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Barron's 400 ETF
etf
BFOR
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
-0.44
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
BFOR (ETF)
Barron's 400 ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
-0.44
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
BFOR (ETF)
Barron's 400 ETF
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$52.16
-0.44
0%
primary theme
U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
BFOR - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 4.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 7.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 11.5%
- Net Assets $124 M
- Holdings in Top 10 3.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$52.60
$26.66
$52.60
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.65%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 109.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) N/A
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme U.S. Mid-Cap Growth Equity
- Fund Type Exchange Traded Fund
- Investment Style Mid-Cap Growth
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$17.69
+0.34%
$5.56 B
12.18%
$2.15
blocked
blocked
blocked
3.75%
-
$21.92
+0.97%
$1.68 B
0.85%
$0.18
blocked
blocked
blocked
6.30%
-
$17.51
-0.62%
$710.45 M
0.01%
$0.00
blocked
blocked
blocked
4.23%
-
$14.42
+0.98%
$23.57 M
0.37%
$0.05
blocked
blocked
blocked
5.26%
-
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund
VOT | ETF
$215.51
-0.59%
$20.93 B
0.42%
$0.92
blocked
blocked
blocked
1.62%
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iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
IWP | ETF
$104.88
-0.78%
$15.27 B
0.37%
$0.39
blocked
blocked
blocked
2.17%
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iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
IJK | ETF
$75.92
-1.11%
$7.89 B
0.66%
$0.51
blocked
blocked
blocked
5.12%
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SPDR® S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF
MDYG | ETF
$72.87
-1.07%
$2.04 B
0.67%
$0.49
blocked
blocked
blocked
5.11%
-
$66.00
+2.07%
$1.80 B
0.61%
$0.40
blocked
blocked
blocked
11.24%
-
BFOR - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 4.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.10%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- 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 Outstanding2500000
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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 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.
BFOR - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.8% | -1.8% | 18.0% | 26.92% |
| 1 Yr | 17.5% | 2.6% | 152.5% | 94.12% |
| 3 Yr | 7.2%* | 1.6% | 57.6% | 98.98% |
| 5 Yr | 11.5%* | 6.6% | 45.5% | 95.39% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 7.2% | 24.0% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16.4% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 75.54% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 75.00% |
| 2018 | -14.7% | -70.5% | 9.2% | 46.54% |
| 2017 | 18.7% | -21.1% | 84.9% | 40.00% |
| 2016 | 15.9% | -61.7% | 39.8% | 3.07% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 4.8% | -1.8% | 18.0% | 26.92% |
| 1 Yr | 17.5% | -2.9% | 152.5% | 92.64% |
| 3 Yr | 7.2%* | 1.6% | 57.6% | 97.97% |
| 5 Yr | 11.5%* | 6.6% | 45.5% | 95.04% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 7.2% | 24.0% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BFOR Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16.4% | -69.7% | 2474.5% | 75.54% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | -50.2% | 44.9% | 75.00% |
| 2018 | -14.7% | -51.7% | 12.2% | 64.48% |
| 2017 | 18.7% | -7.0% | 84.9% | 78.87% |
| 2016 | 15.9% | -61.7% | 39.8% | 3.48% |
BFOR - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 124 M | 1.09 M | 39 B | 79.55% |
| Number of Holdings | 402 | 10 | 2593 | 2.10% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.84 M | 195 K | 7.69 B | 95.47% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 3.89% | 3.9% | 97.2% | 100.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
- ACM Research Inc Class A 0.64%
- Square Inc A 0.62%
- MarineMax Inc 0.55%
- ProPetro Holding Corp 0.54%
- Enphase Energy Inc 0.51%
- The Trade Desk Inc A 0.49%
- Meritage Homes Corp 0.49%
- YETI Holdings Inc 0.45%
- Meta Financial Group Inc 0.42%
- Digital Turbine Inc 0.41%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.95% | 0.07% | 102.10% | 9.69% |
| Cash | 0.05% | -5.31% | 41.10% | 89.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.59% | 47.09% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.87% | 39.00% | 50.32% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.20% | 42.72% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.46% | 45.23% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.61% | 0.00% | 37.20% | 3.56% |
| Technology | 19.23% | 0.00% | 59.48% | 92.39% |
| Industrials | 17.39% | 0.00% | 34.76% | 17.15% |
| Healthcare | 12.74% | 0.00% | 39.13% | 86.73% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.18% | 0.00% | 67.94% | 79.77% |
| Consumer Defense | 7.09% | 0.00% | 15.94% | 6.31% |
| Basic Materials | 3.70% | 0.00% | 20.37% | 11.65% |
| Communication Services | 3.68% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 66.67% |
| Energy | 2.08% | 0.00% | 49.06% | 5.66% |
| Utilities | 2.07% | 0.00% | 5.78% | 10.36% |
| Real Estate | 0.23% | 0.00% | 14.19% | 84.79% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 99.95% | 29.81% | 100.08% | 1.13% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 56.23% | 95.63% |
BFOR - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% | 0.05% | 25.69% | 90.65% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 25.92% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BFOR Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.20% | 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 | 109.00% | 1.00% | 457.00% | 89.55% |
BFOR - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.37% | 44.25% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | BFOR % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.10% | -2.48% | 1.52% | 1.48% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BFOR | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.295 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.334 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.249 |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.274 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.259 |
| Jan 02, 2015 | $0.226 |
| Jan 03, 2014 | $0.053 |
BFOR - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ryan Mischker
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2015
5.76
5.8%
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
4.76
4.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 34.88 | 8.16 | 3.84 |
