


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.


QRG Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 35,623 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,933,000. Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their


Apella Capital LLC lifted its stake in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) by 1.8% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 357,928 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 6,394 shares during the quarter. Apella Capital LLC

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.
