Nationwide Risk-Based U.S. Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About RBUS

What does RBUS invest in?

Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, will be invested in equity securities that are principally traded in the United States. The index is a rules-based, equal risk-weighted index that is designed to provide exposure to U.S.-listed large capitalization companies with lower volatility, reduced maximum drawdown, and an improved Sharpe ratio as compared to traditional, market capitalization weighted approaches.

What is the expense ratio of RBUS?

Nationwide Risk-Based U.S. Equity ETF (RBUS) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RBUS?

Nationwide Risk-Based U.S. Equity ETF (RBUS) manages $112.2M 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 RBUS actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was RBUS launched?

Nationwide Risk-Based U.S. Equity ETF (RBUS) launched in September 2017 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has RBUS performed?

RBUS'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.