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AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA)
About this ETF
The AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) is an actively managed investment vehicle that primarily operates as a "fund of funds." It allocates its capital to other exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that are designed to track a diverse range of worldwide market benchmarks and industry segments. The selection of these underlying investments adheres to specific criteria set by the fund's sub-advisor. Additionally, VEGA has the option to invest in exchange-traded products that offer direct exposure to commodities or currencies, provided they meet the same rigorous selection standards. All such exchange-traded products, encompassing ETFs, ETNs, and commodity/currency instruments, are registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
Price
Top 10 holdings
| SS SPDR S&P 500 ETF TRUST-US SPY | 41.03% |
| ISHR CR UNVRSE USD BD ETF-UI IUSB | 16.84% |
| ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF EFA | 10.69% |
| ISHRS US E F R A ETF-USD INC DYNF | 7.41% |
| ISHARES US TREASURY BOND ETF GOVT | 6.08% |
| ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKET EEM | 5.33% |
| ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP GROW IWP | 4.02% |
| ISHARES MBS ETF MBB | 3.74% |
| BLACKROCK LIQUIDITY T 60 | 3.33% |
| ISHARES GOLD TRUST IAU | 1.58% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | +2.05% |
| 3 months | +4.82% |
| 6 months | +4.53% |
| Year to date | +6.21% |
| 1 year | +12.61% |
| 3 years (ann.) | +12.05% |
| 5 years (ann.) | +5.36% |
| 10 years (ann.) | +7.06% |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 9.70% |
| Sharpe (1y) | 1.27 |
| Sharpe (3y) | 1.11 |
| Sortino (1y) | 1.80 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -6.85% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | -23.21% |
| Max drawdown (full) | -28.37% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.70 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.90 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 6,948 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | USD 0.6600 |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-30 | USD 0.4500 |
| 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-29 | USD 0.4390 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-30 | USD 0.6470 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | USD 0.2279 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | USD 0.1050 |
| 2019-12-27 | 2019-12-31 | USD 0.1510 |
| 2018-12-27 | 2018-12-31 | USD 0.1290 |
| 2016-12-28 | 2017-01-04 | USD 0.2240 |
| 2012-12-27 | 2013-01-03 | USD 0.1980 |
ESG profile
No ESG estimate available: none of the scored universe overlaps this portfolio (typical for bond, commodity or synthetic funds).
Scored coverage: 0.0% of the portfolio by weight.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.05% | +19.93% | 1.48 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.07% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 1.09% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY | 0.09% | 789.23B | 1.00% | +19.71% | 1.49 |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1557.T | 0.09% | 789.09B | 0.49% | +37.54% | 2.26 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY.AX | 0.09% | 788.13B | 1.00% | +11.84% | 1.13 |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 2.61% | +20.58% | 1.21 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ | 0.18% | 481.14B | 0.43% | +28.14% | 1.43 |
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 0.39% | +16.85% | 0.99 |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 2.60% | +21.64% | 1.23 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF SPYM | 0.02% | 159.32B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF VO | 0.03% | 218.80B | 0.0% |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 0.0% |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 0.0% |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 0.0% |
