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 (811-23793)
Tidal Trust II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
234 West Florida Street, Suite 203
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Eric W. Falkeis
Tidal Trust II
234 West Florida Street, Suite 203
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
(Name and address of agent for service)
(844) 986-7700
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2024
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Tactical Advantage ETF
Ticker: FDAT
Annual Report
March 31, 2024
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
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SHAREHOLDER LETTER (Unaudited) |
Dear Shareholders,
It is with great delight that I address the shareholders of the Tactical Advantage ETF (the “Fund” or “FDAT”) after completing the Fund’s inaugural year of operation. Our Fund’s strategy was derived over the years through empirical evidence-based research, best summarized by conceptualizing our belief that long-term gains can be magnified and volatility minimized through actively managing the Fund’s exposure to potential market losses.
The Fund’s AUM growth to over $26 million during its first year of inception has laid a solid foundation for the Fund’s future expansion. The Fund’s strategy has already shown a positive impact on performance, with FDAT performing in-line and/or outperforming its industry peers. For the fiscal period (since inception April 19, 2023) the total return for FDAT was 12.35% (NAV). This compares to the 28.38% total return of the benchmark, the S&P 500® Total Return Index. While the Fund is too new to have risk statistics, we believe FDAT was able to minimize its exposure to volatility as well as limiting its drawdown risk. This potential for future growth should inspire optimism in our shareholders.
One of the many advantages of FDAT’s trading strategy is that it allows investors to have an active response to any negative and unpredictable market-moving event, such as geo-political turmoil, government hyper-spending agendas, sticky inflation, or the next black swan. Investors in FDAT can rest assured knowing that while we certainly cannot predict the next market decline, our trading strategy has an actively managed plan seeking to limit loses of their investment principal during market downturns. Otherwise, it is nimble enough to stay invested to prevent missing out on portfolio future growth.
The upcoming inflation reports will certainly influence growth projections for the rest of the year. Once the Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed’s”) economic reports reflect that the rate of inflation is becoming less sticky and re-establishes its downward trajectory towards the Fed’s target rate, the market should respond by reestablishing its upward trajectory of price appreciation. We expect the Fed to cut rates this year, but that may not occur until the back half of the year.
I want to thank the investors of FDAT and the faith you put into our new fund. I can’t put into words the excitement I have for FDAT as we go into year two and continue providing proof of concept of our trading strategy.
I wrap up this letter by asking you to imagine the “what if” of life. What if you won the lottery? How would your life change? What if you took that vacation you always dreamed of … would you have more joy in your life? And what if you invested in a fund that strived to achieve maximum returns by minimizing losses … how much financial security would that fund bring to your family? I ask you to think about what is possible and what if you took action towards that possibility.
Wishing you all the best,
Mike Caffey
Founder & CIO
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SHAREHOLDER LETTER (Unaudited) (Continued) |
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
Investors buy and sell ETF shares through a brokerage account or an investment advisor. Like ordinary stocks, brokerage commissions, and/or transaction costs or service fees may apply. Please consult your broker or financial advisor for their fee schedule.
There is no guarantee that the Fund’s investment strategy will be successful. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market, and a fund’s holdings and returns may deviate from those of its index, if applicable. These variations may be greater when markets are volatile or subject to unusual conditions. A high portfolio turnover rate increases transaction costs, which may increase the Fund’s expenses. The Fund is newer and has a limited operating history. You can lose money on your investment in the Fund.
Diversification does not ensure profit or protect against loss in declining markets. Investments in foreign securities may involve risks such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. Investing in emerging markets involves different and greater risks, as these countries are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than securities markets in more developed markets.
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is an index of 500 large-capitalization companies selected by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC.
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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (Unaudited) |
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Total Returns for the period ended March 31, 2024: | | Since Inception (4/19/2023) | | Ending Values (3/31/2024) | |
Tactical Advantage ETF - NAV | | 12.35% | | $11,235
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Tactical Advantage ETF - Market | | 12.56% | | 11,256 | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | | 28.38% | | 12,838 | |
This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on April 19, 2023 (commencement of operations), and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains, dividends, and return of capital, if applicable, for a fund and dividends for an index.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling (833) 817-7010. The Fund’s expense ratio is 0.74% (as of the Fund’s most recently filed Prospectus dated April 10, 2023).
