Brandes U.S. Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About BUSA

What does BUSA invest in?

The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to attain its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes), measured at the time of purchase, in securities of U.S. companies.

What is the expense ratio of BUSA?

Brandes U.S. Value ETF (BUSA) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BUSA?

Brandes U.S. Value ETF (BUSA) manages $293.3M 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 BUSA actively managed or an index fund?

BUSA is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (BUSA's is 0.60%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was BUSA launched?

Brandes U.S. Value ETF (BUSA) launched in October 2023 and is managed by Brandes.

How has BUSA performed?

BUSA'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.