Level Two: Core Options
as of 12/30/11
The Diversified Small Company Stock Option contains portfolios that typically include growth and value stocks of small to medium companies. These equities, while more volatile, historically have produce superior return when viewed over longer time horizons. The primary objective is capital appreciation through investment in equity securities that have significantly better-than-average prospects for appreciation. Funds in this category tend to be more volatile than other equity investments.
DAP Asset Allocation
Fund Characteristics
| Fund Assets ($ million) | 50.2* |
| Net Asset Value | 496.41 |
| 2011 Expense Ratio | 98 basis pts. |
Target Allocation
| Dimensional US MicroCap Portfolio (DFSCX) | 15% |
| Royce Opportunity (RYPNX) | 15% |
| Third Avenue Small Cap Value (TASCX) | 15% |
| Brown Capital Mgmt. Small Co. Instl. (BCSIX) | 15% |
| Buffalo Small Cap (BUFSX) | 10% |
| Lockwell Small Cap Value | 10% |
| BlackRock Small Co. Index (not a mutual fund) | 20% |
Comparison to Benchmark
Growth of $10,000 Investment
*includes assets from the Model Portfolios