# Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF (TBFG): 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 Growth ETF (TBFG) operates as an actively managed "fund of funds." Its primary objective is pursued through investments across a globally diversified spectrum of equity and bond markets. The fund’s portfolio is dynamically adjusted using two distinct, proprietary strategies, which were devised by its investment adviser, The Milwaukee Company. These two independent strategies, known as the Systematic Market Beta Strategy (SMB) and the Classic Asset Allocation Revisited Strategy (CAAR), are responsible for methodically rebalancing the ETF's underlying investments. This reba...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $32.43 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.46% |
| Assets Under Management | $381.3M |
| NAV | $32.26 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.45% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.79 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $29.12 – $33.37 |
| Beta | 0.71 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1447 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-24
- Pay date: 2026-09-25

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does TBFG invest in?

The Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF (TBFG) operates as an actively managed "fund of funds." Its primary objective is pursued through investments across a globally diversified spectrum of equity and bond markets. The fund’s portfolio is dynamically adjusted using two distinct, proprietary strategies, which were devised by its investment adviser, The Milwaukee Company. These two independent strategies, known as the Systematic Market Beta Strategy (SMB) and the Classic Asset Allocation Revisited Strategy (CAAR), are responsible for methodically rebalancing the ETF's underlying investments. This rebalancing is performed in accordance with a specialized set of proprietary risk management techniques.

### What is the expense ratio of TBFG?

Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF (TBFG) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is TBFG's dividend yield?

TBFG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.45%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is TBFG?

Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF (TBFG) manages $381.3M 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 TBFG actively managed or an index fund?

TBFG is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TBFG's is 0.46%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was TBFG launched?

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

### Does TBFG pay a dividend?

Yes, Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF (TBFG) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.45%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does TBFG pay dividends?

Brinsmere Fund Growth 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 TBFG's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TBFG 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 TBFG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.46% 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 TBFG charge its expense ratio?

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

TBFG is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.46%). 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 TBFG's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to TBFG?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as TBFG (0.46%) 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/tbfg
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfg/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfg/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfg/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tbfg/peers

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