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Weitz Multisector Bond ETF ()
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Weitz Multisector Bond ETF Overview
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF (WMSB) is an actively managed Taxable Bond Multisector Bond exchange-traded fund (ETF). Weitz launched the ETF in 2025.
The investment seeks to provide a high level of current income and capital appreciation.
The Multisector fund is an actively managed ETF and, thus, does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified index of securities. Instead, it uses an active investment strategy that seeks to meet its investment objective. Under normal circumstances, the Multisector fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in debt securities and related derivative instruments that provide exposure to debt securities. The fund is non-diversified.
About Weitz Multisector Bond ETF (WMSB)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.74 years: Nolan Anderson (2025) and Thomas Carney (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has 95 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 35.9% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF is part of the Fixed Income global asset class and is within the Taxable Bond ETF group. Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has 3.7% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 71.5% (67.8% domestic bond, 3.7% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has 28.5% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $27 million in total assets, which is below the $1 billion average for the Multisector Bond category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
WMSB Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Weitz Multisector Bond ETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Multisector Bond category. Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.65%, which is the same as its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a D. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 163% for the Multisector Bond category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Weitz Multisector Bond ETF returned -0.5%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Multisector Bond category had an average return of -0.5%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 5.63% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Weitz Multisector Bond ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 1.4%, 0.1 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B.
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WMSB Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| WMSB Return (NAV) | -0.5% | 0.4% | na | na | na | na |
| WMSB Return (Price) | -0.5% | 0.5% | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.003% | -0.123% | na | na | na | na |
| Multisector Bond Avg | -0.5% | 0.3% | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| WMSB Grade (NAV) | C | B | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 0.0% | 0.2% | na | na | na | na |
| WMSB Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
WMSB Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| WMSB Return (NAV) | 1.4% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| WMSB Return (Price) | 1.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.174% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Multisector Bond Avg | 1.3% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 8.2% | -10.8% | 3.0% | 4.7% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| WMSB Grade (NAV) | B | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 0.1% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 27 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 27 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.65% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.7 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Anderson Nolan (2025), Carney Thomas (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 95 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 35.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 3.7% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 67.8% |
| Foreign Bond: | 3.7% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 28.5% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Weitz |
| Phone Number: | 800-304-9745 |
| Website: | www.ascentiafunds.com |
| Inception Date: | November 4, 2025 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.65% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.65% |
