ATLASBarron's 400 ETF (BFOR): outlook, holdings and fees
Barron's 400 ETF (BFOR) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by ALPS. The expense ratio is 0.67% and the yield is 0.52%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BFOR
| Last price | $23.44 (-1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $23.01 – $24.12 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 0.52% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BFOR fund facts
| Issuer | ALPS |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $234M |
| Expense ratio | 0.67% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 85% |
| Inception | Jun 3, 2013 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The underlying index is a rules-based index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of high performing equity securities of U.S. companies. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the equity securities which comprise the underlying index.
BFOR top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd CRDO | Technology | 0.34% |
| PTC Inc PTC | Technology | 0.35% |
| Ciena Corp CIEN | Technology | 0.34% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc MTSI | Technology | 0.34% |
| FormFactor Inc FORM | Technology | 0.32% |
| Astera Labs, Inc. ALAB | Technology | 0.32% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE | Technology | 0.32% |
| Fabrinet FN | Technology | 0.33% |
| Cadence Design Systems Inc CDNS | Technology | 0.32% |
| NetApp Inc NTAP | Technology | 0.31% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BFOR sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.0% |
| Technology | 19.8% |
| Industrials | 14.4% |
| Healthcare | 11.9% |
| Energy | 11.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.8% |
| Basic Materials | 4.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.6% |
| Communication Services | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 0.5% |
By region: North America 98.4%, Latin America 1.0%, Africa/Middle East 0.2%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, United Kingdom 0.2%.
BFOR returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 0.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BFOR: frequently asked questions
What does BFOR invest in?
Barron's 400 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (0.3%), PTC Inc (0.4%), Ciena Corp (0.3%), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (0.3%), FormFactor Inc (0.3%).
What is the BFOR expense ratio?
0.67% a year: about $67.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BFOR dividend yield?
0.52%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BFOR go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $23.01 to $24.12 from $23.44 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BFOR performed?
Year to date +14.4%, one year +16.0%, three years +20.6% a year, five years +10.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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