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- Brown Advisory Sustainable Value ETF (BASV) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of large market capitalization companies listed on U.S. securities markets that meet the adviser's value and sustainable investment criteria; these include common stock, preferred stock, convertible securities, stock futures contracts, equity options, American Depositary Receipts, real estate investment trusts, other exchange-traded funds, and business development companies. The fund targets companies with stable and consistent free cash flow generation, prudent balance sheet management, capital discipline, attractive valuations providing a favorable reward-versus-risk outlook, and a Sustainable Cash Flow Advantage driven by factors in people, process, or product, such as employee retention initiatives, cost-saving operations reducing emissions, or revenue-generating sustainable products. It generally holds 30 to 50 issuers, with up to 20% in foreign securities including emerging markets, and may invest in private placements; the portfolio emphasizes out-of-favor, cash-generating businesses with durable models, strong finances, and competent management.
BASV, with a net expense ratio of 0.71% after fee waivers through January 31, 2027, trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC and had approximately $199 million in assets under management as of mid-2025, with top holdings including CRH plc, Cardinal Health Inc., Sanofi SA ADR, Bank of America Corp., and Unilever PLC ADR. The fund is part of The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III series, advised by Brown Advisory LLC—a Baltimore, Maryland-based independent investment management firm founded in 1993 with global operations including offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—and sub-advised by Vident Asset Management for trading, execution, and portfolio implementation. It serves investors seeking exposure to the large-cap value segment with integrated sustainability analysis, benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Value Index.
Launched on June 13, 2025, BASV represents Brown Advisory's expansion into active ETFs, alongside the simultaneous launch of the Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth ETF (BASG), as part of the firm's growing lineup of sustainable strategies managing over $10 billion in focused sustainable funds and ETFs. Brown Advisory contractually caps expenses at 0.71% and employs strategic engagement with portfolio companies and stakeholders to monitor investment theses and sustainability factors. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, partnerships, or reorganizations specific to BASV have been reported since inception, with portfolio adjustments reflecting active management of U.S. large-cap equities meeting value and sustainability thresholds.