Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SAMT

What does SAMT invest in?

This actively managed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) primarily allocates its assets to common equities of U.S. corporations. The selection process, guided by Strategas Asset Management, LLC (the Adviser), focuses on companies exhibiting a strong alignment with broader macro-thematic developments. While the fund is not restricted by market capitalization, all prospective holdings must meet particular liquidity thresholds.

What is the expense ratio of SAMT?

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) charges an expense ratio of 0.66%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SAMT?

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) manages $785.7M 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 SAMT actively managed or an index fund?

SAMT is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (SAMT's is 0.66%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was SAMT launched?

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) launched in January 2022 and is managed by Strategas.

How has SAMT performed?

SAMT'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.