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WBI Power Factor® High Dividend ETF (WBIY)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/24/2025: WBIY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type ETF
Historic Profit 12.05%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Key Highlights

Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.1
52 Weeks Range 25.00 - 31.68
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 25.00 - 31.68
Updated Date 06/29/2025

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WBI Power Factor® High Dividend ETF

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ETF Overview

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The WBI Power Factoru00ae High Dividend ETF (WBIY) seeks to provide high current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal, by investing in a portfolio of dividend-paying U.S. common stocks that WBI believes have favorable Power Factorsu00ae.

reliability logo Reputation and Reliability

WBI Investments has a mixed reputation; while known for its downside protection strategies, past performance varies. Investor should research WBI's past ETF performance.

reliability logo Management Expertise

WBI Investments has experience in risk management and quantitative investing, with a focus on downside protection.

Investment Objective

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To provide high current income and, secondarily, capital appreciation.

Investment Approach and Strategy

Strategy: The ETF employs a quantitative, rules-based investment methodology using WBI's proprietary Power Factorsu00ae which include dividend yield, volatility, and valuation metrics to select securities.

Composition The ETF primarily holds U.S. common stocks with a focus on dividend-paying companies.

Market Position

Market Share: Data unavailable to compute market share for this specific ETF.

Total Net Assets (AUM): 31354164

Competitors

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  • SCHD
  • DVY
  • VYM

Competitive Landscape

The high dividend ETF market is competitive, with numerous established players. WBIY attempts to differentiate itself with its proprietary Power Factorsu00ae methodology. However, established ETFs like SCHD, DVY and VYM have significantly more AUM and liquidity. WBIY's advantage is its unique stock selection process, while disadvantages include lower AUM and potential for tracking error relative to standard dividend indexes.

Financial Performance

Historical Performance: Historical performance data requires specific numerical values and is not available at this time. Please refer to official fund documents for this data.

Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison requires specific numerical values and is not available at this time. Please refer to official fund documents for this data.

Expense Ratio: 0.6

Liquidity

Average Trading Volume

Average trading volume varies, refer to current market data for this ETF; it may be lower than more popular dividend ETFs.

Bid-Ask Spread

Bid-ask spread varies with market conditions; review current market data for this ETF; it can be wider than more popular dividend ETFs.

Market Dynamics

Market Environment Factors

Economic indicators, interest rates, and dividend yield trends influence WBIY's performance. Sector-specific factors also play a role depending on the ETF's sector allocation.

Growth Trajectory

Growth depends on the success of WBI's Power Factorsu00ae strategy and investor demand for high-dividend ETFs. Changes in holdings are determined by the quantitative model.

Moat and Competitive Advantages

Competitive Edge

WBIY's competitive edge lies in its proprietary Power Factorsu00ae methodology, seeking high income and downside risk management. The downside protection differentiates it from standard dividend ETFs. Whether its approach can consistently outperform passive strategies is the central consideration. Success depends on the effectiveness of WBI's factor selection and risk management techniques. The active management style comes with a higher expense ratio.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

WBIY's volatility depends on the underlying stock holdings and WBI's risk management strategy; refer to historical data for specific metrics.

Market Risk

Market risk includes the potential for dividend cuts, sector-specific downturns, and overall market volatility affecting the value of the underlying stocks.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

The ideal investor is a risk-averse individual seeking high current income from dividend-paying stocks, with willingness to pay for downside risk management. Suitable for investors looking to mitigate market risk.

Market Risk

Suitable for long-term investors or those seeking income; may not be ideal for active traders due to potentially lower liquidity compared to mainstream high-dividend ETFs.

Summary

WBI Power Factoru00ae High Dividend ETF seeks high current income through a rules-based approach. It aims to offer downside protection using the proprietary Power Factorsu00ae. However, its relatively low AUM and liquidity may concern some investors. Investors should carefully consider WBI's strategy and historical performance when evaluating this ETF. Its higher expense ratio warrants close examination.

Peer Comparison

Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • WBI Investments Website
  • ETF.com
  • Morningstar

Disclaimers:

Data and analysis are based on available information and are subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About WBI Power Factor® High Dividend ETF

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Under normal circumstances the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to select securities from the Solactive US Broad Market Index that exhibit certain yield and fundamental value characteristics. The parent index includes large, mid- and small-cap securities listed in the U.S., including approximately the 3,000 largest U.S. companies that are selected and weighted according to free float market capitalization.