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Dimensional - US Small Cap ETF

DFAS · AMEX

Market closed$81.12$-0.570000 (-0.70%)After hours $81.12 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$81.69
Open$80.77
Day high$81.69
Day low$80.77
52-week high$82.91
52-week low$62.61
Market cap15.15B
Volume549.42K
Average volume461.44K
P/E ratio18.70
Forward P/E—
EPS4.34
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

DFAS experienced a modest decline today as neutral near- and mid-term sentiment readings weighed on the small-cap ETF, with an identified short setup targeting downside amid a mid-channel oscillation pattern that dampened institutional buying interest.

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What is happening

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July 17, 2026Dimensional US Small Cap ETF closed modestly lower as a broad market selloff, driven by a two-day global rout in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks, pressured equities broadly. A new powerful AI model from Chinese startup Moonshot reignited concerns about AI spending valuations, dragging the S&P 500 to a one-week low and weighing on small-cap names. Adding to the risk-off tone, hawkish Fed commentary from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack flagged persistent inflation, while escalating U.S.-Iran military exchanges raised fresh geopolitical uncertainty — conditions that historically pressure small-cap stocks more than large-cap peers.

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July 16, 2026The Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF edged higher Thursday, holding up better than the broader market as the S&P 500 closed down 0.4% amid renewed selling pressure in AI-linked mega-cap tech stocks. Small caps found relative support from a favorable macro backdrop — softer June CPI and core inflation readings earlier in the week eased Fed rate-hike fears, while strong Q2 bank earnings from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and others lifted financial sector sentiment. The XLF financial sector ETF, a key sector overlap for DFAS, closed near its 52-week high, underscoring the divergence between resilient value-oriented small caps and the tech-heavy Nasdaq, which fell 0.8%.

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July 15, 2026Dimensional US Small Cap ETF edged up modestly, benefiting from a broadly supportive macro backdrop after June CPI came in cooler than expected—headline inflation slowed to 3.5% year-over-year from 4.2%—easing concerns about imminent Fed rate hikes. The financial sector ETF (XLF) also closed near 52-week highs, adding tailwinds, while BlackRock posted strong Q2 earnings beats and several top DFAS holdings like WESCO International and BorgWarner attracted fresh analyst upgrades, reflecting improving sentiment toward small- and mid-cap industrials.

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July 14, 2026Dimensional US Small Cap ETF closed essentially flat, edging up modestly, as small-cap equities navigated a mixed macro backdrop. A cooler-than-expected June CPI print (headline inflation falling to 3.5%) helped lift risk sentiment and supported a Nasdaq rebound, though broader market anxiety persisted around renewed US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. Key DFAS holdings showed divergent moves — TTMI surged on defense electronics demand, DINO hit a 52-week high on the oil spike, and AMKR rallied 6.3% — partially offsetting weakness in names like ONTO and BWA, while Goldman Sachs' strong Q2 earnings bolstered financial sector sentiment.

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July 13, 2026Dimensional US Small Cap ETF edged modestly lower, closing down 0.51%, amid a broader risk-off session driven by renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions that sent oil prices surging over 5% and weighed on equities. Small caps faced added headwinds as investors rotated cautiously ahead of a packed week featuring Q2 earnings from major banks, key inflation data, and TSMC results—catalysts that could reshape sentiment on economic growth and rate expectations. Notably, volume surged to nearly 1.97 million shares, roughly 4.5x the average, suggesting elevated repositioning activity as macro uncertainty clouded the small-cap outlook.

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July 10, 2026The Dimensional US Small Cap ETF closed essentially flat as U.S. small caps navigated a choppy market week dominated by Iran-U.S. war escalation and geopolitical uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Several top DFAS holdings showed strong individual momentum — TTM Technologies surged over 120% in recent months on AI PCB demand, Amkor Technology recovered sharply from a July 2 selloff, and DigitalOcean jumped on record Q2 preliminary results with RPO growing tenfold year-over-year. The S&P 500 closed near 52-week highs despite the volatility, with small caps underperforming large-cap tech amid investor preference for AI-driven mega-caps.

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July 9, 2026The Dimensional US Small Cap ETF closed up 1.31%, outperforming a cautious broader market as Wall Street navigated renewed US-Iran military exchanges and the collapse of the interim ceasefire, which pushed oil prices sharply higher and reignited inflation fears. Small caps showed relative resilience as investors rotated away from large-cap AI and semiconductor names — which faced heavy selling pressure amid geopolitical uncertainty and post-Samsung earnings disappointment — toward value-oriented and domestically focused segments of the market. With Q2 earnings season kicking off next week and the Fed's June minutes reflecting a dovish tilt on rates, the ETF's diversified exposure to holdings like TTM Technologies, BorgWarner, and DigitalOcean provided a constructive backdrop for the session.

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July 8, 2026The Dimensional US Small Cap ETF declined modestly, weighed down by a broad risk-off session as President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5% and rattling equity markets globally. Small caps are particularly sensitive to inflation and rate expectations, and the geopolitical shock revived fears of sustained elevated interest rates—reinforced by the Fed's June minutes release—as some Fed members had projected potential rate hikes this year. The financial services sector ETF (XLF) also closed lower, and the S&P 500 fell as industrials and tech led losses while energy outperformed.

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