ETF Education Report: 3EDGE DYNAMIC HARD ASSETS ETF (EDGH)

What this ETF is trying to do

The 3EDGE DYNAMIC HARD ASSETS ETF (EDGH) is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on "hard assets." Based on its top holdings, the fund invests in things like gold, silver, and commodities. These are physical goods or assets that often behave differently than traditional stocks.

What the numbers show

The current price of EDGH is $33.92. To understand how the price has moved, we can look at two different types of returns:

• Price Return: This measures only the change in the share price. The year-to-date (YTD) price return is approximately 11.51%. The one-year price return is approximately 16.28%.

• Total Return: This measures the share price change *plus* any distributions (cash payments) made to investors. The YTD total return is approximately 11.51%. The one-year total return is approximately 17.64%.

Because the one-year total return (17.64%) is higher than the one-year price return (16.28%), we can see that distributions added to the overall value. We can also look at an estimated price from roughly one year ago, which was approximately $29.17.

Income and distribution explanation

Some investors look for ETFs that pay out cash, known as distributions. The distribution yield for EDGH is approximately 1.05%. This number describes the cash distributions relative to the ETF price. The trailing distributions were approximately $0.36. It is important to note that the distribution frequency for this fund is described as "irregular" or "less frequent," with one payout recorded in the last 12 months.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" is a term used to describe when the value of the underlying assets in a fund decreases significantly over time. It is important to distinguish between a falling share price and NAV erosion. While a share price can go up or down due to market movement, NAV erosion refers to a more structural decline in value.

For EDGH, the erosion-risk score is 100, and the label indicates "No price erosion detected." There is no severe erosion-risk flag for this ETF.

Top Holdings

The fund holds 9 total assets. Here are the top holdings as of October 4, 2026:

• USCF SUMMERHAVEN DYN CMDTYSTGY NOK-1 ETF (23.72%)

• SPROTT PHYSICAL GOLD TRUST (22.56%)

• SPROTT PHYSICAL GOLD AND SILVER TRUST (21.68%)

• F/M ULTRSHRT TRS INFL-PROTD SEC TIPS ETF (9.38%)

• VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFL-PROT SECS ETF (7.91%)

• HARBOR COMMODITY ALL-WEATHER STRATEGY ETF (7.66%)

• WISDOMTREE EFCNT GLD PLS GLD MS STGY ETF (6.60%)

• FIRST AMERICAN GOVERNMENT OBLIGS X (0.43%)

• ISHARES 0-5 YEAR TIPS BOND ETF (0.05%)

Pros

• The fund has shown positive price returns over the last year.

• The total return is higher than the price return, meaning distributions have added value.

Cons

• The distribution frequency is irregular, meaning investors cannot rely on a steady schedule of cash payments.

Beginner takeaway

When looking at an ETF like EDGH, it is helpful to distinguish between the share price and the total return. While the price tells you what a single share costs, the total return shows how much value was actually created including cash payments. Always remember that a distribution yield is not the same as total return.