- Issuer
- Brookstone
- Inception Date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Category
- Ultrashort Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $69M
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Performance
BAMU Performance Chart
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. BAMU is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) has returned 1.20% so far this year and 2.89% over the past 12 months.
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- 0.18%
- YTD
- 1.20%
- 6M
- 1.27%
- 1Y
- 2.89%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
BAMU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2023, BAMU's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.
Historically, 100% of months were positive and 0% were negative. The best month was Aug 2024 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at 0.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 34 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 0 months.
On a daily basis, BAMU closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2023 with a return of +0.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 2023 at -0.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.16% | 1.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.32% | 0.30% | 0.24% | 0.31% | 0.12% | 0.26% | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.22% | 0.32% | 0.25% | 0.22% | 3.21% |
| 2024 | 0.32% | 0.31% | 0.38% | 0.30% | 0.41% | 0.24% | 0.40% | 0.50% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.43% | 0.21% | 4.14% |
| 2023 | 0.06% | 0.36% | 0.40% | 0.38% | 1.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.59%, beta of -0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2023.
- This ETF captured 6.91% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -11.67%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.59%
- Beta
- -0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 6.91%
- Downside Capture
- -11.67%
Expense Ratio
BAMU has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAMU ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BAMU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +3.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +6.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.42 | 1.30 | +1.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 24.55 | 2.29 | +22.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 97.21 | 10.15 | +87.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.77 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $0.80 | $1.00 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.05% | 3.20% | 3.97% | 0.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.22 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.15 | $0.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.15 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.18 | $0.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF was 0.36%, occurring on Dec 13, 2023. Recovery took 12 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -0.36%Dec 2023 | 0s | 20d | 20dDec 2023 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.34%Mar 2025 | 1d | 2d | 3dMar 2025 - Mar 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.23%Aug 2024 | 1d | 12d | 13dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.16%May 2024 | 0s | 6d | 6dMay 2024 - May 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.12%Dec 2023 | 5d | 1d | 6dDec 2023 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BAMU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.36% | -56.78% | +56.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.12% | -9.10% | +8.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.31% | +3.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.02% | -10.71% | +10.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.03% | 2.05% | -2.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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