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ESN vs DUBS

Essential 40 Stock ETF vs Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF

ESN

Essential 40 Stock ETF

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$249M

DUBS

Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF

Annual cost

0.41%

Fund size

$353M

Key differences

  • DUBS costs 0.29% less per year.
  • ESN is classified as equity, while DUBS is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • ESN follows a active selection strategy; DUBS uses multi strategy.
  • ESN has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ESNDUBS
Annual cost (TER)0.70%0.41%
Fund size (AUM)$249M$353M
Since20142023
Dividend yield0.82%2.04%
Asset classequityalternative
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyactive selectionmulti strategy
CAGR 1Y+29.5%+35.0%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y9.80%12.82%
Max drawdown-13.59%-18.48%

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