# Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF (AZTD): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aztd for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Aztlan · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2022-08-18 This Aztlan Global Stock Selection DM SMID ETF aims to deliver investment returns that closely match those of the Solactive Aztlan Global Developed Markets SMID Cap Index, without accounting for fees and operating expenses. Its portfolio comprises 27 carefully chosen equities, identified using a unique, proprietary methodology that analyzes six fundamental criteria to pinpoint the strongest contenders. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $31.35 | | Expense Ratio | 0.75% | | Assets Under Management | $35.4M | | NAV | $31.47 | | Holdings Count | 27 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.95% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.30 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $26.22 – $34.31 | | Beta | 1.10 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2989 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-24 - Pay date: 2025-12-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AZTD invest in? This Aztlan Global Stock Selection DM SMID ETF aims to deliver investment returns that closely match those of the Solactive Aztlan Global Developed Markets SMID Cap Index, without accounting for fees and operating expenses. Its portfolio comprises 27 carefully chosen equities, identified using a unique, proprietary methodology that analyzes six fundamental criteria to pinpoint the strongest contenders. ### What is the expense ratio of AZTD? Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF (AZTD) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AZTD? Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF (AZTD) manages $35.4M 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 AZTD actively managed or an index fund? AZTD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was AZTD launched? Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF (AZTD) launched in August 2022 and is managed by Aztlan. ### How has AZTD performed? AZTD'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 AZTD pay a dividend? Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF (AZTD) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.95%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AZTD pay dividends? Aztlan Global Stock Selection Dm SMID ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is AZTD's dividend yield? AZTD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.95%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AZTD's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AZTD was 2025-12-24. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will AZTD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.75% 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 AZTD charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AZTD'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 AZTD cost more than a fund like VOO? AZTD's strategy (current expense ratio 0.75%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where AZTD sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AZTD? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AZTD (0.75%) 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/aztd - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aztd/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aztd/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aztd/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aztd/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.