What this ETF is trying to do

The ARS Core Equity Portfolio ETF (ACEP) is an exchange-traded fund that invests in a variety of companies. Based on its top holdings, it holds a mix of businesses in sectors like technology, finance, and energy.

What the numbers show

As of October 2, 2026, the share price for ACEP was $20.00.

Looking at the performance so far this year (Year-to-Date), the ETF has seen a price return of 22.74%. The supplied total return for the same period is also 22.74%. Price return measures how much the share price moved, while total return includes other factors like distributions.

Data for one-year and three-year returns was not supplied.

Top Holdings

The fund holds a total of 37 assets. Because the list is partial, we only see the largest holdings. As of October 7, 2026, the top holdings included:

• Barrick Mining Corp: 4.01%

• Broadcom Inc: 4.00%

• Seagate Technology Holdings PLC: 4.00%

• Lam Research Corp: 3.89%

• Parker Hannifin Corp: 3.80%

• JPMorgan Chase & Co: 3.70%

• Chevron Corp: 3.69%

• Southern Copper Corp: 3.61%

• Blackstone Inc: 3.58%

• Targa Resources Corp: 3.56%

Income and distribution explanation

The distribution yield for this ETF is 0.11%. This percentage describes the cash distributions relative to the ETF's price. In the last 12 months, the fund had one payout. The distribution frequency is listed as irregular or less frequent.

It is important for new investors to remember that a distribution yield is not the same as a total return. A high yield alone can be misleading because it does not guarantee that the original investment value is being preserved.

NAV Erosion Explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the net asset value of a fund declines over time. Investors who want steady income usually care about principal stability so their original investment doesn't shrink.

For ACEP, the severe erosion-risk flag is false. However, the erosion score is currently unavailable because there is not enough verified price history to calculate it.

Pros

• The ETF has shown a positive price return and total return for the year-to-date period.

• It provides exposure to a diverse group of large companies across different industries.

Cons

• The distribution yield is very low (0.11%).

• There is limited historical data available for long-term performance (one-year and three-year returns are missing).

Beginner takeaway

ACEP is an equity ETF with a diverse portfolio. While it has grown in price so far this year, it does not provide frequent or high cash distributions. Because it lacks a long price history, there is not enough data to provide an erosion-risk score.