AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
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As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $93.58M
- Expense ratio
- 1.25%
- Dividend yield
- 1.26%
- Holdings
- 13
- 52-week range
- $47.16$53.65
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 7.82K
VEGA ETF: AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $51.99 - $52.20 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.65 |
| 52-Week Low | $47.16 |
| Open | $52.01 |
| Volume (last close) | 12.49K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 7.82K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.81% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.04% |
| 6 Month Change | +2.90% |
| YTD Change | +6.00% |
| 1 Year Change | +6.31% |
| 5 Year Change | +27.42% |
| 10 Year Change | +92.41% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.66 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +46.67% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 2 |
| Assets (AUM) | $93.58M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Total Holdings | 13 |
| Inception Date | Sep 16, 2012 |
| 50-Day MA | $52.91 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $51.41 |
| RSI | 45.71 |
| Stochastic %K | 26.71 |
| Stochastic %D | 16.33 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
VEGA at a Glance
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) is an asset allocation ETF from AdvisorShares, launched in September 2012. It manages $93.58M in assets and charges a 1.25% expense ratio, about $125 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 13 positions. The largest are SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (BMV:SPY, 41.24%), iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB, 16.39%) and iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (#IUSB, 16.28%). The top 10 holdings make up 127.7% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (34.8%), Financials (14.7%) and Industrials (10.0%). Its largest country exposures are United States (77.2%), Japan (3.4%) and United Kingdom (2.2%).
It pays distributions yielding 1.26% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $0.66 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 6.3% over one year, up 27.4% over five years and up 92.4% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
What is the current price of VEGA?
The latest VEGA price is $52.07 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $47.16–$53.65. The share price is up 6.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for VEGA?
VEGA's annual expense ratio is 1.25%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Asset Allocation ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does VEGA pay dividends?
Yes, VEGA pays a 1.26% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 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 VEGA?
As of Oct 4, 2026, VEGA's largest holdings are SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (41.2%), iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (16.4%), iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (16.3%) (combined weight: 73.9%). The fund holds 13 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does VEGA compare to similar ETFs?
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