Dimensional US Core Equity 2 ETFDFAC
DFAC
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
7,585% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.54M | Put options by funds: $20K
54% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 41
27% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 399 | Existing positions reduced: 313
0.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 81.67% [Q4 2024] → 81.18% (-0.49%) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 984 [Q4 2024] → 979 (-5) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 258 [Q4 2024] → 256 (-2) [Q1 2025]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $26.4B [Q4 2024] → $25.5B (-$875M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for DFAC.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
ETF Prime: Rosenbluth Gives the Scoop on Active ETFs & Share Class Structure
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discusses the rise of active ETFs and anticipated ETF share class structure. Later, Fidelity's Eric Granat and Christine Thorpe spotlight the Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF (FHEQ) and the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND).
Positive
CNBC
2 months ago
Actively managed ETFs hit $1 trillion milestone: Why tariff uncertainty may spark more growth
The actively managed ETF industry is now roughly the market cap of Berkshire Hathaway — and one expert thinks trade risks could boost interest even higher.
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Chasing Alpha: Top Active Equity Strategies for 2025
Markets are coming off back-to-back gains of more than 20% each on an annual basis. That's historically rare, and the chances of a hat trick in 2025 are slim to none.
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
The Great Mutual-Fund-to-ETF Migration
The growth of active ETFs has propelled a wave of mutual fund-to-ETF conversions. Nearly 80% of all new product launches in both the third quarter and for the full year have been actively managed.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
DFAC: An Equivalent To A Broad Market ETF
Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF is an actively managed fund with a tilt to value and profitability. DFAC is cheaper than the Russell 3000 index regarding valuation ratios, and growth metrics are a bit better too. The Fund's performance has closely followed the benchmark, and compared to other factor-based ETFs, it has lagged behind some competitors.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Active ETFs: Bright Spots Beyond the Border
Active ETF strategies have stormed the scene over the past year and are growing at a dizzying pace. First-quarter net inflows into actively managed ETFs surged past the previous record to $66 billion.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Active ETFs' Assets Swelled in 2023: Inside Winners
The trend towards active ETFs reflects a broader shift in investment strategies, with advisors and investors alike recognizing the potential benefits of actively managed funds.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Exchange: Reuniting the ETF Community
To celebrate the pending Exchange conference, VettaFi and some key industry partners were at the Nasdaq MarketSite to help ring the opening bell last week. Exchange will be the industry's largest ETF-, and most valuable advisor-focused, conference.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
DFAC: Actively Managed Factor ETF That Underperforms
The Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF uses factor investing to pick stocks. Its portfolio consists of over 2,600 securities, with a focus on small-cap value stocks. Unfortunately, the DFAC ETF has underperformed a passive Russell 3000 ETF over the past 5 and 10 years. Furthermore, there is a lack of clarity on the differences between DFAC and its sibling funds, making it difficult for investors to choose the right fund for their objectives.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
5 ETF Predictions for 2024
The year 2023 has proven to be an exceptional year for Wall Street. Now, let's see what ETF trends would be visible in 2024.
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