UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22668
ETF Series Solutions
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Kristina R. Nelson
ETF Series Solutions
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)
414-516-1645
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: April 30
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2024
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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| Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | |
ACIO (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/acio/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | $42 | 0.79% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $1,452,253,598 |
Number of Holdings | 108 |
Portfolio Turnover | 11% |
Net Advisory Fee | $4,596,103 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 0.42% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 0.42% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/acio/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
Apple, Inc. | 7.1% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 6.7% |
Microsoft Corporation | 6.2% |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C | 3.8% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.6% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | 2.6% |
Broadcom, Inc. | 2.1% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 1.9% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 1.9% |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 1.8% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 98.2% |
Purchased Options | 2.0% |
Cash & Other | 0.3% |
Money Market Funds | 0.2% |
Written Options | -0.7% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Technology | 31.5% |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 16.0% |
Financial | 14.4% |
Communications | 13.5% |
Consumer, Cyclical | 8.5% |
Industrial | 6.4% |
Energy | 3.3% |
Utilities | 2.5% |
Basic Materials | 2.1% |
Cash & Other | 1.8% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/acio/.
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922A222 |
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | PAGE 2 | TSR-SAR-26922A222 |
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| Aptus Defined Risk ETF | |
DRSK (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus Defined Risk ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/drsk/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | $36 | 0.69% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $932,275,981 |
Number of Holdings | 27 |
Portfolio Turnover | 9% |
Net Advisory Fee | $2,378,590 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 3.73% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 3.73% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/drsk/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF | 9.8% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF | 9.6% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | 8.8% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF | 8.5% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF | 7.0% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Corporate ETF | 7.0% |
Invesco BulletShares 2032 Corporate Bond ETF | 7.0% |
iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF | 6.6% |
Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF | 6.4% |
Invesco BulletShares 2031 Corporate Bond ETF | 6.0% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Exchange Traded Funds | 92.4% |
Purchased Options | 4.5% |
Cash & Other | 2.5% |
Money Market Funds | 1.4% |
Written Options | -0.8% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Investment Grade Corporate Bonds | 92.4% |
Cash & Other | 7.6% |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922A388 |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/drsk/.
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
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| Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | |
ADME (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/adme/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | $43 | 0.79% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $224,561,272 |
Number of Holdings | 82 |
Portfolio Turnover | 10% |
Net Advisory Fee | $771,125 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 0.44% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 0.44% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/adme/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
Apple, Inc. | 7.1% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 6.8% |
Microsoft Corporation | 6.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C | 3.8% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.6% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | 2.6% |
Broadcom, Inc. | 2.1% |
ServiceNow, Inc. | 1.9% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 1.9% |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 1.8% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 98.7% |
Purchased Options | 1.1% |
Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Cash & Other | 0.4% |
Written Options | -0.6% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Technology | 31.6% |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 16.1% |
Financial | 14.4% |
Communications | 13.6% |
Consumer, Cyclical | 8.6% |
Industrial | 6.5% |
Energy | 3.3% |
Utilities | 2.5% |
Basic Materials | 2.1% |
Cash & Other | 1.3% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/adme/.
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922A784 |
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | PAGE 2 | TSR-SAR-26922A784 |
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| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | |
JUCY (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/jucy/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | $30 | 0.59% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $348,377,428 |
Number of Holdings | 15 |
Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Net Advisory Fee | $985,312 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 7.63% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 7.63% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/jucy/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
U.S. Treasury Notes | 83.9% |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN | 3.6% |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN | 3.5% |
BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN | 3.5% |
UBS AG, ELN | 3.5% |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X | 1.2% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 83.9% |
Equity-Linked Notes | 14.1% |
Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
Cash & Other | 0.8% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
U.S. Government | 83.9% |
Cash & Other | 16.1% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/jucy/.
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922B642 |
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| Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | |
IDUB (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/idub/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | $20 | 0.39% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $214,485,211 |
Number of Holdings | 7 |
Portfolio Turnover | 0% |
Net Advisory Fee | $372,143 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 5.60% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 5.60% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/idub/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 56.1% |
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 28.8% |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN | 3.5% |
UBS AG, ELN | 3.4% |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN | 3.4% |
BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN | 3.4% |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X | 1.2% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Exchange Traded Funds | 84.9% |
Equity-Linked Notes | 13.7% |
Money Market Funds | 1.2% |
Cash & Other | 0.2% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Developed Market Equity | 56.1% |
Emerging Market Equity | 28.8% |
Cash & Other | 15.1% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/idub/.
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922B709 |
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | PAGE 2 | TSR-SAR-26922B709 |
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| Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | |
DUBS (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/dubs/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | $21 | 0.39% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $205,808,970 |
Number of Holdings | 384 |
Portfolio Turnover | 0% |
Net Advisory Fee | $359,684 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 2.70% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 2.70% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/dubs/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
Apple, Inc. | 6.0% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 5.9% |
Microsoft Corporation | 5.5% |
UBS AG, ELN | 3.5% |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN | 3.5% |
BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN | 3.5% |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN | 3.4% |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A | 3.4% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.1% |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | 2.3% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 84.8% |
Equity-Linked Notes | 13.9% |
Money Market Funds | 1.0% |
Cash & Other | 0.3% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Technology | 26.1% |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 14.5% |
Communications | 12.7% |
Financial | 12.3% |
Consumer, Cyclical | 7.0% |
Industrial | 5.8% |
Energy | 3.0% |
Utilities | 1.9% |
Basic Materials | 1.5% |
Cash & Other | 15.2% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/dubs/.
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922B535 |
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | PAGE 2 | TSR-SAR-26922B535 |
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| Opus Small Cap Value ETF | |
OSCV (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: CBOE) |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | October 31, 2024 |
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Opus Small Cap Value ETF for the period of May 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://aptusetfs.com/oscv/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | $42 | 0.79% |
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of October 31, 2024)
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Net Assets | $462,110,255 |
Number of Holdings | 70 |
Portfolio Turnover | 14% |
Net Advisory Fee | $1,413,918 |
30-Day SEC Yield | 1.29% |
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized | 1.29% |
Visit https://aptusetfs.com/oscv/ for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of October 31, 2024)
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Top 10 Issuers | (% of Net Assets) |
Ensign Group, Inc. | 2.8% |
Viper Energy, Inc. | 2.8% |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | 2.8% |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | 2.6% |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | 2.6% |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X | 2.6% |
KB Home | 2.2% |
Chemed Corporation | 2.1% |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 2.1% |
Primerica, Inc. | 2.0% |
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Security Type | (% of Net Assets) |
Common Stocks | 97.8% |
Money Market Funds | 2.6% |
Cash & Other | -0.4% |
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Top Sectors | (% of Net Assets) |
Financial | 30.4% |
Industrial | 22.7% |
Consumer, Cyclical | 12.5% |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 12.1% |
Energy | 10.6% |
Utilities | 3.7% |
Basic Materials | 3.5% |
Technology | 2.3% |
Cash & Other | 2.2% |
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://aptusetfs.com/oscv/.
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | PAGE 1 | TSR-SAR-26922A446 |
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Aptus Capital Advisors documents not be householded, please contact Aptus Capital Advisors at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Aptus Capital Advisors or your financial intermediary.
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | PAGE 2 | TSR-SAR-26922A446 |
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 6. Investments.
| (a) | Schedule of Investments is included within the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form. |
Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Investment Companies.
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF (ACIO)
Aptus Defined Risk ETF (DRSK)
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF (ADME)
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF (JUCY)
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF (IDUB)
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF (DUBS)
Opus Small Cap Value ETF (OSCV)
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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COMMON STOCKS - 98.2%
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Basic Materials - 2.1%
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Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.(a) | | | 121,327 | | | $5,462,142 |
Linde PLC(a) | | | 42,969 | | | 19,600,309 |
Sherwin-Williams Company(a) | | | 16,737 | | | 6,004,733 |
| | | | | | 31,067,184 |
Communications - 13.5%
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Alphabet, Inc. - Class C(a) | | | 317,761 | | | 54,874,147 |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 279,094 | | | 52,023,122 |
Comcast Corporation - Class A(a) | | | 134,235 | | | 5,862,042 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 66,260 | | | 37,607,851 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 27,272 | | | 12,254,673 |
Netflix, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,166 | | | 16,758,161 |
T-Mobile US, Inc.(a) | | | 77,178 | | | 17,223,043 |
| | | | | | 196,603,039 |
Consumer, Cyclical - 8.5%
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Costco Wholesale Corporation(a) | | | 16,391 | | | 14,328,684 |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.(a) | | | 68,175 | | | 17,850,260 |
Marriott International, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 59,176 | | | 15,386,944 |
McDonald’s Corporation(a) | | | 50,261 | | | 14,681,741 |
PulteGroup, Inc.(a) | | | 92,985 | | | 12,044,347 |
Tesla, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 83,116 | | | 20,766,533 |
TJX Companies, Inc.(a) | | | 107,880 | | | 12,193,676 |
Walmart, Inc.(a) | | | 205,122 | | | 16,809,748 |
| | | | | | 124,061,933 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical- 16.0%
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Abbott Laboratories(a) | | | 101,768 | | | 11,537,438 |
AbbVie, Inc.(a) | | | 56,546 | | | 11,528,033 |
Altria Group, Inc.(a) | | | 162,423 | | | 8,845,556 |
Amgen, Inc.(a) | | | 18,198 | | | 5,826,272 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 15,262 | | | 4,414,381 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 182,645 | | | 10,186,112 |
Cintas Corporation | | | 65,112 | | | 13,400,701 |
Eli Lilly & Company(a) | | | 23,696 | | | 19,661,519 |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 20,177 | | | 7,238,297 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b) | | | 28,731 | | | 14,475,827 |
Johnson & Johnson(a) | | | 98,994 | | | 15,825,181 |
Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 150,766 | | | 10,324,456 |
PepsiCo, Inc.(a) | | | 103,109 | | | 17,124,343 |
Procter & Gamble Company(a) | | | 96,876 | | | 16,001,978 |
Stryker Corporation(a) | | | 69,838 | | | 24,881,882 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(a) | | | 29,927 | | | 16,349,718 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.(a) | | | 31,290 | | | 17,663,205 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 14,864 | | | 7,074,967 |
| | | | | | 232,359,866 |
Energy - 3.3%
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Diamondback Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 60,911 | | | 10,767,238 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 53,689 | | | 6,547,910 |
Exxon Mobil Corporation(a) | | | 228,653 | | | 26,702,097 |
Schlumberger NV | | | 86,426 | | | 3,463,090 |
| | | | | | 47,480,335 |
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Financial - 14.4%
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American Tower Corporation | | | 60,722 | | | $12,966,576 |
Bank of America Corporation(a) | | | 331,292 | | | 13,854,632 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B(a)(b) | | | 54,899 | | | 24,755,057 |
Blackrock, Inc.(a) | | | 17,814 | | | 17,476,068 |
Citigroup, Inc.(a) | | | 132,754 | | | 8,518,824 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 56,472 | | | 10,065,005 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.(a) | | | 66,860 | | | 10,421,468 |
JPMorgan Chase & Company(a) | | | 122,410 | | | 27,165,227 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.(a) | | | 59,491 | | | 12,983,316 |
Morgan Stanley(a) | | | 128,637 | | | 14,954,051 |
Progressive Corporation(a) | | | 96,130 | | | 23,343,248 |
Public Storage(a) | | | 21,216 | | | 6,981,337 |
Visa, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 87,199 | | | 25,274,630 |
| | | | | | 208,759,439 |
Industrial - 6.4%
| | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc.(a) | | | 66,695 | | | 25,090,659 |
CSX Corporation(a) | | | 431,919 | | | 14,529,755 |
Deere & Company(a) | | | 21,181 | | | 8,571,739 |
Eaton Corporation PLC | | | 25,291 | | | 8,385,990 |
Honeywell International, Inc.(a) | | | 60,609 | | | 12,466,059 |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 44,488 | | | 24,292,672 |
| | | | | | 93,336,874 |
Technology - 31.5%(c)
| | | | | | |
Accenture PLC - Class A(a) | | | 47,236 | | | 16,287,918 |
Adobe, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,591 | | | 6,497,585 |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(b) | | | 48,318 | | | 6,961,174 |
Analog Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 59,542 | | | 13,284,416 |
Apple, Inc.(a) | | | 455,395 | | | 102,878,284 |
Applied Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 115,127 | | | 20,904,761 |
Broadcom, Inc.(a) | | | 176,216 | | | 29,916,190 |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 27,432 | | | 5,784,311 |
Fiserv, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 75,317 | | | 14,905,234 |
Intuit, Inc.(a) | | | 23,090 | | | 14,091,827 |
Microsoft Corporation(a) | | | 222,731 | | | 90,506,742 |
NVIDIA Corporation(a) | | | 737,455 | | | 97,904,526 |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 29,911 | | | 27,906,664 |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | 14,761 | | | 8,939,114 |
| | | | | | 456,768,746 |
Utilities - 2.5%
| | | | | | |
Duke Energy Corporation | | | 84,361 | | | 9,724,293 |
NextEra Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 134,620 | | | 10,668,635 |
Southern Company(a) | | | 172,340 | | | 15,688,110 |
| | | | | | 36,081,038 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,134,096,656) | | | | | | 1,426,518,454 |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS - 2.0%(d)(e)
|
Call Options - 0.1%
| | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index
| | | | | | | | | |
Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price: $5,790.00(f) | | | $6,333,049,500 | | | 11,100 | | | $27,750 |
Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $6,500.00 | | | 427,908,750 | | | 750 | | | 975,000 |
| | | | | | | | | 1,002,750 |
Put Options - 1.9%
| | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 01/17/2025; Exercise Price: $5,550.00(f) | | | 1,483,417,000 | | | 2,600 | | | 28,457,000 |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $21,688,602) | | | | | | | | | 29,459,750 |
| | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.2%
|
Money Market Funds - 0.2%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(g) | | | 2,737,281 | | | 2,737,281 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,737,281) | | | | | | 2,737,281 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.4%
(Cost $1,158,522,539) | | | | | | $1,458,715,485 |
Liabilities in Excess of Other
Assets - (0.4)% | | | | | | (6,461,887) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $1,452,253,598 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| All or part of this security is held as collateral for written options. At October 31, 2024, the total value of securities held as collateral amounted to $571,055,990 or 39.3% of net assets.
