Simplify Introduces Chinese Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF (CCOM), Offering Access to China-Based Commodity Markets Through a Systematic Long/Short Approach

Key Terms

schedule k-1 financial

A Schedule K-1 is a U.S. tax document that shows an individual owner’s share of a partnership’s, S corporation’s, or trust’s income, losses, deductions and credits. For investors it matters because the numbers on a K-1 determine how much tax you owe and directly affect your after-tax return—think of it as a detailed split-receipt that tells you what portion of a group’s tax bill and benefits belong to you.

managed futures financial

Managed futures are investment strategies where professional managers trade futures contracts—agreements to buy or sell commodities, currencies, interest rates or stock indexes at set prices in the future—on behalf of clients. Investors use them to seek returns that move differently from stocks and bonds, like adding a separate engine to a car; this can help spread risk and hedge against downturns, though these strategies can be volatile and carry fees and leverage risks.

swap financial

A swap is a private contract where two parties agree to exchange streams of payments over time, often tied to interest rates, currencies, or commodity prices. Investors and companies use swaps to change the type of risk they face—like switching a variable-rate loan into a fixed one—so they can stabilize cash flow or gain exposure without buying or selling the underlying asset; think of it as trading the terms of future bills with another party.

contango technical

Contango is a market situation where contracts to buy a commodity or asset for future delivery trade at higher prices than the current spot price. For investors, contango matters because holding or rolling futures contracts can erode returns — like repeatedly buying a subscription that costs more each renewal — turning a stable underlying price into a gradual loss for funds or traders who must keep extending their positions.

backwardation technical

A market condition in which contracts to buy a commodity or asset for future delivery are priced lower than contracts for nearer delivery or the current spot price. It matters to investors because backwardation signals strong immediate demand or tight supply, meaning holding or rolling futures can yield different returns — akin to paying more for a concert ticket today than for the same seat months from now because demand is highest now, which affects trading, hedging and short-term price expectations.

New ETF provides access to commodities contracts not available in the U.S., providing key means of diversifying a U.S.-centric commodities allocation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simplify Asset Management (“Simplify”), a leading provider of Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”), today announced the launch of the Simplify Chinese Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF (CCOM), a new fund designed to provide investors with diversified, long/short exposure to commodity futures traded on major Chinese exchanges, without the complexities of a Schedule K-1.

CCOM is built on a systematic long/short managed futures strategy designed by the experts at Altis Partners, seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing in commodity-linked swaps and futures referencing more than 30 markets traded on the Shanghai, Dalian, and Zhengzhou commodity exchanges. By focusing on those futures traded on major Chinese commodity futures exchanges, CCOM aims to provide investors with a key diversifier for commodities portfolios that tilt too heavily towards U.S.-centric exposures.

“China represents one of the largest and most influential commodity markets in the world, yet many of its future contracts are inaccessible to U.S. investors,” said David Berns, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Simplify. “CCOM gives investors access to a distinct set of commodity exposures that can behave differently from traditional U.S.-based commodity benchmarks, while offering the potential benefits of diversification and inflation sensitivity.”

The fund’s long/short managed futures approach employs a primary model based on price trends across multiple time periods and a secondary fundamental reversion model designed to help balance the trend following model and assist during periods when trend following struggles. The strategy also dynamically manages futures curve positioning to account for contango and backwardation environments.

“From a portfolio construction standpoint, we see this strategy as a way to broaden commodity exposure beyond traditional benchmarks,” added Berns. “The ability to go both long and short across a wide range of China-based contracts, combined with a no K-1 structure, makes CCOM a practical option for investors seeking differentiated sources of return.”

CCOM expands Simplify’s lineup of commodity-focused ETFs, joining the Simplify Commodities Strategy No-K1 ETF (HARD). HARD applies the same long/short managed futures strategy with a focus on global commodities.

For more information on the Simplify Chinese Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF (CCOM), please visit https://www.simplify.us/etfs/ccom-simplify-chinese-commodities-strategy-no-k1-etf.

ABOUT SIMPLIFY ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
Simplify Asset Management Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser founded in 2020 to help advisors tackle the most pressing portfolio challenges with an innovative set of options-based strategies. By accounting for real-world investor needs and market behavior, along with the non-linear power of options, our strategies allow for the tailored portfolio outcomes for which clients are looking. For more information, visit www.simplify.us.

DEFINITIONS

Contango: A situation where the futures price of an asset is higher than the spot price. This results in an upward-sloping forward curve.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) before investing. To obtain an ETF's prospectus or Summary prospectus containing this and other important information, please call (855) 772-8488, or visit SimplifyETFs.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

An investment in the fund involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

The fund is actively-managed and is subject to the risk that the strategy may not produce the intended results. The fund will also rely on the Futures Adviser’s judgments about the value and potential appreciation of particular securities which if assessed incorrectly could negatively affect the Fund.

The Fund’s use of futures may involve different or greater risks than investing directly in securities and the contract may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset. These risks include leverage risk which means a small percentage of assets invested in futures can have a disproportionately large impact on the Fund. This risk could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested. Futures contracts may become mispriced or improperly valued when compared to the adviser’s expectation and may not produce the desired investment results. The Fund’s exposure to futures contracts is subject to risks related to rolling. Extended periods of contango or backwardation can cause significant losses for the Fund. Any short sales of the futures contracts by the fund theoretically involves unlimited loss potential since the market price of securities sold short may continuously increase.

Investments linked to commodity or currency futures contracts including exposure to non-U.S. currencies can be highly volatile affected by market movements, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity. Changes in currency exchange rates can be unpredictable or change quickly which will affect the value of the Fund.

Repurchase Agreement Risk: The Fund's investment in repurchase agreements may be subject to market and credit risk with respect to the collateral securing the repurchase agreements.

China Risk: The Chinese economy is generally considered an emerging market and can be significantly affected by economic and political conditions in China and may demonstrate significantly higher volatility than developed markets

Limited History Risk: The Fund is a new ETF and does not yet have a history of operations for investors to evaluate.

Non-Diversification Risk: the Fund is non-diversified and may invest a greater portion of its assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund, changes in the market value of a single portfolio holding could cause greater fluctuations in the Fund’s share price than would occur in a diversified fund.

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