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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000355437
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2025
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DCIBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA California Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1
[1]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [1]
Net Assets $ 433,383,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 366
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 29.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$433,383
Number of Holdings
366
Portfolio Turnover Rate
29%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
26.4%
School District
25.5%
General
13.2%
Medical
9.0%
Water
8.5%
Higher Education
8.0%
Power
3.8%
Transportation
3.7%
Airport
1.0%
Education
0.5%
Utilities
0.2%
Mello-Roos
0.1%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
10.0%
1 to 3 Years
17.7%
3 to 5 Years
13.9%
5 to 10 Years
19.5%
Greater than 10 Years
38.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DCARX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.23%1
[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23% [2]
Net Assets $ 347,461,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 298
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$347,461
Number of Holdings
298
Portfolio Turnover Rate
49%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
36.8%
School District
19.9%
General
16.5%
Water
8.7%
Higher Education
8.0%
Medical
4.6%
Transportation
1.3%
Education
1.1%
Power
1.1%
Tobacco Settlement
1.0%
Airport
0.6%
Mello-Roos
0.2%
Utilities
0.1%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
26.0%
1 to 3 Years
30.3%
3 to 5 Years
10.8%
5 to 10 Years
18.3%
Greater than 10 Years
14.6%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFCMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA California Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1,2
[3],[4]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [3],[4]
Net Assets $ 743,494,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 311
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 67.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$743,494
Number of Holdings
311
Portfolio Turnover Rate
67%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
34.3%
General
17.6%
School District
17.1%
Water
8.5%
Higher Education
8.4%
Medical
6.5%
Tobacco Settlement
2.8%
Power
1.8%
Education
1.4%
Airport
0.9%
Utilities
0.4%
Transportation
0.2%
Mello-Roos
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
31.8%
1 to 3 Years
23.1%
3 to 5 Years
8.4%
5 to 10 Years
30.0%
Greater than 10 Years
6.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFXIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Diversified Fixed Income Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.15%1,2
[5],[6]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.15% [5],[6]
Net Assets $ 1,691,587,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 28.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,691,587
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
28%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA Intermediate Government Fixed Income Portfolio
50.5%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
30.0%
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes    1.750% due 01/15/34
4.9%
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes    0.125% due 01/15/32
4.9%
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds    3.375% due 04/15/32
4.9%
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes    0.125% due 07/15/31
2.9%
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes    2.125% due 01/15/35
1.9%
[7]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFGBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.21%1
[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [8]
Net Assets $ 9,281,709,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 313
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$9,281,709
Number of Holdings
313
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Foreign Government
47.6%
Financials
33.0%
U.S. Government
18.1%
Energy
0.5%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
0.4%
Consumer, Cyclical
0.4%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
57.5%
1 to 3 Years
29.4%
3 to 5 Years
13.1%
[9]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DGCFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Global Core Plus Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.23%1,2
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23% [10],[11]
Net Assets $ 2,621,574,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 648
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$2,621,574
Number of Holdings
648
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
24.5%
Foreign Government
22.4%
Mortgage Securities
8.9%
U.S. Government
7.1%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
6.6%
Consumer, Cyclical
5.6%
Energy
5.2%
Communications
4.7%
Industrials
4.7%
Technology
4.3%
Basic Materials
3.2%
Utilities
2.5%
Other
0.3%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
7.3%
1 to 3 Years
4.9%
3 to 5 Years
8.9%
5 to 10 Years
45.6%
Greater than 10 Years
33.3%
[12]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFAAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$15
0.29%1
[13]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29% [13]
Net Assets $ 269,568,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 306
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$269,568
Number of Holdings
306
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
25.8%
Foreign Government
20.8%
Mortgage Securities
9.0%
Energy
7.1%
U.S. Government
6.5%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
5.9%
Consumer, Cyclical
5.8%
Utilities
4.5%
Industrials
3.9%
Technology
3.8%
Communications
3.7%
Basic Materials
2.8%
Other
0.4%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
4.0%
1 to 3 Years
5.8%
3 to 5 Years
11.4%
5 to 10 Years
48.3%
Greater than 10 Years
30.5%
[14]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DGSFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.22%1
[15]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.22% [15]
Net Assets $ 690,093,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 244
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$690,093
Number of Holdings
244
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Foreign Government
45.0%
Financials
22.7%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
8.4%
Communications
4.6%
Industrials
4.5%
U.S. Government
4.2%
Technology
4.1%
Consumer, Cyclical
4.0%
Multi-National
2.1%
Utilities
0.4%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
9.1%
1 to 3 Years
9.5%
3 to 5 Years
12.9%
5 to 10 Years
21.1%
Greater than 10 Years
47.4%
[16]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DIPSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.11%1
[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.11% [17]
Net Assets $ 5,086,311,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$5,086,311
Number of Holdings
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
100.0%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
1 to 3 Years
18.2%
3 to 5 Years
37.8%
5 to 10 Years
19.4%
Greater than 10 Years
