# Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Simplify · Asset class: Equity Income - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2025-11-17 The Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) is designed to generate significant monthly income for investors. While the fund aims for an ambitious annualized distribution rate of 25% after accounting for all fees and expenses, this objective is aspirational and not a guaranteed return. Its core strategy involves selling barrier put options, where individual stocks serve as the underlying reference assets. Including XXV in a portfolio can offer a unique potential income stream, distinct from traditional fixed-income investments or typical volatility-selling approaches. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $22.28 | | Expense Ratio | 0.85% | | Assets Under Management | $52.7M | | NAV | $22.20 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 22.49% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $5.01 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $21.55 – $27.56 | | Beta | 0.66 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.4900 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-25 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does XXV invest in? The Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) is designed to generate significant monthly income for investors. While the fund aims for an ambitious annualized distribution rate of 25% after accounting for all fees and expenses, this objective is aspirational and not a guaranteed return. Its core strategy involves selling barrier put options, where individual stocks serve as the underlying reference assets. Including XXV in a portfolio can offer a unique potential income stream, distinct from traditional fixed-income investments or typical volatility-selling approaches. ### What is the expense ratio of XXV? Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is XXV? Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) manages $52.7M 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 XXV actively managed or an index fund? XXV's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was XXV launched? Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) launched in November 2025 and is managed by Simplify. ### How has XXV performed? XXV'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. ### Does XXV pay a dividend? Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (XXV) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 22.49%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does XXV pay dividends? Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is XXV's dividend yield? XXV's trailing-twelve-month yield is 22.49%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is XXV's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for XXV was 2026-09-25. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will XXV's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.85% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does XXV charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from XXV's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does XXV cost more than a fund like VOO? XXV's strategy (current expense ratio 0.85%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where XXV sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to XXV? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as XXV (0.85%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/xxv/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.