AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Benchmark for VEGA Fund index. The fund is an actively managed fund-of-funds that aims for consistent returns in part by writing call options on its underlying securities. Long puts are used to hedge downside risk. VEGA was launched on Sep 17, 2012 and is managed by AdvisorShares.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $43.40 to $43.53
• 50-Day Range: $39.65 to $44.20
• 52-Week Range: $39.10 to $45.19
• Volume: 2,181 shs
• Average Volume: 3,688 shs
• Market Capitalization: $62.06 million
• Assets Under Management: $62.07 million
• Dividend Yield: 1.04%
• Net Expense Ratio: 1.71%
• Aggregate Rating: N/A

VEGA ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VEGA shares performed this year?

AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF's stock was trading at $42.96 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, VEGA shares have increased by 1.0% and is now trading at $43.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2025 here.

How do I buy shares of AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF?

Shares of VEGA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF investors own include Netflix (NFLX), Community Bank System (CBU), Ruth's Hospitality Group (RUTH), Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA), American Software (AMSWA), Anavex Life Sciences (AVXL) and Boeing (BA).

Fund Details

• Issuer: AdvisorShares
• Fund Name: AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:VEGA
• Inception Date: 9/17/2012
• Fund Manager: Kenneth R. Hyman, Jason Scott
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Strategy
• Focus: BuyWrite
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 14

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $62.07 million
• Average Daily Volume: $2,765.90
• Discount/Premium: -0.01%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: AdvisorShares Investments, LLC
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Virtu Financial

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 500 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,430,000
• Beta: 0.70
• Creation Fee: $500.00