24.6%
[18]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Intermediate Government Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFIGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Intermediate Government Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.11%1
[19]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.11% [19]
Net Assets $ 5,934,546,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 110
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$5,934,546
Number of Holdings
110
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
100.0%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
0.5%
1 to 3 Years
15.9%
3 to 5 Years
27.0%
5 to 10 Years
18.4%
Greater than 10 Years
38.2%
[20]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFTEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Intermediate-Term Extended Quality Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.19%1
[21]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [21]
Net Assets $ 1,830,345,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 603
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,830,345
Number of Holdings
603
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
32.6%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
14.0%
Energy
11.3%
Industrials
7.2%
Technology
6.7%
Utilities
6.7%
Consumer, Cyclical
6.0%
Basic Materials
5.6%
Communications
5.3%
U.S. Government
2.9%
Foreign Government
1.2%
Other
0.5%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
2.6%
1 to 3 Years
2.1%
3 to 5 Years
19.2%
5 to 10 Years
42.3%
Greater than 10 Years
33.8%
[22]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFTIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Intermediate-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.19%1,2
[23],[24]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [23],[24]
Net Assets $ 1,339,466,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 644
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 28.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,339,466
Number of Holdings
644
Portfolio Turnover Rate
28%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
47.1%
School District
13.8%
General
8.9%
Water
6.4%
Medical
5.4%
Transportation
4.3%
Higher Education
4.1%
Power
3.8%
Utilities
2.4%
Airport
1.3%
Education
1.2%
Nursing Homes
0.9%
Development
0.3%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
6.8%
1 to 3 Years
28.2%
3 to 5 Years
14.6%
5 to 10 Years
11.6%
Greater than 10 Years
38.8%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Investment Grade Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFAPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Investment Grade Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.19%1
[25]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [25]
Net Assets $ 11,897,506,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 963
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$11,897,506
Number of Holdings
963
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
47.0%
Financials
19.9%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
9.2%
Energy
4.1%
Communications
3.5%
Industrials
3.4%
Consumer, Cyclical
3.2%
Technology
2.9%
Utilities
2.5%
Foreign Government
2.5%
Basic Materials
1.8%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
8.7%
1 to 3 Years
11.9%
3 to 5 Years
14.6%
5 to 10 Years
29.4%
Greater than 10 Years
35.4%
[26]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA LTIP Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRXIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA LTIP Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.12%1
[27]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [27]
Net Assets $ 356,168,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 4
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$356,168
Number of Holdings
4
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
100.0%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Greater than 10 Years
100.0%
[28]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DMNBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA MN Municipal Bond Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.22%1,2
[29],[30]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.22% [29],[30]
Net Assets $ 25,531,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 74
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 32.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$25,531
Number of Holdings
74
Portfolio Turnover Rate
32%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
59.2%
School District
26.0%
Higher Education
4.4%
Utilities
3.3%
Power
2.8%
Water
1.7%
Nursing Homes
1.0%
Medical
0.9%
Airport
0.7%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
47.2%
1 to 3 Years
36.6%
3 to 5 Years
4.7%
5 to 10 Years
10.6%
Greater than 10 Years
0.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFMPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1
[31]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [31]
Net Assets $ 451,942,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 314
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 33.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$451,942
Number of Holdings
314
Portfolio Turnover Rate
33%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
51.8%
School District
24.0%
Water
8.2%
General
5.1%
Utilities
3.8%
Transportation
2.3%
Higher Education
2.2%
Power
1.7%
Nursing Homes
0.4%
Medical
0.3%
Airport
0.1%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
23.3%
1 to 3 Years
14.2%
3 to 5 Years
20.4%
5 to 10 Years
7.4%
Greater than 10 Years
34.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DMREX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Municipal Real Return Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.23%1
[32]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23% [32]
Net Assets $ 1,715,671,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 566
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 67.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,715,671
Number of Holdings
566
Portfolio Turnover Rate
67%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
54.8%
School District
18.4%
General
8.1%
Higher Education
5.1%
Water
4.2%
Transportation
2.4%
Power
2.0%
Utilities
1.5%
Education
0.9%
Development
0.8%
Medical
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Airport
0.5%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
38.1%
1 to 3 Years
32.5%
3 to 5 Years
6.1%
5 to 10 Years
11.3%
Greater than 10 Years
12.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA NY Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DNYMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA NY Municipal Bond Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.24%1,2
[33],[34]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24% [33],[34]
Net Assets $ 158,092,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 129
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 79.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$158,092
Number of Holdings
129
Portfolio Turnover Rate
79%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
35.6%
General
29.2%
School District
16.9%
Higher Education
5.2%
Transportation
4.7%
Airport
4.0%
Water
1.4%
Development
1.0%
Housing
0.8%
Medical
0.6%
Utilities
