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Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth ETF(BASG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BASG
10/02/2026: BASG (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
BASG is an actively managed ETF that offers exposure to high-quality U.S. large-cap companies with strong sustainable business practices. Its primary strength lies in the fundamental, bottom-up ESG research provided by Brown Advisory, which aims to select durable companies. It is best used as a core or satellite holding for long-term growth investors who prioritize sustainability. Key risks include market-wide equity volatility and the potential underperformance relative to lower-cost passive ESG index funds. Investors should monitor the performance of its growth-tilted portfolio and the relative value of active ESG strategies versus passive alternatives.
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 | Strong fit | The fund's focus on companies with sustainable business models and growth potential aligns well with a growth-oriented strategy. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | While the fund holds quality growth names, momentum investors should view this as conditional on a positive upturn signal for its holdings. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The focus on sustainable growth quality often leads to premium valuations, which may not align with deep-value investment criteria. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | BASG prioritizes capital appreciation over dividend yield, making it less suitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While high-quality companies are generally more resilient, the concentrated equity risk makes this less suitable for extremely risk-averse investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term oriented individual who values sustainable business practices and believes in active management to identify high-quality stocks.
Suitability
BASG is best suited for long-term investors seeking ESG integration, rather than active traders or those looking for passive, low-cost index tracking.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity-focused funds are subject to market fluctuations and potential short-term price swings. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General market downturns will negatively affect the portfolio as it is composed primarily of U.S. equities. |
| Concentration | Medium | The active, concentrated strategy means the fund may deviate significantly from broad market indices. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | As an active fund, it does not aim to track an index, but the expense ratio is higher than passive alternatives. |
| Liquidity | Low | Large-cap stocks generally offer high liquidity, minimizing the risk of difficulty in trading. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | Focusing on sustainable and high-quality businesses helps mitigate long-term business model risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BASG exhibits moderate-to-high volatility, typical of equity funds focused on high-quality growth companies.
Market Risk
The fund is heavily exposed to U.S. equity market systemic risk, including sector-specific shifts and economic cycles.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | Large-Cap U.S. Equities | 98 | The fund focuses on established large-cap companies with proven business models and sustainable growth potential. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and to facilitate daily operational requirements. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 9.96% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 2, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $516.11M |
| Issuer | Brown Advisory |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
| Inception | Jun 13, 2025 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +9.31% |
| 1 Year | +7.84% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 16.51% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0 |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 41.88% |
| Large Cap | 32.19% |
| Mid Cap | 23.98% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 49.32% |
| Financial Services | 13.76% |
| Healthcare | 10.39% |
| Industrials | 9.07% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 27.48x |
| Portfolio P/B | 6.84x |
| Portfolio P/S | 6.58x |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 8.63% |
| Microsoft | 5.94% |
| Amazon | 5.79% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 4.90% |
| Visa. Class A | 4.82% |
Upturn AI Summary
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