# AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bedz for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: AdvisorShares · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2021-04-20 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 o... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $36.54 | | Expense Ratio | 2.87% | | Assets Under Management | $3.0M | | NAV | $36.74 | | Holdings Count | 28 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.11% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.77 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Irregular | | 52-Week Range | $30.45 – $38.31 | | Beta | 1.11 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.7700 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-29 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 $3.0M 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 is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BEDZ's is 2.87%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### 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. ### Does BEDZ pay a dividend? AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.11%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BEDZ pay dividends? AdvisorShares Hotel ETF pays dividends Irregular. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BEDZ's dividend yield? BEDZ's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.11%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BEDZ's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BEDZ was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Irregular; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BEDZ's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 2.87% 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 BEDZ charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BEDZ'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 BEDZ cost more than a fund like VOO? BEDZ is actively managed (current expense ratio 2.87%). 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 BEDZ's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BEDZ? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BEDZ (2.87%) 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/bedz - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bedz/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bedz/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bedz/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bedz/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.