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CEFS vs AMAX

Saba Closed-End Funds ETF vs Adaptive Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETF

CEFS

Saba Closed-End Funds ETF

Annual cost

2.61%

Fund size

$421M

AMAX

Adaptive Hedged Multi-Asset Income ETF

Annual cost

1.36%

Fund size

$64M

Key differences

Both CEFS and AMAX are alternative ETFs. CEFS charges 2.61% a year and AMAX 1.36%. The main difference: CEFS follows a active selection strategy; AMAX uses option income.

  • CEFS follows a active selection strategy; AMAX uses option income.
  • AMAX costs 1.25% less per year.
  • CEFS is much larger than AMAX. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • Over the last three years, CEFS has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • AMAX has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

CEFSAMAX
Annual cost (TER)2.61%1.36%
Fund size (AUM)$421M$64M
Since20172009
Dividend yield6.01%10.96%
Asset classalternativealternative
Region
Strategyactive selectionoption income
CAGR 1Y+22.2%+9.1%
CAGR 3Y+22.3%+8.5%
CAGR 5Y+13.7%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.440.50
Volatility 1Y10.21%10.26%
Max drawdown-38.99%-16.25%

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