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ActivePassive U.S. Equity ETF(APUE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for APUE
09/25/2026: APUE (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
APUE provides diversified exposure to U.S. equities using a hybrid strategy that combines active selection with passive structural efficiency. Its primary strengths include a systematic, rule-based approach and the potential for active outperformance relative to simple index tracking. The fund is best suited as a core or satellite holding for investors seeking long-term growth. Key risks involve market volatility and the potential for the active strategy to underperform its benchmark. Investors should monitor the fund’s tracking error and overall expense efficiency compared to larger passive peers.
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 | Strong fit | The portfolio’s tilt toward established equities aligns well with long-term capital appreciation objectives. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund's systematic approach may capture trending market themes effectively when the broader market momentum is bullish. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The active selection process may fluctuate between value and growth orientations depending on market conditions. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While the fund holds equity, it is primarily focused on capital appreciation rather than high dividend yield. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As an equity-focused product, the fund entails inherent market volatility unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking U.S. equity exposure with a bias toward active management and systematic rebalancing.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors who believe in a managed approach to the U.S. market and are willing to pay a slight premium for potential alpha.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity markets naturally experience price swings that impact the net asset value of the fund. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is subject to systemic risks that affect the broader U.S. equity market. |
| Concentration | Medium | Depending on the active strategy, the fund may be more concentrated in certain sectors than a broad index. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Deviations from the benchmark index are an inherent risk of the active management component. |
| Liquidity | Low | The fund is generally liquid, though significant market stress could impact trading spreads. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The quality of the underlying company holdings directly impacts long-term investment outcomes. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
APUE exhibits moderate to high historical volatility, consistent with its equity-market focus and active management strategy.
Market Risk
The primary risks involve exposure to U.S. economic cycles, interest rate changes, and broader market drawdowns.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | Large-Cap U.S. Equities | 70 | This core exposure provides the primary growth driver through well-established U.S. companies. |
| Market capitalization | Mid-Cap U.S. Equities | 25 | Mid-cap holdings offer a balance of growth potential and stability within the portfolio. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and to facilitate daily rebalancing activities. |
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 39.13% | Avg. Invested days 70 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 26, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $2.51B |
| Issuer | Active Passive Funds |
| Expense Ratio | 0.33% |
| Distribution Yield | 0.73% |
| Inception | May 2, 2023 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +14.45% |
| 1 Year | +17.85% |
| 3 Year | +22.82% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 12.69% |
| 3Y Volatility | 13.01% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.17 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 42.22% |
| Large Cap | 31.25% |
| Mid Cap | 17.12% |
| Small Cap | 7.27% |
| Micro Cap | 1.58% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 38.24% |
| Financial Services | 12.14% |
| Communication Services | 9.39% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.35% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 19.74x |
| Portfolio P/B | 4.24x |
| Portfolio P/S | 3.02x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 7.13% |
| Apple | 6.81% |
| Microsoft | 5.10% |
| DFA Investment Dimensions Group | 4.39% |
| Amazon | 3.34% |
Upturn AI Summary
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