At a glance
SFGV charges 0.33% a year, above the 0.18% average of the 1 funds most like it. It has $1.15B in assets; it paid 2.22% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +17.1% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%). Its ten largest positions make up 45.9% of the fund, out of 521 in all.
The short version
Sequoia Global Value ETF (SFGV) is an actively managed fund that aims for 50–75% U.S. stocks, 20–30% developed international stocks and the rest in emerging markets. It picks U.S. companies by their cash profits relative to their value, and it buys index ETFs such as VEA and VWO for much of its foreign exposure. Its 0.33% expense ratio is higher than the 0.18% charged by Strive 1000 Value ETF, its closest match by holdings.
Price history
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SFGV +17.1% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFGV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +18.75% | — | — | — | +15.48% |
| SFGV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +15.5% | +17.1% | — | — | — | +16.3% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, SFGV returned +17.1%.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2025 (+18.9%); its best was 2025 (+18.9%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 14.5% (Oct 14, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025), recovered by Jun 6, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +15.5% | — |
| 2025 | +18.9% | +18.75% |
| 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 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.4400 | |
| 2025 | $0.8100 |
What's inside
As of May 29, 2026, the fund held 521 securities; the ten largest made up 45.92% of assets. It also reported 6.61% in a money-market fund, most likely cash collateral from lending out shares rather than uninvested money.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD FTSE DEVELOPED ETF | 10.26% | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 10.08% | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 6.04% | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 5.10% | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | 4.87% | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 4.11% | |
| Apple Inc | 1.95% | |
| Cisco Systems Inc | 1.17% | |
| QUALCOMM Inc | 1.17% | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp | 1.17% | |
| Johnson & Johnson | 1.15% | |
| Merck & Co Inc | 0.96% | |
| Coca-Cola Co | 0.94% | |
| Caterpillar Inc | 0.92% | |
| Chevron Corp | 0.91% |
By country
United States 97.47%Ireland 1.39%Bermuda 0.31%Singapore 0.24%Marshall Islands 0.15%By asset type
Stocks 99.84%Real estate 0.22%By sector
Sectors of the companies held, for the 41.4% of the fund in companies that have a stock page here; other holdings and cash aren't classified. Source: N-PORT holdings report as of May 29, 2026. Cash, money-market funds and derivatives are shown separately from the securities list.What changed recently
- Over the three months to May 29, 2026, investors withdrew a net $6.0M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: -6.12%, +4.96%, +1.72%.
How it works
The fund is actively managed and does not track an index. Sequoia Financial Group, the sub-adviser, picks the holdings for the issuer, ETF Architect. At least 80% of net assets goes into equity securities. These include U.S.-listed stocks, depositary receipts (certificates that represent shares of foreign companies), stock ETFs and real estate securities. The target mix is 50–75% U.S. stocks, 20–30% developed foreign markets and the rest emerging markets, but the sub-adviser can shift it.
For U.S. stocks, the sub-adviser starts with about the 3,000 largest companies and ranks them on two cash measures. Shareholder yield adds up five years of dividends and share buybacks. Free cash flow yield uses five-year average free cash flow, which is the cash left after running and investing in the business. Both measures are adjusted for stock-based pay and compared with enterprise value (roughly market value plus debt). Companies with weak 12-month price momentum are dropped. Some sectors may end up overweight.
Where the sub-adviser doesn't expect to beat an existing fund on cost or skill, it buys that ETF, favoring low expenses and low turnover. As of May 29, 2026, other funds made up about 41% of assets. The largest were Vanguard FTSE Developed ETF (10.26%), iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (10.08%) and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (6.04%). The sub-adviser reviews allocations at least quarterly. Portfolio turnover was 46%, according to the prospectus filed March 27, 2026.
What it really costs
- SFGV charges 0.33% a year, versus an average of 0.18% for the similar funds below.
- The fee includes a 0.05% waiver from the adviser, which may end.
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $34 in the first year and $418 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFGV | $34 | $106 | $185 | $418 |
In a retirement portfolio
It holds U.S., developed and emerging-market stocks of all sizes in one fund, though its value tilt and short record set it apart from a plain index fund.
SFGV holds U.S., developed and emerging-market stocks in one fund, so it could serve as the stock core of a portfolio. Its record is short. It launched January 18, 2024, so it has not been tested by the 2008, 2020 or 2022 sell-offs. Its only full calendar year, 2025, returned 18.75%. Its deepest drop was 14.5%, from October 14, 2024 to April 8, 2025. It was back at its old high by June 6, 2025. That was a mild test. A longer bear market could force someone drawing on savings to sell shares at lower prices.
The yield was 2.22% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly. In the SEC's standard example, costs on $10,000 come to $34 in the first year and $418 over ten years. Past results don't predict the future, and any plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want U.S., developed and emerging-market stocks in one fund, with an active manager targeting 50–75% in U.S. stocks.
- Those who like a value approach that ranks companies on dividends, buybacks and free cash flow compared with enterprise value.
- Holders who want some income: the trailing yield was 2.22% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: the 0.33% expense ratio is above Strive 1000 Value ETF's 0.18%, and much of the fund sits in index ETFs like VEA and IDEV.
- Those who want a long track record: the fund launched in January 2024 and has no history through the 2008, 2020 or 2022 downturns.
- Investors who want a fixed mix or an index fund: the manager reviews allocations at least quarterly and can change regional weights and sector bets.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFGV this fund | — | 0.33% | $1.15B | +17.1% | — |
| STXV Strive 1000 Value ETF | 34% | 0.18% | $80.0M | +23.7% | +22.0% |
Questions investors ask
Is SFGV good for retirement?
SFGV may suit retirement savers who want a global stock fund with a value tilt, but its record is short. It launched in January 2024. It returned 18.75% in 2025 and 15.48% a year from launch through December 31, 2025. Its deepest drop was 14.5%, from October 2024 to April 2025, and it recovered by June 6, 2025. It has not yet been through a long bear market, so how it holds up in a severe downturn is unknown.
What's the difference between SFGV and STXV?
SFGV costs more and has a global mandate. Its expense ratio is 0.33%, against 0.18% for Strive 1000 Value ETF (STXV), and about 34% of their holdings overlap. SFGV targets 20–30% in developed foreign markets plus some emerging markets, held largely through ETFs such as VEA and VWO. As of October 27, 2026, STXV's one-year return was 23.7% and SFGV's was 17.1%. That is a single period, and it doesn't predict future results.
Does SFGV pay dividends?
Yes. SFGV pays dividends quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $0.80 per share, a trailing yield of 2.22%. Much of that income comes from the U.S. companies it owns and the stock ETFs it holds. The fund picks companies partly on shareholder yield (dividends plus buybacks), but its stated goal is long-term growth, not income, so payouts can vary from quarter to quarter.
What is SFGV's expense ratio?
SFGV's expense ratio is 0.33%, according to the prospectus filed March 27, 2026. In the SEC's standard example, with $10,000 invested and a 5% yearly return, you would pay about $34 in the first year, $106 over three years, $185 over five years and $418 over ten years. That is higher than the 0.18% charged by Strive 1000 Value ETF, the most similar fund by holdings.
What does SFGV hold?
As of May 29, 2026, SFGV had 521 holdings, and the top 10 made up 45.92% of assets. The largest were index ETFs: Vanguard FTSE Developed ETF (10.26%), iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF (10.08%) and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (6.04%). It also held Avantis value and real estate ETFs. The largest single stocks were Apple (1.95%), followed by Cisco, Qualcomm and Exxon Mobil at about 1.17% each.