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Fees and Expenses - Prospectus Summary
Oct. 31, 2025
U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.10%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.13%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 13
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 73
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 166
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 13
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 42
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 73
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 166
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 100
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 174
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 393
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 100
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 174
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 393
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 48
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 85
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 192
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 48
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 85
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 192
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 2% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 2.00%
U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 60
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 106
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 242
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 60
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 106
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 242
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
[1]

The “Management Fee” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" have been adjusted to reflect the decrease in the management fee payable by the Portfolio from 0.25% to 0.20% effective as of February 28, 2025.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 9.00%
U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 89
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 156
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 355
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 89
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 156
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 355
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.38%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.42%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.41%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 134
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 234
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 529
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 134
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 234
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 529
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 73
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 129
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 292
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 73
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 129
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 292
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.03%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 6.00%
U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 100
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 174
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 393
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 100
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 174
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 393
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 18% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 18.00%
U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.10%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 14
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 50
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 88
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 203
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Equity Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 14
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 50
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 88
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 203
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 104
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 183
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 416
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 104
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 183
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 416
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.04%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 102
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 181
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 414
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 102
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 181
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 414
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 53
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 94
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 215
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 1 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 53
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 94
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 215
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the portfolio turnover rate was 2% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 2.00%
U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.03%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. CORE EQUITY 2 PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.26%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 82
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 144
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 329
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. VECTOR EQUITY PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 82
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 144
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 329
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 9.00%
U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.04%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 170
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 389
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 96
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 170
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 389
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.38%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.41%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 136
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 239
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 540
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. MICRO CAP PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 136
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 239
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 540
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 75
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 133
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 304
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. High Relative Profitability Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 75
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 133
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 304
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.04%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 67
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 120
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 276
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 67
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 120
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 276
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 6.00%
U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.03%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 65
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 115
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 265
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. You may also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio, which are not reflected in the table or Example that follows.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.32%
[1]

The ETF Class shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the ETF Class shares of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio's ETF Class shares for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio's ETF Class shares reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio's ETF Class shares that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 33
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 105
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 184
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 417
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
ETF Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 33
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 105
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 184
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 417
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 18% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 18.00%
ENHANCED U.S. LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - ENHANCED U.S. LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.03%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - ENHANCED U.S. LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 98
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 227
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - ENHANCED U.S. LARGE COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 98
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 227
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 86% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 86.00%
U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.32%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. LARGE CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - LARGE CAP INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 74
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 130
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 293
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 74
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 130
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 293
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
Global Small Company Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Global Small Company Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.35%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.22%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.64%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.22%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.42%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Global Small Company Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 183
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 335
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 777
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Global Small Company Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 183
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 335
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 777
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% based on the weighted average portfolio turnover ratios of each of the Portfolio's underlying investments.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% based on the weighted average portfolio turnover ratios of each of the Portfolio's underlying investments.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 14.00%
JAPANESE SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - JAPANESE SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.50%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.40%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - JAPANESE SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 41
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 128
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 224
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 505
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - JAPANESE SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 41
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 128
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 224
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 505
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 14.00%
ASIA PACIFIC SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - ASIA PACIFIC SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.51%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.41%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - ASIA PACIFIC SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 132
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 230
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 518
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - ASIA PACIFIC SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 42
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 132
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 230
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 518
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 21% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 21.00%
UNITED KINGDOM SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - UNITED KINGDOM SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.61%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.51%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - UNITED KINGDOM SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 164
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 285
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 640
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - UNITED KINGDOM SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 52
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 164
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 285
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 640
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 19% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 19.00%
CONTINENTAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - CONTINENTAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.52%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.42%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - CONTINENTAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 235
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 530
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - CONTINENTAL SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 135
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 235
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 530
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 29
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 90
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 157
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 356
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 29
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 90
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 157
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 356
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 3% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 3.00%
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.07%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 86
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 156
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 361
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 86
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 156
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 361
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 4% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 4.00%
DFA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 44
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 138
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 241
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 542
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 44
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 138
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 241
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 542
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 14.00%
International Vector Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Vector Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
[1]

