The first actively managed exchange-traded fund share classes are one step closer to becoming a reality. Dimensional submitted its first request for ETF share classes on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The ...

Share class type indicates the distribution characteristic or channel that a particular share class is intended for. Morningstar considers five share class types: no load, front load, level load, ...

Since April, the Investment Company Institute has looked into what asset managers may need to launch exchange-traded-fund share classes within existing mutual fund portfolios. The Investment Company ...

In a move anticipated for two years, the Securities and Exchange Commission signaled earlier this week that it would grant exemptive relief to Dimensional Fund Advisors’ application to offer dual ...

In November 2025, the SEC granted formal approval to Dimensional Fund Advisors LP to offer both ETF and mutual fund share classes within the same fund structure. This move is expected to lead to a ...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is approaching a decision that could reshape the landscape for mutual fund and ETF providers, as well as the advisors who use them. Asset managers including ...

(Bloomberg) -- The US Securities and Exchange Commission intends to grant Dimensional Fund Advisors the ability to offer ETFs as share classes of mutual funds, opening the door for widespread use of a ...