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SAMT vs BDYN

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF vs iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF

SAMT

Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF

Strategas Asset Management, LLC

Annual cost

0.66%

Fund size

$619M

BDYN

iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF

BlackRock

Annual cost

0.40%

Fund size

$2.7B

Key differences

  • BDYN costs 0.26% less per year.
  • BDYN is significantly larger than SAMT — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • SAMT is classified as alternative, while BDYN is mixed asset — different risk/return profiles.
  • SAMT follows a tactical allocation strategy; BDYN uses active selection.
  • BDYN has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

SAMTBDYN
Annual cost (TER)0.66%0.40%
Fund size (AUM)$619M$2.7B
Since20222017
Dividend yield0.62%0.96%
Asset classalternativemixed asset
Region
Strategytactical allocationactive selection
CAGR 1Y+46.0%N/A
CAGR 3Y+28.8%N/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3Y1.47N/A
Volatility 1Y16.65%
Max drawdown-20.57%-10.85%

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

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