# Hennessy Sustainable ETF (STNC): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Hennessy · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2021-03-15

Operating as an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), this fund typically commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets—along with any capital borrowed for investment purposes—to publicly traded stocks from major U.S. corporations. These investments are specifically chosen from large-capitalization issuers that adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, as determined by the fund's sub-adviser. The portfolio maintains a concentrated structure, generally holding at least 30 different investment positions.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $37.05 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Assets Under Management | $92.0M |
| NAV | $37.05 |
| Holdings Count | 67 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.91% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.34 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $31.60 – $38.53 |
| Beta | 0.81 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.3369 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-12
- Pay date: 2025-12-15

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does STNC invest in?

Operating as an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), this fund typically commits a minimum of 80% of its net assets—along with any capital borrowed for investment purposes—to publicly traded stocks from major U.S. corporations. These investments are specifically chosen from large-capitalization issuers that adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, as determined by the fund's sub-adviser. The portfolio maintains a concentrated structure, generally holding at least 30 different investment positions.

### What is the expense ratio of STNC?

Hennessy Sustainable ETF (STNC) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is STNC?

Hennessy Sustainable ETF (STNC) manages $92.0M 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 STNC actively managed or an index fund?

STNC is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (STNC's is 0.95%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was STNC launched?

Hennessy Sustainable ETF (STNC) launched in March 2021 and is managed by Hennessy.

### How has STNC performed?

STNC'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 STNC pay a dividend?

Hennessy Sustainable ETF (STNC) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.91%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does STNC pay dividends?

Hennessy Sustainable ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is STNC's dividend yield?

STNC's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.91%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is STNC's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for STNC was 2025-12-12. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will STNC's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.95% 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 STNC charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from STNC'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 STNC cost more than a fund like VOO?

STNC is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.95%). 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 STNC's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to STNC?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as STNC (0.95%) 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/stnc
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stnc/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stnc/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stnc/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stnc/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.