Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About PCR

What does PCR invest in?

The Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) seeks to provide both current income and capital appreciation. It achieves these goals by employing a two-pronged investment approach: a private credit strategy alongside a credit hedge derivatives strategy. The private credit allocation primarily targets Business Development Companies (BDCs) and publicly traded Closed-End Funds (CEFs) that specialize in the private credit sector. For credit hedging, the fund predominantly uses a proprietary long/short strategy, executed through total return swaps on a diverse group of "quality" and "junk" equities.

What is the expense ratio of PCR?

Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) charges an expense ratio of 0.76%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PCR?

Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) manages $2.2M 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 PCR actively managed or an index fund?

PCR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PCR launched?

Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR) launched in September 2025 and is managed by Simplify.

How has PCR performed?

PCR'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.