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Tidal ETF Trust - Sound Equity Income ETF(DIVY)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DIVY
10/28/2026: DIVY (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
DIVY is an actively managed ETF providing exposure to high-quality, dividend-paying US equities, aiming to balance current income with long-term capital appreciation. Its primary strength lies in active oversight, which enables tactical selection of financially sound companies, distinguishing it from passive competitors. It is best suited for income-oriented investors seeking a defensive, yield-focused portfolio component. Key risks include higher expense ratios compared to passive peers and potential underperformance if active managers miss major market trends. Investors should monitor dividend growth metrics and management's performance relative to broad dividend benchmarks.
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 is on income and capital preservation, which may limit the growth potential sought by pure growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The strategy is valuation and income-oriented rather than price-momentum driven. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The selection criteria emphasize sound fundamentals and valuation, aligning well with value-oriented objectives. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund is explicitly designed for investors prioritizing recurring income through dividend-paying stocks. |
| Low-risk investor | Medium | While equity-based, the focus on high-quality dividend payers provides a defensive tilt that suits conservative equity investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one who prioritizes steady income and capital preservation and values professional active management over passive tracking.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors incorporating a dividend-yield strategy into their overall asset allocation.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | Equity markets fluctuate, and dividend stocks are subject to general market sentiment. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is fully exposed to systematic risks inherent in the equity markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | Active selection may lead to sector biases that deviate from the broader market. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The active management fee is higher than passive alternatives, creating a performance hurdle. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower average daily volume can lead to wider spreads and higher execution costs for large orders. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | Focusing on quality companies aims to reduce the risk of dividend cuts and business failure. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
DIVY exhibits moderate volatility, generally lower than the broad tech-heavy S&P 500, due to its focus on established, cash-flow-positive firms.
Market Risk
The fund is exposed to systemic market risk; however, the emphasis on dividend quality provides a defensive cushion during market downturns.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | US Large-Cap Dividend Stocks | 95 | This provides core exposure to established companies that prioritize dividend payouts to shareholders. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Maintained for liquidity purposes to manage redemptions and tactical trading. |
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 -1.25% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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