SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF (DYTA) Educational Report

The SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF (DYTA) is an exchange-traded fund designed to use a tactical approach to investing. Based on the data, it focuses on a mix of other ETFs to manage its portfolio, showing a positive price trend and a modest distribution yield.

What this ETF is trying to do

DYTA invests in a variety of other funds to spread its exposure across different areas of the market. According to the holdings data updated on October 12, 2026, the fund holds 8 different assets. Its top holdings include:

• SGI U.S. Large Cap Core ETF (SGLC): 20.06%

• iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM): 10.38%

• Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT): 9.94%

• iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH): 8.71%

• iShares US Real Estate ETF (IYR): 7.93%

The fund also holds international stocks through funds like VXUS, ACWX, and SCHF.

What the numbers show

The share price of DYTA is $31.97 as of October 9, 2026. The fund has seen growth across several timeframes:

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return is 9.52%.

• One Year: The price return is 9.81%, while the total return (which includes distributions) is 11.60%.

• Three Years: The price return is 28.29%, and the total return is 45.73%.

An estimated price from roughly one year ago was $29.12.

Income and distribution explanation

DYTA provides cash distributions to its investors, but they are not frequent. The distribution frequency is listed as "Irregular / less frequent," with only one payout in the last 12 months.

The distribution yield is 1.50%. For new investors, it is important to remember that a distribution yield is just a measure of cash paid out relative to the price; it is not the same as the total return. In this case, the total return is higher than the price return because it includes these distributions.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the fund's underlying assets drops over time. The supplied data is sufficient to evaluate price erosion, but it does not include enough historical NAV-per-share data to confirm or rule out NAV erosion.

However, looking at price-based evidence, the erosion score is 100, and the label states "No price erosion detected." The severe erosion-risk flag is false, meaning the fund's price trend has not triggered a warning.

Pros

• Positive Growth: The fund has shown positive price and total returns over the last one and three years.

• Diversification: It holds a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, technology, real estate, and international assets.

• Good Erosion Score: No price erosion was detected based on the supplied score.

Cons

• Inconsistent Income: Distributions are irregular and infrequent, which may not suit investors seeking steady monthly or quarterly cash.

• Low Yield: The distribution yield is relatively low at 1.50%.

Beginner takeaway

DYTA is a fund that invests in other ETFs to achieve its goals. While it has grown in price and total value over the last three years, it is not designed for investors who need a steady, high stream of income. It focuses more on overall growth than on providing frequent cash payments.