Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) announced the launch of the Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures ETF (NYSE: ASMF). This ETF leverages AlphaSimplex Group's expertise in systematic alternative investment strategies, utilizing proprietary research and dynamic risk management systems. ASMF aims to diversify traditional long-only portfolios by seeking positive risk-adjusted returns with low correlations to traditional asset classes. It targets the risk/return characteristics of the top 20 managed futures funds globally, offering long or short exposure to equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
Managed by Dr. Alexander D. Healy and Dr. Kathryn M. Kaminski, ASMF is part of Virtus' multi-manager ETF platform, which includes 18 actively managed and index-based ETFs. The product aims to provide enhanced beta exposure and daily liquidity within an efficient, transparent ETF structure.