Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV)
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DFSV: Superb Active Approach For Small-Cap Value Exposure
DFA Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF offers diversified, rules-based exposure to US small-cap value stocks with a disciplined selection process. DFSV's active approach emphasizes low price-to-book ratios, excludes unprofitable firms, and maintains low turnover, resulting in a portfolio of over 1,000 holdings with a $3.8B average market cap. DFSV has outperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index on a risk-adjusted basis, and the ETF may do even better if interest rate cuts slow down in 2026.
DFSV: An Improved Small Cap Value Fund
The Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF mitigates risks by focusing on profitable small-cap stocks, unlike the Russell 2000, which includes many unprofitable companies. Profitability is crucial for small-cap stocks; profitable stocks in the Russell 2000 have significantly higher returns than unprofitable ones. DSFV uses multiple value metrics (price to book, price to cash flow, price to earnings) and blends systematic and discretionary approaches to optimize performance.
DFSV: Good For A Defensive Approach
DFSV offers exposure to small-cap value stocks with a focus on long-term returns and broad diversification. Since its inception, DFSV has been outperforming the Russell 2000 Value Index and Russell 3000. Current market conditions and the market's high valuation pose risks, making this ETF a good defensive vehicle.
Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC Tyler Chaisson COMPASS CAPITAL Corp. /MA/ /ADV | 23,539 | $742,201.44 | $923,788.05 | $181,586.61 | 24.47% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 866,631 | $28.89M | $33.92M | $5.03M | 17.39% |
| JS Jeremy Szuch MSA Advisors LLC | 24,793 | $868,747 | $972,257.49 | $103,510.49 | 11.91% |
 Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC | 6,047 | $211,886.88 | $236,619.11 | $24,732.23 | 11.67% |
 Austin Private Wealth Austin Private Wealth LLC | 100,353 | $2.98M | $3.93M | $949,106.49 | 31.87% |
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Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF Profile
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Overview
The described company operates within the financial sector, specifically focusing on investment strategies within the U.S. small cap market. It employs a market capitalization weighted approach to construct a portfolio that broadly and diversely covers the realm of readily marketable securities classified under U.S. small cap value stocks. This methodology ensures that within the portfolio, companies with higher market capitalizations hold a larger weight compared to those with lower market values. This structured investment philosophy underlines the company’s emphasis on providing exposure to a critical segment of the market that promises growth potential and value. Moreover, as part of its investment discipline, the company adheres to a policy where at least 80% of its net assets are invested in securities of small cap U.S. companies, emphasizing its dedicated focus on this specific market segment.
Products and Services
The company offers a singular, yet robust, product structured around investment in the U.S. small cap market:
- U.S. Small Cap Value Stock Portfolio
This portfolio is the centerpiece of the company's investment offerings, designed using a market capitalization weighted strategy to select a wide and diverse group of value stocks among U.S. small cap companies. With this strategy, larger market cap companies within the small cap realm take on a more significant portion of the portfolio, reflecting their relative size and stability within this market segment. This portfolio aims to leverage the growth potential and value opportunities present within the small cap sector, offering investors a targeted approach to gain exposure to these enterprises. Additionally, adhering to a principle that at least 80% of the portfolio’s net assets are consistently invested in such securities, the company ensures a focused and steady dedication towards U.S. small cap investments.