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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION at March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) |
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Sector | % of Net Assets |
Exchange Traded Funds | | 96.6 | % | |
Cash Equivalents(a) | | 3.4 | | |
Total | | 100.0 | % | |
(a)Represents short-term investments and liabilities in excess of other assets.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | 5 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS at March 31, 2024 |
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| | Shares | | Value | |
Exchange Traded Funds – 96.6% | | | | | |
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | | 9,617 | | $785,324
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Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | | 74,367 | | 1,923,874 | |
Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | | 47,949 | | 1,908,850 | |
Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF | | 8,958 | | 785,975 | |
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | | 72,298 | | 1,718,523 | |
iShares Core High Dividend ETF | | 16,764 | | 1,847,560 | |
iShares Semiconductor ETF | | 9,519 | | 2,150,533 | |
iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | | 16,273 | | 1,883,925 | |
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust(a) | | 18,207 | | 802,018 | |
SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF | | 9,022 | | 793,395 | |
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | | 3,753 | | 781,637 | |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | | 12,141 | | 797,057 | |
Vanguard Financials ETF | | 19,369 | | 1,983,192 | |
Vanguard Industrials ETF | | 8,018 | | 1,957,596 | |
Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | | 10,059 | | 786,916 | |
Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | | 12,040 | | 1,877,156 | |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | 1,636 | | 786,425 | |
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | | 9,680 | | 1,857,398 | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds (Cost $22,918,129) | | | | 25,427,354 | |
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Short-Term Investments – 7.4% | | | | | |
Money Market Funds – 7.4% | | | | | |
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 5.25%(b) | | 1,952,058 | | 1,952,058 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,952,058) | | | | 1,952,058 | |
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Total Investments – 104.0% (Cost $24,870,187) | | | | $27,379,412
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (4.0)% | | | | (1,055,518 | ) |
Total Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | $26,323,894
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Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a)Non-income producing security.
(b)The rate shown represents the annualized 7-day yield as of March 31, 2024.
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6 | | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES at March 31, 2024 |
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Assets: |
Investments in securities, at value (Cost $24,870,187) (Note 2) | | $27,379,412
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Receivables: | | | |
Investment securities sold | | 1,320,725 | |
Interest | | 6,014 | |
Total assets | | 28,706,151 | |
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Liabilities: |
Payables: | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | 2,368,313 | |
Management fees (Note 4) | | 13,944 | |
Total liabilities | | 2,382,257 | |
Net Assets | | $26,323,894
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Components of Net Assets: |
Paid-in capital | | $24,170,739
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Total distributable (accumulated) earnings (losses) | | 2,153,155 | |
Net assets | | $26,323,894
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Net Asset Value (unlimited shares authorized): | | | |
Net assets | | $26,323,894
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Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding | | 1,190,000 | |
Net asset value | | $22.12
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | 7 |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) |
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Investment Income: |
Interest income | | $97,991
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Dividend income | | 531,498 | |
Total investment income | | 629,489 | |
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Expenses: |
Management fees (Note 4) | | 106,977 | |
Tax expense | | 40 | |
Total expenses | | 107,017 | |
Net investment income (loss) | | 522,472 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | |
Investments | | (506,790 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on: | | | |
Investments | | 2,509,225 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | 2,002,435 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $2,524,907
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(1)The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2023. The information presented is from April 19, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
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8 | | The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
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| | Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) | |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From: |
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Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) | | $522,472
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Net realized gain (loss) | | (506,790 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | 2,509,225 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 2,524,907 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders: |
From Distributable earnings | | (371,792 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from net change in outstanding shares(2) | | 24,170,779 | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 26,323,894 | |
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Net Assets: |
Beginning of period | | — | |
End of period | | $26,323,894
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(1)The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2023. The information presented is from April 19, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
(2)Summary of share transactions is as follows:
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| | Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) | |
| | Shares | | Value | |
Shares sold | | 1,190,000 | | $24,170,779
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Shares redeemed | | — | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) | | 1,190,000 | | $24,170,779
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | 9 |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS For a capital share outstanding throughout the period |
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| | Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $20.00
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Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | 0.60 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(3) | | 1.85 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.45 | |
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Less Distributions: |
From net investment income | | (0.33 | ) |
Total distributions | | (0.33 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $22.12
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Total return(4)(5) | | 12.35 | % |
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Ratios / Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (millions) | | $26.32
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets(7)(8)(10) | | 0.64 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(7)(9)(11) | | 3.13 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(4)(6) | | 690 | % |
(1)The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2023. The information presented is from April 19, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
(2)Calculated using average shares outstanding method.
