Brookstone Ultra-Short Bond ETF (BAMU) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in U.S. Treasuries and investment-grade corporate bonds with maturities ranging from 0 to 2 years, including other fixed-income ETFs holding substantially all assets in such instruments; it also allocates to high-quality, ultra-short-term corporate bonds for additional income potential. The fund targets a high and sustainable level of current income with liquidity, adjusting duration based on the adviser's interest rate outlook and yield curve shape to manage sensitivity to rate changes. Top holdings typically include ETFs such as iShares iBonds Dec 2025/2026 Term Treasury ETF, Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF, iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF, SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF, and SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF, comprising nearly all of the portfolio alongside cash equivalents.
Launched on September 27, 2023, BAMU trades on the Cboe BZX Exchange (formerly BATS) and is issued by Brookstone Asset Management LLC, an investment adviser focused on research-driven ETFs for individual investors across risk tolerances. The fund operates in the ultrashort bond category within the fixed-income segment, serving investors seeking low-duration, investment-grade exposure primarily in U.S. markets. Assets under management stand at approximately $70-76 million, with a net expense ratio around 1.02-1.09% and a dividend yield near 3%.
Brookstone Asset Management, the fund's adviser, expanded its ETF lineup significantly in early 2025 by launching eight new exchange-traded funds, including BAMU among them, in partnership with Ultimus Fund Solutions for scalable administration. This strategic broadening enhances the firm's offerings for financial professionals and individual investors targeting risk-managed strategies. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or reorganizations specific to BAMU or its issuer have been reported in the last 1-2 years.