AADR is an ETF, whereas ARDSX is a mutual fund. AADR has a lower 5-year return than ARDSX (3.27% vs 6.37%). AADR has a higher expense ratio than ARDSX (1.1% vs 0.63%). Below is the comparison between AADR and ARDSX.
| AADR | ARDSX | |
|---|---|---|
| Security Type | ETF | Mutual fund |
| Segment | Equity: Global Ex-U.S. - Total Market Growth | N/A |
| Family | AdvisorShares | American Century Investments |
| Net Assets | $49.90M | $297.60M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% | 0.63% |
| Management Style | passive (index-based) | passive |
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% | 4.72% |
| Minimum Investment | N/A | N/A |
| YTD Return | -15.78% | -14.77% |
| 1-Year Return | -15.64% | -9.34% |
| 3-Year Return | 7.02% | 6.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| 10-Year Return | 7.29% | 8.29% |
AADR
AADR description
The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation above international benchmarks such as the MSCI EAFE Index and the BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index. The Fund selects a portfolio of U.S. traded securities of non-U.S. organizations, most often American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), included in the BNY Mellon Classic ADR Index.
AADR performance & returns
| YTD Return | -15.78% |
| 1-Month Return | -5.45% |
| 3-Month Return | -11.45% |
| 1-Year Return | -15.64% |
| 3-Year Return | 7.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.27% |
| 10-Year Return | 7.29% |
AADR holdings
Top 10 Holdings (45.63% of Total Assets)
| Name | Symbol | % Assets |
|---|---|---|
| MercadoLibre Inc | MELI.SA | 7.21% |
| NICE Ltd ADR | NICE | 6.54% |
| Gold Fields Ltd ADR | GFI.JO | 5.86% |
| argenx SE ADR | ARGX | 5.52% |
| Anglogold Ashanti Ltd ADR | AU.JO | 3.64% |
| TAL Education Group ADR | TAL | 3.63% |
| ASML Holding NV ADR | ASML | 3.59% |
| ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc ADR | ZTO | 3.35% |
| Sibanye Stillwater Ltd ADR | SBSW.JO | 3.21% |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ADR | LVMUY.PA | 3.08% |
AADR pros
None that we could think of.AADR cons
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ARDSX
ARDSX description
The Fund seeks the highest total return consistent with its asset mix. One Choice 2040 Portfolio is a fund of funds, meaning that it seeks to achieve its objective by investing in other American Century mutual funds (the underlying funds) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles.
ARDSX performance & returns
| YTD Return | -14.77% |
| 1-Month Return | -7.81% |
| 3-Month Return | -9.34% |
| 1-Year Return | -9.34% |
| 3-Year Return | 6.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.37% |
| 10-Year Return | 8.29% |
ARDSX holdings
Top 10 Holdings (70.44% of Total Assets)
| Name | Symbol | % Assets |
|---|---|---|
| American Century NT Diversified Bond G | ACLDX | 14.59% |
| American Century NT Large Co Val G | ACLLX | 10.01% |
| American Century Sustainable Equity G | AFEGX | 7.68% |
| American Century NT Mid Cap Value G | ACLMX | 6.27% |
| American Century NT Growth G | ACLTX | 6.03% |
| American Century Global Bond G | AGBGX | 5.74% |
| American Century NT International Gr G | ACLNX | 5.50% |
| American Century NT Heritage G | ACLWX | 5.08% |
| American Century US Government MMkt Fd G | AGGXX | 4.89% |
| American Century NT Emerging Markets G | ACLKX | 4.65% |
ARDSX pros
The following are ARDSX strengths from our perspective:
- ARDSX 3-year return is 7.91%, which is higher than the 3-year return of the benchmark index (S&P Target Date To 2040 TR), 6.92%.
- ARDSX 5-year return is 8.85%, which is higher than the 5-year return of the benchmark index (S&P Target Date To 2040 TR), 8.76%.
- ARDSX 10-year return is 9.41%, which is higher than the 10-year return of the benchmark index (S&P Target Date To 2040 TR), 8.72%.
- Good news: this fund does not have 12b1, front-end or back-end sales fees.
ARDSX cons
The following are ARDSX weaknesses from our perspective:
- ARDSX net assets are $461.10 million. This fund is not a popular choice with retail investors.
- ARDSX expense ratio is 0.66%, which is not negligible. Is the fund expensive to you, and does it align to your investment strategy?
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