BTR vs DARP
Beacon Tactical Risk ETF vs Grizzle Growth ETF
Which is better, BTR or DARP?
DARP has been ahead.
DARP has a lower expense ratio. DARP led over 1Y and the full window. DARP is less concentrated, with 57.0% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 91.9%.
MarketXLS is not an investment adviser. This comparison is generated automatically from market data and is for information only. A Best mark means the better reading on that one measure, not a recommendation to buy.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | BTR | DARP |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% | 0.75%Best |
| AUM | $30M | $44M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% | 0.34% |
| Holdings | 24 | 88 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.8%Best | 21.7% |
| Max Drawdown | -16.7%Best | -30.3% |
| $10,000 over 3.1 years | $10,792 | $23,625Best |
| Top 10 Weight | 91.9% | 57.0%Best |
| Fund Family | Beacon Capital Management | Grizzle Investment Management LLC |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Growth | Large Cap Growth |
| Inception | Apr 17, 2023 | Dec 17, 2021 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 21 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. BTR has data through Sep 23, 2026 and DARP through Oct 14, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 3.1 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Aug 28, 2023 to Sep 23, 2026 (3.1 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
DARP has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 21.7% compared with 12.8% for BTR. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -16.7% for BTR and -30.3% for DARP. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.51. They move together some of the time, and apart the rest.
Fees and Cost Over Time
BTR charges 1.08% per year while DARP charges 0.75%. On a $10,000 position that is $108 vs $75 annually, a gap of $33 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, BTR currently yields 1.15% against 0.34% for DARP.
Holdings Overlap
We hold position weights for 11 holdings in BTR and 44 in DARP, totalling 99.5% and 100.2% of the two funds. The two books name no position in common, so there is no overlap percentage to show.
0 positions in common, counted across the 11 positions we hold weights for in BTR and 44 in DARP, against full books of 24 and 88.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 34 positions for DARP that do not appear in our book for BTR (89.2% of the fund), and 11 for BTR that do not appear in DARP (99.5%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
You are not choosing between two funds in isolation.
Whichever of BTR and DARP you pick has to sit alongside everything else you own. Add the rest and see what the combination actually holds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, BTR or DARP?
BTR has an expense ratio of 1.08% while DARP charges 0.75%. DARP is the cheaper option, by $33 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, BTR or DARP?
DARP has been the more volatile fund at 21.7% annualized versus 12.8% for BTR. Worst drawdown: BTR -16.7% vs DARP -30.3%.
Should I hold both BTR and DARP?
BTR and DARP have a monthly-return correlation of 0.51, so their returns are far enough apart for the mix to behave differently from either one alone. This is information, not a recommendation.
Which pays a higher dividend, BTR or DARP?
BTR yields 1.15% while DARP yields 0.34%, so BTR currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is DARP better than BTR?
DARP has a lower expense ratio. DARP led over 1Y and the full window. DARP is less concentrated, with 57.0% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 91.9%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.