AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF
CWSNYSEARCAAdvisorSharesEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $118.65M
- Expense ratio
- 0.65%
- Dividend yield
- 0.31%
- Holdings
- 26
- 52-week range
- $63.09$74.05
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 7.72K
CWS ETF: AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $68.11 - $68.89 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $74.05 |
| 52-Week Low | $63.09 |
| Open | $68.89 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.61K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 7.72K |
| 1 Day Change | +1.86% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.92% |
| 6 Month Change | +0.95% |
| YTD Change | −0.26% |
| 1 Year Change | +1.14% |
| 5 Year Change | +43.22% |
| 10 Year Change | +177.51% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.21 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.31% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −44.74% |
| Assets (AUM) | $118.65M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Total Holdings | 26 |
| Inception Date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| 50-Day MA | $70.07 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $68.59 |
| RSI | 41.36 |
| Stochastic %K | 52.70 |
| Stochastic %D | 63.86 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
CWS at a Glance
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) is an equity ETF from AdvisorShares, launched in September 2016. It manages $118.65M in assets and charges a 0.65% expense ratio, about $65 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 26 positions. The largest are Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX, 7.38%), IES Holdings, Inc. (IESC, 6.72%) and Caseys General Stores, Inc (CASY, 5.22%). The top 10 holdings make up 52.9% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Healthcare (27.9%), Industrials (22.3%) and Technology (19.3%). 100.0% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 0.31% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $0.21 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 1.1% over one year, up 43.2% over five years and up 177.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF
What is the current price of CWS?
The latest CWS price is $68.19 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $63.09–$74.05. The share price is up 1.1% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for CWS?
CWS's annual expense ratio is 0.65%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does CWS pay dividends?
Yes, CWS pays a 0.31% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of CWS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, CWS's largest holdings are Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (7.4%), IES Holdings, Inc. (6.7%), Caseys General Stores, Inc (5.2%) (combined weight: 19.3%). The fund holds 26 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does CWS compare to similar ETFs?
Compare CWS (0.65% expense ratio, $119M AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.