(3)Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in the net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(4)Not annualized.
(5)The total return is based on the Fund’s net asset value. Additional performance information is presented in the Performance Summary.
(6)Excludes the impact of in-kind transactions.
(7)Annualized.
(8)The ratio of expenses to average net assets includes tax expense.
(9)The net investment income (loss) ratio includes tax expense.
(10)Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(11)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 |
The Tactical Advantage ETF (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of the Tidal Trust II (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 13, 2022. 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 Fund’s shares (“Shares”) is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Trust is governed by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Tidal Investments LLC (f/k/a Toroso Investments, LLC) (“Tidal Investments” or the “Adviser”), a Tidal Financial Group company, serves as investment adviser to the Fund and Family Dynasty Advisors LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), serves as investment sub-adviser to the Fund. The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies”. The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2023.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is an actively managed “fund-of ETFs.” The Sub-Adviser invests the Fund’s assets in ETFs that are listed on U.S. stock exchanges (the “Underlying ETFs”). The Fund will invest in Underlying ETFs that primarily invest in U.S. equity securities or high-yield bonds.
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NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
A.Security Valuation. Equity securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on the valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price or mean between the most recent quoted bid and ask prices for long and short positions. For a security that trades on multiple exchanges, the primary exchange will generally be considered the exchange on which the security is generally most actively traded. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Prices of securities traded on the securities exchange will be obtained from recognized independent pricing agents (“Independent Pricing Agents”) each day that the Fund is open for business.
Under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, a fair value will be determined for securities for which quotations are not readily available by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Rule 2a-5) in accordance with the Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable, of the Adviser, subject to oversight by 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 Adviser’s Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value (“NAV”) of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would be calculated without regard to such considerations.
As described above, the Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its 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 Fund has 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 Fund’s 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.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of March 31, 2024:
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Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | $ | 25,427,354 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 25,427,354 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,952,058 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,952,058 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 27,379,412 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 27,379,412 | |
B. Federal Income Taxes. The Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund intends to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98.0% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and at least 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts, if any, from prior years. As a registered investment company, the Fund is subject to a 4% excise tax that is imposed if the Fund does not distribute by the end of any calendar year at least the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a one year period generally ending on October 31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the fund’s fiscal year). The Fund generally intends to distribute income and capital gains in the manner necessary to minimize (but not necessarily eliminate) the imposition of such excise tax. The Fund may retain income or capital gains and pay excise tax when it is determined that doing so is in the best interest of shareholders. Management, in consultation with the Board of Trustees, evaluates the costs of the excise tax relative to the benefits of retaining income and capital gains, including that such undistributed amounts (net of the excise tax paid) remain available for investment by the Fund and are available to supplement future distributions. Tax expense is disclosed in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
As of March 31, 2024, the Fund did not have any tax positions that did not meet the threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Generally, tax authorities can examine all the tax returns filed for the last three years. The Fund identifies its major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and the Commonwealth of Delaware; however, the Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits on uncertain tax positions as tax expense in the Statement of Operations.
C. Securities 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. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends received from REITs generally are comprised of ordinary income, capital gains, and may include return of capital. Debt income is recorded on an accrual basis. Other non-cash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 (Continued) |
The Fund reports net realized foreign exchange gains or losses that arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
D. Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income, if any, for the Fund are declared and paid annually. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains on securities, if any, for the Fund normally are declared and paid on an annual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. 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 and the reported amount of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F. Share Valuation. NAV per share of the Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities by the total number of shares outstanding for the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. The Fund’s shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is closed for trading.
