FNDB: Turning Toward More Value In 2026

Crimson And Gold Research193 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryThe Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market ETF offers diversified U.S. equity exposure weighted by fundamental metrics, emphasizing liquidity and value tilt.FNDB's sector allocations are more balanced than typical index funds, with technology at 17% and increased weights in energy and consumer staples.The ETF provides exposure across market caps—large (59.5%), mid (25%), and small (15%)—and has delivered four consecutive years of dividend growth.FNDB has underperformed growth-heavy benchmarks recently but narrowed the gap over five years, even outperforming Schwab's Russell 1000 Index ETF over that period. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Barring some unforeseen collapse in the market in the final weeks of the year, 2025 has been another banner year for growth stocks. This is nothing new for investors who have only been inThis article was written byCrimson And Gold Research193 FollowersFollowI have been involved in the financial world for over 20 years with experience as an advisor, teacher, and writer. I am a full believer in the free-market system and that financial markets are efficient with most stocks reflecting their real current value. The best opportunities for profits on individual stocks come from stocks that are less-widely followed by the average investor or from stocks that may not accurately reflect the opportunities that currently exist in their markets.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in FNDB over the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You