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ACIO: Sophisticated Buy-Write ETF Lagging Some Competitors
Seeking Alphaยท2025-07-31 22:17

Group 1 - Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF (BATS: ACIO) is an active option strategy ETF launched on July 9, 2019, aimed at generating current income and capital appreciation [1] - ACIO has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.43% and an expense ratio, although the specific expense ratio is not provided [1] - The ETF is managed by Fred Piard, PhD, who has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1] Group 2 - Fred Piard runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value, which focuses on quality dividend stocks and companies leading in tech innovation [1] - The group also provides market risk indicators, real estate strategies, bond strategies, and income strategies in closed-end funds [1]