DRSK
-0.20 · -0.70%
$28.47 · BATS

Aptus Defined Risk ETF (DRSK) ETF Analysis | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

APTUS ETFs · USA
AUM:$1.4B
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Market Performance

DRSK returned +3.4% over the past year, broadly in line with flat market conditions.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.78% — above average for this category.

What is DRSK?

The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to achieve its objective through a hybrid fixed income and equity strategy. It typically invests approximately 75% to 95% of its assets to obtain exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds (the Fixed Income Strategy) and invests the remainder of its assets to obtain exposure to U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Modest 1-Year Return
DRSK returned 3.4% over the past year.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.78% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 93.7% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$1.4B
Expense Ratio0.78%
Dividend Yield3.69%
Holdings9
Inception DateAug 2018
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderAPTUS ETFs
Beta1.21
CategoryIntermediate Core-Plus Bond
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+1.0%
1Y
+0.9%
3Y
+26.8%
5Y
+12.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in DRSK 5 years ago, it would have grown to £11,202 — a gain of £1,202.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

DRSK delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearDRSK
2026 YTD+0.6%
2025+7.5%
2024+12.2%
2023+1.7%
2022-9.7%
CAGR 4yr+2.6%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +2.5%Worst year: -9.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
8.8%
Low
Momentum
-0.5%
30-day change
Support Level
28.35
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.