0.6%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
41.7%
1 to 3 Years
15.4%
3 to 5 Years
7.1%
5 to 10 Years
20.2%
Greater than 10 Years
15.6%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFIHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.12%1
[35]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [35]
Net Assets $ 4,574,029,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 197
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$4,574,029
Number of Holdings
197
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
66.4%
Financials
25.4%
Foreign Government
6.7%
Energy
1.0%
Consumer, Cyclical
0.5%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
77.5%
1 to 3 Years
22.5%
[36]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DOGMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Oregon Municipal Bond Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$13
0.27%1,2
[37],[38]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.27% [37],[38]
Net Assets $ 73,553,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 150
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$73,553
Number of Holdings
150
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
51.0%
School District
24.1%
Water
11.0%
General
7.3%
Medical
3.4%
Transportation
2.1%
Airport
0.8%
Utilities
0.3%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
8.2%
1 to 3 Years
23.6%
3 to 5 Years
15.3%
5 to 10 Years
20.9%
Greater than 10 Years
32.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DSSMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.23%1,2
[39],[40]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23% [39],[40]
Net Assets $ 463,336,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 514
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 58.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$463,336
Number of Holdings
514
Portfolio Turnover Rate
58%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
26.8%
School District
17.1%
Medical
15.2%
General
7.7%
Transportation
6.8%
Water
6.3%
Higher Education
6.0%
Power
4.6%
Utilities
4.6%
Airport
2.7%
Education
1.5%
Development
0.3%
Other
0.2%
Housing
0.1%
Facilities
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
8.7%
1 to 3 Years
11.0%
3 to 5 Years
9.6%
5 to 10 Years
21.4%
Greater than 10 Years
49.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFSHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.16%1
[41]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.16% [41]
Net Assets $ 979,828,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 460
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$979,828
Number of Holdings
460
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
39.5%
Foreign Government
18.0%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
8.5%
U.S. Government
8.3%
Consumer, Cyclical
7.5%
Industrials
5.0%
Energy
4.3%
Utilities
4.0%
Basic Materials
2.4%
Communications
1.3%
Technology
1.1%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
53.5%
1 to 3 Years
30.0%
3 to 5 Years
16.5%
[42]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFAIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.21%1
[43]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [43]
Net Assets $ 1,962,391,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 585
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 22.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,962,391
Number of Holdings
585
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
42.8%
Foreign Government
18.1%
Consumer, Cyclical
8.5%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
7.0%
U.S. Government
5.5%
Industrials
4.4%
Energy
4.3%
Utilities
3.5%
Technology
3.1%
Basic Materials
1.8%
Communications
0.9%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
42.9%
1 to 3 Years
31.5%
3 to 5 Years
25.6%
[44]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFEQX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1
[45]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [45]
Net Assets $ 5,598,667,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 644
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$5,598,667
Number of Holdings
644
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
40.5%
Foreign Government
18.9%
U.S. Government
7.7%
Consumer, Cyclical
7.5%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
7.2%
Industrials
7.0%
Utilities
4.8%
Energy
2.5%
Communications
1.6%
Basic Materials
1.2%
Technology
1.0%
Other
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
49.2%
1 to 3 Years
33.8%
3 to 5 Years
17.0%
[46]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFFGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Short-Term Government Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.17%1
[47]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [47]
Net Assets $ 1,678,765,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 26
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 20.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,678,765
Number of Holdings
26
Portfolio Turnover Rate
20%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
100.0%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
88.5%
1 to 3 Years
11.5%
[48]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFSMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1
[49]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [49]
Net Assets $ 1,462,620,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 552
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 93.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,462,620
Number of Holdings
552
Portfolio Turnover Rate
93%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
51.6%
School District
19.8%
General
8.5%
Transportation
5.0%
Higher Education
4.2%
Water
3.6%
Medical
2.2%
Power
1.6%
Education
1.5%
Airport
0.7%
Utilities
0.6%
Development
0.3%
Other
0.2%
Housing
0.1%
Facilities
0.1%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
62.1%
1 to 3 Years
18.3%
3 to 5 Years
5.2%
5 to 10 Years
9.6%
Greater than 10 Years
4.8%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFABX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Short-Term Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.25%1,2
[50],[51]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25% [50],[51]
Net Assets $ 187,136,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 325
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 110.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$187,136
Number of Holdings
325
Portfolio Turnover Rate
110%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
General Obligation
35.7%
School District
24.0%
General
9.8%
Medical
7.2%
Water
5.3%
Higher Education
5.1%
Transportation
4.2%
Education
2.7%
Power
2.3%
Utilities
2.1%
Airport
1.1%
Other
0.5%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
54.0%
1 to 3 Years
21.9%
3 to 5 Years
5.6%
5 to 10 Years
10.3%
Greater than 10 Years
8.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DSFIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.22%1
[52]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.22% [52]
Net Assets $ 634,305,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 433
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$634,305
Number of Holdings
433
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
47.0%
Financials
20.1%
Communications
