GKAT:NASDAQScharf Global Opportunity ETF Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-19 - not real-time
$43.23
Latest Price
4/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
GKAT is currently trading at $43.23, just below its 20‑day SMA of $43.21 and comfortably above the 200‑day SMA of $41.05, indicating a bullish medium‑term trend. The RSI of 58.6 suggests the fund is not yet overbought, while the MACD histogram is slightly negative, signaling a cautious short‑term momentum. Volume is on an increasing trend, providing support for the price action around the identified support level of $42.84 and resistance at $43.84. The fund’s 30‑day volatility of 11.66% is moderate, and its beta of 0.66 points to lower sensitivity to broader market swings.
The expense ratio stands at 0.59%, which is reasonable for an actively managed ETF, and the YTD return of 5.22% reflects solid performance amid an Extreme Greed market sentiment (fear/greed index 89.32). A maximum drawdown of just over 10% indicates that downside risk has been historically contained.
Given the low tracking error, lack of premium/discount, and a diversified global large‑stock value mandate, the fund presents a balanced risk‑reward profile suitable for investors seeking exposure to value equities with modest income (0.46% dividend yield).
The expense ratio stands at 0.59%, which is reasonable for an actively managed ETF, and the YTD return of 5.22% reflects solid performance amid an Extreme Greed market sentiment (fear/greed index 89.32). A maximum drawdown of just over 10% indicates that downside risk has been historically contained.
Given the low tracking error, lack of premium/discount, and a diversified global large‑stock value mandate, the fund presents a balanced risk‑reward profile suitable for investors seeking exposure to value equities with modest income (0.46% dividend yield).
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Bullish trend confirmed by SMA hierarchy (20 > 50 > 200)
- Price resting near strong support at $42.84
- Increasing volume supporting price stability
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Consistent 3‑year return of ~12.6% indicating solid performance
- Low beta (0.66) suggests reduced market volatility
- Expense ratio of 0.59% is modest for an actively managed ETF
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Diversified global large‑stock value exposure limits sector risk
- Maximum historical drawdown capped at ~10.4% provides downside protection
- Dividend yield of 0.46% adds modest income
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.59%
AUM$158.4M
Inception Date2014-10-14
Avg Daily Volume2,040
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.46%
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI58.6
Support$42.83
Resistance$43.84
MA 20$43.21
MA 50$42.18
MA 200$41.05
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index89.32
Risk Assessment
Beta0.66
Volatility11.66%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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