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SBAR Simplify Barrier Income ETF

The Simplify Barrier Income ETF (SBAR) seeks to offer a distinct source of monthly income by selling a 30-barrier put option. 

In exchange for accepting the risk of a loss defined by the 30-barrier level, investors can expect higher levels of income than can be found in traditional fixed income products.

And unlike traditional bond or equity funds, the downside threshold is defined ahead of time, allowing investors to make an informed investment decision based on a quantifiable personal risk level.

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Why Invest in SBAR?

High Monthly Income Potential

SBAR seeks higher income than what can be found with traditional fixed income investments

Downside Barriers Set Clear Risk Levels

Defined 30% downside barrier strategy makes it easier for investors to make a quantifiable (rather than theoretical) risk assessment

Operationally Efficient

Options are automatically and continuously rolled, allowing investors to buy and hold with no action required
 

How Barrier Options Work  
 

  • Barrier put options are sold with a pre-determined downside barrier (e.g. 30%)
  • If the reference asset return is below the barrier at expiration, the seller fully participates in the asset's downside return (less premiums received)
  • If the reference asset return is above the barrier at expiration, seller experiences no loss and premiums received are their profit
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Portfolio Construction  

  • Laddered portfolio of 1 year to expiration barrier options
  • Barrier is set at -30%, based on the worst performing of 3 reference assets: US large cap stocks, US small cap stocks, and US growth stocks*
  • Options may be called on a monthly schedule
  • Options are continually rolled at expiration or when called
  • Investors can buy and hold with no action required 
  • Registered investment company, so not subject to bank credit risk

Portfolio Use Cases 

All Investors

  • Higher level of monthly income than can be found in most fixed income investments
  • Defined barrier level that makes risk assessment more transparent
  • Differentiated source of return makes SBAR an effective portfolio diversifier
  • Simple 1099 tax reporting with no K-1 tax form

Portfolio Use Cases 

Financial Advisors

  • Operationally efficient alternative to structured notes
  • Requires no additional paperwork (e.g., account opening forms, disclosure forms, accredited investor forms, etc.)
  • ETF format with continuous liquidity throughout each trading day
  • Laddered options with automatic rolling means SBAR can be bought and held with no action required
 

* Although a barrier option will incur no loss if the reference asset is above the barrier at expiration. in the interim period the fund's value will fluctuate as the options are continually marked to current market prices.

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Fund Overview

As of 06/16/2026

Ticker Symbol
SBAR
Expense Ratio
0.75%
CUSIP
82889N335
Total Assets
$384,164,960.84
Shares Outstanding
14,950,001
Distribution Rate as of 05/31/2026 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.
11.76%
Distribution Frequency
Monthly
30-Day SEC Yield (Subsidized) as of 05/31/2026
-
30-Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized) as of 05/31/2026
3.24%
Options Available
No
Inception Date
04/14/2025
Premium/Discount (%) as of 06/16/2026
-1.08%
NAV Per Share as of 06/16/2026
$25.70
Market Price as of 06/16/2026
$25.42
30-Day Median Bid-Ask Spread
0.16%
Bid/Ask
$25.40/$25.44
Midpoint Price
$25.42
Volume
55,970
NAV Symbol
SBAR.NV
IOPV Symbol
SBAR.IV
Shares Out. Symbol
SBAR.SO
Schedule K-1
No

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 Fees0.75%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees0.00%
Other Expenses10.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses0.75%

1. Other Expenses are estimated for the Fund’s initial fiscal year.

Fund Performance (Total Return)

As of 05/31/2026 03/31/2026

Cumulative 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception
NAV 1.47% 2.76% 4.36% 3.08% 13.45% 16.94%
Market Price 1.34% 2.37% 3.85% 2.48% 14.16% 16.60%
Annualized 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception
NAV 13.45% 14.87%
Market Price 14.16% 14.61%
Cumulative 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception
NAV 10.10%
Market Price 10.03%
Annualized 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year Since Inception
NAV
Market Price
Calendar Year NAV Market Price
2025

Growth of $10,000

Historical Premium/Discount

Calendar Year 2025 1st Quarter of 2026
Days Traded at Premium
160
49
Days Traded at Discount
20
12

Portfolio Holdings

Ticker Name Quantity Weight
SBIL SIMPLIFY E GOVT MONEY MKT ETF 3,169,100 82.69%
OTC CI1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 06/04/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Jun 2027 100 Put -10,000,000 -0.09%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/09/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -2,500,000 0.00%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/16/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -12,000,000 -0.03%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/23/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -16,000,000 -0.06%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -10,000,000 -0.04%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/07/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -20,000,000 -0.14%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/14/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -25,000,000 -0.18%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/28/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -5,000,000 -0.05%
OTC HS1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 06/04/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Jun 2027 100 Put -5,000,000 -0.05%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/09/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -15,000,000 -0.03%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/16/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -11,000,000 -0.03%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/23/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -6,000,000 -0.02%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -20,000,000 -0.11%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/07/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -8,000,000 -0.05%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/14/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -5,000,000 -0.03%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/28/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -5,000,000 -0.06%
OTC HS2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 06/04/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Jun 2027 100 Put -10,000,000 -0.10%
OTC HS3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/16/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -18,000,000 -0.05%
OTC HS3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/23/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -7,000,000 -0.02%
OTC HS3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -20,000,000 -0.13%
OTC HS3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/07/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -18,000,000 -0.14%
OTC HS3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/14/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -10,000,000 -0.06%
OTC HS4 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/23/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -6,000,000 -0.02%
OTC HS4 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/07/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -18,000,000 -0.14%
OTC HS4 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/14/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -6,500,000 -0.05%
OTC HS5 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/14/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -8,500,000 -0.06%
OTC NM1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/16/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -6,500,000 -0.02%
OTC NM1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/23/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC Apr 2027 100 Put -11,000,000 -0.05%
OTC NM1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -8,500,000 -0.05%
OTC NM1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/07/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -15,000,000 -0.12%
OTC NM1 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 05/28/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -12,000,000 -0.10%
OTC NM2 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -8,500,000 -0.05%
OTC NM3 SPX/RTY/NDX WOF 04/30/27 P100%/70% NC3 EKI OTC May 2027 100 Put -12,500,000 -0.09%
SPXW US 07/31/26 P6100 SPXW Jul 2026 6100 Put 471 0.09%
T Bills UNITED STS TREAS BILLS 0.0 21JUL26 8,200,000 2.13%
T Bills UNITED STS TREAS BILLS 0.0 20AUG26 23,970,000 6.20%
T Bills UNITED STS TREAS BILLS 0.0 01SEP26 7,000,000 1.81%
T Bills UNITED STS TREAS BILLS 0.0 15OCT26 15,580,000 4.01%
T Bills UNITED STS TREAS BILLS 0.0 03DEC26 19,660,000 5.03%
- Estimated Cash 1,034,643 0.27%

Recent Distributions

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Total Distribution
N/A
$0.25000
$0.25000
$0.25000
$0.25000
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