The “Management Fee” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" have been adjusted to reflect the decrease in the management fee payable by the Portfolio from 0.30% to 0.25% effective as of February 28, 2025.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Vector Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 93
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 163
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 368
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Vector Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 93
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 163
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 368
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
International High Relative Profitability Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International High Relative Profitability Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 14.00%
World ex U.S. Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.32%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.19%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.56%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.19%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.37%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 38
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 160
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 294
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 683
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 38
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 160
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 294
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 683
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% based on the weighted average portfolio turnover ratios of each of the Portfolio's underlying investments.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 381
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 97
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 169
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 381
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
World Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - World Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.20%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.44%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.17%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - World Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 229
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 538
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - World Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 229
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 538
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.23%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.50%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.19%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 261
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 610
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 141
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 261
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 610
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 17% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 17.00%
EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.46%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.36%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 37
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 456
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 37
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 116
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 202
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 456
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
EMERGING MARKETS VALUE PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.48%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.55%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.11%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.44%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

[2]

The Advisor has further agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. This portion of the Fee Waiver and Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund's Board of Directors prior to that date (the “Temporary Fee Waiver”). The Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the Temporary Fee Waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 45
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 143
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 251
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 566
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 45
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 143
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 251
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 566
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
Emerging Markets Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.52%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.13%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.65%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.07%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.58%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 59
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 201
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 355
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 804
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 59
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 201
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 355
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 804
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 21% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 21.00%
EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
[1]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.72%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.08%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.80%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.20%)
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.60%
[1]

The “Management Fee” includes an investment management fee payable by the Feeder Portfolio and an investment management fee payable by the Master Fund. For any period when the Feeder Portfolio is invested in other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) (collectively, “Underlying Funds”), the Advisor has contractually agreed to permanently waive the Feeder Portfolio’s direct investment management fee to the extent necessary to offset the proportionate share of any Underlying Fund’s investment management fee paid by the Feeder Portfolio through its investment in such Underlying Fund. The amounts set forth under “Other Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” reflect the direct expenses of the Feeder Portfolio and the indirect expenses of the Feeder Portfolio’s portion of the expenses of the Master Fund.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example reflects the aggregate annual operating expenses of the Portfolio and its portion of the expenses of the Series. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 61
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 192
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 335
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 750
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 61
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 192
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 335
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 750
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in