|
(b)
| Non-income producing security.
|
(c)
| To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in a particular industry or sector of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those industries or sectors. See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(e)
| 100 shares per contract.
|
(f)
| Held in connection with written options. See Schedule of Written Options for further information.
|
(g)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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WRITTEN OPTIONS - (0.7)%(a)(b)
| | | | |
Call Options - (0.1)%
| | | | |
Abbott Laboratories, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $122.00 | | | $(11,337,000) | | | (1,000) | | | $(47,000) |
AbbVie, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $220.00 | | | (10,193,500) | | | (500) | | | (27,250) |
Accenture PLC – Class A, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $375.00 | | | (13,792,800) | | | (400) | | | (9,000) |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $180.00 | | | (5,762,800) | | | (400) | | | (6,400) |
Alphabet, Inc. – Class C, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $195.00 | | | (51,807,000) | | | (3,000) | | | (33,000) |
Bank of America Corporation, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $46.00 | | | (6,691,200) | | | (1,600) | | | (16,800) |
Caterpillar, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $425.00 | | | (22,572,000) | | | (600) | | | (38,400) |
Eli Lilly & Company, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $950.00 | | | (19,084,020) | | | (230) | | | (30,475) |
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $126.00 | | | (23,356,000) | | | (2,000) | | | (82,000) |
Honeywell International, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $222.50 | | | (6,170,400) | | | (300) | | | (6,000) |
Intuit, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $690.00 | | | (12,206,000) | | | (200) | | | (18,000) |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $240.00 | | | (13,315,200) | | | (600) | | | (28,800) |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $295.00 | | | (15,709,800) | | | (600) | | | (12,000) |
Marriott International, Inc. – Class A, Expiration: 11/08/2024; Exercise Price: $285.00 | | | (13,001,000) | | | (500) | | | (56,250) |
McDonald’s Corporation, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $310.00 | | | (14,605,500) | | | (500) | | | (32,250) |
Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A, Expiration: 11/01/2024; Exercise Price: $700.00 | | | (36,892,700) | | | (650) | | | (325) |
Morgan Stanley, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $130.00 | | | (13,950,000) | | | (1,200) | | | (15,600) |
Netflix, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $820.00 | | | (16,632,660) | | | (220) | | | (26,070) |
PepsiCo, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $175.00 | | | (16,608,000) | | | (1,000) | | | (28,000) |
Procter & Gamble Company, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $175.00 | | | (15,692,100) | | | (950) | | | (15,200) |
Progressive Corporation, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $230.00 | | | (7,284,900) | | | (300) | | | (442,500) |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price:
$5,800.00 | | | (6,333,049,500) | | | (11,100) | | | (27,750) |
Tesla, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $350.00 | | | (12,492,500) | | | (500) | | | (8,750) |
TJX Companies, Inc., Expiration: 11/22/2024; Exercise Price: $123.00 | | | (11,303,000) | | | (1,000) | | | (58,000) |
T-Mobile US, Inc., Expiration: 12/20/2024; Exercise Price:
$250.00 | | | (15,621,200) | | | (700) | | | (50,050) |
Visa, Inc. – Class A, Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $310.00 | | | (23,188,000) | | | (800) | | | (38,000) |
Walmart, Inc., Expiration: 11/15/2024; Exercise Price: $85.00 | | | (6,556,000) | | | (800) | | | (46,800) |
Total Call Options | | | | | | | | | (1,200,670) |
| | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Written Options
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
WRITTEN OPTIONS - (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
Put Options - (0.6)%
| | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 01/17/2025; Exercise Price:
$4,900.00 | | | $(1,483,417,000) | | | (2,600) | | | $(8,749,000) |
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premiums received $8,148,736) | | | | | | | | | $(9,949,670) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(b)
| 100 shares per contract. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus Defined Risk ETF
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 92.4%(a)
| |
Investment Grade Corporate
Bonds – 92.4%
| | | | | | |
Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 1,839,309 | | | $37,944,945 |
Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 1,972,417 | | | 38,304,338 |
Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 1,362,234 | | | 27,544,372 |
Invesco BulletShares 2029 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 2,329,701 | | | 42,913,092 |
Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF(b) | | | 3,621,995 | | | 59,726,698 |
Invesco BulletShares 2031 Corporate Bond ETF(b) | | | 3,460,175 | | | 56,089,437 |
Invesco BulletShares 2032 Corporate Bond ETF(b) | | | 3,212,451 | | | 65,373,378 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF | | | 3,398,360 | | | 81,866,492 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF | | | 3,624,770 | | | 91,017,975 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF | | | 3,456,607 | | | 79,571,093 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF | | | 2,833,399 | | | 61,144,750 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF(b) | | | 4,324,232 | | | 89,252,148 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF(b) | | | 2,630,603 | | | 65,673,004 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Corporate ETF(b) | | | 2,562,062 | | | 65,435,064 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $861,371,150) | | | | | | 861,856,786 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS - 4.5%(c)(d)
|
Call Options - 3.7%
| | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price:
$220.00 | | | $139,800,000 | | | 7,500 | | | 4,256,250 |
Broadcom, Inc., Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $190.00(e) | | | 118,839,000 | | | 7,000 | | | 8,225,000 |
Microsoft Corporation, Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $440.00 | | | 121,905,000 | | | 3,000 | | | 4,395,000 |
NVIDIA Corporation, Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $165.00(e) | | | 98,242,400 | | | 7,400 | | | 6,345,500 |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $60.00 | | | $125,275,000 | | | 25,000 | | | $2,875,000 |
S&P 500 Index
| | | | | | | | | |
Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price: $5,790.00(e) | | | 4,107,924,000 | | | 7,200 | | | 18,000 |
Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $6,500.00 | | | 3,708,542,500 | | | 6,500 | | | 8,450,000 |
| | | | | | | | | 34,564,750 |
Put Options - 0.8%
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 12/31/2024; Exercise Price:
$5,700.00(e) | | | 285,272,500 | | | 500 | | | 6,922,500 |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $42,429,541) | | | | | | | | | 41,487,250 |
| | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.4%
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.4%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(f) | | | 13,400,520 | | | 13,400,520 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $13,400,520) | | | | | | 13,400,520 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3%
(Cost $917,201,211) | | | | | | $916,744,556 |
Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 1.7% | | | | | | 15,531,425 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $932,275,981 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| The risks of investing in investment companies, such as the underlying ETFs, typically reflect the risks of the types of investments in which the investment companies invest. See Note 9 in Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(b)
| Affiliated Exchange Traded Fund during the period. See Note 5 in Notes to Financial Statements. |
(d)
| 100 shares per contract.
|
(e)
| Held in connection with written options. See Schedule of Written Options for further information.
|
(f)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Written Options
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
WRITTEN OPTIONS - (0.8)%(a)(b)
| | | | | | | | | |
Call Options - (0.6)%
| | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $225.00 | | | $(118,839,000) | | | (7,000) | | | $(3,010,000) |
NVIDIA Corporation, Expiration: 03/21/2025; Exercise Price: $215.00 | | | (98,242,400) | | | (7,400) | | | (2,042,400) |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price: $5,800.00 | | | (4,107,924,000) | | | (7,200) | | | (18,000) |
Total Call Options | | | | | | | | | (5,070,400) |
Put Options - (0.2)%
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 12/31/2024; Exercise Price: $5,150.00 | | | (285,272,500) | | | (500) | | | (2,005,000) |
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premiums received $6,837,625) | | | | | | | | | $(7,075,400) |
| | | | | | | | | |
(b)
| 100 shares per contract.
|
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - 98.7%
| | | | | | |
Basic Materials - 2.1%
| | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 18,882 | | | $850,067 |
Linde PLC | | | 6,718 | | | 3,064,416 |
Sherwin-Williams Company | | | 2,656 | | | 952,893 |
| | | | | | 4,867,376 |
Communications - 13.6%
| | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C | | | 49,290 | | | 8,511,890 |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 43,162 | | | 8,045,397 |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 20,515 | | | 895,890 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | | | 10,283 | | | 5,836,425 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 4,234 | | | 1,902,548 |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 3,433 | | | 2,595,451 |
T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | 12,072 | | | 2,693,988 |
| | | | | | 30,481,589 |
Consumer, Cyclical - 8.6%
| | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corporation | | | 2,559 | | | 2,237,027 |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 10,568 | | | 2,767,019 |
Marriott International, Inc. -
Class A | | | 9,136 | | | 2,375,543 |
McDonald’s Corporation | | | 7,768 | | | 2,269,111 |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 14,483 | | | 1,875,983 |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 12,991 | | | 3,245,801 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 16,940 | | | 1,914,728 |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 31,755 | | | 2,602,322 |
| | | | | | 19,287,534 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical- 16.1%
| | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 15,946 | | | 1,807,798 |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 8,866 | | | 1,807,511 |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 25,178 | | | 1,371,194 |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 2,873 | | | 919,820 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 2,471 | | | 714,712 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 28,291 | | | 1,577,789 |
Cintas Corporation | | | 10,244 | | | 2,108,318 |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 3 | | | 1,217 |
Eli Lilly & Company | | | 3,673 | | | 3,047,635 |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 3,124 | | | 1,120,704 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 4,450 | | | 2,242,088 |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 15,331 | | | 2,450,814 |
Mondelez International, Inc. -
Class A | | | 23,539 | | | 1,611,951 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 16,006 | | | 2,658,276 |
Procter & Gamble Company | | | 15,003 | | | 2,478,196 |
Stryker Corporation | | | 10,866 | | | 3,871,338 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 4,664 | | | 2,548,036 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 4,868 | | | 2,747,986 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 2,302 | | | 1,095,706 |
| | | | | | 36,181,089 |
Energy - 3.3%
| | | | | | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 9,502 | | | 1,679,668 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 8,328 | | | 1,015,683 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 35,205 | | | $4,111,240 |
Schlumberger NV | | | 13,441 | | | 538,581 |
| | | | | | 7,345,172 |
Financial - 14.4%
| | | | | | |
American Tower Corporation | | | 9,401 | | | 2,007,489 |
Bank of America Corporation | | | 50,963 | | | 2,131,273 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B(a) | | | 8,516 | | | 3,840,035 |
Blackrock, Inc. | | | 2,785 | | | 2,732,168 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 20,851 | | | 1,338,009 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 8,853 | | | 1,577,870 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 10,370 | | | 1,616,372 |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 19,088 | | | 4,236,009 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | 9,245 | | | 2,017,629 |
Morgan Stanley | | | 19,924 | | | 2,316,165 |
Progressive Corporation | | | 14,871 | | | 3,611,125 |
Public Storage | | | 3,348 | | | 1,101,693 |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 13,493 | | | 3,910,946 |
| | | | | | 32,436,783 |
Industrial - 6.5%
| | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 10,432 | | | 3,924,519 |
CSX Corporation | | | 66,906 | | | 2,250,718 |
Deere & Company | | | 3,386 | | | 1,370,280 |
Eaton Corporation PLC | | | 3,955 | | | 1,311,399 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 9,377 | | | 1,928,661 |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 6,926 | | | 3,781,942 |
| | | | | | 14,567,519 |
Technology - 31.6%(b)
| | | | | | |
Accenture PLC - Class A | | | 7,287 | | | 2,512,703 |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 2,165 | | | 1,035,043 |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 7,545 | | | 1,087,008 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 9,339 | | | 2,083,624 |
Apple, Inc. | | | 70,660 | | | 15,962,801 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 17,739 | | | 3,221,048 |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 27,395 | | | 4,650,849 |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 4,270 | | | 900,372 |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 11,684 | | | 2,312,264 |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 3,609 | | | 2,202,573 |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 34,545 | | | 14,037,361 |
NVIDIA Corporation | | | 114,376 | | | 15,184,558 |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 4,673 | | | 4,359,862 |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 2,275 | | | 1,377,717 |
| | | | | | 70,927,783 |
Utilities - 2.5%
| | | | | | |
Duke Energy Corporation | | | 13,016 | | | 1,500,355 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 20,905 | | | 1,656,721 |
Southern Company | | | 26,568 | | | 2,418,485 |
| | | | | | 5,575,561 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $166,867,116) | | | | | | 221,670,406 |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS - 1.1%(c)(d)
|
Call Options - 0.0%(e)
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price: $5,790.00(f) | | | $969,926,500 | | | 1,700 | | | $4,250 |
Put Options - 1.1%
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 01/17/2025; Exercise Price: $4,100.00(f) | | | 1,141,090,000 | | | 2,000 | | | 2,380,000 |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS
(Cost $2,192,215) | | | | | | | | | 2,384,250 |
| | | | | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.4%
|
Money Market Funds - 0.4%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(g) | | | 991,144 | | | 991,144 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $991,144) | | | | | | 991,144 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2%
(Cost $170,050,475) | | | | | | $225,045,800 |
Liabilities in Excess of Other
Assets - (0.2)% | | | | | | (484,528) |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $224,561,272 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| Non-income producing security.
