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AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF
CWS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.59% | +4.75% | +3.82% | +3.80% | +29.81% | +49.90% |
| Flows | -$7M | -$29M | -$52M | -$62M | +$24M | +$62M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | AdvisorShares |
| N° of holdings | 25 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 20, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 25
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.07% | +13.44% | +13.92% | +15.83% |
Max drawdown | -2.43% | -11.94% | -16.20% | -23.63% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 193d | 404d | 532d |
Time to recover | 10d | N/A | 277d | 364d |
What type of ETF is CWS?
CWS is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by AdvisorShares.
What does CWS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of CWS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of CWS is 0.79%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was CWS launched?
CWS was launched on September 20, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of CWS?
CWS is issued by AdvisorShares.
What is the AUM of CWS?
As of July 31, 2026, CWS manages $130.83 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has CWS performed recently?
As of July 31, 2026, CWS delivered a return of 4.59% over the past month (1M performance), 4.75% over the past three months (3M), and 3.82% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for CWS?
As of July 31, 2026, CWS has seen net flows of -$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$52M year-to-date (YTD).
Does CWS pay dividends?
As of July 31, 2026, CWS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.29%.
How many holdings are in CWS
As of June 30, 2026, CWS holds 25 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is CWS?
As of June 30, 2026, CWS holds 25 securities, with 71.71% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of CWS?
As of June 30, 2026, CWS holds a portfolio of 25 underlyings, with its largest positions including Comfort Systems USA, Inc., IES Holdings, Inc. and Casey's General Stores, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does CWS invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, CWS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does CWS focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, CWS is primarily exposed to Industrials, Healthcare and Technology.
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