CAOS — Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (ticker: CAOS) is a multi-asset ETF issued by ETF Architect tracking ACTIVE - No Index. It was launched on 2023-03-06.
About CAOS
CAOS is an actively managed multi-asset ETF. The fund implements a tail risk strategy within a U.S. target outcome framework.
The fund holds a concentrated portfolio of 12 holdings, primarily consisting of options on the S&P 500. Investors might consider this fund for exposure to a strategy designed to mitigate significant downside market movements.
- Tracks no index; actively managed.
- Expense ratio of 0.63%.
- AUM of $685M.
- Holds 12 positions, primarily S&P 500 options.
- Inception date: March 6, 2023.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.13% |
| 1 Week | 0.36% |
| 1 Month | 0.45% |
| 3 Months | 0.24% |
| 6 Months | 0.33% |
| YTD | 1.09% |
| 1 Year | 2.10% |
| 3 Years | 11.52% |
| 5 Years | — |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 2 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 3 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 4 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 5 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 6 | SPY 12/19/2025 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.05% |
| 7 | SPY 03/20/2026 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.04% |
| 8 | SPY 03/20/2026 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.04% |
| 9 | SPY 03/20/2026 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.04% |
| 10 | SPY 03/20/2026 10010.01 P | N/A | 94.04% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | ETF Architect |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alpha Architect |
| Asset Class | multi-asset |
| Strategy | Active |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Hedge Fund |
| Segment | Asset Allocation: U.S. Target Outcome |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
| Inception Date | 2023-03-06 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | CAOS |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF |
| Issuer | ETF Architect |
| Asset Class | multi-asset |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $704.90M |
| Inception | 2023-03-06 |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CAOS track?
CAOS (Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF) tracks ACTIVE - No Index, a multi-asset benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of CAOS?
CAOS has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of CAOS?
CAOS has approximately $704.90M in assets under management.
Does CAOS pay a dividend?
CAOS distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues CAOS?
CAOS is issued by ETF Architect under the Alpha Architect brand, launched on 2023-03-06.
Open the interactive CAOS dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.