6.2%
Consumer, Cyclical
5.1%
Foreign Government
4.5%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
4.1%
Energy
3.5%
Technology
3.3%
Industrials
2.6%
Basic Materials
2.0%
Utilities
1.2%
Other
0.4%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
9.5%
1 to 3 Years
10.6%
3 to 5 Years
17.1%
5 to 10 Years
27.5%
Greater than 10 Years
35.3%
[53]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DTCPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.20%1,2
[54],[55]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.20% [54],[55]
Net Assets $ 848,409,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 408
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 35.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$848,409
Number of Holdings
408
Portfolio Turnover Rate
35%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
37.1%
Consumer, Cyclical
13.8%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
13.7%
Utilities
7.9%
Industrials
7.9%
U.S. Government
5.8%
Energy
3.8%
Basic Materials
3.5%
Technology
3.4%
Communications
2.2%
Other
0.7%
Foreign Government
0.2%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
42.4%
1 to 3 Years
32.3%
3 to 5 Years
25.3%
[56]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFGFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.16%1
[57]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.16% [57]
Net Assets $ 4,471,969,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 255
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 22.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$4,471,969
Number of Holdings
255
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Foreign Government
41.1%
Financials
29.1%
U.S. Government
27.6%
Energy
1.6%
Consumer, Cyclical
0.3%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
0.3%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
70.5%
1 to 3 Years
29.5%
[58]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name DFA World ex U.S. Government Fixed Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DWFIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the DFA World ex U.S. Government Fixed Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.20%1
[59]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.20% [59]
Net Assets $ 946,426,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$946,426
Number of Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Foreign Government
86.7%
Government Related
13.3%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
1 to 3 Years
1.4%
3 to 5 Years
2.4%
5 to 10 Years
72.4%
Greater than 10 Years
23.8%
[60]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol TDIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional Retirement Income Fund (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1,2
[61],[62]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [61],[62]
Net Assets $ 58,457,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$58,457
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
48.3%
DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio
31.8%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
7.1%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
7.1%
Large Cap International Portfolio
2.7%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
1.7%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
1.3%
[63]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2015 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIQX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2015 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.17%1,2
[64],[65]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [64],[65]
Net Assets $ 24,070,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$24,070
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
74.6%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
8.6%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
8.6%
Large Cap International Portfolio
3.3%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
2.1%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
1.7%
DFA LTIP Portfolio
1.1%
[66]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2020 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2020 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1,2
[67],[68]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [67],[68]
Net Assets $ 67,073,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$67,073
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
65.4%
DFA LTIP Portfolio
10.1%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
8.7%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
8.6%
Large Cap International Portfolio
3.4%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
2.1%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
1.7%
[69]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2025 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIUX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2025 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.16%1
[70]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.16% [70]
Net Assets $ 125,282,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$125,282
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
56.7%
DFA LTIP Portfolio
18.4%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
8.8%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
8.8%
Large Cap International Portfolio
3.4%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
2.2%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
1.7%
[71]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2030 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIWX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2030 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.17%1
[72]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [72]
Net Assets $ 166,199,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$166,199
Number of Holdings
9
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA LTIP Portfolio
29.4%
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
27.9%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
13.5%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
13.4%
Large Cap International Portfolio
5.1%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
3.3%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
2.6%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
2.4%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
2.4%
[73]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2035 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2035 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.17%1
[74]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [74]
Net Assets $ 185,232,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 9
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$185,232
Number of Holdings
9
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
DFA LTIP Portfolio
30.5%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
18.2%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
18.2%
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
8.0%
Large Cap International Portfolio
7.1%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
5.0%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
5.0%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
4.5%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
3.5%
