Born to Be Bold: The Data-Driven Origin Story Behind BOBP
Forget flash—this fund was forged with discipline, data, and a mission to potentially cut through market mayhem.
Every hero has an origin story. For CORE16, it started with a question: What if you could build a portfolio that reacts with discipline, not emotion—one that reads the market like a mission briefing and would move when the signals say go?
In a financial world full of noise, volatility, and headline-driven whiplash, CORE16 saw the need for something purpose-built. Something with structure. With logic. With a backbone built not on bravado, but on battle-tested signals. That need sparked the creation of the CORE16 Best of Breed Premier Index ETF (BOBP). This is a rules-based ETF designed to track the CORE16 Best of Breed Index with an aim to act with precision in an often-chaotic market.
At its heart, BOBP reflects a core belief: markets are unpredictable, but decision-making doesn’t have to be. The strategy leans into discipline, is driven by data, and was built to adjust when conditions demand a change in course. Like any good superhero, it doesn't wait to react—it’s already watching for the next shift.
The CORE16 Best of Breed Premier Index emerged from the development of a powerful investment signal—created by CORE16 to blend time-tested market indicators with proprietary quantitative metrics. This signal became the foundation of a dynamic asset allocation model. Designed to respond to evolving conditions, it seeks to maintain focus and flexibility in an environment where rigidity often fails.
What truly aims to set BOBP apart is its mindset. While traditional strategies often start by asking what to buy, CORE16 flipped the script—beginning with what not to own. This “sell-first” perspective tightens the focus from the start, filtering out noise and uncovering potential lesser-known opportunities before a single stock enters the picture. The result? A portfolio likely sharpened by subtraction, not cluttered by assumptions.
That strategy is backed by real expertise. CORE16’s team is steeped in finance, computer science, and economics, and led by a CEO with more than 25 years in quantitative investing. A pioneer in South Korea’s financial markets, he helped introduce Environmental, Social, and Governance investing to the region, led the CFA Society Korea, and advised institutions ranging from the Korea Exchange to UN-sponsored global financial forums.
The CORE16 Best of Breed Premier Index is the product of that depth—years of research, modeling, and internal testing. Before launch, the index was tested and tracked in-house to refine the methodology.
And while the 50-stock portfolio may seem eclectic at first glance, every name is chosen for a reason: its potential to represent strength, discipline, and sector diversity in a concentrated, signal-driven framework.
Because bold doesn’t mean reckless. It means being prepared, staying sharp, looking at all options, and having the discipline to act when others hesitate.
BOBP wasn’t born in a vacuum—it was built for this moment.
Curious about the names behind the mission? Explore Core16’s holdings here.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call 1-833-462-3466 or visit our website at www.core16etf.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.
Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (closing price) not net asset value (NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC serves as the investment advisor of the fund. SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO, 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456) serves as the distributor for the BOBP ETF, which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, or any of its affiliates.
Risk Disclosures:
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The fund is subject to risks including, but not limited to, passive investment risk, index tracking risk, authorized participant concentration risk, cybersecurity risk, equity investing risk, and large-capitalization risk. The Fund will be concentrated in an industry or a group of industries. This may subject the Fund to greater market risk than a fund that is more broadly diversified. BOBP is non-diversified. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any government agency.
The Core16 Best of Breed Premier Index (the “Index”) is a systematically constructed, rules-based index designed to measure the performance of 50 securities selected from the U.S. large-cap universe using Core16’s proprietary algorithm. The Index dynamically adjusts its selection logic based on market signals, adapting the type of securities it includes according to prevailing market conditions. It also maintains a flexible allocation between selected securities and cash to enhance risk-adjusted returns. The Index serves as a benchmark for a passively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
