(DFUV) Dimensional US Marketwide - Ratings and Ratios

Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF (DFUV) is designed to capture the performance of U.S. value stocks by investing in a diverse range of securities. The fund employs a systematic, research-driven approach to identify value opportunities across various market capitalizations, from large-cap to small-cap companies. This methodology is rooted in academic research, particularly the Fama-French three-factor model, which emphasizes factors like size, value, and market beta.

As part of its strategy, DFUV may utilize futures and options on U.S. equity indices to manage market exposure. This allows the fund to adjust its position quickly in response to changing market conditions or cash flows, ensuring efficient portfolio management without compromising its value orientation. The use of derivatives is intended to enhance returns or hedge against potential losses, rather than to speculate.

Ticker: DFUV | Exchange: NYSE ARCA | ETF Category: Large Value | AUM: $11.6 billion. The funds focus on value stocks means it typically invests in companies with strong fundamentals, such as high book-to-market ratios, that are undervalued by the market. This approach can provide investors with a diversified exposure to the value segment of the U.S. equity market.