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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).

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
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 years
Positive
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 years
Neutral
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

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.