CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) seeks long-term capital appreciation through a systematic long/short strategy applied to commodity and interest rate futures contracts.
CTA goes long positively trending futures contracts while shorting negative trending contracts. The goal is absolute returns with little to no correlation with stocks or bonds. This makes CTA a potentially powerful portfolio diversifier.
Why Invest in CTA?
Fund Overview
As of 10/12/2026
Ticker Symbol
CTA
Expense Ratio
0.75%
CUSIP
82889N699
Total Assets
$1,341,055,053.55
Shares Outstanding
45,075,001
Distribution Rate as of 08/31/2026
Distribution rate calculation employs the most recent distribution, and multiplies the payment by 12 (monthly) or 4 (quarterly) to get an annualized total. The annualized total is then divided by the most recent net asset value (NAV) to determine the distribution rate.
Distribution Rate Close
Distribution rate calculation employs the most recent distribution, and multiplies the payment by 12 (monthly) or 4 (quarterly) to get an annualized total. The annualized total is then divided by the most recent net asset value (NAV) to determine the distribution rate.5.51%
Distribution Frequency
Monthly
30-Day SEC Yield (Subsidized) as of 08/31/2026
1.81%
30-Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized) as of 08/31/2026
1.81%
Options Available
Yes
Inception Date
03/07/2022
Premium/Discount (%) as of 10/12/2026
-0.44%
NAV Per Share as of 10/12/2026
$29.75
Market Price as of 10/12/2026
$29.62
30-Day Median Bid-Ask Spread
0.10%
Bid/Ask
$29.61/$29.68
Midpoint Price
$29.65
Volume
327,069
NAV Symbol
CTA.NV
IOPV Symbol
CTA.IV
Shares Out. Symbol
CTA.SO
Schedule K-1
No
The Distribution Rate is the annual rate an investor would receive if the most recently declared distribution, which includes option income, remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by multiplying an ETF’s Distribution per Share by twelve (12), and dividing the resulting amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. The distribution may include a combination of ordinary dividends, capital gains, and return of investor capital and has the potential to change during any given tax year. Please refer to the 19a-1 Notice, which can be found on the Fund’s website, for information regarding the composition of distributions, including return of capital. The final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be made on Form 1099-DIV.
Management Fees
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, sell, and hold shares of the Fund. Investors purchasing or selling shares of the Fund in the secondary market may be subject to costs (including customary brokerage commissions) charged by their broker. The fee table located in the prospectus and updates in prospectus supplements prevail.
| Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) | |
|---|---|
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | 0.00% |
| Other Expenses | 0.00% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.75% |
Fund Performance (Total Return)
As of 09/30/2026 09/30/2026
| Cumulative | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 2.25% | 12.90% | -1.30% | 10.19% | 8.97% | 26.93% | — | 49.56% |
| Market Price | 2.47% | 12.77% | -1.76% | 10.41% | 8.80% | 26.65% | — | 48.06% |
| Annualized | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 8.97% | 8.27% | — | 9.21% |
| Market Price | 8.80% | 8.19% | — | 8.98% |
| Cumulative | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 8.97% | 26.93% | — | 49.56% |
| Market Price | 8.80% | 26.65% | — | 48.06% |
| Annualized | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV | 8.97% | 8.27% | — | 9.21% |
| Market Price | 8.80% | 8.19% | — | 8.98% |
| Calendar Year | NAV | Market Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.31% | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 24.18% | 24.15% |
| 2023 | -3.52% | -2.25% |
| 2022 | — | — |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance data for the most recent month-end is available above.
NAV: The dollar value of a single share, based on the value of the underlying assets of the fund minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. Calculated at the end of each business day.
Market Price: The current price at which shares are bought and sold. Market returns are based upon the last trade price.
Growth of $10,000
The Growth of $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical investment and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted. Results are not indicative of future performance.
The chart above presents the Fund's daily premium or discount relative to its Net Asset Value (NAV) during the period shown. A premium occurs when the market price of the Fund's shares is greater than the Fund's NAV, while a discount occurs when the market price is less than the Fund's NAV. The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time the Fund's NAV is calculated (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The horizontal axis shows the trading dates during the period presented. The vertical axis shows the daily premium or discount expressed as a percentage of NAV. Each bar represents the Fund's premium or discount on a particular trading day. Bars above 0% indicate that the Fund traded at a premium to NAV, while bars below 0% indicate that the Fund traded at a discount to NAV. Past premiums and discounts are not indicative of future results.
Portfolio Holdings
Holdings are subject to change without notice.
| Category | Weight | Est. Initial Margin | Contrib to Vol |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR | 50.69% | 76,272,872 | 40.56% |
| LOW SU GASOIL G | 12.91% | 44,205,000 | 14.60% |
| NY HARB ULSD FUT | 12.11% | 12,036,354 | 11.31% |
| GASOLINE RBOB FUT | 13.94% | 11,344,320 | 10.90% |
| SUGAR #11 (WORLD) | 7.54% | 5,686,145 | 5.64% |
| SOYBEAN OIL FUTR | 9.79% | 7,027,900 | 5.24% |
| COPPER FUTURE | 8.99% | 9,438,000 | 5.19% |
| COTTON NO.2 FUTR | 7.70% | 5,382,184 | 4.74% |
| US 2YR NOTE (CBT) | -12.32% | 4,455,000 | 1.80% |
| Total | 111.37% | 175,847,775 | 100.00% |
* 10y equivalents for interest rate and bond futures
| Category | Weight | Market Value/Exposure | Est. Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury Bill | 23.49% | 314,981,857 | 4.06% |
| Money Market | 74.01% | 992,437,979 | 0.00% |
| Pure Cash | 2.51% | 33,635,218 | 0.00% |
| Total | 100.00% | 1,341,055,054 | 0.00% |
Recent Distributions
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Total Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | |||
| $0.13000 | |||
| $0.13000 | |||
| $0.13000 | |||
| $0.13000 |
Data in the s19 reports should not be relied upon to estimate the tax classification of distributions.
They are rough point-in-time estimates that do not line up with the fund's fiscal year end and are thus
not reflective of the tax information investors should expect. S19 reports are posted for regulatory
requirements only.
