(CAOS) EA Series Trust - Alpha - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: BATS • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US02072L5167

Options Contracts, Large Cap Index, Equity Securities

Description: CAOS EA Series Trust - Alpha

The EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) is an actively managed ETF that invests in options contracts linked to the performance of large-cap companies. This strategy aims to provide a hedge against extreme market movements, also known as tail risk.

To evaluate the funds performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the Sharpe Ratio, which measures risk-adjusted returns, and the Sortino Ratio, which assesses downside risk. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, while a higher Sortino Ratio suggests lower downside risk. We can also examine the funds beta to understand its correlation with the broader market.

In terms of investment strategy, the funds focus on options contracts linked to large-cap companies implies a relatively conservative approach. However, the use of options contracts also introduces complexity and potential risks, such as counterparty risk and liquidity risk. To mitigate these risks, the funds managers likely employ sophisticated risk management techniques, such as delta hedging and position sizing.

To further assess the funds effectiveness, we can analyze its returns relative to its benchmark, as well as its tracking error. A lower tracking error indicates that the funds returns are closely aligned with its benchmark, suggesting effective management. We can also examine the funds expense ratio to understand its cost structure and potential impact on returns.

With an AUM of $413.45M, the fund has a significant asset base, which can provide economies of scale and help reduce costs. However, its essential to monitor the funds growth and ensure that its strategy remains effective at scale.

CAOS ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 419m
Category Equity Hedged
TER 0.63%
IPO / Inception 2013-08-14

CAOS ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 58.6
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating -
Rel. Strength -16.2
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 85.01 USD
Fair Price DCF -

CAOS Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

CAOS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 63.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 96.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 99.3%
CAGR 5y 6.25%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.74
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.68
Alpha 1.12
Beta -0.101
Volatility 2.05%
Current Volume 13.3k
Average Volume 20d 13.1k
Stop Loss 86.4 (-3%)
What is the price of CAOS shares?
As of August 08, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 89.10 with a total of 13,263 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.33%, over one month by +0.33%, over three months by +0.57% and over the past year by +3.38%.
Is EA Series Trust - Alpha a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Analyses, EA Series Trust - Alpha (BATS:CAOS) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 58.57 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CAOS is around 85.01 USD . This means that CAOS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.59%.
Is CAOS a buy, sell or hold?
EA Series Trust - Alpha has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for CAOS share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, CAOS EA Series Trust - Alpha will be worth about 91.8 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 89.10. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.04%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 91.8 3%

CAOS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 418.5m (418.5m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
 CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
 Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM (False) + Cost of Revenue (False) = 0.0 USD
 Beta = 0.44
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = (False) USD
EBITDA TTM = (False) USD
 Debt = unknown
 Enterprise Value = 418.5m USD (Market Cap 418.5m + (null Debt) - CCE unknown)
 Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM (False) / Interest Expense TTM (False))
 FCF Yield = N/A (FCF TTM (False) / Enterprise Value 418.5m)
 FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
 Net Margin = unknown
 Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM (False)) / Revenue TTM)
 Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 418539033.0 / Book Value Of Equity False)
 Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense (False) / Debt N/A)
 Taxrate = 21% (can't be calculated, taking the US default taxrate)
 NOPAT = unkown (taxrate: 0.21)
 Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets (False) / Total Current Liabilities (False))
 Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (N/A)
 Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt N/A / EBITDA (False))
 Debt / FCF = N/A (Debt N/A / FCF TTM (False))
 Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
 RoA = N/A%
 RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM (False) / Total Stockholder Equity N/A)
 RoCE = unknown (Ebit (False) / Total Stockholder Equity N/A + Long Term Debt N/A)
 WACC = unknown (needs Market Cap, Debt N/A, Interest Expense 0.0, Taxrate 0.21, CAPM 2.26)
 Discount Rate = 4.20% (= Risk Free Rate) -> adjusted to the min. Equity Risk Premium 8%
 Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow (False))


Additional Sources for CAOS ETF

News: Wall Street Journal | Benzinga | Yahoo Finance
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Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle