SS&C Partners with Dimensional Fund to Launch ETF Share Classes
SS&C Technologies Holdings announced that Dimensional Fund Advisors has engaged SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions to support the launch of ETF share classes of its U.S. multi-class funds. SS&C will provide comprehensive operational and technology support to facilitate mutual fund share class-to-ETF share class conversions. Dimensional Fund Advisors' US Micro Cap ETF, Dimensional's first exchange-traded share class of an existing fund, began trading at the end of March, followed by the listing of US Small Cap Growth ETF share class on May 6. SS&C will support conversion capabilities between these and future funds' mutual fund share classes and ETF share classes, providing operational oversight, calculation, reconciliation and shareholder coordination.
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- Longstanding Partnership: SS&C has extended its over 20-year partnership with M&G, with the latest agreement entrusting SS&C's Global Investor & Distribution Solutions team to manage the M&G Platform's operations, thereby enhancing service delivery and operational resilience to maintain M&G's competitive edge in the market.
- Employee Transition Plan: Approximately 200 M&G employees will transition to SS&C under the agreement, ensuring continuity of expertise in day-to-day operations while providing employees with career development opportunities within a global technology and services organization, thereby enhancing employee retention.
- Platform Scalability: SS&C will leverage its scalable private cloud infrastructure to support the ongoing expansion of the M&G Platform, meeting the needs of advisers and clients, and further solidifying M&G's leading position in the £70 billion PruFund market.
- Focus on Innovation: This collaboration will enable M&G to concentrate on innovation and enhancing adviser and customer experiences, driving growth for its market-leading investment solutions and positioning the Platform for long-term success.
- Hedge Fund Performance: In May 2026, the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index reported a gross return of 1.77%, indicating resilience in hedge funds amidst market volatility and reflecting investor confidence in this asset class.
- Capital Movement Index: The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index saw a net inflow increase of 0.75% in June 2026, reaching 131.22 points, suggesting that despite global conflicts and inflation concerns, investors remain actively engaged in the hedge fund market.
- Long-term Performance: Over the past 12 months, the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index has cumulatively increased by 20.09%, demonstrating stability and attractiveness in long-term investments, thereby enhancing its status as an investment benchmark.
- Market Correlation: The correlation of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index to popular equity market indices is approximately 25% to 30%, significantly lower than other widely followed hedge fund performance indices, indicating its unique value in diversified portfolios.
- Tax Liability Adjustment: The Alerian MLP ETF adjusted its deferred tax liability on May 29, 2026, reducing it by approximately $4.3 million (about $0.018 per share), which directly impacts the fund's net asset value (NAV) and may lead to decreased investor confidence.
- Information Dependency: The fund's deferred tax liability estimates heavily rely on delayed reporting from Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), which could compromise the accuracy of financial statements and affect investor decision-making.
- Taxation Risks: If MLPs are treated as corporations rather than partnerships, it could reduce the cash available for distribution, thereby impacting the fund's ability to meet its investment objectives and increasing tax risks for investors.
- Management Strategy: The fund employs a passive management strategy that relies on index performance; however, the adviser will adjust deferred tax liability estimates as new information becomes available, demonstrating the fund's adaptability in a dynamic market environment.

- Partnership Continuation: Royal London Asset Management has extended its partnership with SS&C, which will provide comprehensive fund administration and unit registry services for its new range of Australian active funds, likely enhancing SS&C's influence in the Asia-Pacific market.
- Asset Management Scale: The new funds have approximately AUD $1 billion in assets under management, while SS&C manages around £72 billion in its U.K. fund range, and this expansion is expected to boost SS&C's market share and client base.
- Team Expansion: To support growth in the APAC business, SS&C has appointed Chrys Wickremeratne as Regional Head of Fund Accounting, bringing 25 years of experience in Australian financial services, which will further enhance SS&C's service capabilities in the local market.
- Investor Relations Strengthening: Ed Venner, Chief Client Officer at Royal London Asset Management, noted that SS&C's expertise has streamlined the unit trust launch process, allowing their team to focus on building direct relationships with Australian investors and advisers, which is expected to enhance customer satisfaction and investor trust.
- Quarterly Dividend Declaration: SS&C has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, consistent with previous distributions, reflecting the company's stable cash flow and commitment to shareholder returns with a forward yield of 1.61%.
- Shareholder Record Date: The dividend is payable on June 15, with a record date of June 1 and an ex-dividend date also set for June 1, ensuring shareholders receive their earnings promptly.
- Stock Buyback Program: The Board has authorized a stock repurchase program allowing for up to $1.5 billion in buybacks, aimed at enhancing shareholder value and market confidence by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
- Upgraded Earnings Outlook: SS&C forecasts adjusted EPS for 2026 to be between $6.74 and $7.06, while raising its revenue outlook to $6.664 billion to $6.824 billion, indicating strong confidence in future growth prospects.
- Dividend Announcement: The Alerian MLP ETF declared a second-quarter distribution of $1.03 per share on May 12, 2026, payable on May 18, 2026, indicating the fund's ongoing cash flow capability, which may attract more investor interest.
- Record Date: The record date for shareholders is set for May 13, 2026, ensuring that investors holding shares before this date will receive the distribution, which helps enhance shareholder stability and confidence in the fund.
- Distribution Payment Arrangement: The distribution will be managed by ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., reflecting the company's expertise in managing and distributing fund earnings, thereby increasing investor trust in fund management.
- Investment Risk Advisory: The fund invests in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), which carry specific tax and market risks, prompting investors to carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, thereby fostering a more informed and rational investment approach.







