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Dividend Performers ETF
Active ETF
IPDP
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$19.4962
+0.2
+1.03%
primary theme
N/A
IPDP (ETF)
Dividend Performers ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$19.4962
+0.2
+1.03%
primary theme
N/A
IPDP (ETF)
Dividend Performers ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$19.4962
+0.2
+1.03%
primary theme
N/A
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
17.0%
1 yr return
18.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
N/A
5 Yr Avg Return
N/A
Net Assets
$23.1 M
Holdings in Top 10
22.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$19.3
$16.69
$21.05
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.52%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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IPDP - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 17.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio N/A
- Dividend Yield 4.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameDividend Performers ETF
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Fund Family NameN/A
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Inception DateDec 24, 2018
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDave Gilreath
Fund Description
The Fund’s investment strategy is twofold: (1) investing in dividend paying U.S. equity securities, and (2) credit spread options on an S&P 500® ETF or S&P 500®Index; both of which are described in detail below.
Dividend Investment Strategy
The Fund will invest in common stocks of dividend paying U.S. companies. The Fund invests, generally, in large capitalization companies ($10 billion or higher) but has the ability to invest in income-producing equity securities of all capitalizations with ten years of rising dividend payments. The Fund may also invest in equity real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in dividend-paying securities.
The Fund’s adviser, Innovative Portfolios, LLC (the “Adviser”), invests the Fund’s assets in companies that have a ten-year history of paying dividends, appear to have the ability to continue to pay dividends, have a history of increasing their dividends, and meet certain risk standards (as discussed in more detail below). The Adviser will generally sell a security if the security is no longer expected to meet the Adviser’s dividend or growth expectations or if the risk characteristics place the equity in higher risk deciles.
The selection of dividend-paying stocks is based on the universe of companies based in the U.S. with a history of increasing dividends for 10 consecutive years (Dividend Achievers). That list is further sorted by the companies with the best downside risk (lowest) characteristics. Historically, the companies with lower downside risk scores have potential for long-term growth and have exhibited lower volatility and lower downside risk. The downside risk score utilizes a fundamental value approach, evaluating the security on certain factors (e.g., free cash-flow, revenue stability, profitability changes and trend, leverage, stock price volatility and correlation, and earning surprise persistency). These variables are used to evaluate downside risk on the securities, meaning the risk of the stock
versus the potential return, with the objective to avoid downside risk. The portfolio is periodically rebalanced where companies with higher risk characteristics are exchanged for companies with lower risk characteristics. The quantitative nature of this screening process can lead to sector over-or-under weighting. While the Fund’s exposure to sectors may change over time, as of December 31, 2023, the Fund had significant exposure to companies in the Industrials, Health Care, and Information Technology Sectors, as classified by the Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS).
S&P 500® Options Strategy
The Fund intends to maintain approximately 20% asset exposure to a credit spread options strategy, although market conditions may dictate additional exposure. The Fund seeks to achieve a credit spread on an S&P 500® ETF or the S&P 500® Index by selling/writing an out-of-the-money (an out-of-the-money put option is one whose strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying reference asset of the option) short put option each month while simultaneously purchasing an out-of-the-money long put option below the short option position. A credit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase of one option and a sale of another option in the same class and with the same expiration but different strike prices. Such a strategy results in a net credit for entering the option position, and is profitable when the spreads narrow or expire. By buying a protective long put option, the Fund seeks to hedge any significant downside risk posed by the short put option.
The short option premium is derived from “implied volatility” — the expected level of volatility priced into an option — and is higher, on average, than the volatility actually experienced on the security underlying the option. For example, an option buyer typically pays a premium to an option seller, such as the Fund, that is priced based on the expected amount by which the value of the instrument underlying the option will move up or down. On average, this expected amount of value movement (or implied volatility) is generally greater than the amount by which the value of the underlying instrument actually moves (realized volatility). By entering into derivatives contracts, the Fund is, in essence, accepting a risk that its counterparty seeks to transfer in exchange for the premium received by the Fund under the derivatives contract. By providing this risk transfer service, the Fund seeks to benefit over the long-term from the difference between the level of volatility priced into the options it sells and the level of volatility realized on the securities underlying those options. There can be no assurance that the variance risk premium will be positive for the Fund’s investments at any time or on average and over time.