G. Guarantees and Indemnifications. In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
H. Illiquid Securities. Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted a Board-approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) that requires, among other things, that the Fund limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of the value of the Fund’s net assets. An illiquid investment is any investment that the Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Fund should be in a position where the value of illiquid investments held by the Fund exceeds 15% of the Fund’s net assets, the Fund will take such steps as set forth in the Program.
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. These differences are primarily due to non-deductible excise tax. For the period ended March 31, 2024, the following adjustments were made:
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Paid-In Capital | Total Distributed (Accumulated) Earnings (Losses) |
$(40) | $40 |
J.Other Regulatory Matters. In October 2022, the SEC adopted a final rule relating to Tailored Shareholder Reports for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds; Fee Information in Investment Company Advertisements. The rule and form amendments will, among other things, require funds to transmit concise and visually engaging shareholder reports that highlight key information. The amendments will require that funds tag information in a structured data format and that certain more in-depth information be made available online and available for delivery free of charge to investors on request. The amendments became effective January 24, 2023. There is an 18-month transition period after the effective date of the amendment.
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NOTE 3 – PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS |
Underlying ETFs Risks. The Fund will incur higher and duplicative expenses because it invests in Underlying ETFs. There is also the risk that the Fund may suffer losses due to the investment practices of the Underlying ETFs. The Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of securities held by the Underlying ETFs. Additionally, the market price of the shares of an Underlying ETF in which the Fund invests will fluctuate based on changes in the net asset value as well as changes in the supply and demand of its shares in the secondary market. It is also possible that an active secondary market for an Underlying ETF’s shares may not develop, and market trading in the shares of the Underlying ETF may be halted under certain circumstances.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 (Continued) |
As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose all or a portion of your principal investment in the Fund. The Fund is subject to the above principal risk, as well as other principal risks which may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and/or ability to meet its objective. For more information about the risks of investing in the Fund, see the section in the Fund’s Prospectus titled “Additional Information About the Fund — Principal Risks of Investing in The Fund.”
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NOTE 4 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The Adviser serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund (the “Advisory Agreement”), and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, provides investment advice to the Fund and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Fund, subject to the direction and control of the Board. The Adviser is also responsible for trading portfolio securities for the Fund, including selecting broker-dealers to execute purchase and sale transactions. The Adviser provides oversight of the Sub-Adviser and review of the Sub-Adviser’s performance.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser a unitary management fee (the “Management Fee”) based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annualized rate of 0.64%. Out of the Management Fee, the Adviser is obligated to pay or arrange for the payment of substantially all expenses of the Fund, including the cost of sub-advisory, transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Fund to operate. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay, or require the Sub-Adviser to pay, all expenses incurred by the Fund except for 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, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (collectively, “Excluded Expenses”).The Management Fees incurred are paid monthly to the Adviser. Management fees for the period ended March 31, 2024 are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
The Sub-Adviser serves as sub-adviser to the Fund, pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Fund (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”). Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio, including determining the securities purchased and sold by the Fund, subject to the supervision of the Adviser and the Board. The Sub-Adviser is paid a fee by the Adviser, which is calculated and paid monthly. The Sub-Adviser has agreed to assume the Adviser’s obligation to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund, except for Excluded Expenses and, to the extent applicable, pay the Adviser a minimum fee. For assuming the payment obligation, the Adviser has agreed to pay to the Sub- Adviser the profits, if any, generated by the Fund’s Management Fee. Expenses incurred by the Fund and paid by the Sub-Adviser include fees charged by Tidal, as defined below.
Tidal ETF Services LLC (“Tidal”), a Tidal Financial Group company, and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the Fund’s administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and management services for the Fund. Tidal coordinates the payment of Fund-related expenses and manages the Trust’s relationships with its various service providers.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as the Fund’s sub-administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent. In those capacities Fund Services performs various administrative and accounting services for the Fund. Fund Services 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; and monitors the activities of the Fund’s custodian. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Fund’s custodian.
Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as the Fund’s principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Fund’s shares.
Certain officers and a trustee of the Trust are affiliated with the Adviser. Neither the affiliated trustee nor the Trust’s officers receive compensation from the Fund.
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NOTE 5 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES |
For the period ended March 31, 2024, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales or maturities of securities, excluding short-term investments, U.S. government securities, and in-kind transactions were $119,280,132 and $112,989,573 respectively.
For the period ended March 31, 2024, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities.
For the period ended March 31, 2024, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions for the Fund were $17,134,361 and $0, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 (Continued) |
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NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
The tax character of distributions paid during the period ended March 31, 2024, were as follows:
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Distributions paid from: | | March 31, 2024 |
Ordinary income | | $371,792
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As of March 31, 2024, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
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Tax cost of Investments | | $24,886,898
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Unrealized Appreciation | | $2,511,903
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Unrealized Depreciation | | (19,389 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | 2,492,514 | |
Undistributed OI | | 150,417 | |
Undistributed LTG | | — | |
Distributable earnings | | 150,417 | |
Other accumulated gain/(loss) | | (489,776 | ) |
Total accumulated gain/(loss) | | $2,153,155
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(1)The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation was attributable primarily to the treatment of wash sales.
Net capital losses incurred after October 31 (post-October losses) and net investment losses incurred after December 31 (late year losses), and within the taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Fund’s next taxable year. As of the most recent fiscal period ended March 31, 2024, the Fund had not elected to defer any late year losses or post-October losses and had short-term capital loss carryovers of $489,776, which do not expire.
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NOTE 7 – SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Shares of the Fund are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. Market prices for the shares may be different from their NAV. The Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV generally in large blocks of shares (“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 Fund. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by 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 Fund. 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 Fund currently offers 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 Fund is $300, payable to the Custodian. The fixed transaction fee may be waived on certain orders if the Fund’s 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 Unit of up to a maximum of 2% and for Redemption Units of up to a maximum of 2%, respectively, of the value of the Creation Units and Redemption Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Fund for transaction costs associated with cash transactions. Variable fees received by the Fund, if any, are disclosed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, with no par value. All shares of the Fund have equal rights and privileges.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 (Continued) |
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NOTE 8 – RECENT MARKET EVENTS |
U.S. and international markets have experienced and may continue to experience significant periods of volatility in recent years and months due to a number of economic, political and global macro factors including rising inflation, uncertainty regarding central banks’ interest rate increases, the possibility of a national or global recession, trade tensions, political events, the war between Russia and Ukraine, significant conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East, and the impact of COVID-19. The global recovery from COVID-19 may last for an extended period of time. As a result of continuing political tensions and armed conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia, the U.S. and the European Union imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals and companies, including certain financial institutions, and have limited certain exports and imports to and from Russia. The war has contributed to recent market volatility and may continue to do so. The Middle East conflict has led to significant loss of life, damaged infrastructure and escalated tensions both in the region and globally. These developments, as well as other events, could result in further market volatility and negatively affect financial asset prices, the liquidity of certain securities and the normal operations of securities exchanges and other markets, despite government efforts to address market disruptions. As a result, the risk environment remains elevated. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser will monitor developments and seek to manage the Fund in a manner consistent with achieving the Fund’s investment objective, but there can be no assurance that they will be successful in doing so.
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NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
In preparing these financial statements, the Fund has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. The Fund has determined that there are no subsequent events that would need to be recorded or disclosed in the Fund’s financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2024 (Continued) |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the Shareholders of Tactical Advantage ETF and
Board of Trustees of Tidal Trust II
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Tactical Advantage ETF (the “Fund”), a series of Tidal Trust II, as of March 31, 2024, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, the financial highlights for the period from April 19, 2023 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of March 31, 2024, the results of its operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the period indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2024, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more of Tidal Investment LLC’s investment companies since 2020.
COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 30, 2024
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE For the Period Ended March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) |
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of the Fund’s shares, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees of the Fund. The examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for an entire period indicated, which is from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the following table provides information about actual account values based on actual returns and actual expenses. The example includes, but is not limited to, unitary fees. However, the example does not include portfolio trading commissions and related expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then, multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period’’ to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical example that appears in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of the Fund’s shares. Therefore, the second line of the following table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value October 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value March 31, 2024 | | Expenses Paid During the Period October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024(1) |
Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,132.90 | | $3.41 |
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.80 | | $3.23 |
(1)Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six-month period of 0.64%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the most-recent six-month period).
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TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (Unaudited) |
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Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position Held with the Trust | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served(1) | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee(4) | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees(2) |
Javier Marquina Born: 1973 | | Trustee | | Indefinite term; since 2022 | | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ARQ Consultants Inc. (since 2019); Interim CEO for the Americas of Acciona Inmobiliaria (2020 to 2021); Head of Investment Team for Latin America for GLL Real Estate Partners (2016 to 2020); | | 45 | | Board Vice-Chairman of Inmobiliaria Spectrum (Guatemala and UK); Independent Board Member of LATAM Logistics Properties S.A. (Columbia, Peru and Costa Rica) |
Michelle McDonough Born: 1980 | | Trustee | | Indefinite term; since 2022 | | Chief Operating Officer, Trillium Asset Management LLC. | | 45 | | Trillium Asset Management, LLC (2020 to 2023) |
Dave Norris Born: 1976 | | Trustee | | Indefinite term; since 2022 | | Chief Operating Officer, RedRidge Diligence Services | | 45 | | None |
Interested Trustee and Executive Officer |
Eric W. Falkeis(3) c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1973 | | President, Principal Executive Officer, Interested Trustee, Chairman | | President and Principal Executive Officer since 2022, Indefinite term; Interested Trustee, Chairman, since 2022, Indefinite term | | Chief Executive Officer, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2018); Chief Operating Officer (and other positions), Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (2013 to 2018) and Direxion Advisors, LLC (2017 to 2018); President and Principal Executive Officer (since 2018). | | 45 | | Independent Director, Muzinich BDC, Inc.(since 2019); Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (27 series) (since 2011); Interested Trustee, Direxion Fund, Direxion Shares ETF Trust, and Direxion Insurance Trust (2014 to 2018); Trustee and Chairman of Tidal ETF Trust (since 2018). |
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TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
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Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position Held with the Trust | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee(4) | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Executive Officers |
Aaron J. Perkovich c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1973 | | Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer | | Indefinite term; since 2023 | | Head of Fund Administration (since 2023), Fund Administration Manager (2022 to 2023), Tidal ETF Services LLC; Assistant Director Investments, Mason Street Advisors, LLC (2021 to 2022); Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (2006 to 2021). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
William H. Woolverton, Esq. c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1951 | | Chief Compliance Officer and AML Compliance Officer | | AML Compliance Officer since 2023, Indefinite term; Chief Compliance Officer, Indefinite term; since 2022 | | Chief Compliance Officer (since 2023), Compliance Advisor (2022 to 2023), Tidal Investments LLC; Chief Compliance Officer, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2022); Senior Compliance Advisor, ACA Global (since 2020); Operating Partner, Altamont Capital Partners (private equity firm) (2021 to present); Managing Director and Head of Legal - US, Waystone (global governance solutions) (2016 to 2019). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
Ally L. Mueller c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1979 | | Vice President | | Indefinite term; since 2023 | | Head of ETF Launches and Client Success (since 2023), Head of ETF Launches and Finance Director (2019 to 2023), Tidal ETF Services LLC; Assistant Treasurer, Tidal ETF Trust (since 2022). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
Lissa M. Richter c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1979 | | Secretary | | Indefinite term; since 2022 | | ETF Regulatory Manager, Tidal ETF Services LLC (Since 2021); Senior Paralegal, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (2013 to 2020); Senior Paralegal, Officer, U.S Bancorp Fund Services LLC, (2005 to 2013). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
Peter Chappy c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1975 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Indefinite term; since 2023 | | Fund Administration Manager, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2023); Product Owner, Allvue Systems (2022 to 2023); Senior Business Consultant, Refinitiv (2015 to 2022); Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (2008 to 2015). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
Melissa Breitzman c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1983 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Indefinite term; since 2023 | | Fund Administration Manager, Tidal ETF Services LLC (since 2023); Assistant Vice President, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (2005 to 2023). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
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Name, Address and Year of Birth | | Position Held with the Trust | | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee(4) | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Charles Ragauss c/o Tidal ETF Services LLC 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 Born: 1987 | | Vice President | | Indefinite term; since 2022 | | Portfolio Manager, Tidal Investments LLC (Since 2020); Chief Operating Officer (and other capacities) CSat Investment Advisory, L.P. (2016 to 2020). | | Not Applicable | | Not Applicable |
(1)The Trustees have designated a mandatory retirement age of 76, such that each Trustee, serving as such on the date he or she reaches the age of 76, shall submit his or her resignation not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 76th birthday occurs.
