Fund Evaluator:
Potomac Tactically Passive R (SDTPX)Best Performing in Tactical Allocation Over the Last Year
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| 30.3% | Quantified STF Investor (QSTFX) |
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Fund Details
Potomac Tactically Passive R Overview
Potomac Tactically Passive R (SDTPX) is an actively managed Allocation Tactical Allocation fund. Potomac Fund Management Inc. launched the fund in 2026.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by constructing a portfolio that is comprised, under normal market conditions, of exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), and/or cash and cash equivalents. The ETFs in which the fund may invest are referred to as underlying funds throughout this Prospectus. The underlying funds generally invest in equity securities and/or fixed income securities. The fund is non-diversified.
About Potomac Tactically Passive R (SDTPX)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.55 years: Dan Russo (2026), Manish Khatta (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
Potomac Tactically Passive R has 2 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 99.1% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Potomac Tactically Passive R is part of the Allocation global asset class and is within the Allocation fund group. Potomac Tactically Passive R has 0.5% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 98.5%. There is 0.5% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Potomac Tactically Passive R has 1.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $1 million in total assets, which is below the $224 million average for the Tactical Allocation 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.
SDTPX 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 Potomac Tactically Passive R expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Tactical Allocation category. Potomac Tactically Passive R has an expense ratio of 2.81%, which is 60% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. 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. Potomac Tactically Passive R has a portfolio turnover rate of 6%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.2 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 207% for the Tactical Allocation category.
Recently, in the month of August 2026, Potomac Tactically Passive R returned 2.5%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Tactical Allocation category had an average return of 2.1%. 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 funds in that category.
Potomac Tactically Passive R has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 2.80% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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SDTPX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 8/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| SDTPX Return (NAV) | 2.5% | 1.1% | na | na | na | na |
| SDTPX Grade | B | B | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 0.5% | 0.3% | na | na | na | na |
| Tactical Allocation Avg | 2.1% | 0.8% | 16.1% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| SDTPX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
SDTPX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 8/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| SDTPX Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| SDTPX Grade | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Tactical Allocation Avg | 10.7% | 12.7% | 9.0% | 10.8% | -13.0% | 12.7% | 10.2% | 13.5% | -6.2% | 13.2% | 5.6% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Grade: | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Blend |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | -- |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $154 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | Retirement |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 6% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Russo Dan (2026), Khatta Manish (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 2 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 99.1% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.5% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 98.5% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.5% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.0% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | Potomac Fund Management Inc. |
| Phone Number: | 888-774-6679 |
| Website: |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | May 28, 2026 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $5,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $1,000 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | 0.00% |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 2.81% ( Rating : High ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.76% |
| Share Class: | Potomac Tactically Passive - Instl |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 100 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 100 |