

Andrew Beer, Founder & Managing Member at Dynamic Beta Investments and Nate Geraci, President of Novadius Wealth Management discuss how this previsouly niche part of the market is emerging as a force against volatility.


Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:CTA - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,176,712 shares, a growth of 190.1% from the September 15th total of 405,558 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 581,517 shares, the

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:CTA - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 405,558 shares, a decline of 45.8% from the August 31st total of 748,786 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,036,387 shares, the short-interest ratio

In August, a flurry of ETF-related deals were announced and expected to close by early 2027. Goldman Sachs is buying NEOS Investments.

The Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) has undergone a major strategy and management shift, now managed in-house by Simplify. CTA has transitioned from a diversified, multi-asset managed futures approach to a hyperfocused, leveraged long exposure in energy commodities, with minimal short positions. The abrupt strategy change and lack of transparency have led me to downgrade CTA from strong buy to hold, citing uncertainty and risk to portfolio stability.

Andina Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in shares of Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:CTA) by 61.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,202 shares of the company's stock after selling 27,213 shares during the

The Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF offers diversified, actively managed futures exposure with low equity correlation, suitable for hedging across market cycles. CTA provides monthly distributions and 1099 tax reporting, though distribution rates have declined and vary due to market volatility. With a 0.75% expense ratio and $1.63B in assets, CTA is best suited for long-term, alternative sleeve allocations rather than active trading.
SEC filings for CTA aren't indexed yet (common for recently launched funds). Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.