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Matrix Advisors Value ETF(MAVF)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MAVF
11/13/2026: MAVF (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Matrix Advisors Value ETF (MAVF) is an actively managed, concentrated portfolio that selects approximately 25-30 undervalued large-cap U.S. companies using a classic Graham and Dodd value philosophy. While it offers potential for outperformance through manager expertise, it carries higher concentration risks and a 0.75% expense ratio that is significantly higher than passive alternatives. The fund is best suited for long-term investors seeking active conviction in the U.S. large-cap value space, but it may not be suitable for those prioritize low costs or high diversification. Key factors to monitor include the manager's ability to navigate sector rotations and whether the fund's active strategy can overcome its higher expense burden relative to the broader market.
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 holds some growth-oriented tech stocks, its primary focus on value may not satisfy pure growth mandates. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's valuation-based approach often runs counter to momentum strategies that seek outperforming trends. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund is explicitly designed for investors seeking disciplined, research-driven value opportunities. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While it seeks current income, its primary goal is total return, which may lead to lower yields than dedicated dividend ETFs. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The concentrated, non-diversified nature of the fund increases company-specific risk compared to broad index funds. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term, conviction-based buyer who values active management and deep fundamental research over passive index tracking.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors who want to add an actively managed value component to their U.S. equity sleeve.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Concentrated portfolios often experience higher price swings than diversified benchmarks. |
| Market risk | Medium | The fund remains subject to systemic U.S. equity market risks. |
| Concentration | High | With only ~28 holdings, the poor performance of a single company can significantly impact NAV. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The 0.75% expense ratio is significantly higher than passive competitors. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Low trading volume can lead to slippage when entering or exiting positions. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The manager focuses on high-quality, financially stable firms, mitigating some operational risks. |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
This fund is not assigned to one sector.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
MAVF exhibits higher historical volatility than broad-market ETFs due to its concentrated 25-30 stock portfolio.
Market Risk
The fund faces significant systematic risk related to its heavy weightings in the technology and financial sectors.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Technology | 31.2 | Concentrated exposure to high-growth tech firms that the manager views as undervalued. |
| Sector | Financial Services | 23.2 | Provides stability and potential for income within the value framework. |
| Sector | Communication Services | 15.3 | Captures established communication leaders identified by quantitative screening. |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical | 10.4 | Offers exposure to companies positioned to recover as economic cycles shift. |
| Other | Other Sectors (Healthcare, Defensive, Industrials) | 19.9 | Diversifies the remaining portfolio with defensive and industrial holdings. |
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 22.46% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
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