Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAS) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 137,181 shares, a decline of 39.7% from the December 15th total of 227,430 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 501,940 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 501,940 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DFAS. Washington Trust Bank increased its stake in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF by 45.9% during the third quarter. Washington Trust Bank now owns 1,149,729 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,710,000 after purchasing an additional 361,707 shares during the period. Birchcreek Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF by 11.3% during the 3rd quarter. Birchcreek Wealth Management LLC now owns 66,992 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,586,000 after buying an additional 6,800 shares during the period. Barnes Pettey Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $361,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF by 70.9% during the third quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 53,681 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,675,000 after buying an additional 22,265 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Financial Consulate Inc. boosted its position in shares of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF by 4.8% in the third quarter. Financial Consulate Inc. now owns 416,923 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,543,000 after acquiring an additional 19,257 shares during the period.

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Price Performance

Shares of DFAS stock traded down $0.29 on Friday, reaching $74.49. 292,094 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 410,713. Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF has a one year low of $51.45 and a one year high of $74.97. The stock has a market cap of $12.95 billion, a PE ratio of 15.89 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $70.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $68.20.

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.