the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Series' portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 44
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 142
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 250
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 565
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 44
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 142
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 250
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 565
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 27% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 27.00%
DFA ONE-YEAR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA ONE-YEAR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.10%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA ONE-YEAR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA ONE-YEAR FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 78% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 78.00%
DFA TWO-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA TWO-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA TWO-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA TWO-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 78% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 78.00%
DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 39% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 39.00%
DFA FIVE-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA FIVE-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA FIVE-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA FIVE-YEAR GLOBAL FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 44% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 44.00%
DFA International Government Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Government Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Government Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 64
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 113
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 255
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA International Government Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 64
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 113
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 255
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 56.00%
DFA SHORT-TERM GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM GOVERNMENT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 63% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 63.00%
DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.09%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 13.00%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 47% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 47.00%
DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 64
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 113
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 255
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 64
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 113
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 255
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 35% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 35.00%
DFA TARGETED CREDIT PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA TARGETED CREDIT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA TARGETED CREDIT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 69
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 122
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 278
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA TARGETED CREDIT PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 20
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 69
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 122
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 278
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 70% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 70.00%
DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 76
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 134
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 305
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 76
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 134
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 305
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 44% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 44.00%
DFA Investment Grade Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Investment Grade Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Investment Grade Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 61
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 107
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 243
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Investment Grade Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 61
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 107
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 243
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 25% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 25.00%
DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.11%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.10%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 70
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 131
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 308
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 15
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 70
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 131
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 308
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 31% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 31.00%
DFA LTIP PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA LTIP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.10%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA LTIP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA LTIP PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 15% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 15.00%
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.09%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.11%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 11
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 35
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 62
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 141
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 11
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 35
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 62
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 141
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 16% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 16.00%
DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 36% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 36.00%
DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.09%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 95
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 168
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 380
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 59% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 59.00%
DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 132% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 132.00%
DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 318
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 318
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 137% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 137.00%
DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 76% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 76.00%
DFA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.15%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 198% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 198.00%
DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 63
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 112
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 254
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 63
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 112
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 254
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 56% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 56.00%
DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 139
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 316
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 24
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 139
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 316
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 114% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 114.00%
DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 318
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 80
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 141
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 318
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 227% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 227.00%
DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 63
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 112
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 254
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 19
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 63
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 112
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 254
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 153% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 153.00%
DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 71.00%
DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.20%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.15%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 129
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 237
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 552
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 129
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 237
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 552
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 42% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 42.00%
DFA NY MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA NY MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA NY MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 85
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 150
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 341
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA NY MUNICIPAL BOND PORTFOLIO
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 26
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 85
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 150
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 341
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 156% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 156.00%
DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.09%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.34%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.04%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.30%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 105
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 187
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 427
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 31
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 105
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 187
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 427
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 28% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 28.00%
World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.40%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.08%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.48%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 49
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 154
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 269
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 604
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 49
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 154
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 269
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 604
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 17% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 17.00%
Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 18% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 18.00%
Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.29%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 93
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 163
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 368
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 30
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 93
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 163
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 368
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 30% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 30.00%
Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.25%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 87
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 152
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 343
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 87
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 152
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 343
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 14.00%
Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.35%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 40
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 125
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 219
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 493
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 17% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 17.00%
Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.10%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.12%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 12
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 39
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 154
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 79% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 79.00%
Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 41.00%
Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.09%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.11%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 11
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 35
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 62
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 141
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 11
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 35
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 62
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 141
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.01%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.19%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.15%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 29
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 123
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 226
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 528
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 29
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 123
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 226
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 528
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s

performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.01%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.20%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.48%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.17%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.31%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 137
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 252
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 587
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 32
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 137
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 252
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 587
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 6.00%
U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
International Social Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.26%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 27
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 84
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 146
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 331
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 27
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 84
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 146
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 331
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.35%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.09%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.44%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 45
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 141
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 246
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 555
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 45
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 141
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 246
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 555
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
Global Social Core Equity Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Global Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.26%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.34%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Global Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 35
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 109
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 191
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 431
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Global Social Core Equity Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 35
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 109
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 191
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 431
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 30% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 30.00%
U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.14%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 13.00%
U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.05%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.33%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 34
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 106
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 185
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 418
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 34
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 106
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 185
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 418
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 20.00%
International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.20%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.24%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 25
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 77
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 135
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 306
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.35%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.08%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.42%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 137
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 240
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 541
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 43
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 137
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 240
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 541
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 6% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 6.00%
Dimensional World ex U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional World ex U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.40%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.17% [1]
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.57%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.05%) [2]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.52%
[1]

The Portfolio is a new portfolio, so the “Other Expenses" shown are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[2]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional World ex U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 53
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years $ 178
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional World ex U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 53
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years $ 178
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the period May 6, 2025 to October 31, 2025, the portfolio turnover rate was 7% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 7.00%
DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 38% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 38.00%
Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. The expenses in the table do not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract. If such fees and charges were included, the expenses would be higher.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Class L10
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
Component1 Other Expenses 0.10% [1]
Component2 Other Expenses 0.01% [2]
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.11%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.19%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.53%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.18%) [3]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.35%
[1]

"Shareholder Services Fees" are paid to third parties that provide administrative and shareholder services to investors.