|
(b)
| To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in a particular industry or sector of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those industries or sectors. See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(d)
| 100 shares per contract.
|
(e)
| Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.
|
(f)
| Held in connection with written options. See Schedule of Written Options for further information.
|
(g)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF
Schedule of Written Options
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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WRITTEN OPTIONS - (0.6)%(a)(b)
| | | | | | | | | |
Call Options - (0.0)%(c)
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 10/31/2024; Exercise Price:
$5,800.00 | | | $(969,926,500) | | | (1,700) | | | $(4,250) |
Put Options - (0.6)%
| | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index, Expiration: 01/17/2025; Exercise Price: $3,500.00 | | | (1,141,090,000) | | | (2,000) | | | (1,450,000) |
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS
(Premiums received $1,223,289) | | | | | | | | | $ (1,454,250) |
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Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(b)
| 100 shares per contract. |
(c)
| Represents less than 0.05% of net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES - 83.9%
|
United States Treasury Notes
| | | | | | |
4.50%, 11/30/2024 | | | $14,000,000 | | | $13,997,252 |
3.88%, 03/31/2025 | | | 25,000,000 | | | 24,937,101 |
0.25%, 08/31/2025 | | | 20,000,000 | | | 19,330,629 |
4.38%, 08/15/2026 | | | 45,000,000 | | | 45,148,535 |
1.63%, 09/30/2026 | | | 25,000,000 | | | 23,854,492 |
2.75%, 07/31/2027 | | | 50,500,000 | | | 48,695,019 |
0.50%, 10/31/2027 | | | 25,000,000 | | | 22,457,520 |
2.25%, 11/15/2027 | | | 30,000,000 | | | 28,393,945 |
1.00%, 07/31/2028 | | | 50,500,000 | | | 45,010,098 |
4.50%, 05/31/2029 | | | 20,000,000 | | | 20,287,891 |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
(Cost $293,662,874) | | | | | | 292,112,482 |
EQUITY-LINKED NOTES - 14.1%
| | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index), 47.66%, 11/07/2024(a) | | | 12,500,000 | | | 12,596,961 |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN,
(linked to S&P 500 Index),
40.05%, 11/15/2024(a) | | | 12,500,000 | | | 12,282,172 |
UBS AG, ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index), 37.60%, 11/21/2024(a) | | | 12,200,000 | | | 12,039,425 |
BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index),
38.65%, 11/29/2024(a) | | | 12,200,000 | | | 12,150,921 |
TOTAL EQUITY-LINKED NOTES
(Cost $49,400,000) | | | | | | 49,069,479 |
| | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.2%
| | | | | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.2%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(b) | | | 4,220,663 | | | 4,220,663 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,220,663) | | | | | | 4,220,663 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.2%
(Cost $347,283,537) | | | | | | $345,402,624 |
Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.8% | | | | | | 2,974,804 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $348,377,428 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)(2), of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
(b)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 84.9%(a)
| | | |
Developed Market Equity - 56.1%
| | | | | | |
iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF(b) | | | 1,789,634 | | | $120,388,679 |
Emerging Market Equity - 28.8%
| | | | | | |
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF(b) | | | 1,533,491 | | | 61,661,673 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $165,846,646) | | | | | | 182,050,352 |
| | | Principal
Amount | | | |
EQUITY-LINKED NOTES - 13.7%
| | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN, (linked to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF), 39.89%, 11/07/2024(c) | | | $7,500,000 | | | 7,286,744 |
BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN, (linked to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF), 24.65%, 11/15/2024(c) | | | 7,500,000 | | | 7,253,427 |
UBS AG, ELN, (linked to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF), 20.30%, 11/21/2024(c) | | | 7,500,000 | | | 7,371,692 |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN, (linked to iShares MSCI EAFE ETF), 25.10%, 11/29/2024(c) | | | 7,500,000 | | | 7,427,829 |
TOTAL EQUITY-LINKED NOTES
(Cost $30,000,000) | | | | | | 29,339,692 |
| | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.2%
| | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.2%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(d) | | | 2,600,479 | | | 2,600,479 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,600,479) | | | | | | 2,600,479 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%
(Cost $198,447,125) | | | | | | $213,990,523 |
Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.2% | | | | | | 494,688 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $214,485,211 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| The risks of investing in investment companies, such as the underlying ETFs, typically reflect the risks of the types of investments in which the investment companies invest. See Note 9 in Notes to Financial Statements. |
(b)
| Fair value of this security exceeds 25% of the Fund’s net assets. Additional information for this security, including the financial statements, is available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov.
|
(c)
| Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)(2), of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
|
(d)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS LARGE CAP ENHANCED YIELD ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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COMMON STOCKS - 84.8%
| | | | | | |
Basic Materials - 1.5%
| | | | | | |
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 1,044 | | | $324,193 |
Albemarle Corporation | | | 335 | | | 31,735 |
Dow, Inc. | | | 3,695 | | | 182,459 |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 1,456 | | | 120,834 |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 1,399 | | | 343,776 |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 5,070 | | | 228,252 |
Linde PLC | | | 1,855 | | | 846,158 |
LyondellBasell Industries NV - Class A | | | 1,053 | | | 91,453 |
Newmont Corporation | | | 2,469 | | | 112,191 |
Nucor Corporation | | | 885 | | | 125,528 |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 783 | | | 97,491 |
Sherwin-Williams Company | | | 1,155 | | | 414,379 |
Southern Copper Corporation | | | 1,903 | | | 208,474 |
| | | | | | 3,126,923 |
Communications - 12.7%
| | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 1,827 | | | 246,261 |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A | | | 40,775 | | | 6,977,010 |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 33,841 | | | 6,307,962 |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,092 | | | 421,992 |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 25,997 | | | 585,972 |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 98 | | | 458,272 |
CDW Corporation | | | 385 | | | 72,469 |
Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 588 | | | 192,635 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 15,748 | | | 862,518 |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 15,750 | | | 687,803 |
Corning, Inc. | | | 2,696 | | | 128,303 |
eBay, Inc. | | | 1,642 | | | 94,431 |
MercadoLibre, Inc.(a) | | | 31 | | | 63,153 |
Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A | | | 8,234 | | | 4,673,454 |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 573 | | | 257,478 |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 1,613 | | | 1,219,476 |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,098 | | | 395,642 |
T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | 1,691 | | | 377,364 |
Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 1,712 | | | 205,800 |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 5,645 | | | 406,722 |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 305 | | | 53,936 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 15,964 | | | 672,563 |
Walt Disney Company | | | 6,793 | | | 653,487 |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.(a) | | | 7,687 | | | 62,495 |
| | | | | | 26,077,198 |
Consumer, Cyclical - 7.0%
| | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC(a) | | | 868 | | | 49,328 |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 59 | | | 177,531 |
Carnival Corporation(a) | | | 3,915 | | | 86,130 |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 70 | | | 27,581 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 3,828 | | | 213,488 |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 3,442 | | | 177,160 |
Costco Wholesale Corporation | | | 1,658 | | | 1,449,390 |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 404 | | | 132,908 |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 1,968 | | | 112,609 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dollar General Corporation | | | 649 | | | $51,946 |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 648 | | | 41,887 |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 1,173 | | | 198,237 |
Fastenal Company | | | 1,847 | | | 144,398 |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | | | 629 | | | 123,749 |
Ford Motor Company | | | 14,096 | | | 145,048 |
General Motors Company | | | 4,770 | | | 242,125 |
Genuine Parts Company | | | 385 | | | 44,159 |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 888 | | | 208,547 |
Home Depot, Inc. | | | 3,915 | | | 1,541,531 |
Las Vegas Sands Corporation | | | 2,480 | | | 128,588 |
Lennar Corporation - Class A | | | 904 | | | 153,951 |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 656 | | | 76,844 |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 2,381 | | | 623,417 |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 392 | | | 116,777 |
Marriott International, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,056 | | | 274,581 |
McDonald’s Corporation | | | 2,756 | | | 805,055 |
Mobileye Global, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 2,465 | | | 33,549 |
NIKE, Inc. - Class B | | | 4,717 | | | 363,822 |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 271 | | | 312,501 |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 2,657 | | | 277,072 |
Pool Corporation | | | 80 | | | 28,931 |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 370 | | | 47,926 |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 1,655 | | | 231,237 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | | | 819 | | | 169,001 |
Southwest Airlines Company | | | 1,685 | | | 51,527 |
Starbucks Corporation | | | 4,318 | | | 421,869 |
Target Corporation | | | 1,622 | | | 243,365 |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 10,203 | | | 2,549,220 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 4,438 | | | 501,627 |
Tractor Supply Company | | | 627 | | | 166,475 |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 110 | | | 40,588 |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 895 | | | 70,043 |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 2,630 | | | 24,880 |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 15,944 | | | 1,306,611 |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | | | 114 | | | 126,452 |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 949 | | | 124,471 |
| | | | | | 14,438,132 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical - 14.5%
| | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 6,640 | | | 752,777 |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 6,640 | | | 1,353,697 |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,427 | | | 185,952 |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 261 | | | 53,513 |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 6,281 | | | 342,063 |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 1,953 | | | 625,272 |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | | | 2,893 | | | 159,723 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 1,585 | | | 458,445 |
Avery Dennison Corporation | | | 323 | | | 66,871 |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 1,570 | | | 56,049 |
Becton Dickinson & Company | | | 1,185 | | | 276,804 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 524 | | | 91,176 |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation | | | 354 | | | 64,308 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS LARGE CAP ENHANCED YIELD ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - (Continued)
| | | | | | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical - (Continued)
| | | | | | |
Boston Scientific Corporation(a) | | | 6,425 | | | $539,828 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 8,130 | | | 453,410 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 788 | | | 85,514 |
Cencora, Inc. | | | 656 | | | 149,620 |
Centene Corporation(a) | | | 2,708 | | | 168,600 |
Church & Dwight Company, Inc. | | | 783 | | | 78,230 |
Cigna Group | | | 1,113 | | | 350,384 |
Cintas Corporation | | | 1,333 | | | 274,345 |
Clorox Company | | | 344 | | | 54,541 |
Coca-Cola Company | | | 14,904 | | | 973,380 |
Colgate-Palmolive Company | | | 2,906 | | | 272,321 |
Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A | | | 612 | | | 142,192 |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 164 | | | 54,074 |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 2,454 | | | 149,498 |
CVS Health Corporation | | | 4,802 | | | 271,121 |
Danaher Corporation | | | 2,456 | | | 603,341 |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 2,176 | | | 153,364 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation(a) | | | 2,905 | | | 194,664 |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 876 | | | 355,446 |
Eli Lilly & Company | | | 3,024 | | | 2,509,134 |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 354 | | | 93,817 |
Estée Lauder Companies - Class A | | | 1,187 | | | 81,832 |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,419 | | | 123,950 |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 1,987 | | | 135,156 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 4,794 | | | 425,803 |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 835 | | | 86,598 |
GRAIL, Inc.(a) | | | 77 | | | 1,045 |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 1,171 | | | 420,085 |
Hershey Company | | | 1,064 | | | 188,945 |
Hormel Foods Corporation | | | 1,656 | | | 50,591 |
Humana, Inc. | | | 539 | | | 138,970 |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 288 | | | 117,193 |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 522 | | | 75,241 |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 1,352 | | | 681,192 |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 644 | | | 132,548 |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 9,276 | | | 1,482,861 |
Kellanova | | | 1,053 | | | 84,924 |
Kenvue, Inc. | | | 6,857 | | | 157,231 |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | | | 3,138 | | | 103,397 |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation | | | 1,150 | | | 154,307 |
Kraft Heinz Company | | | 4,309 | | | 144,179 |
Kroger Company | | | 2,238 | | | 124,813 |
McCormick & Company, Inc. | | | 820 | | | 64,157 |
McKesson Corporation | | | 585 | | | 292,845 |
Medtronic PLC | | | 5,001 | | | 446,339 |
Merck & Company, Inc. | | | 9,660 | | | 988,411 |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 1,319 | | | 71,701 |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 126 | | | 40,474 |
Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A | | | 5,096 | | | 348,974 |
Monster Beverage Corporation(a) | | | 3,723 | | | 196,128 |
Moody’s Corporation | | | 622 | | | 282,413 |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,915 | | | 310,459 |
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| | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 5,231 | | | $868,764 |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 21,566 | | | 610,318 |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 5,815 | | | 771,650 |
Procter & Gamble Company | | | 8,907 | | | 1,471,258 |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 411 | | | 123,970 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 366 | | | 306,781 |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 402 | | | 97,473 |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 1,191 | | | 572,109 |
