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Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: MGMT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 9.58% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 32.09 - 44.27 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.09 - 44.27 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
Provides exposure to small and mid-capitalization companies in the US equity market, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. The ETF focuses on a diversified portfolio of companies within these market segments. Investment strategy involves identifying companies with growth potential.
Reputation and Reliability
Assuming a hypothetical issuer (as the real issuer is unknown), reputation depends on the hypothetical firm's history, regulatory compliance, and investor trust.
Management Expertise
Hypothetical management expertise includes experience in equity investing, portfolio management, and small/mid-cap market analysis.
Investment Objective
Goal
Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of small and mid-capitalization US companies.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Actively managed or passively tracking an index of small/mid-cap stocks. The ETF can employ a variety of approaches to select investments.
Composition Primarily composed of common stocks of small and mid-sized companies based in the United States.
Market Position
Market Share: Hypothetical market share within the small/mid-cap ETF space. Actual market share depends on data not publicly available.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 100000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- IWM
- IJH
- XJH
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is crowded with numerous small and mid-cap ETFs. The hypothetical Ballast ETF's success depends on factors like performance, expense ratio, and unique investment strategy. Advantages might include a specialized focus, but disadvantages could include lower AUM and trading volume.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Hypothetical historical performance data. Provide annualized returns over 1, 3, 5, and 10-year periods if available. Example: [5.0, 8.2, 10.5, 9.8]
Benchmark Comparison: Compare to Russell 2000 or S&P MidCap 400 indices. Example: [5.1, 8.0, 10.3, 9.6]
Expense Ratio: 0.65
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume impacts the ease of buying and selling shares, lower trading volume tends to increase the bid-ask spread.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is a cost to factor into a trade; lower bid-ask spreads improve tradability.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and sector-specific trends all impact the performance of small and mid-cap companies. Market sentiment and investor risk appetite play a role in the flows into small/mid-cap ETFs.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth depends on its performance relative to its peers and benchmark, as well as its ability to attract and retain assets. Changes to the investment strategy or holdings can impact its future growth trajectory.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
Assuming a hypothetical specialized approach, advantages might include a focus on high-growth sectors or a unique stock-selection methodology. Superior management and lower expense ratios could also differentiate this ETF from its competitors. A niche market focus within the small/mid-cap space could also be a competitive advantage. Ultimately, sustainable outperformance will drive long-term success.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility depends on the volatility of the underlying small/mid-cap stocks. Example: Beta of 1.2.
Market Risk
Specific risks include sensitivity to economic cycles, potential for lower liquidity compared to large-cap stocks, and higher volatility.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation with a higher risk tolerance, who want exposure to smaller companies with potential growth.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio with exposure to the small/mid-cap segment.
Summary
The hypothetical Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF offers exposure to the US small and mid-cap equity market. Its success depends on its investment strategy, performance, and ability to attract assets. Its competitive position is determined by its differentiation from established peers, the expense ratio is crucial in the long-run. Investors should carefully consider the risks and potential rewards of investing in this ETF, which is suitable for long-term investors seeking portfolio diversification.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Simulated data, Hypothetical analysis, publicly available ETF prospectuses, etf.com, morningstar.com
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on simulated data and hypothetical scenarios due to lack of readily available data. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Information may not be accurate or complete and is subject to change without notice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
Full time employees - | Website | ||
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities (principally common stocks) of domestic companies with small to medium market capitalizations. It may also invest all or substantially all of its assets in cash and cash equivalents, including money market funds and other short-term fixed income investments, in seeking to protect principal, or when, in the Adviser's opinion, there are not sufficient companies appropriate for investment.
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