Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF Price & Performance (DSMC)

US distillate fuel oil stocks fell to 109.23 million barrels for the week ending April 11, down 1.67% from the previous week and 7.22% lower than a year ago. This ongoing drawdown may signal tightening supply conditions, potentially impacting fuel prices as demand remains steady.12

The Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF (DSMC) has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past week, with a price return of -1.39% compared to the S&P 500's -1.63%. The ETF’s focus on companies with stable cash flows and low leverage appears to offer some protection in turbulent markets.345

Recent analysis highlights that broad small-cap indexes are weighed down by high debt and unprofitable companies. However, targeted strategies like Distillate’s Small/Mid QV, which emphasize low leverage and strong cash flow, are positioned to capitalize on market volatility and identify undervalued, quality stocks.56