(2)All Independent Trustees of the Trust are not “interested persons” of the Trust as defined under the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”).
(3)Mr. Falkeis is considered an “interested person” of the Trust due to his positions as President, Principal Executive Officer, Chairman of the Trust, and Chief Executive Officer of Tidal ETF Services LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.
(4)The Trust, as of the date of this shareholder report, offered for sale to the public 45 of the 56 Funds registered with the SEC.
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TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
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STATEMENT REGARDING LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited) |
In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“Rule 22e-4”), Tidal Trust II (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series, the Tactical Advantage ETF (the “Fund”), has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”). The Program seeks to promote effective liquidity risk management for the Fund and to protect the Fund’s shareholders from dilution of their interests. The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the designation of Tidal Investments LLC (f/k/a Toroso Investments, LLC), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the program administrator (the “Program Administrator”). The Program Administrator has further delegated administration of the Program to a member of its compliance team. The Program Administrator has also delegated certain responsibilities under the Program to the investment sub-adviser of the Fund; however, the Program Administrator remains responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Program. The Program Administrator is required to provide a written annual report to the Board regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the Program, including the operation of the highly liquid investment minimum, if applicable, and any material changes to the Program.
On August 15, 2023, the Board reviewed the Program Administrator’s written annual report for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (the “Report”). The Program assesses liquidity risk under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions. The risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of a fund’s investments, limiting the amount of illiquid investments and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to a fund, among other means. The Trust has engaged the services of ICE Data Services, Inc., a third-party vendor, to provide daily portfolio investment classification services to assist in the Program Administrator’s assessment. The Report noted that no highly liquid investment minimum is required for the Fund because the Fund qualifies as a primarily highly liquid fund (as defined under Rule 22e-4). The Report noted that there were no breaches of the restrictions on acquiring or holding greater than 15% illiquid investments of the Fund during the review period. The Report confirmed that the Fund’s investment strategies remained appropriate for an open-end fund and that the Fund was able to meet requests for redemptions without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Report noted that no material changes had been made to the Program during the review period. The Program Administrator determined that the Program complies with the requirements of Rule 22e-4 and is reasonably designed and operating effectively.
The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2023 and was not part of the Report but has adopted the Program upon commencement of operations.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
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QUALIFIED DIVIDEND INCOME/DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION (Unaudited) |
For the period ended March 31, 2024, certain dividends paid by the Fund may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 23.8%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The percentage of dividends declared from ordinary income designated as qualified dividend income was 30.28%.
For corporate shareholders, the percent of ordinary income distributions qualifying for the corporate dividends received deduction for the period ended March 31, 2024 was 0.98%.
The percentage of taxable ordinary income distributions that are designated as short-term capital gain distribution under Internal Revenue Section 871(k)(2)(c) for the period ended March 31, 2024 was 0.00%.
