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Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF(BGIG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BGIG
10/02/2026: BGIG (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
BGIG provides investors with a portfolio of high-quality, dividend-growing US equities, managed actively to prioritize financial stability and sustainable income. Its main strengths include a disciplined selection process that filters for dividend sustainability, which can provide a buffer during market volatility. The fund is best used as a core income-generating component within a broader portfolio. The primary risks include potential underperformance relative to low-cost passive indices and sensitivity to broader market downturns and interest rate shifts. It is well-suited for long-term income-focused investors who prioritize business quality and dividend growth over short-term speculative performance.
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 | While it offers dividend growth, it may lack the aggressive capital appreciation sought by pure growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's focus on long-term dividend stability is generally at odds with short-term price momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The emphasis on cash-flow generating, quality firms aligns well with the principles of value investing. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | This fund is specifically designed for investors seeking a reliable and growing stream of dividend income. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The quality-focus strategy typically results in lower volatility compared to the broader equity market. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking steady, growing income streams with a long-term time horizon and an interest in quality-focused equity selection.
Suitability
BGIG is well-suited for long-term investors looking for dividend growth as a core portfolio holding, rather than for active traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | As an equity fund, it is subject to market fluctuations that can impact the total value of the portfolio. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | Broad market downturns will negatively affect the fund regardless of individual stock quality. |
| Concentration | Medium | The strategy may lean toward specific sectors, which could lead to concentration risk during sector-specific downturns. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Higher management fees compared to passive ETFs may drag on performance over long holding periods. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower average daily volume compared to larger ETFs could impact execution during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The fund specifically screens for high-quality businesses, which helps mitigate risks associated with weak underlying fundamentals. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BGIG tends to exhibit moderate volatility, as it focuses on mature, cash-flow-positive companies which are generally less erratic than smaller-cap growth stocks.
Market Risk
The fund faces significant market risk, particularly from economic cycles that impact consumer spending and corporate profitability.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Financials | 22 | Financial sector exposure provides exposure to stable cash flows and dividend potential from banks and insurance companies. |
| Sector | Health Care | 18 | Healthcare holdings offer defensive characteristics and consistent dividend payments often sought in income strategies. |
| Sector | Information Technology | 17 | Technology exposure captures growth potential from mature companies that have transitioned to reliable dividend payers. |
| Sector | Consumer Staples | 15 | Consumer staples provide low-volatility characteristics that help buffer the portfolio against market downturns. |
| Sector | Industrials | 13 | Industrial stocks provide exposure to cyclical growth and long-term dividend durability. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 15 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and to capitalize on new investment opportunities. |
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 14.63% | Avg. Invested days 68 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 1, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $2.18B |
| Issuer | Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.69% |
| Inception | Sep 14, 2023 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +11.69% |
| 1 Year | +14.46% |
| 3 Year | +16.54% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 9.41% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0 |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Large Cap | 42.33% |
| Mid Cap | 31.95% |
| Mega Cap | 24.03% |
| Small Cap | 1.47% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25.82% |
| Healthcare | 16.95% |
| Financial Services | 15.09% |
| Energy | 10.67% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 19.59x |
| Portfolio P/B | 3.55x |
| Portfolio P/S | 2.8x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | 5.18% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 4.99% |
| Broadcom | 4.53% |
| UnitedHealth Group | 4.43% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 4.34% |
Upturn AI Summary
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