Simplify Emerging Markets Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF Price & Performance (EMGD)

The Simplify US Equity PLUS QIS ETF will be liquidated, with trading ceasing after May 23, 2025. Shareholders who do not sell by then will receive cash based on the fund’s net asset value around May 30. The fund will no longer pursue its investment objective during this wind-down period.12

The Simplify US Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF (SPD) has seen increased institutional investment, with major firms boosting their holdings in recent months. SPD reported a 17.8% one-year return and maintains a 1.24% dividend yield, reflecting robust performance amid market volatility and risk management strategies.34

Recent disclosures show the Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (SVOL) holds significant positions in U.S. long bond futures and a mix of alternative ETFs. Its largest allocation, nearly 23%, is in long bond futures, suggesting a cautious stance as volatility expectations shift for the coming months.56