What Is AKRE? Akre Focus ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
AKRE is Akre Focus ETF, an ETF that tracks a US large-cap growth index at a 0.98% expense ratio. AKRE tracks a US large-cap growth index. It launched in 2009. It is concentrated: the ten largest positions are about 80% of the fund, led by MA at 13.9%. At 0.98% it costs more than the typical large growth fund, nearer 0.19%.
AKRE is issued by Akre and tracks a US large-cap growth index. It charges a 0.98% expense ratio, holds approximately $5.2B in assets under management, yields about 0.00%, and launched in 2009.
What is AKRE?
AKRE is Akre Focus ETF, an ETF that tracks a US large-cap growth index at a 0.98% expense ratio. AKRE tracks a US large-cap growth index. It launched in 2009. It is concentrated: the ten largest positions are about 80% of the fund, led by MA at 13.9%. At 0.98% it costs more than the typical large growth fund, nearer 0.19%.
AKRE is issued by Akre and tracks a US large-cap growth index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does AKRE hold?
AKRE is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of AKRE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MA | Mastercard Inc Class A | 13.9% | |
| 2 | Constellation Software Inc | 12.0% | ||
| 3 | Brookfield Corp Registered Shs -A- Limited Vtg | 8.0% | ||
| 4 | V | Visa Inc Class A | 7.4% | |
| 5 | MCO | Moodys Corp | 7.2% | |
| 6 | KKR | KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares | 7.1% | |
| 7 | FICO | Fair Isaac Corp | 6.9% | |
| 8 | ROP | Roper Technologies Inc | 6.8% | |
| 9 | Topicus com Inc Ordinary Shares (Sub Voting) | 6.5% | ||
| 10 | CSGP | CoStar Group Inc | 4.6% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in AKRE?
There are three common ways to get AKRE exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of AKRE directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so AKRE sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. AKRE trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is AKRE a good buy?
Whether AKRE is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks a US large-cap growth index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is AKRE a buy?
The bottom line on AKRE
AKRE gives you a US large-cap growth index exposure in one ticker at a 0.98% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on AKRE
Whether AKRE is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is AKRE a buy?
AKRE yields 0.00% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see AKRE dividend: yield and schedule.
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FAQ
What is AKRE's ticker symbol?
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AKRE, Akre Focus ETF. Issued by Akre; tracks a US large-cap growth index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is AKRE's expense ratio?
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0.98% as of August 2026.
What are AKRE's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: MA, , , V, MCO and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in AKRE through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. AKRE can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare AKRE to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. AKRE's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against Akre's fund page or your broker before investing.