| Ticker / Fund Name |
Issuer |
Segment |
AUM |
Expense Ratio |
3-Mo TR |
Div. Yield (TTM) |
Annual Payout |
5Y Div Growth |
Div Streak |
Action |
Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF
|
Invesco |
Broad-market stocks (US) |
$1.73B |
0.63% |
+5.6% |
0.52% |
$0.75 |
4.13% |
1 y |
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|
SYL
SYLD
Cambria Investment Management LP
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF
|
Cambria Investment Management LP |
Broad-market stocks (US) |
$1.00B |
0.59% |
+3.9% |
1.19% |
$0.96 |
4.32% |
2 y |
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|
IPK
Invesco International BuyBack Achievers ETF
|
Invesco |
Broad-market stocks (global ex-US) |
$554.90M |
0.55% |
+1.2% |
3.38% |
$2.00 |
28.71% |
2 y |
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|
MYL
MYLD
Cambria Investment Management LP
Cambria Micro And Smallcap Shareholder Yield ETF
|
Cambria Investment Management LP |
Extended-market stocks (US) |
$52.42M |
0.62% |
+1.4% |
1.65% |
$0.53 |
- |
1 y |
Analyze
|
Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Understanding Buyback ETFs: Share Count Reduction & Capital Allocation
Stock Buyback ETFs focus on companies with substantial net reductions in shares outstanding over trailing 12-month periods. By retiring shares, management teams increase each remaining share's claim on corporate earnings and cash flow.
Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns
Net Share Reduction Screening
Funds like PKW screen for companies that have reduced shares outstanding by at least 5% over the past year without taking on debt.
International Share Buybacks
Strategies like IPKW capturing the accelerating trend of corporate share repurchases across developed international markets.
Shareholder Yield Integration
Combining buyback volume with cash dividends and debt paydown to identify disciplined corporate capital allocators.
How to Evaluate Stock Buyback ETFs (Investor Checklist)
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Differentiate Gross vs Net Buybacks: Ensure the fund accounts for share dilution from employee stock-based compensation; only net share reduction creates lasting value.
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Verify Debt Funding Rules: Avoid companies borrowing heavily to fund share repurchases at market peaks; prioritize buybacks funded by organic free cash flow.
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Check Industry Diversification: Buyback activity concentrates heavily in mature cash cows like tech, financials, and consumer giants.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stock Buyback ETFs
How do share buybacks benefit ETF investors?
When a company repurchases and retires its own shares, earnings are divided among fewer shares, boosting Earnings Per Share (EPS) and book value per share without triggering immediate dividend taxation.
What is the premier stock buyback ETF?
The Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) is the benchmark fund in this category, screening US companies that have reduced their shares outstanding by at least 5% over the trailing 12 months.
Which Stock Buyback ETFs currently have the highest AUM?
In this category, Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) leads with over $1.73B in Assets Under Management, offered by Invesco.
Are buybacks more tax-efficient than cash dividends?
Yes, buybacks return capital by lifting share prices without triggering immediate taxable events, allowing investors to defer capital gains until they choose to sell.
How can I track my Stock Buyback ETFs with Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics connects directly to your brokerage accounts to automatically track dividend payouts, calculate time-weighted and money-weighted returns (TWR and IRR) against benchmarks, model sector weighting, and monitor risk metrics across all your Stock Buyback ETFs holdings in one unified portfolio dashboard.
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