# Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR) — Overview

DEFR · BATS · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/defr

## Price

Last close $26.33 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $25.96 – $27.34.

## Fund profile

DEFR is an actively managed ETF that challenges traditional fixed income strategies, providing a compelling solution for investors navigating today's uncertain interest rate environment with a more efficient and adaptive approach to income generation.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | May 13, 2025 |
| Assets under management | $151.1M |
| Expense ratio | 0.79% |
| Net asset value | $26.16 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Annually |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR)?

DEFR is an actively managed ETF that challenges traditional fixed income strategies, providing a compelling solution for investors navigating today's uncertain interest rate environment with a more efficient and adaptive approach to income generation.

### What is DEFR's expense ratio?

Aptus Deferred Income ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.79%. The fund is issued by Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC.

### How large is DEFR?

Aptus Deferred Income ETF manages $151.1M in assets and has traded since May 13, 2025.

### How do I buy shares of Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR)?

DEFR trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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