At a glance
GHTA charges 1.77% a year, above the 0.86% average of the 7 funds most like it (the most expensive of 8). It has $41.3M in assets, the 8th largest of that group; it paid 3.82% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, annual. Over the past year it returned +1.3% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), the weakest of those 8 funds; over three years it returned +10.2% a year. At its worst it fell 13.9% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 5 months after the low. Its ten largest positions make up 79.5% of the fund, out of 28 in all.
The short version
Goose Hollow Tactical Allocation ETF (GHTA) is an actively managed fund of funds, meaning it mostly buys other ETFs. It moves money between stock and bond funds, keeping 10% to 80% in stocks and 20% to 90% in bonds. Two things set it apart: it trades very often, with 377% portfolio turnover, and it charges a high 1.77% expense ratio. As of June 30, 2026, most of its money was in Treasury bond funds.
Price history
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GHTA +1.3% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHTA official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +10.13% | — | — | — | +7.17% |
| GHTA price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +0.7% | +1.3% | +10.2% | — | — | +6.1% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, GHTA returned +1.3%, 8th of 8 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2022 (+2.0%); its best was 2023 (+14.1%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 13.9% (Mar 29, 2022 to Jul 14, 2022), recovered by Dec 2, 2022.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +0.7% | — |
| 2025 | +10.1% | +10.13% |
| 2024 | +4.8% | +4.73% |
| 2023 | +14.1% | +13.85% |
| 2022 | +2.0% | +2.14% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 7.7% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 13.9%, back to its old high 4.6 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1500 | +66.7% |
| 2024 | $0.6900 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $0.6400 | +540.0% |
| 2022 | $0.1000 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 28 securities; the ten largest made up 79.48% of assets.
| Fund held | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| WISDOMTREE FLOATING RATE TREASURY FUND Other | 15.67% | |
| ISHARES TREASURY FLOATING RATE BOND ETF Other | 14.61% | |
| PIMCO 25 YEAR ZERO COUPON U S TREASURY INDEX EXC Other | 11.24% | |
| STATE STREET SPDR FTSE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT Other | 10.49% | |
| VANGUARD SHORT TERM TREASURY ETF Other | 9.85% | |
| AGNC INVESTMENT CORP. | 4.65% | |
| ISHARES 20 YEAR TREASURY BOND ETF Other | 4.03% | |
| STATE STREET HEALTH CARE SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF Other | 3.70% | |
| ABRDN PHYSICAL PALLADIUM SHARES ETF Other | 2.67% | |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 2.58% | |
| ISHARES U S HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ETF Other | 2.23% | |
| CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION | 1.97% | |
| ISHARES MSCI SOUTH AFRICA ETF Other | 1.80% | |
| VANECK GOLD MINERS ETF USA Other | 1.64% | |
| STATE STREET SPDR BLOOMBERG SHORT TERM INTERNATION Other | 1.39% |
By country
United States 93.16%South Africa 1.15%Canada 0.96%Mexico 0.8%By asset type
Other 84.1%Stocks 11.97%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $54K (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +2.16%, +0.79%, +0.21%.
How it works
GHTA does not track an index. Its adviser, Goose Hollow Capital Management, combines rules-based computer models with its own judgment to decide how much to hold in stocks and how much in bonds. Stocks can range from 10% to 80% of the fund and bonds from 20% to 90%. The models look at price momentum and trends, market liquidity, volatility, how different asset classes move together, seasonal patterns and earnings growth.
Most of the money goes into other ETFs, called underlying funds. These cover US and foreign stocks, emerging markets, US bonds (including high-yield or "junk" bonds), real estate investment trusts (REITs), master limited partnerships and mortgage-backed securities. The fund can also buy individual stocks and bonds. As of June 30, 2026, other funds made up about 82% of assets. The largest of its 28 holdings were the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (15.7%), the iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (14.6%) and the PIMCO 25 Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF (11.2%).
The adviser can change the mix at any time and trades often. Turnover of 377% means the portfolio was replaced several times over in a year. The fund may hedge up to 20% of its assets with futures on stock indexes, government bonds, commodities or volatility indexes, and it may buy options. As of June 30, 2026, it held small option positions on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF and on SOFR interest-rate futures.
What it really costs
- GHTA charges 1.77% a year, versus an average of 0.86% for the similar funds below (8th of 8, cheapest first).
- Of that, 0.85% is the management fee; the rest covers other fund expenses.
- The fee includes a 0.07% waiver from the adviser, which may end.
