On November 17, 2025, shortly after the US government shutdown concluded, the SEC issued an exemptive order for Dimensional Fund Advisors LP to offer open-end funds with one class of exchange-traded fund shares and one or more classes of mutual fund shares.
With upwards of 80 other applicants in the queue, it
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