- What does ABOT invest in?
- The ABOT ETF targets U.S. companies across all market capitalizations that demonstrate robust free cash flow and a commitment to innovation. Its selection methodology identifies firms within the top quartile (25%) of an eligible universe, based on a comprehensive evaluation across five key criteria: the quality of their earnings, profits generated from research and development (R&D), the proportion of R&D investment relative to total assets, asset turnover efficiency, and financial leverage. Target weights for each security are determined by combining these five factors with the company's market capitalization. The index then selects a maximum of 120 companies, or continues to include securities until 90% of the cumulative portfolio weight has been achieved, whichever limit is reached first. It is important to note the fund's operational history, marked by several name and index changes. Prior to November 29, 2021, it was known as the TrimTabs Donoghue Forlines Risk Managed Innovation ETF, tracking the TrimTabs Donoghue Forlines Risk Managed Free Cash Flow Innovation Index. Between that date and November 7, 2023, it operated as the Donoghue Forlines Risk Managed Innovation ETF, followed the FCF Risk Managed Quality Innovation Index, and employed a risk-managed strategy for downside protection. More recently, before November 13, 2024, the fund was named Donoghue Forlines Innovation ETF and traded under the ticker DFNV.
- What is the expense ratio of ABOT?
- Abacus FCF Innovation Leaders ETF (ABOT) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is ABOT?
- Abacus FCF Innovation Leaders ETF (ABOT) manages $4.3M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is ABOT actively managed or an index fund?
- ABOT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
- When was ABOT launched?
- Abacus FCF Innovation Leaders ETF (ABOT) launched in December 2020 and is managed by Abacus.
- How has ABOT performed?
- ABOT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