[75]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2040 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIHX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2040 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1
[76]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [76]
Net Assets $ 193,450,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 8
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$193,450
Number of Holdings
8
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
23.0%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
23.0%
DFA LTIP Portfolio
20.0%
Large Cap International Portfolio
8.9%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
7.5%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
7.5%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
5.7%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
4.4%
[77]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2045 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2045 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.19%1
[78]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [78]
Net Assets $ 193,107,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 8
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$193,107
Number of Holdings
8
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
27.7%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
27.7%
Large Cap International Portfolio
10.7%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
10.4%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
10.4%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.7%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
5.3%
DFA LTIP Portfolio
1.1%
[79]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2050 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIJX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2050 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.19%1
[80]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [80]
Net Assets $ 168,009,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$168,009
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
32.7%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
32.4%
Large Cap International Portfolio
12.6%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.0%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.3%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
4.0%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
4.0%
[81]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2055 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRIKX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2055 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1,2
[82],[83]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [82],[83]
Net Assets $ 114,869,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$114,869
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
33.7%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
33.5%
Large Cap International Portfolio
13.0%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.3%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.5%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
2.5%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
2.5%
[84]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2060 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DRILX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2060 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1,2
[85],[86]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [85],[86]
Net Assets $ 94,376,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$94,376
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
33.6%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
33.5%
Large Cap International Portfolio
13.1%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.3%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.5%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
2.5%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
2.5%
[87]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DTDRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2065 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1,2
[88],[89]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [88],[89]
Net Assets $ 32,720,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$32,720
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
33.6%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
33.6%
Large Cap International Portfolio
13.0%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.3%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.5%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
2.5%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
2.5%
[90]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFARX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional 2070 Target Date Retirement Income Fund (the “Portfolio”) for the period of January 2, 2025 (date of the Fund’s inception) to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$71
0.21%2,3
[91],[92],[93]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7 [91]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [92],[93]
Net Assets $ 10,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 7
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$10
Number of Holdings
7
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
33.5%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
32.5%
Large Cap International Portfolio
13.0%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.7%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
6.9%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
2.7%
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio
2.7%
[94]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFESX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$22
0.44%1
[95]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.44% [95]
Net Assets $ 1,566,212,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 6,087
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,566,212
Number of Holdings
6,087
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
3.9%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
3.6%
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
1.9%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.8%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
1.0%
SK Hynix, Inc.
0.8%
PDD Holdings, Inc.
0.8%
Infosys Ltd.
0.7%
Meituan B
0.6%
China Construction Bank Corp. H
0.6%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
China
25.7%
Taiwan
19.6%
India
19.0%
South Korea
10.5%
Saudi Arabia
3.4%
South Africa
3.2%
Brazil
3.1%
Mexico
2.2%
United Arab Emirates
1.6%
Malaysia
1.5%
[96],[97]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DESIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$21
0.43%1,2
[98],[99]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43% [98],[99]
Net Assets $ 1,073,776,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 5,265
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,073,776
Number of Holdings
5,265
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
4.6%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
3.8%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.5%
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
1.2%
Xiaomi Corp. B
0.8%
PDD Holdings, Inc.
0.7%
Meituan B
0.7%
MediaTek, Inc.