The premium paid for a long put option is typically priced based on the expected amount by which the value of the instrument underlying the option will move up or down. On average, this expected amount of value movement (or implied volatility) is generally greater than the amount by which the value of the underlying instrument actually moves (realized volatility). By entering into this derivative contract, the Fund is, in essence, transferring a risk that its counterparty seeks to accept in exchange for the premium received by the counterparty under the derivatives contract. By transferring this risk to a counterparty, the Fund seeks to benefit over the long-term from the difference in premium collected on the short put option premium above and the long option premium paid herein. There can be no assurance that the variance risk premium will be positive for the Fund’s investments at any time or on average and over time.
A put option typically gives the option buyer the right to sell, and obligates the option seller to purchase, a security at an agreed-upon price. Generally, the Fund intends to sell put options that are out-of-the-money. Options that are more substantially out-of-the-money generally would pay lower premiums than options that are at or slightly out-of-the-money. By selling put options, the Fund will sell protection against depreciation below the option exercise price to the option purchaser in exchange for an option premium. If an option is exercised, the Fund will either purchase or sell the security at the strike price or pay to the option holder the difference between the strike price and the current price level of the underlying equity security, ETF or index, depending on the terms of the option.
The potential returns of the Fund are generally limited to the amount of cash (premiums) the Fund receives when selling short puts, net of any cash (premiums) paid by the Fund to purchase long puts, plus the returns of the underlying Investments in which the Fund invests.
When the Fund enters into derivatives transactions, it is typically required to post collateral to secure its payment or delivery obligations. The Fund invests as indicated above in common stocks of dividend paying companies. These securities will be used to meet margin requirements on the Fund’s option writing strategy. The Fund may write put options in respect of an underlying security in which the Fund does not have a short position (so-called “naked” put options). The Fund may hold positions in equities and ETFs to the extent necessary to meet margin requirements. Generally, the investment goal is to write options with a target of 20% spread notional exposure however market conditions may dictate more notional exposure. The Fund may be considered to have created investment leverage; leverage increases the volatility of the Fund and may result in losses greater than if the Fund had not been leveraged.
IPDP - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IPDP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Yr | 18.8% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IPDP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IPDP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 17.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Yr | 18.8% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IPDP Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.3% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
IPDP - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| IPDP | Category Low | Category High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 23.1 M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Number of Holdings | 57 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.93 M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 22.35% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Top 10 Holdings
- Broadcom Inc 2.33%
- Home Depot Inc/The 2.30%
- Apple Inc 2.29%
- Motorola Solutions Inc 2.28%
- HNI Corp 2.27%
- Cintas Corp 2.20%
- Trane Technologies PLC 2.19%
- Accenture PLC 2.16%
- Hartford Financial Services Group Inc/The 2.16%
- Cardinal Health Inc 2.16%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.90% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cash | 1.50% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bonds | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Other | -0.40% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Technology | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrials | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Energy | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.90% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non US | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
IPDP - Expenses
Operational Fees
| IPDP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.52% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Management Fee | 0.85% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sales Fees
| IPDP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Trading Fees
| IPDP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| IPDP Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
IPDP - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| IPDP | Category Low | Category High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| IPDP | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| IPDP | Category Low | Category High | IPDP % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| IPDP | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.196 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.185 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.169 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2022 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $0.153 | ReturnOfCapital |
| Jun 27, 2022 | $0.159 | ReturnOfCapital |
IPDP - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Dave Gilreath
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 24, 2018
3.44
3.4%
Mr. Gilreath attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Mr. Gilreath has earned his Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) credential. He is a founding principal and Chief Investment Officer for Innovative Portfolios, LLC and Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, LLC (SBIA). SBIA, an affiliate of the Adviser, is a SEC registered investment advisor. As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Gilreath, shares responsibility for setting investment policy, asset allocation, and security selection for the Adviser. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, beginning with Bache Halsey Stuart Shields and later with Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter. Mr. Gilreath has been with the Adviser since 2015 and SBIA since 2001.
Thomas Kaiser
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 24, 2018
3.44
3.4%
Mr. Kaiser attended Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business where he earned Bachelor of Science degrees in finance, business economics, and public policy analysis. Mr. Kaiser has earned his designation as a Chartered Financial Analyst. As a portfolio manager for Dividend Performers, he helps with the security selection process, asset allocation, and portfolio analytics. Mr. Kaiser performs similar duties for the Adviser’s various other strategies and at Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, LLC (SBIA), an affiliate of the Adviser. He has more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry beginning with Northern Trust, then with Fitch Ratings, and most recently with 40|86 Advisors from 2016 to 2020. Mr. Kaiser has been with the Adviser since 2021 and with SBIA since 2020.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
