11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 13:23
FIRE Funds™ Wealth Builder ETF |
Before you invest, you may want to review the FIRE Funds™ Wealth Builder ETF (the "Fund") statutory prospectus and statement of additional information, which contain more information about the Fund and its risks. The current statutory prospectus and statement of additional information dated November 8, 2024 are incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus. You can find the Fund's statutory prospectus, statement of additional information, reports to shareholders, and other information about the Fund online at www.fire-etfs.com. You can also get this information at no cost by calling at (855) 514-2777 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
Investment Objective
The Fund's primary investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund ("Shares"). You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and Example below.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses(1) (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) | |
Management Fee | 0.19% |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | None |
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses(2)(3) | 0.48% |
Other Expenses(2) | 0.00% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.67% |
Less: Fee Waiver(4) | (0.19)% |
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver(4) | 0.48% |
(1) | The Fund's investment adviser, Tidal Investments LLC (the "Adviser"), will pay, or require a sub-adviser to pay, all of the Fund's expenses, except for the following: advisory and sub-advisory fees, interest charges on any borrowings made for investment purposes, 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, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and litigation expenses, and other non-routine or extraordinary expenses. |
(2) | Based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year. |
(3) | "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies. |
(4) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its unitary management fee to 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets through at least February 28, 2026. This agreement may be terminated only by, or with the consent of, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Tidal Trust III (the "Trust"), on behalf of the Fund, upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the Adviser. This agreement may not be terminated by the Adviser without the consent of the Board. The fee waiver is not subject to recoupment. |
This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The management fee waiver discussed above is reflected only through February 28, 2026. The Example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you may pay on your purchases and sales of Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
1 Year | 3 Years |
$49 | $189 |
Portfolio Turnover
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in total annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example above, affect the Fund's performance. Because the Fund is newly organized, portfolio turnover information is not yet available.
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Principal Investment Strategies
The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks long-term capital appreciation. As a "fund of funds," it invests its assets in shares of other ETFs and, to a limited extent, other exchange traded products ("ETPs"). The Fund primarily invests in affiliated ETFs managed by Tidal Investments LLC (the "Adviser"), but it may also invest in unaffiliated ETFs and ETPs (collectively, "Underlying ETFs"). The Fund will not invest in ETFs that are also structured as fund-of-funds or in ETFs that invest more than 10 percent of their assets in other investment companies and private funds.
FIRE Philosophy
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement encourages individuals to achieve financial independence by aggressively saving and investing, often with the goal of retiring early. Participants typically aim to reduce expenses and accumulate substantial wealth through a combination of disciplined saving, investing in growth-oriented assets, and maximizing returns over time. The movement promotes a long-term approach to financial freedom, allowing individuals to retire or pursue other life goals at an earlier stage than traditional retirement timelines.
The Wealth Accumulation (Foundational) phase focuses on building a strong financial foundation through disciplined wealth building strategies. It emphasizes strategies such as reducing expenses, increasing income, and maximizing contributions to retirement accounts. The primary objective is to seek to grow assets significantly through aggressive saving and investing. The Fund designed for this phase targets long-term capital appreciation, offering a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, and other growth-oriented investments. The goal is to capitalize on compounding returns and sustained market growth over time.
Strategy Overview
The Adviser allocates the Fund's portfolio equally among four baskets of Underlying ETFs designed to track the behavior of four distinct economic regimes. Each regime generally represents approximately 25% of the Fund's portfolio. The four regimes are:
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Prosperity, which will generally be comprised of Underlying ETFs that invest primarily in equity securities. In addition, this basket will invest in Underlying ETFs that are managed using option-based strategies, designed to seek to enhance income, manage risk, or hedge against downside exposure. While options are the primary derivative, the Underlying ETFs may use other derivative instruments. These Underlying ETFs maintain significant equity exposure, aligning with the basket's equity focus, while the use of derivatives adds strategies to potentially enhance returns or reduce volatility. |
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● | Recession, which will generally be comprised of Underlying ETFs that are: |
○ | Low-volatility ETFs (ETFs that aim to reduce risk and provide stable returns); |
○ | Long-short ETFs (ETFs that take both long and short positions to seek to profit from market fluctuations); and |
○ | Alternative ETFs (ETFs that focus on providing uncorrelated returns to the overall market). |
In addition, this basket will invest in Underlying ETFs that primarily hold cash equivalents.
