Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD): outlook, holdings and fees
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Cambria. The expense ratio is 0.59% and the yield is 1.78%. The ten largest holdings are 11% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SYLD
| Last price | $87.13 (+1.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $85.08 – $90.07 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 1.78% |
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.
SYLD fund facts
| Issuer | Cambria |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $979M |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 41% |
| Inception | May 13, 2013 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund is actively managed and seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities, including common stock, issued by U.S.-based publicly listed companies that provide high shareholder yield. Its investment adviser, Cambria Investment Management, L.P. (Cambria or the Adviser), defines shareholder yield as the totality of returns realized by an investor from a company"s cash payments for dividends, buybacks and debt paydowns.
SYLD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 1.06% |
| HF Sinclair Corp DINO | Energy | 1.12% |
| Maximus Inc MMS | Industrials | 1.12% |
| Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. Common Stock SLDE | Financial Services | 1.03% |
| Maplebear Inc. CART | Consumer Cyclical | 1.12% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 1.04% |
| Elevance Health Inc ELV | Healthcare | 1.04% |
| APA Corporation APA | Energy | 1.02% |
| Tyson Foods Inc TSN | Consumer Defensive | 1.06% |
| Bloomin Brands Inc BLMN | Consumer Cyclical | 1.03% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SYLD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 22.7% |
| Energy | 12.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 8.2% |
| Communication Services | 8.1% |
| Industrials | 6.9% |
| Healthcare | 6.2% |
| Basic Materials | 5.1% |
| Technology | 4.0% |
By region: North America 99.1%, Europe Developed 1.0%.
SYLD returns and risk
| Year to date | +19.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +26.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +13.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.46 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SYLD: frequently asked questions
What does SYLD invest in?
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Marathon Petroleum Corp (1.1%), HF Sinclair Corp (1.1%), Maximus Inc (1.1%), Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (1.0%), Maplebear Inc. (1.1%).
What is the SYLD expense ratio?
0.59% a year: about $59.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SYLD dividend yield?
1.78%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SYLD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $85.08 to $90.07 from $87.13 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SYLD performed?
Year to date +19.1%, one year +26.3%, three years +13.5% a year, five years +8.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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