
Two Roads Shared Trust - LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by Two Roads Shared Trust. The fund is managed by Redwood Investment Management, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets of the United States. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of large-cap companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the AlphaFactor US Core Equity Index, by using full replication technique. Two Roads Shared Trust - LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF was formed on October 1, 2018 and is domiciled in the United States.
Is LSAF's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

LSAF employs a multifactor strategy focusing on buybacks, free cash flow growth, and debt/asset ratio, resulting in a diversified portfolio. The fund offers solid value metrics without sacrificing growth, but lags behind a benchmark and single-factor ETFs in risk-adjusted performance. LSAF suffers from high volatility, deep drawdowns, and a high expense ratio and turnover among peers, diminishing its appeal for investors.

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