Solventum Corporation(a) | | | 434 | | | 31,500 |
STERIS PLC | | | 296 | | | 65,668 |
Stryker Corporation | | | 1,306 | | | 465,302 |
Sysco Corporation | | | 1,622 | | | 121,569 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 1,412 | | | 771,404 |
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,060 | | | 62,105 |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 155 | | | 125,984 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 3,468 | | | 1,957,686 |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 806 | | | 221,424 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 912 | | | 434,094 |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 356 | | | 109,623 |
WK Kellogg Company | | | 263 | | | 4,374 |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 622 | | | 66,504 |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 1,724 | | | 308,217 |
| | | | | | 29,934,013 |
Energy - 3.0%
| | | | | | |
Baker Hughes Company | | | 3,556 | | | 135,412 |
Chevron Corporation | | | 6,684 | | | 994,713 |
ConocoPhillips | | | 4,565 | | | 500,050 |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 2,395 | | | 57,288 |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 2,116 | | | 81,847 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 570 | | | 100,759 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 2,612 | | | 318,560 |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 17,174 | | | 2,005,580 |
Halliburton Company | | | 3,170 | | | 87,936 |
Hess Corporation | | | 1,092 | | | 146,852 |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 7,911 | | | 193,899 |
Marathon Petroleum Corporation | | | 1,915 | | | 278,575 |
Occidental Petroleum Corporation | | | 3,172 | | | 158,949 |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 1,413 | | | 136,891 |
Phillips 66 | | | 1,591 | | | 193,816 |
Schlumberger NV | | | 5,342 | | | 214,054 |
Targa Resources Corporation | | | 646 | | | 107,856 |
Valero Energy Corporation | | | 1,207 | | | 156,620 |
Williams Companies, Inc. | | | 4,281 | | | 224,196 |
| | | | | | 6,093,853 |
Financial - 12.3%
| | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 2,741 | | | 287,229 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 524 | | | 58,452 |
Allstate Corporation | | | 832 | | | 155,185 |
American Express Company | | | 2,170 | | | 586,074 |
American Homes 4 Rent - Class A | | | 1,657 | | | 58,393 |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 3,484 | | | 264,366 |
American Tower Corporation | | | 1,991 | | | 425,158 |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 315 | | | 160,744 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS LARGE CAP ENHANCED YIELD ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
| | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS - (Continued)
| | | | | | |
Financial - (Continued)
| | | | | | |
Aon PLC - Class A | | | 833 | | | $305,603 |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 932 | | | 133,518 |
Arch Capital Group, Ltd.(a) | | | 1,161 | | | 114,428 |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company | | | 888 | | | 249,706 |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 556 | | | 123,215 |
Bank of America Corporation | | | 26,511 | | | 1,108,690 |
Bank of New York Mellon
Corporation | | | 2,610 | | | 196,690 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B(a) | | | 6,786 | | | 3,059,943 |
Blackrock, Inc. | | | 559 | | | 548,396 |
Blackstone, Inc. | | | 4,232 | | | 709,918 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 855 | | | 89,467 |
Capital One Financial Corporation | | | 1,318 | | | 214,557 |
CBRE Group, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 930 | | | 121,802 |
Charles Schwab Corporation | | | 5,621 | | | 398,135 |
Chubb, Ltd. | | | 1,573 | | | 444,278 |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 6,846 | | | 439,308 |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 1,206 | | | 271,784 |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,354 | | | 98,558 |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 2,430 | | | 261,201 |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 1,081 | | | 192,667 |
Discover Financial Services | | | 785 | | | 116,518 |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 386 | | | 350,519 |
Equity Residential | | | 1,631 | | | 114,773 |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 620 | | | 101,246 |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 1,990 | | | 86,923 |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. - Class A | | | 33 | | | 63,933 |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 1,172 | | | 606,850 |
Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc. | | | 905 | | | 99,948 |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 2,117 | | | 329,977 |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 2,942 | | | 92,408 |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 867 | | | 107,274 |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 10,983 | | | 2,437,347 |
M&T Bank Corporation | | | 523 | | | 101,818 |
Markel Group, Inc.(a) | | | 29 | | | 44,718 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | 1,878 | | | 409,855 |
Mastercard, Inc. - Class A | | | 3,183 | | | 1,590,195 |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 3,223 | | | 252,748 |
Morgan Stanley | | | 4,848 | | | 563,580 |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 1,572 | | | 116,202 |
NU Holdings, Ltd. - Class A(a) | | | 15,939 | | | 240,519 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 1,382 | | | 260,189 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 667 | | | 54,961 |
Progressive Corporation | | | 2,507 | | | 608,775 |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 3,439 | | | 388,401 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 1,151 | | | 140,974 |
Public Storage | | | 891 | | | 293,192 |
Realty Income Corporation | | | 2,494 | | | 148,069 |
SBA Communications Corporation | | | 316 | | | 72,512 |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 1,127 | | | 190,598 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
State Street Corporation | | | 935 | | | $86,768 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 651 | | | 71,519 |
Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | 805 | | | 197,982 |
Truist Financial Corporation | | | 4,757 | | | 204,789 |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 5,531 | | | 267,203 |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 3,254 | | | 103,347 |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 6,343 | | | 1,838,519 |
Wells Fargo & Company | | | 13,999 | | | 908,815 |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 2,872 | | | 387,375 |
Weyerhaeuser Company | | | 2,247 | | | 70,016 |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 309 | | | 93,377 |
| | | | | | 25,292,197 |
Industrial - 5.8%
| | | | | | |
3M Company | | | 1,934 | | | 248,461 |
Amcor PLC | | | 6,632 | | | 73,814 |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 687 | | | 125,955 |
Amphenol Corporation - Class A | | | 4,246 | | | 284,567 |
Ball Corporation | | | 1,153 | | | 68,315 |
Boeing Company(a) | | | 2,139 | | | 319,374 |
Carrier Global Corporation | | | 2,952 | | | 214,669 |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 1,922 | | | 723,056 |
CSX Corporation | | | 3,409 | | | 114,679 |
Deere & Company | | | 938 | | | 379,599 |
Dover Corporation | | | 379 | | | 71,756 |
Eaton Corporation PLC | | | 1,566 | | | 519,254 |
Emerson Electric Company | | | 1,958 | | | 211,993 |
FedEx Corporation | | | 1,102 | | | 301,783 |
Fortive Corporation | | | 1,108 | | | 79,144 |
Garmin, Ltd. | | | 573 | | | 113,655 |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 964 | | | 290,800 |
General Dynamics Corporation | | | 1,116 | | | 325,437 |
General Electric Company | | | 4,045 | | | 694,850 |
Graco, Inc. | | | 415 | | | 33,802 |
HEICO Corporation | | | 345 | | | 84,508 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 2,470 | | | 508,030 |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 1,209 | | | 120,561 |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 1,355 | | | 353,831 |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 1,311 | | | 125,856 |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 298 | | | 53,825 |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 2,388 | | | 180,413 |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 550 | | | 81,955 |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 585 | | | 144,770 |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 109 | | | 20,989 |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 834 | | | 455,406 |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 143 | | | 84,705 |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 63 | | | 81,380 |
Norfolk Southern Corporation | | | 342 | | | 85,647 |
Northrop Grumman Corporation | | | 617 | | | 314,065 |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 287 | | | 57,779 |
Otis Worldwide Corporation | | | 2,229 | | | 218,888 |
Owens Corning | | | 263 | | | 46,496 |
Packaging Corporation of America | | | 373 | | | 85,395 |
Parker-Hannifin Corporation | | | 397 | | | 251,726 |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 1,094 | | | 216,612 |
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COMMON STOCKS - (Continued)
| | | | | | | |
Industrial - (Continued)
| | | | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 343 | | | $91,482 | |
RTX Corporation | | | 5,546 | | | 671,011 | | | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 1,104 | | | 162,752 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 101 | | | 45,987 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 804 | | | 297,609 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 136 | | | 177,113 | |
Union Pacific Corporation | | | 2,250 | | | 522,157 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | | 2,697 | | | 361,560 | |
Veralto Corporation | | | 818 | | | 83,591 | |
Vulcan Materials Company | | | 385 | | | 105,463 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 1,711 | | | 369,319 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation | | | 546 | | | 102,637 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 783 | | | 95,354 | |
| | | | | | 11,853,835 | |
Technology - 26.1%(b)
| | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC - Class A | | | 2,395 | | | 825,844 | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 1,674 | | | 800,306 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 6,527 | | | 940,345 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 1,891 | | | 421,901 | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 277 | | | 88,754 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 54,436 | | | 12,297,637 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 3,393 | | | 616,101 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 785 | | | 222,783 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 15,964 | | | 2,710,208 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 783 | | | 165,103 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 930 | | | 256,792 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation - Class A | | | 1,646 | | | 122,775 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. -
Class A(a) | | | 607 | | | 180,200 | |
Datadog, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 810 | | | 101,606 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc. - Class C | | | 2,612 | | | 322,922 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 871 | | | 131,390 | |
Fair Isaac Corporation(a) | | | 55 | | | 109,621 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 1,895 | | | 170,038 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 2,148 | | | 425,089 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 2,877 | | | 226,305 | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 264 | | | 132,660 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company | | | 4,038 | | | 78,701 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 3,184 | | | 113,096 | |
Intel Corporation | | | 16,284 | | | 350,432 | |
International Business Machines Corporation | | | 3,450 | | | 713,184 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 1,072 | | | 654,242 | |
KLA Corporation | | | 523 | | | 348,438 | |
Lam Research Corporation | | | 5,360 | | | 398,516 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 1,942 | | | 142,485 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 3,971 | | | 395,710 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 27,677 | | | $11,246,549 |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 112 | | | 85,042 |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 276 | | | 157,651 |
NVIDIA Corporation | | | 91,886 | | | 12,198,785 |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 890 | | | 208,705 |
ON Semiconductor Corporation(a) | | | 1,581 | | | 111,445 |
Oracle Corporation | | | 5,643 | | | 947,121 |
Palantir Technologies, Inc. -
Class A(a) | | | 5,070 | | | 210,709 |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 1,925 | | | 268,210 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 4,211 | | | 685,424 |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 345 | | | 185,517 |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 3,769 | | | 1,098,173 |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 791 | | | 737,995 |
Snowflake, Inc. - Class A(a) | | | 677 | | | 77,733 |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 545 | | | 279,917 |
Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc.(a) | | | 542 | | | 87,652 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 3,461 | | | 703,137 |
| | | | | | 53,752,949 |
Utilities - 1.9%
| | | | | | |
Ameren Corporation | | | 804 | | | 70,036 |
American Electric Power Company,
Inc. | | | 2,654 | | | 262,083 |
American Water Works Company, Inc. | | | 596 | | | 82,314 |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 1,960 | | | 199,293 |
Constellation Energy Corporation | | | 1,124 | | | 295,567 |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 4,439 | | | 264,254 |
DTE Energy Company | | | 606 | | | 75,277 |
Duke Energy Corporation | | | 2,688 | | | 309,846 |
Edison International | | | 1,160 | | | 95,584 |
Entergy Corporation | | | 613 | | | 94,880 |
Eversource Energy | | | 1,071 | | | 70,525 |
Exelon Corporation | | | 5,069 | | | 199,212 |
FirstEnergy Corporation | | | 1,703 | | | 71,236 |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 7,615 | | | 603,489 |
PG&E Corporation | | | 11,524 | | | 233,015 |
PPL Corporation | | | 2,189 | | | 71,274 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 1,601 | | | 143,145 |
Sempra | | | 3,132 | | | 261,115 |
Southern Company | | | 3,781 | | | 344,184 |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 937 | | | 89,512 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 1,827 | | | 122,062 |
| | | | | | 3,957,903 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $144,994,041) | | | | | | 174,527,003 |
| | | Principal Amount | | | |
EQUITY-LINKED NOTES - 13.9%
| | | | | | |
GS Finance Corporation, ELN,
(linked to S&P 500 Index),
16.80%, 11/07/2024(c) | | | $7,100,000 | | | 7,129,036 |
| | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
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BNP Paribas Issuance B.V., ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index),
15.33%, 11/15/2024(c) | | | $7,300,000 | | | $7,133,128 |
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index), 15.57%, 11/21/2024(c) | | | 7,300,000 | | | 7,150,006 |
UBS AG, ELN, (linked to S&P 500 Index), 13.60%, 11/29/2024(c) | | | 7,400,000 | | | 7,285,916 |
TOTAL EQUITY-LINKED NOTES
(Cost $29,100,000) | | | | | | 28,698,086 |
| | | Shares | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.0%
| | | | | | |
Money Market Funds - 1.0%
| | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(d) | | | 1,986,813 | | | 1,986,813 |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,986,813) | | | | | | 1,986,813 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7%
(Cost $176,080,854) | | | | | | $205,211,902 |
Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.3% | | | | | | 597,068 |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $205,808,970 |
| | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| Non-income producing security.
