Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA)
| Assets | $1.57B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 58.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.18% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 490,184 |
| Open | 25.77 |
| Previous Close | 25.77 |
| Day's Range | 25.64 - 25.83 |
| 52-Week Low | 25.64 |
| 52-Week High | 32.76 |
| Beta | -0.26 |
| Holdings | 122 |
| 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
194.51% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | SBIL | 81.80% |
| LONG GILT FUTURE Sep26 | G.U6 Comdty | 31.29% |
| CAN 10YR BOND FUT SEP26 | CNU6.Comdty | 18.74% |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR Sep26 | COU6.Comdty | 15.60% |
| US LONG BOND(CBT) SEP26 | USU6.Comdty | 12.21% |
| CATTLE FEEDER FUT Aug26 | FCQ6.Comdty | 9.04% |
| LIVE CATTLE FUTR Aug26 | LCQ6.Comdty | 8.98% |
| US ULTRA BOND CBT Sep26 | WNU6.Comdty | 8.30% |
| LIVE CATTLE FUTR Oct26 | LCV6.Comdty | 4.68% |
| CATTLE FEEDER FUT Sep26 | FCU6.Comdty | 3.87% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.130 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 26, 2026 | $0.150 | May 29, 2026 |
| 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 |
Performance
CTA had a total return of 0.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.16%.
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