Hull Tactical US ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About HTUS

What does HTUS invest in?

HTUS offers a sliding scale of exposure to the S&P 500 ranging from 2x leveraged to -1x inverse and everything in between. In between means any combination of S&P 500 ETFs, S&P 500-related futures and cash. The objective is capital appreciation regardless of market cycles a tall order, but one sought by many peers. Allocations are based on the opaque quantitative models that deliver investment signals to the funds active manager (HTAA, LLC) to make investment decisions. HTUS' tactical allocation to the S&P 500 sets it apart from long/short equity ETFs that take simultaneous opposing positions in a quest for relative value. Taxable investors note: Cap gains payouts could occur if internal portfolio turnover is high.

What is the expense ratio of HTUS?

Hull Tactical US ETF (HTUS) charges an expense ratio of 0.96%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is HTUS?

Hull Tactical US ETF (HTUS) manages $167.3M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is HTUS actively managed or an index fund?

HTUS is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (HTUS's is 0.96%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was HTUS launched?

Hull Tactical US ETF (HTUS) launched in June 2015 and is managed by Hull.

How has HTUS performed?

HTUS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.