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $180 in the first year and $2,153 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHTA | $180 | $572 | $989 | $2,153 |
Structure and tax notes
- Invests in other funds rather than directly in stocks or bonds, so its holdings are those funds.
In a retirement portfolio
Its shifting mix of stocks and bonds has moved only loosely with the stock market, with a one-year beta (a measure of how much it moves with stocks) of 0.28 as of October 27, 2026, but its high cost and short history limit how big a role it can play.
GHTA launched in November 2021, so it was not around for the 2008 or 2020 crashes. In the 2022 bear market it fell 13.9% from March 29 to July 14, 2022, and recovered by December 2, 2022, about 4.6 months later. It still finished 2022 up 2.14%, its weakest calendar year so far. Its worst quarter, though, was an 11.49% drop in the second quarter of 2022, and anyone who had to sell in mid-2022 would have locked in that loss. Its trailing yield was 3.82% as of October 27, 2026, paid once a year, so the income arrives in one lump. It is also expensive: in the SEC's standard $10,000 example, costs come to $180 in the first year and $2,153 over 10 years. Past results don't predict the future, and a retirement plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want a manager to shift between stock and bond funds, with stocks allowed anywhere from 10% to 80% of assets.
- Those looking for a holding that has moved only loosely with stocks, with a one-year beta of 0.28 as of October 27, 2026.
- Investors comfortable with very frequent trading (377% turnover) and a portfolio that leaned heavily toward Treasury funds as of June 30, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-conscious investors: at a 1.77% expense ratio, the SEC's standard $10,000 example shows $2,153 in costs over 10 years.
- People who need steady monthly income, since GHTA pays once a year, with a 3.82% trailing yield as of October 27, 2026.
- Those who want a long track record or a large fund, since GHTA launched in November 2021 and had $41.3 million in net assets on June 30, 2026.
Close alternatives
Matched by other buffer (defined-outcome) funds, largest first.
| Fund | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHTA this fund | 1.77% | $41.3M | +1.3% | +10.2% |
| BUFR FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | 0.95% | $10.49B | +11.6% | +16.8% |
| BUFD FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | 0.95% | $2.04B | +9.5% | +13.9% |
| PJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - Ja… | 0.79% | $1.44B | +10.5% | +14.8% |
| PDEC Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - De… | 0.79% | $984.1M | +11.6% | +14.9% |
| FDEC FT Vest US Equity Buffer ETF - December | 0.85% | $1.31B | +12.9% | +18.5% |
| FJAN FT Vest US Equity Buffer ETF - January | 0.85% | $1.47B | +12.3% | +17.4% |
| FFEB FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer Fund - February | 0.85% | $1.42B | +12.9% | +18.6% |
Questions investors ask
What does GHTA invest in?
GHTA mostly holds other ETFs. As of June 30, 2026, other funds made up about 82% of its $41.3 million in net assets, and the top 10 of its 28 holdings made up 79.5%. The largest were the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund (15.7%), the iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF (14.6%) and the PIMCO 25 Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF (11.2%). Individual stocks, including AGNC Investment and Charter Communications, made up about 12%. The adviser can change this mix quickly.
Is GHTA good for retirement?
GHTA may suit a small slot meant to spread risk, rather than a core position. Its record is short, starting in November 2021. According to its prospectus, it returned 10.13% in 2025 and averaged 7.17% a year from launch through December 31, 2025. In 2022 it fell 13.9% at its lowest point, recovered in about 4.6 months, and ended the year up 2.14%. On the downside, its 1.77% expense ratio is high, and it pays income only once a year.
What is GHTA's expense ratio?
GHTA's expense ratio is 1.77% a year, according to its prospectus filed January 27, 2026. That includes a 0.85% management fee. As a fund of funds, it owns ETFs that charge their own expenses too. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 invested with a 5% annual return would cost about $180 in the first year, $572 over three years, $989 over five years and $2,153 over 10 years.
Does GHTA pay a monthly dividend?
No. GHTA pays distributions once a year, not monthly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $1.15 per share, a trailing yield of 3.82%. Because the money arrives in a single annual payment, retirees who depend on steady monthly cash would need to plan around the timing, for example by keeping a cash reserve to cover the months between payments.
Is GHTA a buffer ETF like BUFR?
No. GHTA has no buffer and no cap on returns. Buffer ETFs such as FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR) generally use options to limit losses on a stock index over set periods, and in exchange they limit gains. GHTA instead shifts between stock and bond funds based on its adviser's models. The two aren't directly comparable. Still, BUFR charges 0.95% compared with GHTA's 1.77%, and BUFR returned 11.6% over the year to October 27, 2026, compared with 1.3% for GHTA.