# Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sprx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Spear · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2021-08-02 The Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) operates as an actively managed exchange-traded fund, primarily allocating its capital to equity securities. This includes both common shares and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The investment strategy, guided by Spear Advisors LLC (the Adviser), seeks out companies deemed poised to capitalize on transformative breakthroughs in industrial technology. Specifically, the Adviser defines 'industrial technology innovation' as technological advancements currently reshaping, or possessing the potential to fundamentally reshape, the industrial sector. It is important... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $40.97 | | Expense Ratio | 0.75% | | Assets Under Management | $193.0M | | NAV | $40.20 | | Holdings Count | 23 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | Special | | 52-Week Range | $32.75 – $59.10 | | Beta | 2.22 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0535 /share - Ex-date: 2021-12-22 - Pay date: 2021-12-27 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does SPRX invest in? The Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) operates as an actively managed exchange-traded fund, primarily allocating its capital to equity securities. This includes both common shares and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The investment strategy, guided by Spear Advisors LLC (the Adviser), seeks out companies deemed poised to capitalize on transformative breakthroughs in industrial technology. Specifically, the Adviser defines 'industrial technology innovation' as technological advancements currently reshaping, or possessing the potential to fundamentally reshape, the industrial sector. It is important to note that this fund maintains a non-diversified portfolio. ### What is the expense ratio of SPRX? Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is SPRX? Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) manages $193.0M 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 SPRX actively managed or an index fund? SPRX is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (SPRX's is 0.75%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was SPRX launched? Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) launched in August 2021 and is managed by Spear. ### How has SPRX performed? SPRX'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 SPRX pay a dividend? Spear Alpha ETF (SPRX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does SPRX pay dividends? Spear Alpha ETF pays dividends Special. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is SPRX's dividend yield? SPRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is SPRX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SPRX was 2021-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Special; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will SPRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.75% 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 SPRX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SPRX'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 SPRX cost more than a fund like VOO? SPRX is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.75%). 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 SPRX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to SPRX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as SPRX (0.75%) 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/sprx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sprx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sprx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sprx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/sprx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.