Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA)
| Assets | $1.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 55.38M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 242,078 |
| Open | 28.16 |
| Previous Close | 28.39 |
| Day's Range | 27.98 - 28.24 |
| 52-Week Low | 25.39 |
| 52-Week High | 32.76 |
| Beta | -0.26 |
| Holdings | 36 |
| 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
170.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Simplify Government Money Market ETF | SBIL | 72.06% |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR NOV26 | COX6.Comdty | 24.92% |
| COPPER FUTURE DEC26 | HGZ6.Comdty | 15.98% |
| BRENT CRUDE FUTR DEC26 | COZ6.Comdty | 14.27% |
| COTTON NO.2 FUTR DEC26 | CTZ6.Comdty | 11.34% |
| NY HARB ULSD FUT NOV26 | HOX6.Comdty | 7.52% |
| LOW SU GASOIL G OCT26 | QSV6.Comdty | 6.64% |
| SUGAR #11 (WORLD) MAR27 | SBH7.Comdty | 6.43% |
| COCOA FUTURE MAR27 | CCH7.Comdty | 5.68% |
| CORN FUTURE DEC26 | C.Z6 Comdty | 5.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | $0.130 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $0.130 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 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 |
Performance
CTA had a total return of 5.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.
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