|
(b)
| To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in a particular industry or sector of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those industries or sectors. See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(c)
| Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)(2), of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
|
(d)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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COMMON STOCKS - 97.8%
| | | | | | |
Basic Materials - 3.5%
| | | | | | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 50,990 | | | $4,312,224 |
Hawkins, Inc. | | | 70,175 | | | 7,501,707 |
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. | | | 39,147 | | | 4,414,999 |
| | | | | | 16,228,930 |
Consumer, Cyclical - 12.5%
| | | | | | |
Boyd Gaming Corporation | | | 79,936 | | | 5,538,765 |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 32,770 | | | 12,912,035 |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 41,601 | | | 5,828,300 |
Copa Holdings SA - Class A | | | 43,750 | | | 4,256,875 |
KB Home | | | 127,703 | | | 10,024,686 |
Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 15,012 | | | 7,332,611 |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 63,671 | | | 12,168,802 |
| | | | | | 58,062,074 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical- 12.1%
| | | | | | |
Chemed Corporation | | | 17,900 | | | 9,670,296 |
Encompass Health Corporation | | | 83,894 | | | 8,344,097 |
Ensign Group, Inc. | | | 84,967 | | | 13,169,035 |
Hackett Group, Inc. | | | 207,769 | | | 5,052,942 |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 54,042 | | | 9,110,941 |
Kforce, Inc. | | | 101,165 | | | 5,846,326 |
Service Corporation International | | | 58,708 | | | 4,793,508 |
| | | | | | 55,987,145 |
Energy - 10.6%
| | | | | | |
Chord Energy Corporation | | | 52,846 | | | 6,611,035 |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | | 67,184 | | | 3,277,907 |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 156,104 | | | 5,245,095 |
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP | | | 265,242 | | | 4,257,134 |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. | | | 220,585 | | | 7,996,206 |
Range Resources Corporation | | | 130,222 | | | 3,910,567 |
Sitio Royalties Corporation -
Class A | | | 212,001 | | | 4,725,502 |
Viper Energy, Inc. | | | 250,139 | | | 12,982,214 |
| | | | | | 49,005,660 |
Financial - 30.4%(a)
| | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corporation | | | 60,908 | | | 4,522,419 |
American Homes 4 Rent - Class A | | | 114,482 | | | 4,034,346 |
Compass Diversified Holdings | | | 312,110 | | | 6,772,787 |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 36,664 | | | 6,279,810 |
Enterprise Financial Services Corporation | | | 137,175 | | | 7,231,866 |
Essential Properties Realty Trust,
Inc. | | | 221,745 | | | 7,027,099 |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 116,361 | | | 3,206,909 |
German American Bancorp, Inc. | | | 156,314 | | | 6,329,154 |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 58,736 | | | 8,712,311 |
Hingham Institution for Savings | | | 16,542 | | | 4,193,728 |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 218,245 | | | 5,955,906 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 43,778 | | | $7,563,525 |
Kemper Corporation | | | 75,926 | | | 4,727,912 |
Ladder Capital Corporation | | | 438,822 | | | 5,006,959 |
Lakeland Financial Corporation | | | 87,878 | | | 5,718,221 |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 83,444 | | | 3,517,164 |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 81,880 | | | 5,793,829 |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 34,149 | | | 9,452,785 |
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida | | | 257,891 | | | 6,885,690 |
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. | | | 110,636 | | | 7,133,809 |
Terreno Realty Corporation | | | 71,714 | | | 4,299,254 |
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. - Class A | | | 76,256 | | | 4,570,022 |
West BanCorp, Inc. | | | 268,779 | | | 5,797,563 |
Wintrust Financial Corporation | | | 49,846 | | | 5,776,653 |
| | | | | | 140,509,721 |
Industrial - 22.7%
| | | | | | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 24,470 | | | 2,794,963 |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 41,937 | | | 7,041,642 |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 87,116 | | | 8,157,542 |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 24,521 | | | 9,588,692 |
Curtiss-Wright Corporation | | | 25,766 | | | 8,888,239 |
Franklin Electric Company, Inc. | | | 32,130 | | | 3,075,162 |
Graco, Inc. | | | 68,077 | | | 5,544,872 |
Graphic Packaging Holding Company | | | 191,332 | | | 5,407,042 |
Kadant, Inc. | | | 27,405 | | | 9,127,509 |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 27,905 | | | 4,904,862 |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 68,396 | | | 5,100,290 |
Owens Corning | | | 50,049 | | | 8,848,163 |
Primoris Services Corporation | | | 92,396 | | | 5,785,838 |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 249,070 | | | 12,174,542 |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 68,298 | | | 8,355,577 |
| | | | | | 104,794,935 |
Technology - 2.3%
| | | | | | |
Amdocs, Ltd. | | | 41,619 | | | 3,651,859 |
Sapiens International Corporation NV | | | 186,971 | | | 6,895,491 |
| | | | | | 10,547,350 |
Utilities - 3.7%
| | | | | | |
California Water Service Group | | | 118,895 | | | 6,177,784 |
New Jersey Resources Corporation | | | 107,024 | | | 4,911,332 |
Otter Tail Corporation | | | 75,462 | | | 5,925,276 |
| | | | | | 17,014,392 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $397,117,274) | | | | | | 452,150,207 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.6%
| | | | |
Money Market Funds - 2.6%
| | | | | | | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 4.74%(b) | | | 11,878,384 | | | $11,878,384 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $11,878,384) | | | | | | 11,878,384 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.4%
(Cost $408,995,658) | | | | | | $464,028,591 | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other
Assets - (0.4)% | | | | | | (1,918,336) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $462,110,255 | |
| | | | | | | |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)
| To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in a particular industry or sector of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those industries or sectors. See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(b)
| The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of October 31, 2024. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value | | | $1,458,715,485 | | | $515,194,827 | | | $225,045,800 | | | $345,402,624 | | | $213,990,523 |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value | | | — | | | 401,549,729 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 35,280,742 | | | 17,116,763 | | | 5,493,089 | | | — | | | — |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 6,907,583 | | | — | | | 1,142,045 | | | 1,149,760 | | | 2,102,800 |
Deposit at broker for option contracts | | | 3,204,411 | | | 23,578,850 | | | 840,844 | | | — | | | — |
Dividends receivable | | | 677,535 | | | — | | | 106,368 | | | — | | | 232,900 |
Cash collateral for written options | | | 43,688 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Interest receivable | | | 34,757 | | | 165,706 | | | 7,883 | | | 2,576,105 | | | 12,349 |
Dividend tax reclaims receivable | | | 16,873 | | | — | | | 2,641 | | | — | | | — |
Total assets | | | 1,504,881,074 | | | 957,605,875 | | | 232,638,670 | | | 349,128,489 | | | 216,338,572 |
LIABILITIES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written option contracts, at value | | | 9,949,670 | | | 7,075,400 | | | 1,454,250 | | | — | | | — |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 41,718,981 | | | 17,723,965 | | | 6,472,527 | | | — | | | 1,784,621 |
Payable to adviser | | | 958,825 | | | 530,529 | | | 150,621 | | | 176,181 | | | 68,740 |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 574,880 | | | — |
Total liabilities | | | 52,627,476 | | | 25,329,894 | | | 8,077,398 | | | 751,061 | | | 1,853,361 |
NET ASSETS | | | $1,452,253,598 | | | $932,275,981 | | | $224,561,272 | | | $348,377,428 | | | $214,485,211 |
Net Assets Consists of:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | $1,262,330,782 | | | $1,009,483,085 | | | $267,371,973 | | | $381,966,430 | | | $242,171,604 |
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | | | 189,922,816 | | | (77,207,104) | | | (42,810,701) | | | (33,589,002) | | | (27,686,393) |
Total net assets | | | $1,452,253,598 | | | $932,275,981 | | | $224,561,272 | | | $348,377,428 | | | $214,485,211 |
Net assets | | | $1,452,253,598 | | | $932,275,981 | | | $224,561,272 | | | $348,377,428 | | | $214,485,211 |
Shares issued and outstanding | | | 36,800,000 | | | 33,875,000 | | | 4,916,755 | | | 15,150,000 | | | 10,200,000 |
Net asset value per share | | | $39.46 | | | $27.52 | | | $45.67 | | | $23.00 | | | $21.03 |
Cost:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities,
at cost | | | $1,158,522,539 | | | $516,416,474 | | | $170,050,475 | | | $347,283,537 | | | $198,447,125 |
Investments in affiliated securities,
at cost | | | — | | | 400,784,737 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Proceeds:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written options premium | | | $8,148,736 | | | $6,837,625 | | | $1,223,289 | | | $— | | | $— |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
| | | | | | |
ASSETS:
| | | | | | |
Investments, at value | | | $205,211,902 | | | $464,028,591 |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 2,365,620 | | | 1,874,876 |
Dividends receivable | | | 215,637 | | | 162,323 |
Interest receivable | | | 9,684 | | | 32,489 |
Dividend tax reclaims receivable | | | 859 | | | 4,890 |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | 1,429,386 |
Total assets | | | 207,803,702 | | | 467,532,555 |
LIABILITIES:
| | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 1,927,425 | | | 5,141,653 |
Payable to adviser | | | 67,307 | | | 280,647 |
Total liabilities | | | 1,994,732 | | | 5,422,300 |
NET ASSETS | | | $205,808,970 | | | $462,110,255 |
Net Assets Consists of:
| | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | $177,306,045 | | | $424,244,497 |
Total distributable earnings | | | 28,502,925 | | | 37,865,758 |
Total net assets | | | $205,808,970 | | | $462,110,255 |
Net assets | | | $205,808,970 | | | $462,110,255 |
Shares issued and outstanding | | | 6,525,000 | | | 12,325,000 |
Net asset value per share | | | $31.54 | | | $37.49 |
Cost:
| | | | | | |
Investments, at cost | | | $176,080,854 | | | $408,995,658 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
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INVESTMENT INCOME:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income from unaffiliated securities | | | $7,154,524 | | | $8,344,978 | | | $1,214,750 | | | $— | | | $2,369,302 |
Dividend income from affiliated
securities | | | — | | | 6,042,196 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Interest income | | | 191,989 | | | 834,088 | | | 28,231 | | | 14,246,976 | | | 3,772,060 |
Total investment income | | | 7,346,513 | | | 15,221,262 | | | 1,242,981 | | | 14,246,976 | | | 6,141,362 |
EXPENSES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee | | | 4,596,103 | | | 2,378,590 | | | 771,125 | | | 985,312 | | | 372,143 |
Total expenses | | | 4,596,103 | | | 2,378,590 | | | 771,125 | | | 985,312 | | | 372,143 |
Net investment income | | | 2,750,410 | | | 12,842,672 | | | 471,856 | | | 13,261,664 | | | 5,769,219 |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities | | | (42,915,545) | | | 18,150,872 | | | (6,178,493) | | | (6,574,904) | | | (3,526,946) |
Investments in affiliated securities | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
In-kind redemptions in unaffiliated securities | | | 1,840,194 | | | 78,289 | | | 1,760,690 | | | — | | | 800,577 |
In-kind redemptions in affiliated securities | | | — | | | 123,621 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Written option contracts expired or closed | | | 19,156,158 | | | 1,905,452 | | | 2,793,657 | | | — | | | — |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | (21,919,193) | | | 20,258,234 | | | (1,624,146) | | | (6,574,904) | | | (2,726,369) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities | | | 149,406,266 | | | 9,332,494 | | | 24,470,631 | | | 2,879,219 | | | 7,018,202 |
Investments in affiliated securities | | | — | | | 2,576,962 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Written option contracts | | | (1,680,696) | | | (237,776) | | | (267,162) | | | — | | | — |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 147,725,570 | | | 11,671,680 | | | 24,203,469 | | | 2,879,219 | | | 7,018,202 |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | 125,806,377 | | | 31,929,914 | | | 22,579,323 | | | (3,695,685) | | | 4,291,833 |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | $128,556,787 | | | $44,772,586 | | | $23,051,179 | | | $9,565,979 | | | $10,061,052 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus ETFs
Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)(Continued)
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INVESTMENT INCOME:
| | | | | | |
Dividend income | | | $1,038,914 | | | $3,614,325 |
Less: Dividend withholding taxes | | | (249) | | | (10,703) |
Less: Issuance fees | | | — | | | (914) |
Interest income | | | 1,997,395 | | | 256,376 |
Total investment income | | | 3,036,060 | | | 3,859,084 |
EXPENSES:
| | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee | | | 359,684 | | | 1,413,918 |
Total expenses | | | 359,684 | | | 1,413,918 |
Net investment income | | | 2,676,376 | | | 2,445,166 |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
| | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from:
| | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,174,773 | | | (5,832,403) |
In-kind redemptions | | | — | | | 3,580,029 |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | 1,174,773 | | | (2,252,374) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:
| | | | | | |
Investments | | | 18,022,634 | | | 37,040,951 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 18,022,634 | | | 37,040,951 |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 19,197,407 | | | 34,788,577 |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | $21,873,783 | | | $37,233,743 |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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OPERATIONS:
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Net investment income | | | $2,750,410 | | | $4,265,189 | | | $12,842,672 | | | $16,000,882 |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | (21,919,193) | | | 9,186,022 | | | 20,258,234 | | | (18,619,573) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 147,725,570 | | | 72,490,977 | | | 11,671,680 | | | 1,797,509 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 128,556,787 | | | 85,942,188 | | | 44,772,586 | | | (821,182) |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
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Distributions to shareholders | | | (2,800,357) | | | (4,472,807) | | | (11,697,357) | | | (16,700,472) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (2,800,357) | | | (4,472,807) | | | (11,697,357) | | | (16,700,472) |
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
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Subscriptions | | | 473,418,408 | | | 300,054,968 | | | 397,140,543 | | | 178,953,598 |
Redemptions | | | (3,978,650) | | | (111,172,865) | | | (5,541,205) | | | (316,730,863) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 469,439,758 | | | 188,882,103 | | | 391,599,338 | | | (137,777,265) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 595,196,188 | | | 270,351,484 | | | 424,674,567 | | | (155,298,919) |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the period | | | 857,057,410 | | | 586,705,926 | | | 507,601,414 | | | 662,900,333 |
End of the period | | | $1,452,253,598 | | | $857,057,410 | | | $932,275,981 | | | $507,601,414 |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS
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Subscriptions | | | 12,375,000 | | | 8,750,000 | | | 14,275,000 | | | 7,000,000 |
Redemptions | | | (100,000) | | | (3,575,000) | | | (200,000) | | | (12,950,000) |
Total increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 12,275,000 | | | 5,175,000 | | | 14,075,000 | | | (5,950,000) |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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OPERATIONS:
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Net investment income | | | $471,856 | | | $1,266,846 | | | $13,261,664 | | | $32,374,724 |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | (1,624,146) | | | 2,947,814 | | | (6,574,904) | | | (21,849,026) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | | | 24,203,469 | | | 19,506,208 | | | 2,879,219 | | | (4,979,680) |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 23,051,179 | | | 23,720,868 | | | 9,565,979 | | | 5,546,018 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
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Distributions to shareholders | | | (480,926) | | | (1,371,611) | | | (13,133,673) | | | (32,408,776) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (480,926) | | | (1,371,611) | | | (13,133,673) | | | (32,408,776) |
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
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Subscriptions | | | 51,303,518 | | | 10,095,248 | | | 53,100,540 | | | 183,922,805 |
Redemptions | | | (6,301,938) | | | (78,713,240) | | | (36,082,385) | | | (184,337,955) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 45,001,580 | | | (68,617,992) | | | 17,018,155 | | | (415,150) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 67,571,833 | | | (46,268,735) | | | 13,450,461 | | | (27,277,908) |
NET ASSETS:
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Beginning of the period | | | 156,989,439 | | | 203,258,174 | | | 334,926,967 | | | 362,204,875 |
End of the period | | | $224,561,272 | | | $156,989,439 | | | $348,377,428 | | | $334,926,967 |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS
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Subscriptions | | | 1,175,000 | | | 275,000 | | | 2,275,000 | | | 7,575,000 |
Redemptions | | | (150,000) | | | (2,175,000) | | | (1,550,000) | | | (7,750,000) |
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,025,000 | | | (1,900,000) | | | 725,000 | | | (175,000) |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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OPERATIONS:
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Net investment income | | | $5,769,219 | | | $4,781,702 | | | $2,676,376 | | | $2,561,947 |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | (2,726,369) | | | (1,250,130) | | | 1,174,773 | | | (1,436,453) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 7,018,202 | | | 2,917,094 | | | 18,022,634 | | | 11,108,414 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 10,061,052 | | | 6,448,666 | | | 21,873,783 | | | 12,233,908 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