0.6%
China Construction Bank Corp. H
0.6%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.6%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
China
27.4%
India
18.7%
Taiwan
18.2%
South Korea
11.8%
Brazil
4.1%
Saudi Arabia
3.2%
South Africa
2.5%
Mexico
2.2%
United Arab Emirates
1.9%
Hong Kong
1.5%
[100],[101]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Global Social Core Equity Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DGBEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global Social Core Equity Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$17
0.34%1,2
[102],[103]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [102],[103]
Net Assets $ 60,952,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 3
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$60,952
Number of Holdings
3
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
61.3%
International Social Core Equity Portfolio
27.2%
Emerging Markets Social Core Equity Portfolio
11.5%
[104]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DILRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$13
0.26%1
[105]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.26% [105]
Net Assets $ 988,284,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 419
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$988,284
Number of Holdings
419
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Roche Holding AG
3.2%
Nestle SA
2.3%
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
2.3%
Sony Group Corp.
2.2%
Rheinmetall AG
2.0%
ASML Holding NV
1.9%
Deutsche Boerse AG
1.6%
Novo Nordisk AS B
1.5%
SAP SE
1.4%
Safran SA
1.4%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
21.5%
United Kingdom
12.5%
Germany
11.0%
Canada
10.7%
Switzerland
8.3%
France
8.0%
Australia
6.2%
Netherlands
5.8%
Sweden
3.1%
Spain
2.5%
[106],[107]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DISMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$23
0.45%1
[108]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.45% [108]
Net Assets $ 262,479,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 1,262
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$262,479
Number of Holdings
1,262
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Belimo Holding AG
1.0%
GEA Group AG
0.8%
Babcock International Group PLC
0.8%
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA
0.7%
Games Workshop Group PLC
0.7%
Siegfried Holding AG
0.7%
Orion OYJ B
0.7%
SPIE SA
0.6%
Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA
0.6%
ANDRITZ AG
0.6%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
23.4%
United Kingdom
12.2%
Canada
11.3%
Switzerland
8.0%
Australia
6.3%
Germany
6.2%
France
4.7%
Italy
4.6%
Finland
3.1%
Denmark
3.0%
[109],[110]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Social Core Equity Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DSCLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Social Core Equity Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$13
0.25%1
[111]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.25% [111]
Net Assets $ 1,644,979,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 4,044
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,644,979
Number of Holdings
4,044
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Deutsche Telekom AG
0.9%
Royal Bank of Canada
0.7%
ASML Holding NV
0.7%
Sony Group Corp.
0.6%
BASF SE
0.6%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
0.5%
HSBC Holdings PLC
0.5%
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
0.5%
Deutsche Post AG
0.5%
Swiss Re AG
0.4%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
23.4%
Canada
11.3%
United Kingdom
10.7%
Germany
9.3%
France
7.0%
Switzerland
6.0%
Australia
5.6%
Netherlands
4.8%
Sweden
3.6%
Spain
3.4%
[112],[113]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFSPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$12
0.23%1
[114]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 12
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23% [114]
Net Assets $ 3,708,983,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 3,767
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$3,708,983
Number of Holdings
3,767
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
ASML Holding NV
1.2%
Novo Nordisk AS B
1.2%
Roche Holding AG
1.1%
Novartis AG
1.1%
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
1.0%
Toyota Motor Corp.
0.8%
Sony Group Corp.
0.7%
Unilever PLC
0.7%
AstraZeneca PLC
0.7%
SAP SE
0.6%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
19.8%
United Kingdom
13.0%
Canada
10.0%
Germany
8.6%
Switzerland
8.4%
France
8.1%
Netherlands
6.2%
Australia
5.1%
Sweden
4.1%
Spain
3.3%
[115],[116]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DUSLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%1
[117]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [117]
Net Assets $ 3,421,910,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 107
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$3,421,910
Number of Holdings
107
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Apple, Inc.
6.4%
NVIDIA Corp.
5.5%
Microsoft Corp.
5.5%
Eli Lilly & Co.
5.1%
Mastercard, Inc. A
4.9%
Visa, Inc. A
4.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc. A
4.3%
AbbVie, Inc.
4.0%
Home Depot, Inc.
4.0%
Costco Wholesale Corp.
2.9%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
29.0%
Industrials
14.1%
Health Care
13.5%
Consumer Staples
12.3%
Financials
11.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.0%
Communication Services
4.4%
Energy
1.9%
Utilities
1.4%
Materials
0.6%
[118],[119]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DSCGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$15
0.31%1
[120]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31% [120]
Net Assets $ 1,397,264,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 537
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,397,264
Number of Holdings
537
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
1.5%
Encompass Health Corp.
