Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About TBFC

What does TBFC invest in?

The Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) is an actively managed "fund of funds" designed to achieve its investment objectives by strategically allocating capital across a globally diversified array of equity and bond markets. Its unique approach involves the systematic adjustment of its underlying holdings, guided by two distinct, proprietary strategies: SMB and CAAR. These methodologies, developed by the fund's investment adviser, The Milwaukee Company, operate entirely independently. Both SMB and CAAR are instrumental in systematically rebalancing the fund's underlying investments, a process rooted in a sophisticated framework of proprietary risk-management techniques.

What is the expense ratio of TBFC?

Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) charges an expense ratio of 0.44%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is TBFC's dividend yield?

TBFC's trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.18%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is TBFC?

Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) manages $354.3M 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 TBFC actively managed or an index fund?

TBFC is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TBFC's is 0.44%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was TBFC launched?

Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) launched in January 2024 and is managed by The Brinsmere Funds.