# Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: The Brinsmere Funds · Asset class: Asset allocation
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2024-01-12

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 pr...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $28.61 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.44% |
| Assets Under Management | $354.3M |
| NAV | $28.61 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 3.18% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.91 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $27.64 – $29.79 |
| Beta | 0.47 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.2097 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-24
- Pay date: 2026-09-25

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

### Does TBFC pay a dividend?

Yes, Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF (TBFC) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 3.18%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does TBFC pay dividends?

Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TBFC was 2026-09-24. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

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

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.44% 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 TBFC charge its expense ratio?

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

TBFC is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.44%). 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 TBFC's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to TBFC?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as TBFC (0.44%) 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/tbfc
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfc/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfc/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfc/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfc/peers

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