0.8%
Somnigroup International, Inc.
0.7%
Murphy USA, Inc.
0.7%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
0.7%
Hasbro, Inc.
0.7%
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.
0.6%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
0.6%
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
0.6%
Chemed Corp.
0.6%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
27.6%
Consumer Discretionary
16.9%
Information Technology
14.2%
Health Care
12.4%
Financials
10.8%
Materials
8.0%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
2.2%
Communication Services
2.1%
Real Estate
0.3%
[121],[122]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFUEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the U.S. Social Core Equity 2 Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.22%1
[123]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.22% [123]
Net Assets $ 1,775,240,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 2,104
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$1,775,240
Number of Holdings
2,104
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Apple, Inc.
6.0%
Microsoft Corp.
5.3%
NVIDIA Corp.
5.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc. A
2.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.2%
Alphabet, Inc. A
1.4%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.3%
Alphabet, Inc. C
1.2%
Visa, Inc. A
1.2%
Mastercard, Inc. A
0.9%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
27.9%
Financials
19.7%
Industrials
13.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.3%
Communication Services
9.3%
Consumer Staples
6.2%
Health Care
4.7%
Materials
3.5%
Energy
2.0%
Utilities
1.1%
Real Estate
0.5%
[124],[125]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DFSIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the U.S. Sustainability Core 1 Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$8
0.17%1
[126]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.17% [126]
Net Assets $ 7,054,332,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 1,977
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$7,054,332
Number of Holdings
1,977
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Apple, Inc.
6.1%
NVIDIA Corp.
5.2%
Meta Platforms, Inc. A
3.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.5%
Microsoft Corp.
2.4%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Alphabet, Inc. A
1.7%
Alphabet, Inc. C
1.4%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.4%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.4%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
24.2%
Financials
18.4%
Industrials
13.0%
Consumer Discretionary
11.8%
Health Care
11.7%
Communication Services
9.6%
Consumer Staples
6.0%
Materials
2.6%
Energy
1.5%
Utilities
0.8%
Real Estate
0.4%
[127],[128]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
Trading Symbol DAABX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$16
0.34%1,2
[129],[130]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 16
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [129],[130]
Net Assets $ 421,612,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 1,162
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$421,612
Number of Holdings
1,162
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
J.M. Smucker Co.
0.8%
Molson Coors Beverage Co. B
0.7%
Toll Brothers, Inc.
0.7%
TD SYNNEX Corp.
0.6%
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
0.6%
Viatris, Inc.
0.6%
Aptiv PLC
0.6%
Twilio, Inc. A
0.5%
Ally Financial, Inc.
0.5%
WESCO International, Inc.
0.5%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
30.4%
Industrials
17.4%
Consumer Discretionary
17.0%
Information Technology
9.0%
Health Care
8.1%
Consumer Staples
4.9%
Communication Services
4.7%
Materials
3.7%
Energy
3.1%
Real Estate
1.2%
Utilities
0.5%
[131],[132]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA Equity Allocation Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$15
0.31%1,2,3
[133],[134],[135]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31% [133],[134],[135]
Net Assets $ 191,245,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 10
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$191,245
Number of Holdings
10
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
28.3%
U.S. Large Company Portfolio
22.7%
Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
12.7%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
12.4%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
8.1%
Dimensional    VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
7.0%
Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio
3.9%
Dimensional    VA International Value Portfolio
2.9%
DFA Real Estate Securities Portfolio
1.5%
DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio
0.5%
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$11
0.21%1,2
[136],[137]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [136],[137]
Net Assets $ 333,743,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 218
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$333,743
Number of Holdings
218
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Foreign Government
60.8%
Financials
24.5%
U.S. Government
13.6%
Energy
0.8%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
0.3%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
57.0%
1 to 3 Years
28.1%
3 to 5 Years
14.9%
[138]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$14
0.28%1,2,3
[139],[140],[141]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28% [139],[140],[141]
Net Assets $ 234,228,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 12
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$234,228
Number of Holdings
12
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio
32.5%
Dimensional VA Global Bond Portfolio
12.4%
DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfolio
12.4%
U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio
11.6%
International Core Equity 2 Portfolio
11.1%
Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 Portfolio
