The Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF offers stable and substantive income without excessive risk. This fund has shown to have a strategy that works even in more adverse market conditions. CTA is not correlated with equities, this income-investment should continue to offer consistent payouts even if volatility levels rise.
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF is a solid 'managed futures' ETF, sporting a robust track record of positive total returns through market drawdowns. With little exposure to traditional market correlations, it's a proven hedge. We think it's a superior option to bonds, which have failed in this role as of late. As markets become more correlated, options like CTA add meaningful diversification to your portfolio. We rate CTA a 'Buy'.
CTA is an actively-managed, multi-asset class, long-short futures ETF. The fund has outperformed its managed futures peers since inception, slightly underperformed the S&P 500. Risk and volatility are somewhat complicated, but the fund could serve to decrease risk at the portfolio level.
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The fund operates by diversifying its investments across multiple asset classes, including equity, U.S. Treasury, commodity, and foreign exchange futures contracts, collectively known as "Futures Contracts". It aims to mitigate risks and maximize returns under normal market conditions by strategically distributing its investments. Rather than investing directly in commodity futures contracts, the fund employs a unique approach by channeling up to 25% of its assets into a wholly-owned subsidiary based in the Cayman Islands, known as the “Subsidiary”. This methodology facilitates exposure to desired investments while adhering to regulatory and operational efficiencies.
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