What this ETF is trying to do

The Beacon Selective Risk ETF (BSR) is an exchange-traded fund that spreads its investments across various other funds. Based on its top holdings, it focuses heavily on broad market indexes and specific sectors. Its largest holdings include the STATE STREET SPDR S&P 500 ETF (25.44%) and the INVESCO QQQ TRUST (24.91%). Other top holdings include energy, health care, and information technology ETFs.

What the numbers show

As of October 9, 2026, the share price was $31.06.

There are two ways to look at the returns: price return (which only tracks the share price) and total return (which includes distributions).

• Year-to-Date (YTD): Both the price return and total return are 6.08%.

• One Year: The price return was 4.27%, while the total return was 7.26%.

• Three Year: The price return was 23.39%, and the total return was 29.42%.

For a simple example, if you had invested $10,000 based on the estimated price from roughly one year ago ($29.79), a price-only return of 4.27% would mean the value of those shares grew to approximately $10,427.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF pays out cash to investors, known as distributions. It has a distribution yield of approximately 2.73%. Over the last 12 months, it has made one payout. The frequency of these payments is described as irregular or less frequent.

It is important for beginners to remember that a high distribution yield alone can be misleading. While distributions provide cash income, they do not guarantee that the original money invested (the principal) will stay the same or grow.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the assets inside an ETF declines over time. To measure this risk, StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score.

BSR has an erosion score of 94, which is labeled as "Stable / sideways" with "good" severity. Additionally, the severe erosion-risk flag is false, meaning the fund's price trend and score did not trigger a severe warning.

Pros

• Positive Returns: The ETF has shown positive price and total returns over the short and medium term.

• Stability: The erosion-risk score suggests the fund's value has been stable.

• Diversification: It holds a variety of other ETFs across different sectors.

Cons

• Irregular Income: Distributions are not paid on a steady, frequent schedule.

• Partial Data: The provided holdings list is partial, meaning it only shows the largest positions.

Beginner takeaway

The Beacon Selective Risk ETF provides a mix of broad market and sector exposure. It has grown in both share price and total return over the last three years. While it provides some cash income, the payments are irregular. Its risk scores currently suggest that the fund's value is stable.