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Compare CTEF vs. IVV
Compare shares and ETFs on the US stock markets that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the US stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the US stock exchanges are the Castellan Targeted Equity ETF (CTEF) and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CTEF | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 819 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $830.54 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
CTEF | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | CTEF was created on 2025-06-18 by Castellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. CTEF invests in US-listed companies of any market capitalization, combined with a covered call overlay. The actively managed ETF uses a proprietary methodology that blends both quantitative and qualitative analysis. | IVV was created on 2000-05-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 817658.27m in AUM and 503 holdings. IVV tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee. |
Top 3 holdings | Micron Technology Inc (8.25 %) Western Digital Corp (6.72 %) Comfort Systems USA Inc (6.60 %) | NVIDIA CORP (8.17 %) APPLE INC (6.70 %) MICROSOFT CORP (4.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
CTEF | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Castellan | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $82.17 USD | $742.96 USD |
Size | $587.980 million | $817.658 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 255.12 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.29 % | 1.43 % |
Market | US | US |
First listed date | N/A | N/A |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CTEF | IVV | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 819 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $830.54 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
CTEF | IVV | |
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Cons |
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CTEF | IVV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |