Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA)
| Assets | $1.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 52.50M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 510,473 |
| Open | 32.21 |
| Previous Close | 32.35 |
| Day's Range | 31.83 - 32.28 |
| 52-Week Low | 26.36 |
| 52-Week High | 32.68 |
| Beta | -0.25 |
| Holdings | 129 |
| Inception Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
About CTA
Fund Home PageThe Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in global macro alternatives. The fund seeks absolute returns that have low correlation to the equities market. The actively managed fund uses futures in commodity, currency, and fixed income. CTA was launched on Mar 7, 2022 and is issued by Simplify.
Top 10 Holdings
180.79% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | SBIL | 65.17% |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR Jul26 | CON6.Comdty | 32.03% |
| CAN 10YR BOND FUT JUN26 | CNM6.Comdty | 17.03% |
| LIVE CATTLE FUTR Jun26 | LCM6.Comdty | 16.10% |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR Aug26 | COQ6.Comdty | 12.05% |
| CATTLE FEEDER FUT Aug26 | FCQ6.Comdty | 9.51% |
| EURO-BUXL 30Y BND JUN26 | UBM6.Comdty | 8.57% |
| LIVE CATTLE FUTR Aug26 | LCQ6.Comdty | 8.49% |
| US ULTRA BOND CBT JUN26 | WNM6.Comdty | 7.11% |
| 3MO EURO EURIBOR MAR28 | ERH8.Comdty | 4.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $0.150 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.150 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $0.150 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $0.100 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.100 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.100 | Nov 28, 2025 |
Performance
CTA had a total return of 19.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.97%.
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