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GKAT vs SAMT

Scharf Global Opportunity ETF vs Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF

GKAT

Scharf Global Opportunity ETF

Scharf Investments

Annual cost

0.59%

Fund size

$158M

SAMT

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF

Strategas Asset Management, LLC

Annual cost

0.66%

Fund size

$619M

Key differences

  • GKAT costs 0.07% less per year.
  • SAMT is significantly larger than GKAT — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • GKAT is classified as equity, while SAMT is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • GKAT follows a active selection strategy; SAMT uses tactical allocation.
  • GKAT has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

GKATSAMT
Annual cost (TER)0.59%0.66%
Fund size (AUM)$158M$619M
Since20142022
Dividend yield0.46%0.62%
Asset classequityalternative
Region
Strategyactive selectiontactical allocation
CAGR 1YN/A+46.3%
CAGR 3YN/A+28.4%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A1.45
Volatility 1Y16.65%
Max drawdown-10.41%-20.57%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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