holdings
Average Maturity (Years)
231
0.96
Yield to Maturity
0.81%
30 Day SEC Yield
0.69%
Average Duration (Years)
0.95
* “Dimensional” refers to the Dimensional separate but affiliated entities generally, rather than to one particular entity. These entities are Dimensional
Fund Advisors LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd., DFA Australia Limited, Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC, Dimensional Fund Advisors Pte.
Ltd., and Dimensional Japan Ltd.
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS
2 of 2
FUND COSTS
MATURITY ALLOCATION
0 - 3 Months
21.12%
Management Fee
0.15%
3 - 6 Months
4.17%
Total Operating Expense Ratio
0.17%
6 - 9 Months
12.24%
Net Expense Ratio (to investor)
0.17%
9 - 12 Months
12.21%
1 - 3 Years
50.27%
Expense information as of 10/31/2015. The fund's prospectus contains more
information on fees and expenses.
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collect at (512) 306-7400 or at us.dimensional.com. Dimensional funds are distributed by DFA Securities LLC. Holdings are subject to change.
Numbers may not total 100% due to rounding.
¹ The BofA Merrill Lynch Six-Month US Treasury Bill Index measures the performance of US Treasury bills. It is not an investment product available for
purchase. The BofA Merrill Lynch Indices are used with permission; copyright 2016 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated; all rights
reserved. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation.
² The BofA Merrill Lynch One-Year US Treasury Note Index measures the performance of US Treasury notes. It is not an investment product available
for purchase. The BofA Merrill Lynch Indices are used with permission; copyright 2016 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated; all rights
reserved. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation.
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