Dimensional's ‘New' ETFs Are Really ETF Share Classes

Three Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs that NYSE Arca announced as Monday launches are not new funds at all. Instead, they are existing ETFs that now trade as share classes of older Dimensional mutual funds, according to the firm.

ETF Trends • Oct 5, 2026

DFAS: A Solid Small-Cap ETF, But DFSV Is The Better Option

DFA Dimensional US Small Cap ETF (DFAS) receives a 'Hold' rating due to underperformance versus DFSV and other small-cap peers. DFAS offers broad diversification and systematic factor tilts but lags DFSV in valuation, dividend yield, and long-term returns. DFAS's modest overweight to financials may offer some resilience in a rising-rate environment, but better small-cap options exist.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 17, 2026

3 Small-Cap ETFs With Big Upside Potential

Small-cap stocks and ETFs don't get as much spotlight as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 7, 2026

2025 Marked a Record Number of Mutual Fund to ETF Conversions

2025 will go down as another year of record-breaking achievements for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Among the past year's highlights was a record number of mutual funds converting to ETFs, as noted by Ben Johnson, Morningstar Head of Client Solutions, via a LinkedIn post.

ETF Trends • Jan 22, 2026

4 ETFs to Consider From an Undervalued Part of the Market

And what to look for when shopping for one.

Morningstar • Nov 13, 2025

DFAS: Compelling Small Cap ETF, But Some Peers May Be Better

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF has a portfolio of 2,000+ U.S. small caps, blending size, value, and quality factors. DFAS has moderate value characteristics and is well-diversified across sectors and holdings, with a focus on industrials and financials. Despite recent underperformance, DFAS has nicely outperformed the Russell 2000 benchmark since its listing, with lower volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

Six of the Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now

It's been a rough stretch for small-cap ETFs, but the clouds appear to be parting. Here are six we like.

Kiplinger • Sep 19, 2025

DFAS: A Small-Cap ETF With A Quality Tilt Outperforming In The Category

DFAS offers diversified small-cap exposure with over 2,000 holdings, focusing on high profitability and disciplined valuation, outperforming the Russell 2000 over time. The fund avoids excessive micro-cap and biotech exposure, maintaining above-average profitability and a balanced sector allocation versus peers. DFAS has slightly higher expenses but benefits from low turnover, strong liquidity, and a quality tilt that supports resilience in challenging environments.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 23, 2025

3 Great Small-Cap ETFs for 2025

Zachary Evens: Small stocks have underperformed their larger counterparts for a long time, prompting some people, including myself, to ask: why bother with small-cap ETFs? While there's an argument to be made on both sides, small-cap valuations are undeniably low, offering investors some upside if they converge with their fair value. Small-cap stocks are risky, though, and investors should control risk if they aim to capture that upside.

Morningstar • Jun 5, 2025

Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say

Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2025