Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) Sees Strong Trading Volume – Still a Buy?

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Monday . 1,682,363 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 235% from the previous session’s volume of 502,466 shares.The stock last traded at $80.86 and had previously closed at $81.12.

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Stock Performance

The company has a market cap of $15.01 billion, a PE ratio of 15.89 and a beta of 1.01. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $79.20 and its 200 day simple moving average is $75.64.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DFAS. Ascentis Independent Advisors purchased a new stake in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $28,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Vestwell Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF during the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000.

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Company Profile

The Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in small-cap stocks. The fund actively invests in small-cap US companies, selected using multiple factors and weighted by market capitalization. DFAS was launched on Dec 15, 1998 and is managed by Dimensional.