Investment objective & strategy
As of Oct. 31, 2025 · prospectusObjective. Investment Objective: The Simplify US Equity PLUS Bitcoin Strategy ETF (the Fund or SPBC) seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Principal Investment Strategies: The Fund has adopted a non-fundamental policy that, under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. companies, exchange-traded products with direct exposure to Bitcoin (Bitcoin ETPs), and exchange-traded funds with indirect exposure to Bitcoin primarily through Bitcoin futures, options, swaps, or other derivative instruments (Bitcoin ETFs). The Adviser may invest in affiliated money market ETFs to manage liquidity or to pledge as collateral for derivatives. US Equity Strategy The Fund invests in equity securities of U.S. companies through (i) exchange-traded futures contracts, (ii) equity securities of U.S. companies, and (iii) ETFs that primarily invest in the equity securities of U.S. … Principal Investment Strategies: The Fund has adopted a non-fundamental policy that, under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. companies, exchange-traded products with direct exposure to Bitcoin (Bitcoin ETPs), and exchange-traded funds with indirect exposure to Bitcoin primarily through Bitcoin futures, options, swaps, or other derivative instruments (Bitcoin ETFs). The Adviser may invest in affiliated money market ETFs to manage liquidity or to pledge as collateral for derivatives. US Equity Strategy The Fund invests in equity securities of U.S. companies through (i) exchange-traded futures contracts, (ii) equity securities of U.S. companies, and (iii) ETFs that primarily invest in the equity securities of U.S. companies. The Fund defines equity securities as common stock, preferred stock, or futures on common or preferred stock. The Fund defines U.S. companies as those organized in the U.S.; having a class of securities whose principal securities market is in the U.S.; or derives 50% or more of its total revenues or earnings from goods produced, sales made, or services provided in the U.S., or maintains 50% or more of its employees, assets, investments, operations, or other business activity in the U.S. The Fund invests in companies without restriction as to capitalization. The Adviser believes that, based upon its historical research, a base allocation to equities will make a significant contribution to long-term capital appreciation, while providing dividend income to help offset Fund operating expenses. The Adviser evaluates expected return, expenses, management, and leveraging effects when initially choosing between specific stocks, ETFs, and futures and evaluates allocations among these instruments on an ongoing basis to determine whether any adjustments to the allocations would provide better expected returns. The Adviser does not frequently trade US equities but seeks to maintain consistent exposure to the US equity market. Bitcoin Strategy The Fund targets a 10% of total assets allocation to Bitcoin ETPs and Bitcoin ETFs. The Fund generally rebalances this allocation quarterly, but will rebalance more frequently to ensure the allocation does not exceed 25% of its total assets. Bitcoin ETPs are investment vehicles that track the price of Bitcoin by directly holding actual Bitcoin (called spot) as their underlying asset while Bitcoin ETFs primarily invest in derivatives linked to Bitcoin to gain exposure to Bitcoin. The Bitcoin ETPs and Bitcoin ETFs trade on a U.S.-regulated securities exchange. Unlike Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin ETPs are not registered as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Adviser selects specific Bitcoin ETPs and Bitcoin ETFs (including affiliated Bitcoin ETFs) that it believes offer sufficient liquidity and relatively low expenses. Description of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Blockchain Bitcoin is a digital asset that operates on a decentralized network using blockchain technology to facilitate secure and anonymous transactions. Bitcoin represents a digital asset that functions as a medium of exchange (although it is not widely used in this manner at present) utilizing cryptographic protocols to secure transactional processes, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets. Its operation on a decentralized blockchain network ensures both transparency and immutability of records, without the need for a central authority. This innovative technology underpinning Bitcoin allows for peer-to-peer transactions and provides a framework for digital scarcity. The Bitcoin blockchain constitutes a decentralized, digital ledger technology that chronologically and publicly records all Bitcoin transactions. This technology is characterized by its use of blocks, which are structurally linked in a chain through cryptographic hashes. Each block contains a list of transactions that, once verified and added to the blockchain through a consensus process known as proof of work, become extremely difficult to reverse and tamper with. The integrity, transparency, and security of the transactional data are maintained autonomously within the Bitcoin network, eliminating the necessity for central oversight and facilitating trust in a peer-to-peer system. The Fund will not invest directly in Bitcoin, Bitcoin futures, or other crypto assets. The Fund is not expected to track the price movements of crypto assets.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | — | $36.35M | 89.59% |
| VanEck Bitcoin ETF/US | HODL | $4.01M | 9.88% |
| DREYFUS TRSY OBLIG CASH M | — | $26.10K | 0.06% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF · SPYC | 90% | 0.53% |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Upside Convexity ETF · SPUC | 90% | 0.53% |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF · HEQT | 90% | 0.43% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Simplify Asset Management Inc. | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of October 31, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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