Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF (YGLD)
About this ETF
The Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF (YGLD) aims to achieve both capital growth and a consistent stream of income. This actively managed exchange-traded fund employs a dual approach, integrating a gold futures strategy with an options overlay designed to generate income. Its futures component is structured to provide a magnified 150% exposure to the performance of gold. For income generation, the options overlay involves primarily selling short-term spread options across diverse underlying assets, such as indices or ETFs linked to equities, fixed income, and commodities. The ultimate objective is to secure appealing income opportunities while maintaining an enhanced, leveraged position in gold.
Price
Top 10 holdings
| GOLD 100 OZ FUTR AUG26 | 50.12% |
| SIMPLIFY E GOVT MONEY MKT ETF SBIL | 27.21% |
| B 10/20/26 Govt | 6.63% |
| B 10/27/26 Govt | 5.30% |
| B 7/28/26 Govt | 3.34% |
| B 8/25/26 Govt | 2.67% |
| B 10/13/26 Govt | 2.65% |
| Cash | 1.57% |
| GLD US 08/28/26 C395 Equity | 0.20% |
| GLD US 08/21/26 C393 Equity | 0.17% |
Sector mix
Price chart
Returns
| 1 month | -4.22% |
| 3 months | -24.67% |
| 6 months | -29.68% |
| Year to date | -25.37% |
| 1 year | -9.73% |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 42.65% |
| Sharpe (1y) | -0.02 |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | -0.03 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -45.63% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -45.63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 1.25 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.37 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Full holdings
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
Cost vs. peers
Comparison universe: 184 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | USD 0.2800 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2026-05-29 | USD 0.4000 |
| 2026-04-27 | 2026-04-30 | USD 0.4000 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | USD 0.4000 |
| 2026-02-24 | 2026-02-27 | USD 0.5000 |
| 2026-01-27 | 2026-01-30 | USD 0.5000 |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-31 | USD 2.2500 |
| 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-28 | USD 2.0000 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | USD 1.0000 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-30 | USD 0.5000 |
| 2025-03-26 | 2025-03-31 | USD 0.1500 |
ESG profile
No ESG estimate available: none of the scored universe overlaps this portfolio (typical for bond, commodity or synthetic funds).
Scored coverage: 0.0% of the portfolio by weight.
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