# STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tug for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Shelton Capital · Asset class: Asset allocation - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2022-05-18 This actively managed exchange-traded fund, the STF Tactical Growth ETF, endeavors to achieve its financial objectives through a flexible investment strategy. It deploys capital across three primary categories: firstly, into U.S. equity holdings or exchange-traded funds designed to mirror the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index; secondly, into long-maturity U.S. Treasury securities, either held directly or via specialized ETFs; and thirdly, into highly liquid short-term instruments, including U.S. Treasury bills, money market funds, and equivalent cash holdings. It's important to note that... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $45.98 | | Expense Ratio | 0.65% | | Assets Under Management | $34.8M | | NAV | $46.00 | | Holdings Count | 102 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.45% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.67 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $35.93 – $49.09 | | Beta | 1.24 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0007 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-25 - Pay date: 2026-06-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does TUG invest in? This actively managed exchange-traded fund, the STF Tactical Growth ETF, endeavors to achieve its financial objectives through a flexible investment strategy. It deploys capital across three primary categories: firstly, into U.S. equity holdings or exchange-traded funds designed to mirror the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index; secondly, into long-maturity U.S. Treasury securities, either held directly or via specialized ETFs; and thirdly, into highly liquid short-term instruments, including U.S. Treasury bills, money market funds, and equivalent cash holdings. It's important to note that this fund maintains a non-diversified portfolio. ### What is the expense ratio of TUG? STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is TUG? STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) manages $34.8M 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 TUG actively managed or an index fund? TUG is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TUG's is 0.65%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was TUG launched? STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) launched in May 2022 and is managed by Shelton Capital. ### How has TUG performed? TUG'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 TUG pay a dividend? STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.45%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does TUG pay dividends? STF Tactical Growth ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is TUG's dividend yield? TUG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.45%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is TUG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TUG was 2026-06-25. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will TUG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.65% 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 TUG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from TUG'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 TUG cost more than a fund like VOO? TUG is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.65%). 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 TUG's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to TUG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as TUG (0.65%) 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/tug - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tug/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tug/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tug/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/tug/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.