CTA — Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (ticker: CTA) is a alternatives ETF issued by Simplify tracking ACTIVE - No Index. It was launched on 2022-03-07.
About CTA
The Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) is an actively managed alternatives fund launched on March 7, 2022. It seeks to provide exposure to hedge fund strategies, specifically long-short approaches within the managed futures space. This ETF holds various instruments, with significant allocations to government money market ETFs and futures contracts on European and Canadian bonds. Investors might consider CTA for exposure to a managed futures strategy and potential diversification within an alternatives allocation.
- Targets the Alternatives: Hedge Fund Strategies segment, specifically Long-Short strategies.
- Actively managed with an expense ratio of 0.01%.
- Primary holdings include SIMPLIFY E GOVT MONEY MKT ETF (78.8%) and various bond futures.
- Global region exposure with 50 holdings.
- AUM of $1.64B and an average daily volume of 854,514.35 shares.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 0.54% |
| 1 Week | 2.29% |
| 1 Month | -6.68% |
| 3 Months | 0.61% |
| 6 Months | 10.74% |
| YTD | 9.68% |
| 1 Year | 11.63% |
| 3 Years | 34.95% |
| 5 Years | — |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Sep25 | N/A | 159.20% |
| 2 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Sep25 | N/A | 159.20% |
| 3 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Sep25 | N/A | 159.20% |
| 4 | EURO-BTP FUTURE MAR26 | IKH6 | 106.60% |
| 5 | EURO-BTP FUTURE MAR26 | IKH6 | 106.60% |
| 6 | EURO-BTP FUTURE MAR26 | IKH6 | 106.60% |
| 7 | EURO-BTP FUTURE MAR26 | IKH6 | 106.60% |
| 8 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Dec25 | N/A | 92.70% |
| 9 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Dec25 | N/A | 92.70% |
| 10 | 3 MONTH SOFR FUT Dec25 | N/A | 92.70% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | Simplify |
|---|---|
| Brand | Simplify |
| Asset Class | alternatives |
| Strategy | Active |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Long-Short |
| Segment | Alternatives: Hedge Fund Strategies |
| Region | Global |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
| Inception Date | 2022-03-07 |
| Tax on Distributions | Ordinary income |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | CTA |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF |
| Issuer | Simplify |
| Asset Class | alternatives |
| Expense Ratio | 0.01% |
| AUM | $1.60B |
| Inception | 2022-03-07 |
| Index Tracked | ACTIVE - No Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CTA track?
CTA (Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF) tracks ACTIVE - No Index, a alternatives benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of CTA?
CTA has an expense ratio of 0.01% per year.
What is the AUM of CTA?
CTA has approximately $1.60B in assets under management.
Does CTA pay a dividend?
CTA distributes income according to its prospectus (Ordinary income tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues CTA?
CTA is issued by Simplify, launched on 2022-03-07.
Open the interactive CTA dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.