# AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) — Overview

VEGA · NYSE · Fund

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

## Price

Last close $52.30 on Oct 16, 2026. 52-week range $47.30 – $53.58.

## Fund profile

VEGA 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.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | AdvisorShares |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Assets under management | $93.2M |
| Expense ratio | 1.25% |
| Net asset value | $52.65 (as of Oct 15, 2026) |
| Distributions | Annually |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA)?

VEGA 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.

### What is VEGA's expense ratio?

AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 1.25%. The fund is issued by AdvisorShares.

### How large is VEGA?

AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF manages $93.2M in assets and has traded since Sep 17, 2012.

### How do I buy shares of AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA)?

VEGA 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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