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GAUDvsDFLVETF Comparison

ETF 1
GAUD

Guinness Atkinson US Dividend Builder ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
+0.3%
VS
ETF 2
DFLV

Dimensional US Large Cap Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Value
+0.44%

Guinness Atkinson US Dividend Builder ETF (GAUD) belongs to the US High Dividend segment. Dimensional US Large Cap Value ETF (DFLV) is part of the US Large Cap Value segment. GAUD's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Staples, Information Technology and Financials. In contrast, DFLV's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Health Care. GAUD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.23% for DFLV. GAUD is down -4.46% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. DFLV performs better with 5.18% YTD performance, and +$554M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GAUD and DFLV 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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GAUD vs DFLV performance and flow charts

Performance

-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.0%Mar 2Mar 9Mar 16Mar 23Mar 30

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/02/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GAUD
DFLV
-7.48%-3.25%
-4.49%+3.93%
-4.46%+5.18%
n/a+18.77%
n/a+52.25%
n/an/a
Flows
GAUD
DFLV
-+$212M
-+$554M
-+$554M
-+$1.47B
-+$3.96B
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GAUD
DFLV
+12.13%+12.69%
n/a+16.72%
n/a+14.10%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
GAUD
DFLV
-9.17%-5.50%
n/a-12.44%
n/a-16.90%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
GAUD
DFLV
32d50d
n/a82d
n/a269d
n/an/a
Trading data

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GAUD
DFLV
Last sale
4/6/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.60
$36.04
Previous close
04/06/2026
$23.52
$35.86
Consolidated volume
04/06/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 4/6/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GAUD
DFLV
Last price
$23.60
$36.04
1D performance
+0.32%
+0.50%
AuM$0.24 M$5.41 B
E/R0.35%0.23%
Characteristics
GAUD
DFLV
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderGuinness AtkinsonDimensional
Benchmark--
N° of holdings30315
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 19, 2025December 6, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GAUD
USA
86.64%
Ireland
9.07%
Other
4.29%
DFLV
USA
91.39%
Other
8.61%

Sectors

GAUD
Consumer Staples
21.79%
Information Techn.
20.22%
Financials
18.11%
Health Care
13.98%
Industrials
8.13%
Other
17.78%
DFLV
Financials
20.05%
Industrials
14.59%
Health Care
14.31%
Energy
14.07%
Information Techn.
12.01%
Other
24.98%
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Diversification

GAUD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

54.84%
DFLV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

29.24%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of February 28, 2026
GAUD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
4.37%
HERSHEY FOODS
4.07%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
3.90%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
3.89%
ILLINOIS TOOL
3.75%
COCA-COLA
3.73%
PROCTERGAMBLE
3.66%
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC
3.66%
PEPSICO U
3.65%
AVERY DENNISON
3.46%
ABBVIE
3.36%
CISCO-T
3.36%
OMNICOM
3.34%
IE000IVNQZ81
3.33%
US09290D1019
3.33%
DFLV
JPMORGAN CHASE
4.30%
EXXON
4.12%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
2.81%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
2.40%
CHEVRON TEXACO
2.10%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.82%
CISCO-T
1.81%
UNITEDHEALTH GRP
1.53%
IE000S9YS762
1.28%
NEWMONT CORP
1.28%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
1.26%
AT&T
1.17%
MERCK & CO INC
1.16%
MORGAN STANLEY
1.10%
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
1.09%
Frequently asked questions about GAUD and DFLV

How have the GAUD and DFLV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 2, 2026, GAUD is down -4.46% year-to-date (YTD), while DFLV has returned 5.18%. That puts DFLV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GAUD or DFLV?

Year-to-date, the GAUD ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$554M for DFLV.

Which ETF is bigger: GAUD or DFLV?

As of April 2, 2026, GAUD holds $0.24 M in assets under management (AUM), while DFLV manages $5.41 B.

What sectors do the GAUD and DFLV ETFs invest in?

GAUD leans toward sectors like Consumer Staples, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, DFLV focuses on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the GAUD ETF and DFLV ETF?

GAUD top holdings include LOCKHEED MARTIN, HERSHEY FOODS and TEXAS INSTRUMENTS. DFLV holds in its top three: JPMORGAN CHASE, EXXON and JOHNSON&JOHNSON.

Which ETF is more diversified: GAUD or DFLV?

GAUD holds 31 securities with 54.84% of its assets in the top 15. DFLV has 330 securities and a top 15 weight of 29.24%.

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