Almost three dozen fund providers have requested approval from the SEC to use Vanguard’s previously patented ETF-as-a-share class fund structure. The unique hybrid structure essentially bolts an ETF ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Dimensional Fund Advisors’ request to offer both exchange-traded fund and mutual fund share classes within the same fund structure, making ...

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 ...

The evolving landscape of investment vehicles, paired with a recent regulatory shift, stands to create new opportunities for wealth managers. One of the most significant possible developments on the ...

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 ...

The expected SEC approval of ETF share classes for mutual funds and vice versa poses more technical and tax-related challenges than simply pressing a button to convert massive holdings. Processing ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission in March said it was prioritizing its review of applications for firms aiming to offer ETF share classes of its traditional mutual funds. Most exchange traded ...

Brokerage firms could lose up to $30 billion a year in fees if asset managers pursue a dual-class share structure that would add an exchange-traded fund option to existing mutual fund offerings, ...