# Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Aptus · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2016-06-08 ADME is an actively-managed ETF that invests in a portfolio of 50 to 60 US companies. The equity components are drawn from a universe of the 1,000 largest US-listed common stocks and REITs. For selection, the Adviser uses a proprietary framework which takes into account factors such as yield, growth, and valuation along with momentum which signifies attractive growth opportunities altogether. The Adviser seeks to limit the funds exposure to equity market declines primarily by purchasing broad market puts or ETFs tracking the US equity market. In addition, ADME may also write broad market pu... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $54.50 | | Expense Ratio | 0.79% | | Assets Under Management | $299.2M | | NAV | $54.48 (2026-11-05 close) | | Holdings Count | 129 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.37% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.20 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $48.24 – $57.42 | | Beta | 0.88 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0416 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-29 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does ADME invest in? ADME is an actively-managed ETF that invests in a portfolio of 50 to 60 US companies. The equity components are drawn from a universe of the 1,000 largest US-listed common stocks and REITs. For selection, the Adviser uses a proprietary framework which takes into account factors such as yield, growth, and valuation along with momentum which signifies attractive growth opportunities altogether. The Adviser seeks to limit the funds exposure to equity market declines primarily by purchasing broad market puts or ETFs tracking the US equity market. In addition, ADME may also write broad market puts and hold VIX index call options. Prior to November 8, 2019, the fund traded as the index-tracking Aptus Behavioral Momentum ETF (BEMO), and was an asset allocation utilizing risk-on/risk-off strategy to toggle exposure between 100% US equities and 100% Treasury notes. On December 27, 2019, the assets, liabilities and shareholders of Aptus Fortified Value ETF (FTVA) were merged into ADME. ### What is the expense ratio of ADME? Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is ADME? Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME) manages $299.2M 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 ADME actively managed or an index fund? ADME is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ADME's is 0.79%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was ADME launched? Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME) launched in June 2016 and is managed by Aptus. ### How has ADME performed? ADME'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. ### Does ADME pay a dividend? Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.37%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does ADME pay dividends? Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is ADME's dividend yield? ADME's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.37%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is ADME's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for ADME was 2026-09-29. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will ADME's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.79% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does ADME charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ADME's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does ADME cost more than a fund like VOO? ADME is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.79%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether ADME's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to ADME? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ADME (0.79%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/adme/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.