What this ETF is trying to do

The Day Hagan Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) is designed to provide exposure to international markets. Instead of holding individual company stocks, it holds other ETFs that focus on specific countries. Its top holdings include exposure to China (17.83%), Japan (13.84%), and Taiwan (10.84%).

What the numbers show

As of October 6, 2026, the share price is $35.92.

There are two ways to look at the returns:

• Price Return: This measures only the change in the share price. The one-year price return is approximately 4.12%.

• Total Return: This reflects the overall return, including distributions. The one-year total return is approximately 6.88%.

Over a longer period, the three-year price return is approximately 38.88%, while the three-year total return is approximately 49.47%. Year-to-date, both the price and total returns are approximately 4.58%.

For a simple example, if you had invested $10,000 based on the estimated price from roughly one year ago ($34.50), the price-only growth would be worth approximately $10,411.59 today.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF has a distribution yield of approximately 2.54%. In the last 12 months, it has made one payout. The distribution frequency is described 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. While distributions provide cash income, they do not guarantee that the original investment (the principal) will stay the same or grow.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the net asset value of a fund declines over time, which can lead to a falling share price. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to measure this.

SSXU 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 did not trigger a severe warning.

Pros

• Diversification: It provides access to many different countries, including the UK, South Korea, and Australia.

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

• Positive Growth: Both the one-year and three-year total returns are positive.

Cons

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

• Limited Payouts: Only one distribution was made in the last 12 months.

Beginner takeaway

SSXU is an international fund that spreads its investments across various global markets. While it provides some cash income through distributions, its primary growth has come from price increases over the last three years. Always remember that a high yield alone can be misleading; it is important to look at the total return and erosion-risk score to see the full picture.