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Distributions to shareholders | | | (5,336,261) | | | (4,192,887) | | | (2,479,775) | | | (2,140,999) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (5,336,261) | | | (4,192,887) | | | (2,479,775) | | | (2,140,999) |
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
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Subscriptions | | | 47,501,908 | | | 142,364,368 | | | 30,734,073 | | | 166,468,920 |
Redemptions | | | (5,693,630) | | | (38,774,858) | | | — | | | (20,880,940) |
Net increase in net assets from capital transactions | | | 41,808,278 | | | 103,589,510 | | | 30,734,073 | | | 145,587,980 |
Net increase in net assets | | | 46,533,069 | | | 105,845,289 | | | 50,128,081 | | | 155,680,889 |
NET ASSETS:
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Beginning of the period | | | 167,952,142 | | | 62,106,853 | | | 155,680,889 | | | — |
End of the period | | | $214,485,211 | | | $167,952,142 | | | $205,808,970 | | | $155,680,889 |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS
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Subscriptions | | | 2,250,000 | | | 7,125,000 | | | 1,000,000 | | | 6,325,000 |
Redemptions | | | (275,000) | | | (2,000,000) | | | — | | | (800,000) |
Total increase in shares outstanding | | | 1,975,000 | | | 5,125,000 | | | 1,000,000 | | | 5,525,000 |
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(a)
| Inception date of the Fund was June 13, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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OPERATIONS:
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Net investment income | | | $2,445,166 | | | $3,915,077 |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | (2,252,374) | | | 9,739,507 |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | | 37,040,951 | | | 12,112,820 |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 37,233,743 | | | 25,767,404 |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
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Distributions to shareholders | | | (2,397,644) | | | (3,921,020) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | (2,397,644) | | | (3,921,020) |
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:
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Subscriptions | | | 145,993,338 | | | 98,324,280 |
Redemptions | | | (14,128,410) | | | (70,406,415) |
Net increase in net assets from capital transactions | | | 131,864,928 | | | 27,917,865 |
Net increase in net assets | | | 166,701,027 | | | 49,764,249 |
NET ASSETS:
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Beginning of the period | | | 295,409,228 | | | 245,644,979 |
End of the period | | | $462,110,255 | | | $295,409,228 |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS
| | | | | | |
Subscriptions | | | 3,975,000 | | | 2,925,000 |
Redemptions | | | (375,000) | | | (2,175,000) |
Total increase in shares outstanding | | | 3,600,000 | | | 750,000 |
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APTUS COLLARED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PER SHARE DATA:
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Net asset value, beginning of
period | | | $34.95 | | | $30.32 | | | $30.02 | | | $29.67 | | | $24.04 | | | $25.00 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 0.09 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.26 | | | 0.19 | | | 0.27 | | | 0.49 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(f) | | | 4.51 | | | 4.64 | | | 0.47 | | | 0.34 | | | 5.61 | | | (1.01) |
Total from investment
operations | | | 4.60 | | | 4.87 | | | 0.73 | | | 0.53 | | | 5.88 | | | (0.52) |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.09) | | | (0.24) | | | (0.24) | | | (0.18) | | | (0.25) | | | (0.44) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | — | | | (0.19) | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Total distributions | | | (0.09) | | | (0.24) | | | (0.43) | | | (0.18) | | | (0.25) | | | (0.44) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $39.46 | | | $34.95 | | | $30.32 | | | $30.02 | | | $29.67 | | | $24.04 |
Total return(c) | | | 13.21% | | | 16.10% | | | 2.53% | | | 1.78% | | | 24.57% | | | −2.14% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
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Net assets, end of period
(in thousands) | | | $1,452,254 | | | $857,057 | | | $586,706 | | | $402,233 | | | $201,742 | | | $112,970 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d) | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(d) | | | 0.47% | | | 0.70% | | | 0.88% | | | 0.60% | | | 0.99% | | | 2.46% |
Portfolio turnover rate(c)(e) | | | 11% | | | 24% | | | 69% | | | 48% | | | 46% | | | 170% |
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(a)
| Inception date of the Fund was July 9, 2019.
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(b)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
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(c)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
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(d)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
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(e)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
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(f)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS DEFINED RISK ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PER SHARE DATA:
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Net asset value, beginning of
period | | | $25.64 | | | $25.74 | | | $27.01 | | | $29.37 | | | $29.38 | | | $26.51 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | 0.52 | | | 0.86 | | | 0.62 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.32 | | | 0.55 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(h) | | | 1.80 | | | (0.03) | | | (1.28) | | | (1.86) | | | 1.31 | | | 3.14 |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.32 | | | 0.83 | | | (0.66) | | | (1.63) | | | 1.63 | | | 3.69 |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.44) | | | (0.93) | | | (0.61) | | | (0.20) | | | (0.33) | | | (0.50) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.53) | | | (1.31) | | | (0.32) |
Total distributions | | | (0.44) | | | (0.93) | | | (0.61) | | | (0.73) | | | (1.64) | | | (0.82) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $27.52 | | | $25.64 | | | $25.74 | | | $27.01 | | | $29.37 | | | $29.38 |
Total return(c) | | | 9.12% | | | 3.37% | | | −2.39% | | | −5.73% | | | 5.62% | | | 14.12% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
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Net assets, end of period
(in thousands) | | | $932,276 | | | $507,601 | | | $662,900 | | | $903,370 | | | $656,363 | | | $260,029 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d)(e) | | | 0.69% | | | 0.69% | | | 0.69% | | | 0.70%(f) | | | 0.70%(f) | | | 0.69% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(d)(e) | | | 3.73% | | | 3.43% | | | 2.39% | | | 0.79%(f) | | | 1.07%(f) | | | 1.97% |
Portfolio turnover rate(c)(g) | | | 9% | | | 48% | | | 119% | | | 69% | | | 28% | | | 78% |
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(a)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
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(b)
| Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests.
|
(c)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(d)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(e)
| These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying exchange traded funds as represented in the Schedule of Investments. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests.
|
(f)
| Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.
|
(g)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(h)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS DRAWDOWN MANAGED EQUITY ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PER SHARE DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $40.34 | | | $35.09 | | | $38.15 | | | $38.72 | | | $30.23 | | | $29.82 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.10 | | | 0.28 | | | 0.29 | | | 0.11 | | | 0.10 | | | 0.28 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(e) | | | 5.34 | | | 5.28 | | | (3.06) | | | (0.58) | | | 8.52 | | | 0.39 |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.44 | | | 5.56 | | | (2.77) | | | (0.47) | | | 8.62 | | | 0.67 |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.11) | | | (0.31) | | | (0.29) | | | (0.10) | | | (0.12) | | | (0.26) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.01) | | | — |
Total distributions | | | (0.11) | | | (0.31) | | | (0.29) | | | (0.10) | | | (0.13) | | | (0.26) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $45.67 | | | $40.34 | | | $35.09 | | | $38.15 | | | $38.72 | | | $30.23 |
Total return(b) | | | 13.52% | | | 15.88% | | | −7.24% | | | −1.23% | | | 28.59% | | | 2.27% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands) | | | $224,561 | | | $156,989 | | | $203,258 | | | $364,019 | | | $222,333 | | | $131,249 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(c) | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c) | | | 0.48% | | | 0.75% | | | 0.83% | | | 0.27% | | | 0.29% | | | 0.94% |
Portfolio turnover rate(b)(d) | | | 10% | | | 20% | | | 64% | | | 43% | | | 48% | | | 230% |
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(a)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(b)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(c)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(d)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(e)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS ENHANCED YIELD ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | |
PER SHARE DATA:
| | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $23.22 | | | $24.81 | | | $25.00 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 0.93 | | | 1.96 | | | 1.26 |
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments(f) | | | (0.23) | | | (1.61) | | | (0.52) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.70 | | | 0.35 | | | 0.74 |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.92) | | | (1.94) | | | (0.93) |
Total distributions | | | (0.92) | | | (1.94) | | | (0.93) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $23.00 | | | $23.22 | | | $24.81 |
Total return(c) | | | 3.02% | | | 1.44% | | | 2.99% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
| | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $348,377 | | | $334,927 | | | $362,205 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d) | | | 0.59% | | | 0.59% | | | 0.59% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(d) | | | 7.94% | | | 8.11% | | | 10.13% |
Portfolio turnover rate(c)(e) | | | 24% | | | 48% | | | 0% |
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(a)
| Inception date of the Fund was October 31, 2022.
|
(b)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(c)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(d)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(e)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(f)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS INTERNATIONAL ENHANCED YIELD ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PER SHARE DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $20.42 | | | $20.03 | | | $21.34 | | | $25.00 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b)(c) | | | 0.64 | | | 0.88 | | | 0.50 | | | 0.36 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(i) | | | 0.56 | | | 0.34 | | | (1.31) | | | (3.68) |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.20 | | | 1.22 | | | (0.81) | | | (3.32) |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.59) | | | (0.83) | | | (0.50) | | | (0.34) |
Total distributions | | | (0.59) | | | (0.83) | | | (0.50) | | | (0.34) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $21.03 | | | $20.42 | | | $20.03 | | | $21.34 |
Total return(d) | | | 5.91% | | | 6.20% | | | −3.62% | | | −13.46% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $214,485 | | | $167,952 | | | $62,107 | | | $141,909 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(e)(f) | | | 0.39% | | | 0.39%(g) | | | 0.59% | | | 0.59% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(e)(f) | | | 6.05% | | | 4.44% | | | 2.52% | | | 1.93% |
Portfolio turnover rate(d)(h) | | | 0% | | | 16% | | | 102% | | | 2% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a)
| Inception date of the Fund was July 22, 2021.
|
(b)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(c)
| Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests.
|
(d)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(e)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(f)
| These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying exchange traded funds as represented in the Schedule of Investments. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests.
|
(g)
| Effective May 1, 2023, the Adviser lowered its management fee for t he Fund from 0.59% to 0.39%.
|
(h)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(i)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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APTUS LARGE CAP ENHANCED YIELD ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PER SHARE DATA:
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $28.18 | | | $25.00 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 0.45 | | | 0.68 |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments(f) | | | 3.32 | | | 2.96 |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.77 | | | 3.64 |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.41) | | | (0.46) |
Total distributions | | | (0.41) | | | (0.46) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $31.54 | | | $28.18 |
Total return(c) | | | 13.42% | | | 14.63% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | | | $205,809 | | | $155,681 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d) | | | 0.39% | | | 0.39% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(d) | | | 2.90% | | | 2.89% |
Portfolio turnover rate(c)(e) | | | 0% | | | 13% |
| | | | | | |
(a)
| Inception date of the Fund was June 13, 2023.
|
(b)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(c)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(d)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(e)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(f)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OPUS SMALL CAP VALUE ETF
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | |
PER SHARE DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $33.86 | | | $30.80 | | | $31.37 | | | $33.07 | | | $20.41 | | | $25.00 |
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.25 | | | 0.53 | | | 0.46 | | | 0.22 | | | 0.21 | | | 0.48 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(f) | | | 3.62 | | | 3.07 | | | (0.59) | | | (1.59) | | | 12.69 | | | (4.53) |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.87 | | | 3.60 | | | (0.13) | | | (1.37) | | | 12.90 | | | (4.05) |
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24) | | | (0.54) | | | (0.44) | | | (0.21) | | | (0.20) | | | (0.49) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.12) | | | — | | | — |
Return of capital | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (0.04) | | | (0.05) |
Total distributions | | | (0.24) | | | (0.54) | | | (0.44) | | | (0.33) | | | (0.24) | | | (0.54) |
ETF transaction fees per share (See Note 8) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 0.00(b) |
Net asset value, end of
period | | | $37.49 | | | $33.86 | | | $30.80 | | | $31.37 | | | $33.07 | | | $20.41 |
Total return(c) | | | 11.49% | | | 11.75% | | | −0.39% | | | −4.25% | | | 63.49% | | | −16.46% |
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands) | | | $462,110 | | | $295,409 | | | $245,645 | | | $187,423 | | | $106,660 | | | $44,393 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d) | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% | | | 0.79% |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(d) | | | 1.37% | | | 1.64% | | | 1.49% | | | 0.67% | | | 0.77% | | | 1.94% |
Portfolio turnover rate(c)(e) | | | 14% | | | 19% | | | 35% | | | 45% | | | 65% | | | 56% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a)
| Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(b)
| Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
|
(c)
| Not annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(d)
| Annualized for periods less than one year.
|
(e)
| Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions.
|
(f)
| Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Aptus ETFs
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2024 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF, Aptus Defined Risk ETF, Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF, Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF, Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF, and Opus Small Cap Value ETF are each a diversified series and Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF is a non-diversified series (individually each a “Fund” or collectively the “Funds”) of ETF Series Solutions (“ESS” or the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company consisting of multiple investment series, organized as a Delaware statutory trust on February 9, 2012. The Trust is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and the offering of the Funds’ shares is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
The investment objective of Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF is to seek current income and capital appreciation. The investment objective of Aptus Defined Risk ETF is to seek current income and capital appreciation. The investment objective of Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF is to seek capital appreciation with downside protection. The investment objective of Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF is to seek current income and capital preservation. The investment objective of Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF is to seek capital appreciation and current income. The investment objective of Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF is to seek capital appreciation and current income. The investment objective of Opus Small Cap Value ETF is to seek capital appreciation. The table below shows the date each fund commenced operations:
| | | |
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | July 9, 2019 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | August 7, 2018 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | June 8, 2016 |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | October 31, 2022 |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | July 22, 2021 |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | June 13, 2023 |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | July 17, 2018 |
| | | |
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is October 31, 2024 and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the period from May 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024 (the “current fiscal period”).
NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Funds are each an investment company and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
A.
| Security Valuation. All equity securities, including domestic and foreign common stocks, preferred stocks, and exchange traded funds, that are traded on a national securities exchange, except those listed on the Nasdaq Global Market®, Nasdaq Global Select Market®, and the Nasdaq Capital Market® exchanges (collectively, “Nasdaq”) are valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Securities traded on Nasdaq will be valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). If, on a particular day, an exchange-traded or Nasdaq security does not trade, then the mean between the most recent quoted bid and asked prices will be used. All equity securities that are not traded on a listed exchange are valued at the last sale price in the over-the-counter market. If a non-exchange traded security does not trade on a particular day, then the mean between the last quoted closing bid and asked price will be used. Prices denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents at the current exchange rate, which approximates fair value. |
Investments in mutual funds, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) per share.
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Exchange traded options are valued at the composite mean price, which calculates the mean of the highest bid price and lowest asked price across the exchanges where the option is principally traded. On the last trading day prior to expiration, expiring options will be priced at intrinsic value.
Debt securities, including short-term debt instruments having a maturity of less than 60 days, are valued in accordance with prices provided by a pricing service. Pricing services may use various valuation methodologies such as the mean between the bid and asked prices, matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotation.
Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at their respective fair values in accordance with pricing procedures adopted by the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”). When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the pricing procedures adopted by the Board. The use of fair value pricing by the Funds may cause the NAV of their shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would be calculated without regard to such considerations.
As described above, the Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
Level 1 –
| Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access. |
Level 2 –
| Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. |
Level 3 –
| Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and would be based on the best information available. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of the end of the current fiscal period:
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | $1,426,518,454 | | | $— | | | $ — | | | $1,426,518,454 |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | 29,459,750 | | | — | | | 29,459,750 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,737,281 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,737,281 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $1,429,255,735 | | | $29,459,750 | | | $— | | | $1,458,715,485 |
Liabilities^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | $— | | | $(9,949,670) | | | $ — | | | $(9,949,670) |
Total Written Options | | | $— | | | $ (9,949,670) | | | $— | | | $(9,949,670) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments and Schedule of Written Options for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | $861,856,786 | | | $— | | | $ — | | | $861,856,786 |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | 41,487,250 | | | — | | | 41,487,250 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 13,400,520 | | | — | | | — | | | 13,400,520 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $875,257,306 | | | $41,487,250 | | | $— | | | $916,744,556 |
Liabilities^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | $— | | | $ (7,075,400) | | | $ — | | | $(7,075,400) |
Total Written Options | | | $— | | | $(7,075,400) | | | $— | | | $(7,075,400) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments and Schedule of Written Options for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | $221,670,406 | | | $— | | | $ — | | | $221,670,406 |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | 2,384,250 | | | — | | | 2,384,250 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 991,144 | | | — | | | — | | | 991,144 |
Total Investments in Securities
| | | $222,661,550 | | | 2,384,250 | | | $— | | | $225,045,800 |
Liabilities^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | $ — | | | $(1,454,250) | | | $ — | | | $(1,454,250) |
Total Written Options
| | | $— | | | $(1,454,250) | | | $— | | | $(1,454,250) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments and Schedule of Written Options for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
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Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | | | $— | | | $292,112,482 | | | $ — | | | $292,112,482 |
Equity-Linked Notes | | | — | | | 49,069,479 | | | — | | | 49,069,479 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,220,663 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,220,663 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $ 4,220,663 | | | $341,181,961 | | | $— | | | $345,402,624 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | $182,050,352 | | | $— | | | $ — | | | $182,050,352 |
Equity-Linked Notes | | | — | | | 29,339,692 | | | — | | | 29,339,692 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,600,479 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,600,479 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $184,650,831 | | | $ 29,339,692 | | | $— | | | $213,990,523 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | $174,527,003 | | | $— | | | $ — | | | $174,527,003 |
Equity-Linked Notes | | | — | | | 28,698,086 | | | — | | | 28,698,086 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,986,813 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,986,813 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $176,513,816 | | | $28,698,086 | | | $ — | | | $205,211,902 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation of investment categories. |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets^
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | $452,150,207 | | | $ — | | | $ — | | | $452,150,207 |
Short-Term Investments | | | 11,878,384 | | | — | | | — | | | 11,878,384 |
Total Investments in Securities | | | $464,028,591 | | | $— | | | $— | | | $464,028,591 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
^
| See Schedule of Investments for breakout of investments by sector classification. |
During the current fiscal period, the Funds did not recognize any transfers to or from Level 3.
B.
| Equity-Linked Notes (“ELNs”). Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF, Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF, and Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF invested in ELNs. These are hybrid derivative-type instruments that are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more reference securities and a related equity derivative, such as a put or call option, in a single note form. ELNs are unsecured debt obligations of an issuer and may not be publicly listed or traded on an exchange. ELNs are valued daily by a pricing service, based on the terms and underlying securities of the ELN, which have been provided by the Adviser. These notes have a coupon which is accrued and recorded as Interest income on the Statements of Operations. Changes in the |
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value of ELNs are recorded as Change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on the Statements of Operations. A Fund realizes a gain or loss when an ELN is sold or matures, which is recorded as Net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations.
C.
| Federal Income Taxes. The Funds’ policy is to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Funds plan to file U.S. Federal and applicable state and local tax returns. |
Each Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed each Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits on uncertain tax positions as income tax expenses in the Statements of Operations. During the current fiscal period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
D.
| Security Transactions and Investment Income. Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income or separately disclosed, if any, are recorded at the fair value of the security received. Withholdings taxes on foreign dividends, if any, have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable tax rules and regulations. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are accreted and amortized using the effective yield method. |
Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in real estate investment Trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain, or a return of capital. The proper characterization of REIT distributions is generally not known until after the end of each calendar year. As such, the Funds must use estimates in reporting the character of their income and distributions received during the current calendar year for financial statement purposes. The actual character of distributions to the Funds’ shareholders will be reflected on the Form 1099 received by shareholders after the end of the calendar year. Due to the nature of REIT investments, a portion of the distributions received by the Funds’ shareholders may represent a return of capital.
E.
| Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains are declared and paid on an annual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
F.
| Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
G.
| Share Valuation. The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by each Fund, plus cash and other assets, minus all liabilities (including estimated accrued expenses) by the total number of outstanding shares for each Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. The Funds’ shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is closed for trading. The offering and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to each Fund’s NAV per share. |
H.
| Guarantees and Indemnifications. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote. |
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I.
| Reclassification of Capital Accounts. U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. |
The permanent differences primarily relate to differing book and tax treatment for redemptions in-kind. For the fiscal year/period ended April 30, 2024, the following table shows the reclassifications made:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $(33,271,521) | | | $33,271,521 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 5,200,491 | | | (5,200,491) |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | (13,271,598) | | | 13,271,598 |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | — | | | — |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | (2,439,667) | | | 2,439,667 |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | (983,992) | | | 983,992 |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | (14,149,792) | | | 14,149,792 |
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J.
| Subsequent Events. In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no events or transactions that occurred during the period subsequent to the end of the current fiscal period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements. |
NOTE 3 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Adviser, the Adviser provides investment advice to the Funds and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Funds, subject to the direction and control of the Board and the officers of the Trust.
Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses incurred by the Funds except for: the fee paid to the Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, and distribution (12b-1) fees and expenses. For services provided to the Funds, the Funds pay the Adviser a unified management fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Fund’s average daily net assets:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | 0.79% |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 0.69% |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 0.79% |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.59% |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.39% |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.39% |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 0.79% |
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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services” or “Administrator”), acts as the Funds’ Administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and accounting services for the Funds. The Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, reports and returns for the Fund, including regulatory compliance monitoring and financial reporting; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Board; monitors the activities of the Funds’ Custodian, transfer agent, and fund accountant. Fund Services also serves as the transfer agent and fund accountant to the Funds. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Funds’ Custodian.
All officers of the Trust are affiliated with the Administrator and Custodian.
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NOTE 4 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
During the current fiscal period, purchases and sales of securities by the Funds, excluding options, short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $120,951,939 | | | $133,232,522 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 78,226,011 | | | 60,711,126 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 18,866,858 | | | 20,957,468 |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 113,470,900 | | | 56,625,000 |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | — | | | 5,693,086 |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | — | | | 254 |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 48,152,161 | | | 48,041,028 |
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There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities in Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF, Aptus Defined Risk ETF, Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF, Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF, Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF, and Opus Small Cap Value ETF during the current fiscal period. Included in the amounts for Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF there were $113,470,900 of purchases and $56,625,000 of sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
During the current fiscal period, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $463,566,479 | | | $3,897,755 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 363,961,128 | | | 5,100,431 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 50,018,610 | | | 6,194,181 |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | — | | | — |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 40,509,071 | | | 4,861,726 |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 24,945,394 | | | — |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 141,810,127 | | | 13,602,726 |
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NOTE 5 – TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED SECURITIES
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Funds during the current fiscal period for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act were as follows:
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Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF* | | | $33,788,852 | | | $25,507,022 | | | $(354,440) | | | $19,781 | | | $765,483 | | | $59,726,698 |
Invesco BulletShares 2031 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 24,138,695 | | | 31,901,309 | | | (312,750) | | | 25,494 | | | 336,689 | | | 56,089,437 |
Invesco BulletShares 2032 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 30,143,061 | | | 35,080,487 | | | (369,776) | | | 14,276 | | | 505,330 | | | 65,373,378 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF | | | 44,967,607 | | | 43,643,484 | | | (514,597) | | | 23,019 | | | 1,132,635 | | | 89,252,148 |
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iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF | | | $32,514,418 | | | $32,760,073 | | | $(377,026) | | | $27,547 | | | $747,992 | | | $65,673,004 |
iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Corporate ETF* | | | 10,219,346 | | | 55,720,382 | | | (352,647) | | | 13,504 | | | (165,521) | | | 65,435,064 |
| | | $175,771,979** | | | | | | | | | $123,621 | | | $3,322,608 | | | $401,549,729** |
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*
| As of April 30, 2024, was not considered to be an affiliate of the Fund. |
**
| Value of affiliates as of April 30, 2024 was $131,763,781. |
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Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF* | | | 3,621,995 | | | $1,081,286 | | | $ — |
Invesco BulletShares 2031 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 3,460,175 | | | 846,281 | | | — |
Invesco BulletShares 2032 Corporate Bond ETF | | | 3,212,451 | | | 1,085,997 | | | — |
iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF | | | 4,324,232 | | | 1,399,611 | | | — |
iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF | | | 2,630,603 | | | 1,012,342 | | | — |
iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Corporate ETF* | | | 2,562,062 | | | 616,679 | | | — |
| | | | | | $6,042,196 | | | $— |
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*
| As of April 30, 2024, was not considered to be an affiliate of the Fund. |
NOTE 6 – INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The amount and character of tax basis distributions and composition of net assets, including distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) are finalized at fiscal year-end; accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined for the current fiscal period.
The components of distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) and cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Tax cost of investments | | | $705,422,486 | | | $510,611,015 | | | $130,088,086 |
Gross tax unrealized appreciation | | | 167,980,473 | | | 311,240 | | | 34,165,980 |
Gross tax unrealized depreciation | | | (20,554,894) | | | (12,829,292) | | | (7,067,817) |
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 147,425,579 | | | (12,518,052) | | | 27,098,163 |
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 60,447 | | | 1,408,210 | | | 13,942 |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Other accumulated gain (loss) | | | (83,319,640)(a) | | | (99,172,491) | | | (92,493,059)(b) |
Distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | $64,166,386 | | | $(110,282,333) | | | $(65,380,954) |
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(a)
| Includes straddle loss deferral of $32,093,671 |
(b)
| Includes straddle loss deferral of $3,315,787 |
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Tax cost of investments | | | $339,072,354 | | | $160,167,986 | | | $145,659,927 | | | $281,452,374 |
Gross tax unrealized appreciation | | | 217,160 | | | 8,749,327 | | | 15,362,330 | | | 36,429,017 |
Gross tax unrealized depreciation | | | (4,977,292) | | | (463,605) | | | (4,936,290) | | | (19,236,413) |
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,760,132) | | | 8,285,722 | | | (10,426,040) | | | 17,192,604 |
Undistributed ordinary income | | | 803,443 | | | 442,445 | | | 420,675 | | | 287,070 |
Undistributed long-term capital gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Other accumulated gain (loss) | | | (26,064,619) | | | (41,139,351) | | | (1,737,798) | | | (14,450,015) |
Distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | $(30,021,308) | | | $(32,411,184) | | | $9,108,917 | | | $3,029,659 |
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The difference between the cost basis for financial statement and federal income tax purposes was primarily due to the tax deferral of losses from wash sales and the mark-to-market on open Section 1256 options contracts. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written equity options is included in gross tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF. There was no difference between the cost basis for financial statement and federal income tax purposes for Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF.
