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Barron\'s 400 ETF(BFOR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BFOR
10/02/2026: BFOR (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
BFOR offers diversified exposure to 400 U.S. companies selected via a quantitative, fundamental-focused methodology. Its main strengths include a disciplined rules-based strategy that avoids overvalued firms, though it faces competition from larger, lower-cost passive index funds. It serves as a strong core-satellite component for investors seeking factor-based returns beyond simple market-cap weighting. Risks include moderate liquidity, higher expense ratios compared to standard benchmarks, and exposure to U.S. market downturns. It is most suitable for long-term investors prioritizing fundamental quality who are comfortable with potential performance deviations from the S&P 500.
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 index focuses on firms with solid growth and financial strength metrics. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The semiannual rebalancing may not capture short-term price momentum effectively. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The strategy incorporates valuation screens to favor reasonably priced companies. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | The fund prioritizes growth and quality over specific dividend yield targets. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As an equity-focused fund, it remains subject to standard market volatility. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors who prefer a rules-based, fundamental approach to U.S. equity selection over pure passive index tracking.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking to complement a core portfolio with a quality-oriented, smart-beta strategy.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity markets naturally experience price swings that can impact the fund's NAV. |
| Market risk | High | Broader U.S. economic downturns will directly impact the performance of all constituents. |
| Concentration | Medium | While holding 400 stocks provides diversification, sector biases can emerge from the index methodology. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The management fee is higher than passive index funds, creating a performance hurdle. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower trading volume may lead to wider spreads and higher execution costs for investors. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The screening process is designed specifically to mitigate business quality risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BFOR displays market-like volatility, though its quality-screening process may provide subtle dampening during high-volatility regimes.
Market Risk
The ETF is heavily exposed to U.S. equity market systematic risk, meaning a decline in the broader economy will negatively impact the fund.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | US Large-Cap Equities | 65 | Provides core exposure to established market leaders with strong fundamentals. |
| Market capitalization | US Mid-Cap Equities | 25 | Offers growth potential through mid-sized companies that meet specific financial health criteria. |
| Market capitalization | US Small-Cap Equities | 10 | Captures upside from smaller, high-growth firms within the 400 index basket. |
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 25.75% | Avg. Invested days 82 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| 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) | $229.28M |
| Issuer | ALPS |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Distribution Yield | 0.51% |
| Inception | Jun 3, 2013 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +11.90% |
| 1 Year | +13.95% |
| 3 Year | +18.53% |
| 5 Year | +10.15% |
| 10 Year | +12.06% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 11.37% |
| 3Y Volatility | 15.22% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.91 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 2 / 5 |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Micro Cap | 28.72% |
| Mid Cap | 28.71% |
| Small Cap | 26.54% |
| Large Cap | 12.16% |
| Mega Cap | 3.11% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.23% |
| Technology | 20.10% |
| Industrials | 14.92% |
| Healthcare | 12.40% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 14.57x |
| Portfolio P/B | 2.7x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.85x |
| Holdings Turnover | 83.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Astera Labs | 0.35% |
| FormFactor | 0.34% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding | 0.32% |
| Twilio | 0.32% |
| CareDx | 0.31% |
Upturn AI Summary
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