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LWAS/DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio (DFYGX)On Oct 10: 9.81  Up 0.01 (0.10%)  
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LWAS/DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Short Government
Fund Family:Dimensional Investment Group
Net Assets:133.62M
Year-to-Date Return:1.53%
Yield:3.54%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:06-Jun-96
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Short Government
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
David A. Plecha
Lead Manager since 30-Mar-06
Plecha joined Dimensional Fund Advisors as a vice president and portfolio manager in 1989. He is also currently a member of the companys investment committee. Previously, he spent two years as an assistant vice president with Leland OBrien Rubenstein Associates and one year as an investment analyst with Hughes Investment Management Company.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$0
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$0
DFYGX can be purchased from 6 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks to maximize total returns available from the universe of debt obligations of the U.S. government and U.S. government agencies consistent with preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in government securities that mature within two years from the date of settlement. It may invest in futures contracts and options on futures contracts.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (9-Sep-08): 0.06
Last Cap Gain (22-Dec-03): 0.26
Annual Holdings Turnover .00%
Average for Category: 168.73%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseDFYGXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.31% 0.90%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 2.69%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.40%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $100$410
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $174$646
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $393$1,321
* Per $10,000 invested


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