[2]

The Class L10 shares of the Portfolio are new, so the “Other Expenses" shown for the class are based on anticipated fees and expenses for the first full fiscal year.

[3]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed to waive certain fees and in certain instances, assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Fee Waiver and/or Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any fees previously waived and/or expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such fee waiver and/or expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example does not include any fees or charges imposed by the variable insurance contract and if such fees were included, expenses would be higher. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Class L10
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 36
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years $ 152
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Class L10
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 36
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years $ 152
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 10% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 10.00%
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.28%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.32%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 33
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 103
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 180
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 406
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 33
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 103
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 180
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 406
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 69% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 69.00%
International Large Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.23%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 87
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 152
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 343
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 28
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 87
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 152
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 343
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 13.00%
International Small Cap Growth Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - International Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.39%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.06%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.45%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - International Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 46
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 144
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 252
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 567
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - International Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 46
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 144
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 252
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 567
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 20.00%
DIMENSIONAL RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.15%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.09%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 143
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 334
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 143
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 334
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 20.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2015 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2015 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.15%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.09%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2015 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 143
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 334
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2015 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 78
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 143
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 334
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in

Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 8% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 8.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2020 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2020 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.07%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.19%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2020 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 60
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 106
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 242
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2020 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 60
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 106
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 242
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in

Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 5% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 5.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2025 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2025 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.12%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2025 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2025 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 15% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 15.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2030 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2030 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.13%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.16%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2030 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2030 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 16
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 52
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 90
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 205
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 13.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2035 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2035 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.14%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.17%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2035 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2035 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 17
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 55
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 96
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 217
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2040 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2040 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.03%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.15%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2040 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2040 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 13% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 13.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2045 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2045 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2045 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2045 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2050 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2050 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.02%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.18%
Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2050 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2050 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 18
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 58
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 101
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 230
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2055 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2055 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.21%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.01%) [1]
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2055 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2055 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 22
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 68
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 118
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 268
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 11.00%
DIMENSIONAL 2060 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2060 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.04%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.02%) [1]
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2060 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - DIMENSIONAL 2060 TARGET DATE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 71
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 124
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 280
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 12% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 12.00%
Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.11%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.27%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (0.05%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 82
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 147
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 338
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 82
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 147
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 338
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in

Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 21% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 21.00%
Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Heading [Optional Text] Fees and Expenses of the Portfolio
Expense Narrative [Text Block]

This table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold or sell shares of the Portfolio. You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.

Shareholder Fees Caption [Optional Text] Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Optional Text] Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses [Table]
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.00%
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 88.16%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.16%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 88.32%
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement (88.10%) [1]
Net Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.22%
[1]

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Advisor”) has agreed in certain instances to assume certain expenses of the Portfolio. The Expense Assumption Agreement for the Portfolio will remain in effect through February 28, 2027, and may only be terminated by the Fund’s Board of Directors prior to that date. Under certain circumstances, the Advisor retains the right to seek reimbursement for any expenses previously assumed up to thirty-six months after such expense assumption.

Expense Example [Heading] EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

This Example is meant to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Portfolio’s operating expenses remain the same. The costs for the Portfolio reflect the net expenses of the Portfolio that result from the contractual expense waiver in the first year only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs whether you redeem or hold your shares would be:

Expense Example, With Redemption [Table]
Expense Example - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 6,322
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 6,497
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 6,502
Expense Example, No Redemption [Table]
Expense Example, No Redemption - Prospectus Summary - Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Institutional Class
USD ($)
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year $ 23
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years 6,322
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years 6,497
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years $ 6,502
Portfolio Turnover [Heading] PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

A fund generally pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. The Portfolio does not pay transaction costs when buying and selling shares of other funds managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Underlying Funds”); however, the Underlying Funds pay transaction costs when buying and selling securities for their portfolio. These costs, which are not reflected in Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Portfolio’s performance. During the period January

2, 2025 to October 31, 2025, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 1% of the average value of its investment portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate 1.00%