- Issuer
- iMGP
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2023
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $9M
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Performance
BDVG Performance Chart
iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) is up 14.9% since the beginning of the year. BDVG is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) has returned 14.85% so far this year and 21.41% over the past 12 months.
iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF
- 1D
- -0.04%
- 1M
- 2.74%
- 6M
- 12.33%
- YTD
- 14.85%
- 1Y
- 21.41%
- 3Y*
- 14.39%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -0.76%
- 6M
- 7.25%
- YTD
- 8.73%
- 1Y
- 18.21%
- 3Y*
- 17.95%
- 5Y*
- 11.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.09%
BDVG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2023, BDVG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BDVG closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.78% | 4.42% | -4.72% | 4.59% | 5.28% | -0.40% | 2.41% | 14.85% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.53% | 1.85% | -2.57% | -2.74% | 2.58% | 3.42% | 1.41% | 3.09% | 1.71% | 0.03% | 0.70% | 0.26% | 13.81% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 2.75% | 4.78% | -4.97% | 2.90% | -0.04% | 3.36% | 2.15% | 0.72% | -0.62% | 5.56% | -5.76% | 11.75% |
| 2023 | 0.16% | 2.32% | -3.09% | -3.98% | -2.36% | 5.97% | 4.81% | 3.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.10%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 73.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.06% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.10% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.61 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.10%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 71.06%
- Downside Capture
- 73.39%
Expense Ratio
BDVG has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BDVG ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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 iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (BDVG) 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.
| BDVG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.26 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 2.01 | +1.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.54 | 8.68 | +3.86 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF provided a 1.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.21 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.46% | 1.75% | 1.69% | 0.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth 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 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.10 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.22 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.19 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
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 iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth 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 iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF was 14.46%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 57 trading sessions.
The current iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF drawdown is 0.04%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-14.46%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 24d | 7mo 1dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.47%Oct 2023 | 3mo 3d | 2mo | 5mo 3dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 | — |
-6.70%Mar 2026 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 5dFeb 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-5.36%Apr 2024 | 16d | 2mo 29d | 3mo 15dApr 2024 - Jul 2024 | — |
-4.61%Aug 2024 | 18d | 18d | 1mo 6dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| BDVG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.46% | -56.78% | +42.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.70% | -9.10% | +2.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.46% | -18.90% | +4.44% |
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 | -0.04% | -2.19% | +2.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.28% | -10.70% | +8.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.76% | 2.10% | -0.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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