Aptus Deferred Income ETF
DEFRBATSAptus Capital AdvisorsFixed Income
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $148.36M
- Expense ratio
- 0.79%
- Dividend yield
- -
- Holdings
- 15
- 52-week range
- $23.63$27.34
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 21.91K
DEFR ETF: Aptus Deferred Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
Aptus Deferred Income ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $26.24 - $26.35 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $27.34 |
| 52-Week Low | $23.63 |
| Open | $26.33 |
| Volume (last close) | 18.36K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 21.91K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.73% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.27% |
| 6 Month Change | −1.70% |
| YTD Change | −1.50% |
| 1 Year Change | −0.79% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Assets (AUM) | $148.36M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Total Holdings | 15 |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2025 |
| 50-Day MA | $26.41 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $26.63 |
| RSI | 43.85 |
| Stochastic %K | 50.00 |
| Stochastic %D | 57.37 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
DEFR at a Glance
Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR) is a fixed income ETF from Aptus Capital Advisors, launched in May 2025. It manages $148.36M in assets and charges a 0.79% expense ratio, about $79 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 15 positions. 96.4% of assets are in the United States.
It does not currently pay distributions. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is down 0.8% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Aptus Deferred Income ETF
What is the current price of DEFR?
The latest DEFR price is $26.28 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $23.63–$27.34. The share price is down 0.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for DEFR?
DEFR's annual expense ratio is 0.79%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does DEFR pay dividends?
Aptus Deferred Income ETF does not currently pay dividends. Check the ETF Screener for dividend-focused alternatives in the Fixed Income category.
What are the top holdings of DEFR?
As of Oct 4, 2026, DEFR's largest holdings are United States Treasury Bills 0% (4.1%), First American Treasury Obligs X (0.2%) (combined weight: 4.3%). The fund holds 15 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does DEFR compare to similar ETFs?
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