AdvisorShares Hotel ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About BEDZ

What does BEDZ invest in?

International travel has experienced a remarkable surge, expanding by a factor of 57 since the emergence of modern tourism in the 1950s, based on data tracking global arrivals. Significant opportunities exist globally, with leading American hotel and accommodation providers extending their reach internationally to tap into diverse income sources. Furthermore, the worldwide travel and tourism sector contributes over 9.1% to the global economy. The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) framework provides several advantages, such as optimized tax treatment, clear operational visibility, the flexibility of trading throughout the day, enhanced risk mitigation, and the convenience of utilizing limit orders. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is substantial pent-up demand, with a striking 88% of American consumers expressing eagerness to resume travel for both professional and personal purposes.

What is the expense ratio of BEDZ?

AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ) charges an expense ratio of 2.87%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BEDZ?

AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ) manages $2.9M 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 BEDZ actively managed or an index fund?

BEDZ's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BEDZ launched?

AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ) launched in April 2021 and is managed by AdvisorShares.

How has BEDZ performed?

BEDZ'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.