● | Inflation, which will generally be comprised of Underlying ETFs that primarily invest in: |
○ | Commodities (physical goods and raw materials, including digital assets); |
○ | Real estate (properties and real estate investment trusts); and |
○ | Other inflation beneficiaries (assets that tend to increase in value during inflationary periods). |
In addition, this basket will invest in Underlying ETFs that use managed futures investment strategies (e.g., strategies that involve trading futures contracts to seek to capitalize on market trends).
● | Deflation, which will generally be comprised of Underlying ETFs that invest primarily in fixed income securities and bonds. In addition, this basket will be comprised of Underlying ETFs that are deflation beneficiaries (assets that tend to increase in value during deflationary periods). |
The Adviser uses the following steps to select Underlying ETFs for each of the four baskets:
1. | Asset Class Benchmarks: The Adviser has selected the following ETFs noted below to represent the asset class benchmarks for each of the four regimes. The Adviser uses them to analyze the Underlying ETFs' relative performance and correlation for each regime. |
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● | Prosperity: U.S. equities (Vanguard Total US Equity ETF). |
● | Recession: Gold (GLD SPDR Gold Shares ETF) |
● | Inflation: Short-term treasuries (iShares 1 to 3 Treasury Bond ETF) |
● | Deflation: Aggregate bonds (iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF) |
2. | Select Holdings: The Adviser selects the Underlying ETFs for each regime using a rigorous qualitative and quantitative evaluation process. This process considers factors such as active share (the percentage of an Underlying ETF's holdings that differs from its benchmark index), active management process (for actively managed ETFs, the approach and strategies used by the Underlying ETF's portfolio managers to seek to achieve the ETF's investment objective), index methodology (for passively managed ETFs, the rules and criteria used to construct the index that the ETF tracks), and tax impacts (effects on after-tax returns). The Adviser will primarily select affiliated ETFs. It will select unaffiliated ETFs if it determines that there is not an appropriate affiliated ETF in which to invest the Fund's assets. |
3. | Optimize: The Adviser evaluates the Underlying ETFs based on price-to-earnings ratios (valuation measure), sales (revenue figures), return on equity (profitability measure), yield (income return), and credit quality (creditworthiness of issuers) to optimize the construction of each basket's portfolio. |
On a daily basis, the Adviser evaluates each of the Underlying ETFs, considering their performance track record, investment philosophy, and performance consistency and adjusts the Fund's portfolio in an effort to seek to produce optimal results for the Fund.
The Adviser utilizes proprietary software to monitor specific metrics for each basket component in the Fund's portfolio. If any of these metrics move outside predetermined target ranges, the Fund's portfolio managers may adjust the Fund's portfolio by reallocating assets within the existing basket or replacing a basket component with an alternative Underlying ETF.
For example, the software will identify if an equity ETF's valuation metrics, such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio or sector exposure, exceed the target range. The portfolio managers will use this information to evaluate whether reallocating to another equity ETF with more favorable characteristics is appropriate. Similarly, for inflation-sensitive assets, the software analyzes historical performance and correlation to inflationary environments. If, for example, an Underlying ETF demonstrates weaker-than-expected performance in these conditions, the portfolio managers may replace it with one they believe is better positioned to perform in an inflationary environment.
Portfolio Construction
The Fund will typically hold between 10 and 25 Underlying ETFs. The Fund may invest in both actively managed and passively managed Underlying ETFs. The Fund will distribute income, if any, on an annual basis.
The Fund's portfolio will be rebalanced to the 25% target allocations whenever the Fund adds a new Underlying ETF, removes an existing Underlying ETF, or substitutes Underlying ETFs within its portfolio. Additionally, the Fund's portfolio managers will adjust the Fund's allocations to restore the 25% target allocations if any basket exceeds 30% of the Fund's total value.
The Fund is classified as "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.
