Westwood ETFs

LBRTY Global Equity ETF (BFRE)

LBRTY Global Equity

About BFRE

A global equity fund that seeks to reduce authoritarian country risk by investing in democratic developed and emerging markets.

Product Overview

The Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF seeks to track the TOBAM LBRTY® All World Equity Index. The approach is grounded in academic research highlighting the economic advantages of democratic nations. The fund offers broad exposure to both developed and emerging markets, while reducing direct and indirect exposure to autocratic countries, such as China.

Highlights

  • Eliminates direct exposure to countries under authoritarian control with a rules-based methodology that promotes investments benefitting from democratic governance
  • Reduces indirect exposure with quantitative process to prioritize companies with minimal reliance on autocratic nations
  • Rules-based methodology powered by TOBAM and supported by published academic research
Exchange
NYSE
Ticker
BFRE
CUSIP
90386K555
Inception Date
March 27, 2025
Number of Holdings
193
Expense Ratio
0.50%
NAV
$30.36
Closing Price
$30.32
30 Day Median Bid Ask Spread*
0.33%
Discount/ Premium
-0.13%
Shares Outstanding
75,000
Fund Assets
$2,277,317.19
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*30-day median bid/ask spread reflects the median of the difference between the best bid and offer as of the end of each 10-second interval during each trading day of the last 30 calendar days.




Global Opportunity

Broad exposure to democratically governed countries, including developed and emerging markets; excludes companies with ties to authoritarian regimes, including direct exposure and indirect exposure.

Academic Support

Research links democratic governance with long-term profitability. Published academic studies validate the connection between companies operating in democratic environments and superior financial performance.

Rules-Based Methodology

Clearly defined rules for exclusion are based on measures of political freedom, economic liberty and human rights; exclusion also applies to companies with indirect exposure to autocratic regimes.

Annualized Fund Performance
as of 12/31/2025

Trailing Year Performance YTD* 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since
Inception
Total Return NAV (%) 20.99% -0.02% 3.32% 9.86% --- --- --- 20.99%
Market Price (%) 21.23% 0.15% 3.42% 10.20% --- --- --- 21.23%

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 800.994.0755. *YTD figure is calculated as of the most recent month end.

 

Fund NAV represents the closing price of underlying securities. Market Price is calculated using the price which investors buy and sell ETF shares in the market. The market returns in the table were calculated using the closing price and account for distribution from the funds.

Top Holdings as of 01/15/2026

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Name Security Identifier Symbol Net Assets % Market Price Shares Held Market Value Market Value %
NVIDIA CORP 67066G104 NVDA US 4.51% 187.05 549 102,690 4.51%
MICROSOFT CORP 594918104 MSFT US 4.09% 456.66 204 93,159 4.09%
AMAZON.COM INC 023135106 AMZN US 3.78% 238.18 361 85,983 3.78%
APPLE INC 037833100 AAPL US 3.55% 258.21 313 80,820 3.55%
ALPHABET INC-A 02079K305 GOOGL US 3.19% 332.78 218 72,546 3.19%
BROADCOM INC 11135F101 AVGO US 2.43% 343.02 161 55,226 2.43%
GOLDMAN SACHS GP 38141G104 GS US 2.31% 975.86 54 52,696 2.31%
META PLATFORMS-A 30303M102 META US 2.29% 620.80 84 52,147 2.29%
BANK OF AMERICA 060505104 BAC US 1.99% 52.59 862 45,333 1.99%
ELI LILLY & CO 532457108 LLY US 1.77% 1,032.97 39 40,286 1.77%
Holdings subject to change. “Cash” denotes U.S. dollars.

Premium/Discount Chart

The Premium/Discount of an ETF is defined as the amount the ETF is trading above/below the NAV of the underlying holdings.
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  2025 Q1 2026
Days at premium 136 3
Days at zero premium/discount 21 1
Days at discount 37 6

The Premium/Discount of an ETF is defined as the amount the ETF is trading above/below the NAV of the underlying holdings.


Country weights as of September 30, 2025. Holdings are subject to change.

Sector weights as of September 30, 2025. Holdings are subject to change.

BFRE Portfolio Managers

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Westwood ETFs are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (Member FINRA). Northern Lights Distributors and Westwood ETFs (or Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.) are separate and unaffiliated.



To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 877.FUND.WHG (877.386.3944). Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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Westwood ETFs are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (Member FINRA). Northern Lights Distributors and Westwood ETFs (or Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.) are separate and unaffiliated.



To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 877.FUND.WHG (877.386.3944). Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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Westwood ETFs are distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (Member FINRA). Northern Lights Distributors and Westwood ETFs (or Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.) are separate and unaffiliated.



To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 877.FUND.WHG (877.386.3944). Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.