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BUSAvsCSTKETF Comparison

ETF 1
BUSA

Brandes U.S. Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Value
-0.88%
VS
ETF 2
CSTK

Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.03%

Brandes U.S. Value ETF (BUSA) belongs to the US Large Cap Value segment. Invesco Comstock Contrarian Equity ETF (CSTK) is part of the Uncategorized Equities segment. BUSA's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, CSTK's top sector exposures are Financials, Health Care and Industrials. BUSA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.6%, versus 0.35% for CSTK. BUSA is up 6.91% year-to-date (YTD) with -$6M in YTD flows. CSTK performs better with 7.89% YTD performance, and +$41M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BUSA and CSTK below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BUSA vs CSTK performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BUSA
CSTK
+3.89%+6.72%
-0.86%+0.96%
+6.91%+7.89%
+26.20%+27.56%
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Flows
BUSA
CSTK
+$5M+$31M
-$15M+$41M
-$6M+$41M
+$21M+$137M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BUSA
CSTK
+12.98%+13.47%
+12.24%+11.80%
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Max drawdown
BUSA
CSTK
-7.45%-9.34%
-7.45%-9.34%
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Max drawdown duration
BUSA
CSTK
87d77d
87d77d
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Trading data

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BUSA
CSTK
Last sale
5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
$38.63
$31.55
Previous close
05/07/2026
$38.61
$31.37
Consolidated volume
05/07/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 5/8/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BUSA
CSTK
Last price
$38.63
$31.55
1D performance
+0.05%
+0.59%
AuM$293.27 M$159.74 M
E/R0.6%0.35%
Characteristics
BUSA
CSTK
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderBrandesInvesco
Benchmark--
N° of holdings6153
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 3, 2023May 7, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BUSA
USA
87.6%
Other
12.4%
CSTK
USA
90.37%
Other
9.63%

Sectors

BUSA
Health Care
20.79%
Financials
20.57%
Industrials
13.22%
Information Techn.
12.42%
Energy
7.56%
Other
25.44%
CSTK
Financials
21.21%
Health Care
15.22%
Industrials
13.67%
Information Techn.
11.38%
Consumer Staples
8.94%
Energy
8.15%
Other
21.42%
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Diversification

BUSA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

35.02%
CSTK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

42.84%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
BUSA
MERCK & CO INC
2.89%
CITIGROUP
2.80%
TEXTRON
2.54%
PFIZER
2.42%
FEDEX
2.42%
BK OF AMERICA CO
2.41%
HALLIBURTON
2.40%
CHEVRON TEXACO
2.35%
CIGNA
2.26%
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO
2.20%
US80105N1054
2.12%
WELLS FARGO
2.11%
PNC FINL SVC
2.09%
SCHLUMBERGER
2.01%
AMDOCS
2.00%
CSTK
BK OF AMERICA CO
3.78%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.66%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.41%
CISCO-T
3.30%
WELLS FARGO
3.19%
STATE STREET
2.94%
CVS HEALTH CORP
2.87%
SEMPRA ENERGY
2.68%
FEDEX
2.62%
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP
2.48%
SYSCO
2.45%
MERCK & CO INC
2.43%
CONOCOPHILLIPS
2.41%
MICROSOFT-T
2.32%
PHILLIP MORRIS
2.30%
Frequently asked questions about BUSA and CSTK

How have the BUSA and CSTK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of May 6, 2026, BUSA is up 6.91% year-to-date (YTD), while CSTK has returned 7.89%. That puts CSTK better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BUSA or CSTK?

Year-to-date, the BUSA ETF saw -$6M in flows, compared to +$41M for CSTK.

Which ETF is more volatile: BUSA or CSTK?

Over the past year, BUSA had a volatility of 12.24%, while CSTK experienced 11.8%.

Which ETF is bigger: BUSA or CSTK?

As of May 6, 2026, BUSA holds $293.27 M in assets under management (AUM), while CSTK manages $159.74 M.

What sectors do the BUSA and CSTK ETFs invest in?

BUSA leans toward sectors like Health Care, Financials and Industrials. Meanwhile, CSTK focuses on Financials, Health Care and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the BUSA ETF and CSTK ETF?

BUSA top holdings include MERCK & CO INC, CITIGROUP and TEXTRON. CSTK holds in its top three: BK OF AMERICA CO, ALPHABET INC-CL and CHEVRON TEXACO.

Which ETF is more diversified: BUSA or CSTK?

BUSA holds 63 securities with 35.02% of its assets in the top 15. CSTK has 53 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.84%.

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