ActivePassive Core Bond ETF(APCB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$28.5
10/23/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Simulated performance—not actual client returns. Excludes advisory subscription fees, trading commissions, and taxes, which would reduce returns. Results depend on calculation assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. See Disclosures for full methodology, assumptions, and limitations.

Upturn Advisory & Investor View for APCB

10/23/2026: APCB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

APCB provides diversified exposure to the U.S. investment-grade bond market by blending active management with passive index building. Its core strength lies in its tactical flexibility, allowing the management team to adjust the portfolio in response to shifting economic conditions, unlike pure passive ETFs. It is designed to serve as a foundational, income-generating component of a diversified portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation. Investors should be aware of risks such as interest rate volatility, market-wide credit conditions, and the fund's lower relative liquidity compared to massive passive alternatives. This ETF is best suited for long-term, income-focused investors who value active oversight over rigid index replication.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitFixed-income ETFs generally do not offer the capital appreciation potential sought by growth-focused investors.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investors may find limited opportunity here unless the fund is actively capturing specific interest rate trends.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may appreciate the focus on yield and credit quality, though it is not a direct equity value play.
Dividend/Income investorStrong fitThe fund is designed to generate regular income through a diversified portfolio of high-quality bonds.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe portfolio's focus on investment-grade securities makes it suitable for investors prioritizing capital preservation.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

The ideal investor is looking for a core bond allocation that includes an active management component to potentially improve risk-adjusted returns.

Suitability

APCB is best suited for long-term investors who want core fixed-income exposure but prefer an active manager to navigate interest rate cycles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
VolatilityMediumBond prices fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates.
Market riskMediumBroader economic conditions impact the performance of the entire fixed-income asset class.
ConcentrationLowThe fund maintains a broad, diversified portfolio across various bond sectors.
Tracking/expenseMediumHigher expense ratios compared to passive benchmarks require active management to outperform.
LiquidityMediumLower trading volume may result in higher transaction costs for investors entering or exiting large positions.
Business/sector qualityLowThe focus on investment-grade issuers keeps credit default risks relatively contained.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

APCB exhibits moderate historical volatility typical of an investment-grade bond portfolio, sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.

Market Risk

The fund is primarily exposed to interest rate risk and credit risk associated with the underlying corporate and government bonds.

What the ETF Owns

Exposure TypeExposureWeight (%)Retail Investor Read
Fixed-income typeU.S. Treasury Securities45Provides a high-quality foundation for the portfolio with minimal credit risk.
Fixed-income typeInvestment-Grade Corporate Bonds35Offers higher yield potential compared to government debt through exposure to stable corporate issuers.
Fixed-income typeMortgage-Backed Securities15Adds sector diversification and yield enhancement to the core fixed-income holdings.
Cash/collateralCash and Cash Equivalents5Maintains liquidity for tactical trading and fund operations.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type ETF
Historic Profit 5.89%
Avg. Invested days 58
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