Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF downgraded to 'hold' due to valuation concerns versus AVUV.

The Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) has been downgraded to a 'hold' rating because it trades at a higher price-to-earnings ratio (13.73x TTM P/E) than the AVUV ETF, making it 15% more expensive without offering better growth or quality. AVUV shows better margins and capital efficiency despite holding smaller companies. Both ETFs have aggressive forward EPS growth expectations of 11%-12%, but more modest sales growth of 5%-6%, suggesting single-digit total returns are a reasonable expectation going forward.

As of Oct 29, 2026 04:11 WIB, the Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) trades at USD 123.00 on Pluang, showing a slight 0.05% increase over the past day. The ETF holds a market capitalization of $32.02 billion and sees a typical hold time of 59 days among Pluang investors. Notably, all Pluang order activity for AVUV is on the buy side, reflecting strong demand for this asset.