(BDVL) Disciplined Volatility - Overview

ETF Category: Global Large-Stock Blend | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.680m USD | Total Return: 8% in 12m

Common Stock, Preferred Stock, ADRs, Debt Securities
Total Rating 28
Safety 41
Buy Signal -0.57
Global Large-Stock Blend
Category Rotation: +5.1
AUM: 1.68B
Avg Turnover: 6.36M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility8.84%
VaR 5th Pctl1.67%
VaR vs Median5.13%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.71
Rel. Str. IBD42.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group10
Character TTM
Beta0.525
Beta Downside0.578
Hurst Exponent0.526
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD7.71%
CAGR/Max DD1.46
CAGR/Mean DD9.27

Warnings

Volatile

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: BDVL Disciplined Volatility

The iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL) is an actively managed fund that primarily targets equity securities, maintaining a minimum 80% allocation to these assets under normal market conditions. The fund’s strategy involves a dual focus on equity and fixed-income instruments, including money market and short-term securities, to optimize risk-adjusted returns across varying market cycles.

As a Global Large-Stock Blend ETF, the fund invests in large-capitalization companies that typically exhibit both growth and value characteristics. The inclusion of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) allows the fund to gain exposure to foreign corporations while trading on U.S. exchanges, reducing the logistical complexities of direct international equity ownership. This active management model permits portfolio managers to adjust asset weightings dynamically in response to volatility rather than strictly following a passive index.

Investors may find it useful to examine ValueRay for deeper insights into how these holdings align with specific risk tolerance levels. Equity-linked instruments and preferred stocks are also utilized within the portfolio to provide a buffer against the price fluctuations often associated with standard common stock.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Systematic factor exposure to low volatility and quality equity premiums
  • Federal Reserve interest rate shifts impact fixed-income and money market yields
  • Broad market equity sentiment influences valuation of underlying common stock holdings
  • Active management performance relative to benchmark volatility and risk-adjusted return targets
  • Global macroeconomic stability affects ADR performance and international equity asset valuations
What is the price of BDVL shares?

As of May 24, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 26.18 with a total of 240,653 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.38%, over one month by +1.65%, over three months by +2.35% and over the past year by +7.95%.

Is BDVL a buy, sell or hold?

Disciplined Volatility has no consensus analysts rating.