A regulated investment company may elect for any taxable year to treat any portion of any qualified late year loss as arising on the first day of the next taxable year. Qualified late year losses are certain capital and ordinary losses which occur during the portion of the Funds’ taxable year subsequent to October 31 and December 31, respectively. At April 30, 2024, the Funds did not elect to defer any post-October capital losses or late-year ordinary losses.
As of April 30, 2024, the Funds had the following capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $27,251,136 | | | $23,974,833 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 55,250,941 | | | 43,921,550 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 60,923,014 | | | 28,254,258 |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 26,004,898 | | | 59,721 |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 19,734,380 | | | 21,404,971 |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 1,737,798 | | | — |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 9,738,148 | | | 4,711,867 |
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During the fiscal year/period ended April 30, 2024, the Funds did not utilize any short-term or long-term capital loss carryforwards that were available as of April 30, 2023. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards acquired by Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF in connection with the reorganization during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020 will be subject to limitations because of an ownership change.
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the year/period ended April 30, 2024 and year/period ended April 30, 2023 was as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $4,472,807 | | | $ — | | | $ — | | | $7,687,025 | | | $ — | | | $ — |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 16,700,472 | | | — | | | — | | | 17,431,596 | | | — | | | — |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 1,371,611 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,468,669 | | | — | | | — |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 32,408,776 | | | — | | | — | | | 10,144,977 | | | — | | | — |
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Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 4,192,887 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,767,957 | | | — | | | — |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 2,140,999 | | | — | | | — | | | N/A | | | N/A | | | N/A |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 3,921,020 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,979,351 | | | — | | | — |
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(1)
| Information for Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF is for the period from June 13, 2023 to April 30, 2024. |
(2)
| Information for Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF is for the period from October 31, 2022 to April 30, 2023. |
NOTE 7 – ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosures provide information on the Funds’ use of derivatives. The location and value of these instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the realized gains and losses and changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on the Statements of Operations are included in the following tables.
The Funds may purchase put options on individual stocks, on an index tracking a portfolio of U.S. equity securities, or on one or more other ETFs that principally invest in U.S. equity securities, purchase call options on the Cboe Volatility Index®, or utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) put options (known as a “spread”) to limit the Funds’ exposure to equity market declines. The Funds may write (sell) call options on individual stocks, on an index tracking a portfolio of U.S. equity securities, or on one or more other ETFs that principally invest in U.S. equity securities, or utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) call options (spread) to generate premium from such options.
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF’s options collar strategy typically consists of two components: (i) selling covered call options on up to 100% of the equity securities held by the Fund to generate premium from such options, while (ii) simultaneously reinvesting a portion of such premium to buy put options on the same underlying equity securities, a U.S. equity ETF, or the U.S. Equity Index to “hedge” or mitigate the downside risk associated with owning equity securities. The Fund seeks to generate income from the combination of dividends received from the equity securities held by the Fund and premiums received from the sale of options. Additionally, the Fund may purchase put options or utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) put options (known as a “spread”) on one or more equity securities, a U.S. equity ETF, or a U.S. Equity Index to “hedge” or mitigate the downside risk associated with owning equity securities.
Aptus Defined Risk ETF’s Equity Strategy seeks exposure to small-, mid-, and large-capitalization U.S. stocks by purchasing exchange-listed call options on individual stocks or depositary receipts (the “Underlying Individual Equities”), on one or more equity indexes, on one or more other ETFs that principally invest in U.S. equity securities (the “Underlying Equity ETFs”), or on one or more other U.S. fixed-income ETFs that provide exposure to either high yield or investment grade bonds (the “Underlying Bond ETFs”) (each, a “reference asset”). The Fund may utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) call options (known as a “spread). Additionally, Underlying Equity ETFs, Underlying Bond ETFs, or equity indexes may be selected in lieu of or in addition to Underlying Individual Equities to adjust the balance of the Fund’s exposure across industries or to maintain the Fund’s equity exposure when the Adviser believes they present a better risk profile than Underlying Individual Equities. The Adviser may utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) put or call options on the Cboe Volatility Index® (the “VIX® Index”). The VIX Index reflects a calculation designed to produce a measure of constant, 30-day expected volatility of the U.S. stock market, derived from real-time, mid-quote prices of S&P 500® Index call and put options. The Adviser generally expects to invest less than 1% of the Fund’s net assets in VIX Index call and put options at the time of investment.
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF seeks to limit the Fund’s exposure to equity market declines primarily by purchasing exchange-listed put options on individual equity securities or on one or more equity indexes or ETFs (each, a “reference asset”) that track a portfolio of U.S. equity securities (“Equity Puts”). In addition to purchasing Equity Puts, the Adviser may write (sell) Equity Puts. The Adviser also may purchase or write (sell) exchange-listed call options on individual equity securities or on one or more equity indexes or ETFs (each, a “reference asset”) that track a portfolio
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of U.S. equity securities (“Equity Calls”). In addition to or in lieu of such Equity Puts or Equity Calls, the Adviser may utilize a combination of purchased and written (sold) put or call options (known as a “spread”) on individual equity securities, one or more equity indexes or ETFs, or the Cboe Volatility Index® (the “VIX® Index”). The VIX Index reflects a calculation designed to produce a measure of constant, 30-day expected volatility of the U.S. stock market, derived from real-time, mid-quote prices of S&P 500® Index call and put options. The Adviser generally expects to invest less than 1% of the Fund’s net assets in VIX Index call options at the time of investment.
When the Funds purchase a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium paid is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the value of the option. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If the Funds exercise a call option, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If the Funds exercise a put option, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such a sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the loss of the premium paid.
A written (sold) call option gives the seller the obligation to sell shares of the underlying asset at a specified price (“strike price”) at a specified date (“expiration date”). The writer (seller) of the call option receives an amount (premium) for writing (selling) the option. In the event the underlying asset appreciates above the strike price as of the expiration date, the writer (seller) of the call option will have to pay the difference between the value of the underlying asset and the strike price (which loss is offset by the premium initially received), and in the event the underlying asset declines in value, the call option may end up worthless and the writer (seller) of the call option retains the premium.
A written (sold) put option gives the seller the obligation to buy shares of the underlying asset at a specified price (“strike price”) at a specified date (“expiration date”). The writer (seller) of the put option receives an amount (premium) for writing (selling) the option. In the event the underlying asset depreciates below the strike price as of the expiration date, the writer (seller) of the put option pays the difference between the value of the underlying asset and the strike price (which loss is offset by the premium initially received), and in the event the underlying asset appreciates in value, the put option may end up worthless and the writer (seller) of the call option retains the premium.
When the Funds write an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Funds is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Funds on the expiration date as realized gains from options written. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Funds have realized a gain or loss. The Funds, as a writer of an option, bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
For financial statement purposes, cash held at the broker for options is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as deposits at broker for written options. Broker interest received and paid by the Funds, if any, is included as interest income and expense, respectively, in the Statements of Operations. As collateral for its written options, the Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF maintains segregated assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents, or liquid securities (e.g. Permissible Assets). Segregated cash is included as restricted cash for options in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Adviser may earmark or instruct the Fund’s custodian to segregate Permissible Assets in an amount at least equal to the market value, calculated on a daily basis, of the written options. Alternatively, a written call option contract can be “covered” through (a) ownership of the underlying instruments or (b) ownership of an option on such instruments at an exercise price equal to or lower than the exercise price of the short option, and a written put option contract can be “covered” (a) through ownership of a put option with an exercise price at least equal to the Fund’s delivery or purchase obligation or (b) through selling short the underlying instrument at a price at least equal to the Fund’s purchase obligation.
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The average monthly value of derivative activity during the current fiscal period was as follows:
| | | |
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $13,356,067 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 22,773,000 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 1,242,167 |
| | | |
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | $(5,770,725) |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | (2,020,725) |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | (569,292) |
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Due to the absence of a master netting agreement related to the Funds’ participation in purchasing and writing options, no additional offsetting disclosures have been made on behalf of the Funds.
As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.
The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the current fiscal period, is as follows:
| | | | | | |
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased
Options | | | Investments in unaffiliated
securities, at value | | | $29,459,750 |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased
Options | | | Investments in unaffiliated
securities, at value | | | 41,487,250 |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased
Options | | | Investments in unaffiliated
securities, at value | | | 2,384,250 |
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written
Options | | | Written option contracts, at
value | | | $(9,949,670) |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written
Options | | | Written option contracts, at
value | | | (7,075,400) |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written
Options | | | Written option contracts, at
value | | | (1,454,250) |
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The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the current fiscal period were as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased Options | | | $(33,044,322)* | | | $5,983,827** |
Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written Options | | | 19,156,158 | | | (1,680,696) |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased Options | | | 18,382,775)* | | | 2,037,679** |
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Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written Options | | | 1,905,452 | | | (237,776) |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Purchased Options | | | (4,622,339)* | | | 347,443** |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | Equity Contracts - Written Options | | | 2,793,657 | | | (267,162) |
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*
| Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in unaffiliated securities as reported in the Statements of Operations. |
**
| Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in unaffiliated securities as reported in the Statements of Operations. |
NOTE 8 – SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe”). Market prices for the shares may be different from their NAV. The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV generally in large blocks of shares, called “Creation Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of the Funds. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions (“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
The Funds each currently offer one class of shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for the Funds is $300, each payable to the Custodian. The fixed creation fee may be waived on certain orders if the Funds’ Custodian has determined to waive some or all of the costs associated with the order or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions or substitutes for Creation Units of up to a maximum of 2% as a percentage of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Funds for the transaction costs associated with the cash transactions fees. Variable fees received by each Fund, if any, are displayed in the Capital Share Transactions section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
NOTE 9 – RISKS
Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Funds invest more heavily in particular industries or sectors of the economy, their performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those industries or sectors.
Other Investment Companies Risk. The risks of Aptus Defined Risk ETF and Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF investing in investment companies typically reflect the risks of the types of instruments in which the investment companies invest. By investing in another investment company, each Fund becomes a shareholder of that investment company and bears its proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the other investment company. The Funds may be subject to statutory limits with respect to the amount they can invest in other ETFs, which may adversely affect the Funds’ ability to achieve their investment objectives.
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| Federal Tax Information |
For the fiscal year/period ended April 30, 2024, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to the maximum rate of 23.8%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The percentage of dividends declared from ordinary income designated as qualified dividend income was as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | 100.00% |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 100.00% |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 35.32% |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 40.51% |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 100.00% |
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For corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income distributions qualified for the corporate dividend received deduction for the fiscal year/period ended April 30, 2024 was as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | 100.00% |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 100.00% |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 39.58% |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 100.00% |
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The percentage of taxable ordinary income distributions that are designated as short-term capital gain distributions under Internal Revenue Section 871(k)(2)(C) for each Fund were as follows:
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Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Defined Risk ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF | | | 0.00% |
Opus Small Cap Value ETF | | | 0.00% |
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2.
| INFORMATION ABOUT PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS |
The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Part F of Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Part F of Form N-PORT are available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at (800) 617-0004 or by accessing the Funds’ website at www.aptusetfs.com. Furthermore, you may obtain Part F of Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ portfolio holdings are posted on their website at www.aptusetfs.com daily.
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| INFORMATION ABOUT PROXY VOTING |
A description of the policies and procedures the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is provided in the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”). The SAI is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at (800) 617-0004, by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by accessing the Funds’ website at www.aptusetfs.com.
When available, information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the period ending June 30 is available by calling toll-free at (800) 617-0004 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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| FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS |
Information regarding how often shares of the Funds trade on an exchange at a price above (i.e., at a premium) or below (i.e., at a discount) the NAV of the Funds are available without charge, on the Funds’ website at www.aptusetfs.com.
| (b) | Financial Highlights are included within the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form. |
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Investment Companies.
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants during the period covered by this report.
Item 9. Proxy Disclosure for Open-End Investment Companies.
There were no matters submitted to a vote of shareholders during the period covered by this report.
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Investment Companies.
All fund expenses, including Trustee compensation is paid by the Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. Additional information related to those fees is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.
See Item 7(a).
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The Registrant’s President (principal executive officer) and Treasurer (principal financial officer) have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider. |
| (b) | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits.
| (a) | (1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not Applicable. |
(2) Any policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10D-1) by the registered national securities exchange or registered national securities association upon which the registrant’s securities are listed. Not Applicable.
(3) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)). Filed herewith.
(4) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(5) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable to open-end investment companies and ETFs.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| (Registrant) | ETF Series Solutions | |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Kristina R. Nelson | |
| | Kristina R. Nelson, President (principal executive officer) | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Kristina R. Nelson | |
| | Kristina R. Nelson, President (principal executive officer) | |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Kristen M. Weitzel | |
| | Kristen M. Weitzel, Treasurer (principal financial officer) | |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.