Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT)
| Assets | $323.84M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.44% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 11.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 355,885 |
| Open | 30.27 |
| Previous Close | 30.29 |
| Day's Range | 30.24 - 30.34 |
| 52-Week Low | 26.71 |
| 52-Week High | 30.53 |
| Beta | 0.49 |
| Holdings | 11 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
About HEQT
Fund Home PageThe Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in ETFs that track the S&P 500 Index, while employing an options collar strategy. Each collar consists of an approximately 5% to 20% out-of-the-money put-spread. HEQT was launched on Nov 1, 2021 and is issued by Simplify.
Top 10 Holdings
101.00% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | IVV | 101.49% |
| SPX US 10/17/25 P5985 Index | SPX.US 1017/25 P5985 Index | 0.47% |
| Cash | Cash | 0.27% |
| SPX US 09/19/25 P5690 Index | SPX.US 0919/25 P5690 Index | 0.18% |
| SPX US 08/15/25 P5610 Index | SPX.US 0815/25 P5610 Index | 0.04% |
| SPX US 08/15/25 P4725 Index | SPX.US 0815/25 P4725 Index | -0.01% |
| SPX US 09/19/25 P4790 Index | SPX.US 0919/25 P4790 Index | -0.04% |
| SPX US 10/17/25 P5040 Index | SPX.US 1017/25 P5040 Index | -0.11% |
| SPX US 10/17/25 C6590 Index | SPX.US 1017/25 C6590 Index | -0.38% |
| SPX US 08/15/25 C6200 Index | SPX.US 0815/25 C6200 Index | -0.92% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.100 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.080 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.100 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.080 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.100 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | $0.100 | Mar 28, 2024 |
Performance
HEQT had a total return of 9.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.11%.
News
HEQT: A Promising Hedged ETF With Reasonable Fees
HEQT offers a compelling hedged equity solution for investors seeking S&P 500 exposure with reduced downside risk and volatility. The fund uses a laddered put/spread collar options strategy, providing...
ETF Edge: Moody's downgrade, ETFs with hedge fund strategies and product overload
Paisley Nardini, Simplify Asset Management managing director and portfolio manager, and Dave Nadig, financial futurist, join Dom Chu on “ETF Edge” to talk about new investor optimism, ETFs adopting a ...
HEQT: Very Robust 2024, But Equities Are Now Expensive (Rating Downgrade)
HEQT, a collar strategy ETF, delivered a 20% return in the past year but is now rated 'Hold' due to high S&P 500 P/E ratios. Collar funds like HEQT hedge the downside by selling call options and buyin...
HEQT: Extended Markets Warrant A Hedge
HEQT ETF provides conservative investors with equity exposure while limiting downside risks through put-spread collars. The fund has delivered a solid 17% in total returns since October. Although HEQT...
HEQT: Good Timing For A Hedged Play That's Different
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF offers a unique and innovative way to hedge equities and mitigate downside risk. The HEQT ETF combines long equity positions with options strategies to provide a cushion aga...
HEQT: A Smart Way To Buy Equities In Today's Market
Equities have performed well in 2023 despite pessimistic expectations, thanks to the AI revolution and mega-cap tech stocks. The Simplify Hedged Equity ETF uses an innovative put-spread collar strateg...
HEQT: Designed For Conservative Investors
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF is a well-designed fund for conservative investors seeking equity market participation with reduced drawdowns. HEQT uses a ladder of put-spread collars to hedge downside exp...
HEQT: A Young Fund With Promising Results So Far
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF is an options-based fund that trades S&P 500 futures and options contracts to generate income and offer downside protection. The fund's approach is similar to NUSI but uses ...
HEQT: Hedged Equity Exposure Via This Conservative Fund
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF is a hedged equity fund. The fund seeks to provide capital appreciation by offering US large-cap exposure while investing in a series of put-spread collars designed to help ...