The Bastion Energy ETF is a long-term capital appreciation strategy that invests in the best managed companies with the most attractive economics and lowest risk-adjusted valuations in the U.S. energy sector.
Bastion Fiduciary is a fee-only financial firm founded by veteran military officers, committed to disciplined processes, personal integrity, and transparent client relationships. Cale Smith, MBA, is the founder and CIO of Bastion Fiduciary and serves as the Portfolio Manager for the Bastion Energy ETF.
In 2008, Cale founded Islamorada Investment Management which in 2024 became Bastion Fiduciary upon acquiring another fee-only Registered Investment Adviser. Prior to IIM, Cale served as an analyst at a number of independent investment firms and equity research providers.
Cale is a veteran and an honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received an MBA from the College of William & Mary and competed in the Olympic rowing trials as a single sculler.
| Product | Symbol | Product Type | List / Transfer Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion Energy ETF | BESF | ETF | 2025-06-04 |