5.1%
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio
5.0%
Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio
5.0%
Dimensional    VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
2.3%
Dimensional    VA International Value Portfolio
1.3%
[142]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA International Small Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$20
0.39%1,2
[143],[144]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39% [143],[144]
Net Assets $ 327,536,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 3,644
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$327,536
Number of Holdings
3,644
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Banco de Sabadell SA
0.5%
Unipol Assicurazioni SpA
0.5%
BAWAG Group AG
0.5%
Swiss Prime Site AG
0.4%
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA
0.4%
Swissquote Group Holding SA
0.4%
BPER Banca SpA
0.4%
Belimo Holding AG
0.4%
LEG Immobilien SE
0.4%
PSP Swiss Property AG
0.3%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
23.0%
United Kingdom
12.0%
Canada
10.5%
Switzerland
8.0%
Germany
6.5%
Australia
6.1%
France
5.3%
Italy
4.7%
Sweden
3.1%
Spain
2.8%
[145],[146]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA International Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$14
0.27%1,2
[147],[148]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.27% [147],[148]
Net Assets $ 555,494,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 505
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$555,494
Number of Holdings
505
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Shell PLC
3.6%
TotalEnergies SE
2.4%
HSBC Holdings PLC
1.7%
Zurich Insurance Group AG
1.6%
Banco Santander SA
1.6%
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA
1.4%
Novartis AG
1.1%
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
1.1%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
1.0%
Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.0%
Top Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
20.9%
United Kingdom
12.9%
France
10.7%
Canada
10.4%
Switzerland
9.5%
Germany
9.0%
Australia
5.8%
Netherlands
4.1%
Spain
3.0%
Denmark
2.8%
[149],[150]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA Short-Term Fixed Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.12%1,2
[151],[152]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12% [151],[152]
Net Assets $ 390,915,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 169
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$390,915
Number of Holdings
169
Portfolio Turnover Rate
26%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
60.2%
Financials
23.1%
Foreign Government
13.4%
Energy
1.7%
Government
1.1%
Consumer, Cyclical
0.5%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Less than 1 Year
72.0%
1 to 3 Years
28.0%
[153]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio (the Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$10
0.21%1,2
[154],[155]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [154],[155]
Net Assets $ 615,817,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 387
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$615,817
Number of Holdings
387
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
3.8%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. B
2.7%
Johnson & Johnson
2.2%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.2%
Chevron Corp.
1.7%
AT&T, Inc.
1.7%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
1.6%
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.3%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.3%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
24.5%
Health Care
15.3%
Industrials
14.4%
Energy
11.4%
Information Technology
8.5%
Communication Services
7.7%
Materials
7.7%
Consumer Staples
5.3%
Consumer Discretionary
4.8%
Real Estate
0.3%
Utilities
0.1%
[156],[157]
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Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$13
0.28%1,2
[158],[159]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.28% [158],[159]
Net Assets $ 622,806,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 1,353
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$622,806
Number of Holdings
1,353
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Holdings [Text Block]
Top 10 Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Molson Coors Beverage Co. B
0.6%
Ally Financial, Inc.
0.6%
U.S. Steel Corp.
0.6%
TD SYNNEX Corp.
0.6%
First Horizon Corp.
0.5%
SouthState Corp.
0.5%
Liberty Broadband Corp. C
0.5%
WESCO International, Inc.
0.5%
Ingredion, Inc.
0.5%
Lithia Motors, Inc.
0.4%
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
29.7%
Industrials
15.3%
Consumer Discretionary
13.9%
Energy
8.6%
Health Care
6.8%
Materials
6.8%
Consumer Staples
6.7%
Information Technology
6.5%
Communication Services
4.2%
Real Estate
1.1%
Utilities
0.4%
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Institutional  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center. You can also request this information at no cost by contacting us collect at (512) 306-7400.
Additional Information Phone Number (512) 306-7400
Additional Information Website https://www.dimensional.com/us-en/document-center
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE Portfolio COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$6
0.11%1,2
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Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.11% [162],[163]
Net Assets $ 208,758,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 20
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY Portfolio STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Net Assets (Thousands)
$208,758
Number of Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sector Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Government
100.0%
Maturity Allocation
(% of Total Investments)
3 to 5 Years
42.1%
5 to 10 Years
40.9%
Greater than 10 Years
17.0%
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