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Barron's 400 ETF
ETF
BFOR
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$53.14
+0.11
+0.21%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Blend Equity
BFOR (ETF)
Barron's 400 ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$53.14
+0.11
+0.21%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Blend Equity
BFOR (ETF)
Barron's 400 ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$53.14
+0.11
+0.21%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Blend Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-0.3%
1 yr return
-11.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
21.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.1%
Net Assets
$139 M
Holdings in Top 10
3.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$53.0
$48.54
$59.73
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.65%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
BFOR - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -0.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 21.4%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.90%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameBarron's 400 ETF
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Fund Family NameALPS ETF Trust
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Inception DateJun 03, 2013
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Shares Outstanding2450000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerRyan Mischker
Fund Description
The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is a rules-based index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of high performing equity securities of U.S. companies. The Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities which comprise the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index generally consists of 400 stocks. The Underlying Index’s stocks are constituents of the MarketGrader U.S. Coverage Universe. In compiling the Underlying Index, MarketGrader Capital, LLC (the “Index Provider”) selects the 400 stocks from MarketGrader’s U.S. Coverage Universe by using a methodology that selects components based on the strength of their fundamentals in growth, value, profitability and cash flow and then screens such potential Underlying Index components for certain criteria regarding concentration, market capitalization and liquidity. The eligible stocks that are selected for inclusion in the Underlying Index’s portfolio are equally weighted. The Underlying Index is rebalanced by the Index Provider semiannually, on the third Friday of March and September each year.
BFOR - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.3% | -23.9% | 18.9% | 54.31% |
| 1 Yr | -11.7% | -42.1% | 52.2% | 13.29% |
| 3 Yr | 21.4%* | -20.5% | 174.8% | 3.33% |
| 5 Yr | 6.1%* | -15.6% | 80.7% | 10.70% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -9.4% | 12.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -15.9% | -69.6% | 25.3% | 32.59% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | -25.0% | 82.1% | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | -24.4% | 196.6% | 20.63% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -21.9% | 8.3% | 55.10% |
| 2018 | -2.9% | -62.4% | 18.0% | 39.26% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -0.3% | -23.9% | 18.9% | 54.18% |
| 1 Yr | -11.7% | -42.1% | 57.7% | 14.35% |
| 3 Yr | 21.4%* | -20.5% | 174.8% | 3.81% |
| 5 Yr | 6.1%* | -15.6% | 80.7% | 12.29% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -8.3% | 12.9% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -15.9% | -69.6% | 25.3% | 32.75% |
| 2021 | 14.3% | -25.0% | 82.1% | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | -24.4% | 196.6% | 20.83% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -21.9% | 8.3% | 54.95% |
| 2018 | -2.9% | -62.4% | 19.0% | 56.29% |
BFOR - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 139 M | 481 K | 145 B | 70.62% |
| Number of Holdings | 401 | 1 | 2445 | 17.84% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 5.38 M | 3.49 K | 10.8 B | 87.56% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 3.88% | 2.8% | 100.0% | 98.82% |
Top 10 Holdings
- ACM Research Inc Class A 0.64%
- Advanced Micro Devices Inc 0.63%
- Square Inc A 0.62%
- Digital Turbine Inc 0.56%
- MarineMax Inc 0.55%
- ProPetro Holding Corp 0.54%
- Apollo Global Management Inc Class A 0.54%
- Atkore Inc 0.53%
- Western Alliance Bancorp 0.53%
- San Juan Basin Royalty Trust 0.52%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.59% | 0.00% | 100.57% | 27.46% |
| Cash | 0.40% | -2.51% | 100.00% | 72.30% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.68% | 30.99% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.04% | 36.11% | 29.81% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 29.58% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.82% | 29.81% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.42% | 0.00% | 46.10% | 12.24% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 17.20% | 2.49% | 61.84% | 12.71% |
| Industrials | 15.97% | 0.00% | 45.89% | 52.24% |
| Energy | 12.46% | 0.00% | 58.13% | 3.53% |
| Technology | 11.76% | 0.00% | 43.45% | 82.82% |
| Healthcare | 10.01% | 0.00% | 27.70% | 53.41% |
| Basic Materials | 6.61% | 0.00% | 26.18% | 27.53% |
| Consumer Defense | 4.70% | 0.00% | 32.18% | 30.82% |
| Communication Services | 1.94% | 0.00% | 30.98% | 60.24% |
| Real Estate | 0.65% | 0.00% | 25.82% | 86.82% |
| Utilities | 0.27% | 0.00% | 18.97% | 79.29% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 97.89% | 0.00% | 100.04% | 36.38% |
| Non US | 1.70% | 0.00% | 27.19% | 43.90% |
BFOR - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% | 0.03% | 8.45% | 72.51% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 46.79% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.30% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 321.00% | 89.53% |
BFOR - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% | 0.00% | 4.15% | 7.03% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.90% | -2.06% | 3.38% | 23.80% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.894 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.573 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.488 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.295 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.334 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.249 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.274 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.259 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 02, 2015 | $0.226 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2014 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
BFOR - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ryan Mischker
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2015
7.17
7.2%
Ryan Mischker is manager of Index Management. Mr. Mischker has oversight of the day-to-day operations of the department. Prior to joining ALPS Advisors, Mr. Mischker served as Compliance Manager of ALPS Fund Services, where he was primarily responsible for managing all post-trade monitoring for IRS, SEC and Prospectus/Statement of Additional Information investment guidelines and restrictions. Mr. Mischker has over 13 years financial services experience and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in Finance and B.A. in Economics.
Andrew Hicks
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2016
6.17
6.2%
Andrew Hicks, Vice President of Index Management, of ALPS Advisors, Inc.. Mr. Hicks joined ALPS Advisors as a portfolio manager in 2015. Prior to joining ALPS Advisors, Mr. Hicks was a senior equity trader and research analyst with Virtus Investment Partners in New York City, specializing in ETF trading and international research. From 2007 to 2011, Mr. Hicks was an equity trader and research analyst at SCM Advisors in San Francisco, an affiliate of Virtus Investment Partners. With over many years of experience, Mr. Hicks gained international equity trading experience while at Wentworth, Hauser & Violich, and he began his career in semiconductor equity research at Citi. Mr. Hicks earned an accounting degree from Miami University (Ohio) while interning each summer on the American Stock Exchange in New York City.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 38.44 | 7.36 | 5.78 |
