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SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF(ADIV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADIV
10/23/2026: ADIV (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) is an actively managed fund that selects quality, dividend-paying companies across the Asia Pacific region. Its primary strength lies in its fundamental research-driven approach, which seeks to identify firms with sustainable payouts, distinguishing it from lower-cost, market-cap-weighted passive index funds. While it offers targeted exposure for income-focused portfolios, investors should be aware of its relatively higher expense ratio, low liquidity, and exposure to geopolitical and currency risks. It is best suited for long-term investors who value active management over passive indexing and have a higher risk tolerance for international markets.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The focus on dividends may limit pure capital growth compared to growth-oriented regional funds. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The strategy is value and quality-driven rather than momentum-based. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The focus on quality, dividend-paying companies aligns well with value-oriented stock selection criteria. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed to identify sustainable and growing dividend income in Asia Pacific. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | International equities inherently carry currency and geopolitical risks, despite the quality focus. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Income-seeking investors who want exposure to the Asia Pacific region but prefer the oversight of active management to identify quality, dividend-paying companies.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors who can tolerate the inherent risks of international markets and the lower liquidity of a niche ETF.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Asian equity markets are subject to significant cyclical and geopolitical volatility. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | Broader economic trends in Asia can negatively impact all holdings within the portfolio. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is concentrated in dividend-paying companies, which may underperform in non-dividend-focused market cycles. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The higher expense ratio requires the fund to outperform to achieve net returns similar to passive indices. |
| Liquidity | Medium / high | Lower trading volume can result in larger bid-ask spreads during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | Active selection of high-quality companies is designed to mitigate business risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility is moderate to high, typical of international equity funds exposed to emerging and developed Asian markets.
Market Risk
Risks include currency risk, political/regulatory changes in Asian countries, and general equity market volatility.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Asia-Pacific Markets (e.g., Japan, Australia, Singapore) | 70 | Concentration in developed markets provides exposure to stable, dividend-paying economies. |
| Geography | Emerging Asia-Pacific Markets | 25 | Exposure to emerging economies captures higher growth potential in the region. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Small cash reserves are maintained for liquidity and to facilitate portfolio rebalancing. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 10.48% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2026 |
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