ARS Focused Opportunity Strategy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AFOS

What does AFOS invest in?

This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) adopts a focused, high-conviction approach, investing in a select portfolio of companies ranging from small to large market capitalizations. Its strategy targets businesses well-positioned to benefit from long-term, foundational societal and economic shifts, while also exhibiting strong value characteristics, with the ultimate goal of enhancing investors' real buying power over time.

What is the expense ratio of AFOS?

ARS Focused Opportunity Strategy ETF (AFOS) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AFOS?

ARS Focused Opportunity Strategy ETF (AFOS) manages $287.7M 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 AFOS actively managed or an index fund?

AFOS is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AFOS's is 0.46%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AFOS launched?

ARS Focused Opportunity Strategy ETF (AFOS) launched in June 2025 and is managed by ARS.

How has AFOS performed?

AFOS'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.