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INFORMATION ABOUT PROXY VOTING (Unaudited) |
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available upon request without charge, by calling (833) 817-7010 or by accessing the Fund’s website at www.tacticaladvantageetf.com. Furthermore, you can obtain the description on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-months ending June 30 is available upon request without charge by calling (833) 817-7010 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Unaudited) |
The Fund’s portfolio holdings are posted on the Fund’s website daily at www.tacticaladvantageetf.com. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for its first and third fiscal quarters on Part F of Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Part F of Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling (833) 817-7010. Furthermore, you can obtain the Part F of Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS (Unaudited) |
Information regarding how often shares of the Fund trade on the exchange at a price above (i.e., at a premium) or below (i.e., at a discount) to its daily NAV is available, without charge, on the Fund’s website at www.tacticaladvantageetf.com.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND’S TRUSTEES (Unaudited) |
The Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling (833) 817-7010. Furthermore, you can obtain the SAI on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Fund’s website at www.tacticaladvantageetf.com.
Investment Adviser
Tidal Investments LLC
(f/k/a Toroso Investments, LLC)
234 West Florida Street, Suite 203
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
Investment Sub-Adviser
Family Dynasty Advisors LLC
4601 S. Loop 289 #7
Lubbock, Texas 79424
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
1835 Market Street, Suite 310
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Legal Counsel
Sullivan & Worcester LLP
1633 Broadway
New York, New York 10019
Custodian
U.S. Bank N.A.
1555 North RiverCenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
Fund Administrator
Tidal ETF Services LLC
234 West Florida Street, Suite 203
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
Transfer Agent, Fund Accountant and Fund Sub-Administrator
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Distributor
Foreside Fund Services, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, Maine 04101
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Fund Information |
Fund | Ticker | CUSIP |
Tactical Advantage ETF | FDAT | 88636J402 |
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. The registrant has not made any amendments to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
A copy of the registrant’s Code of Ethics is filed herewith.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees of the Trust has determined that there is at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. Mr. David Norris is the “audit committee financial expert” and is considered to be “independent” as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
The registrant has engaged its principal accountant to perform audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services during the past two fiscal years. “Audit services” refer to performing an audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years. “Audit-related services” refer to the assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit. “Tax services” refer to professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. There were no “Other services” provided by the principal accountant. The following table details the aggregate fees billed or expected to be billed for the last two fiscal years for audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees by the principal accountant.
Tactical Advantage ETF
| FYE 03/31/2024 | FYE 03/31/2023 |
Audit Fees | $11,000 | N/A |
Audit-Related Fees | N/A | N/A |
Tax Fees | $3,000 | N/A |
All Other Fees | N/A | N/A |
(e)(1) The audit committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures that require the audit committee to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services of the registrant, including services provided to any entity affiliated with the registrant.
(e)(2) The percentage of fees billed by Cohen & Company, Ltd. applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows:
| FYE 03/31/2024 | FYE 03/31/2023 |
Audit-Related Fees | 0% | 0% |
Tax Fees | 0% | 0% |
All Other Fees | 0% | 0% |
(f) All of the principal accountant’s hours spent on auditing the registrant’s financial statements were attributed to work performed by full-time permanent employees of the principal accountant.
(g) The following table indicates the non-audit fees billed or expected to be billed by the registrant’s accountant for services to the registrant and to the registrant’s investment adviser (and any other controlling entity, etc.—not sub-adviser) for the last two years.
Non-Audit Related Fees | FYE 03/31/2024 | FYE 03/31/2023 |
Registrant | N/A | N/A |
Registrant’s Investment Adviser | N/A | N/A |
(h) The audit committee of the board of trustees/directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence and has concluded that the provision of such non-audit services by the accountant has not compromised the accountant’s independence.
(i) The registrant has not been identified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as having filed an annual report issued by a registered public accounting firm branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction where the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect or completely investigate because of a position taken by an authority in that jurisdiction.
(j) The registrant is not a foreign issuer.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
| (a) | The registrant is an issuer as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (the “Act”) and has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Act. The independent members of the committee are as follows: Javier Marquina, Michelle McDonough, and David Norris. |
(b) Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. 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 11. 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 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
(3) 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.
(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
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) | Tidal Trust II | |
| By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Eric W. Falkeis | |
| | Eric W. Falkeis, 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/ Eric W. Falkeis | |
| | Eric W. Falkeis, President/Principal Executive Officer | |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Aaron J. Perkovich | |
| | Aaron J. Perkovich, Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer | |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.