DFAU: A Small-Cap Value Tilt Won't Move The Needle

  • DFAU offers broad U.S. equity exposure with a modest tilt to undervalued, profitable small caps, but closely tracks S&P 500 performance. Short-term macro challenges—slowing growth, rising unemployment risk, and inflation—may create opportunity costs for equity investors. Despite market optimism and strong equity allocations, high valuations and persistent macro risks warrant a cautious approach for now.