Underlying ETF Exposures
In pursuing the Fund's investment objective across the four regimes, the Fund may invest in Underlying ETFs that invest in a range of securities and financial instruments and that are managed using various strategies. The Underlying ETFs may invest in derivative instruments, take short positions, and use leverage, each of which carries its own risks. In addition, the Fund may invest in 1933 Act registered ETPs that provide exposure to traditional commodities (like gold or oil). In addition to more traditional Underlying ETFs that invest in portfolios of stocks or bonds, the Fund may invest in:
● | Commodity ETFs - These Underlying ETFs seek exposure to certain commodities, such as gold or oil. Exposures are typically achieved through derivative instruments, such as futures contracts. |
○ | As part of the Fund's investment in commodity ETFs, the Fund may invest in 1940 Act-registered Underlying ETFs that seek exposure to digital assets, such as Bitcoin, and may also include income as an objective. Exposures are primarily achieved through derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, or indirectly via investments in companies involved in blockchain technology. Neither the Fund nor any Underlying ETF invests directly in digital assets. The Fund will allocate no more than ten percent of its total assets to Underlying ETFs that provide digital asset exposure. |
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● | Multi-Asset ETFs - These Underlying ETFs seek exposure to multiple asset classes using various securities and derivative instruments, including options, futures and swaps. |
● | Long/Short ETFs - These Underlying ETFs hold a portfolio of both long and short positions. Short positions involve the use of leverage. |
Principal Investment Risks
The principal risks of investing in the Fund are summarized below. As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose all or a portion of your investment in the Fund. Some or all of these risks may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share, trading price, yield, total return, and/or ability to meet its objective.
An investment in the Fund entails risk. The Fund may not achieve its investment objective and there is a risk that you could lose all of your money invested in the Fund. The Fund is not a complete investment program. It is important that investors closely review all of the risks listed below and understand them before making an investment in the Fund.
Asset Allocation Fund of Funds Risk: Asset allocation decisions, techniques, analyses, or models implemented by the Adviser may not produce the expected returns, may cause the Fund's shares to lose value or may cause the Fund to underperform other funds with similar investment goals. Although the theory behind asset allocation is that diversification among asset classes can help reduce volatility over the long term, the Adviser's assumptions about asset classes and the Underlying ETFs may diverge from historical performance and assumptions used to develop allocations in light of actual market conditions. There is a risk that you could achieve better returns by investing in an individual fund or funds representing a single broad asset class rather than investing in a fund of funds. The Fund's performance is also closely related to the Underlying ETFs' performance and ability to meet their investment goals. Fund shareholders bear indirectly the expenses of the Underlying ETFs in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund's management fee so there is a risk of an additional layer or layers of fees. The Fund's actual asset class allocations may deviate from the intended allocation because an Underlying ETF's investments can change due to market movements, the Underlying ETF's investment adviser's investment decisions or other factors, which could result in the fund's risk/return target not being met. As a fund of funds, the Fund is exposed to the same risks as the Underlying ETFs in proportion to the Fund's allocation to those Underlying ETFs.
Affiliated Fund of Funds Structure Risks. The Adviser does not typically consider unaffiliated ETFs as investment options for the Fund. The Adviser is subject to competing interests that have the potential to influence its investment decisions for the Fund. For example, the Adviser may have an incentive to select an Underlying ETF that generates higher profitability for the Adviser over another Underlying ETF. In addition, the Adviser may be influenced by its view of the best interests of Underlying ETFs, such as a view that an Underlying ETF may benefit from additional assets or could be harmed by redemptions.
Underlying ETF Risks. The Fund will invest its assets in the Underlying ETFs, so the Fund's investment performance will be directly related to the performance of the Underlying ETFs. The Fund's NAV will change with changes in the value of the Underlying ETFs in which it invests. An investment in the Fund may entail more costs and expenses than the combined costs and expenses of direct investments in the Underlying ETFs. The Fund is exposed to the risks associated with investments in the following types of Underlying ETFs. In addition, each Underlying ETF is subject to "ETF Risks" described below.
● | Equity ETF Risks. Underlying ETFs may include equity-focused ETFs, which are subject market, sector, liquidity, and management risks. Market risk involves potential losses from overall market declines. Sector risk arises when an Underlying ETF concentrates on specific sectors, causing greater volatility. Liquidity risk occurs if an ETF holds hard-to-sell securities, especially during market stress. Management risk depends on the success of the managers' strategies. Additionally, using derivatives for hedging or investment purposes introduces counterparty and leverage risks, leading to possible significant losses. |
● | Fixed Income Securities ETF Risks. The Fund may invest in Underlying ETFs that provide exposure to bonds and other fixed-income instruments. These Underlying ETFs are subject to interest rate, credit, prepayment, and liquidity risks. Interest rate risk is the potential decline in bond prices due to rising rates. Credit risk involves issuers possibly defaulting on payments. Prepayment risk happens when issuers repay earlier than expected, reducing returns. Liquidity risk occurs if ETFs hold hard-to-sell bonds, especially during market turmoil. Using derivatives for hedging or investment purposes introduces counterparty and leverage risks, amplifying potential losses. Performance depends heavily on interest rates and the creditworthiness of issuers. |
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● | Commodity ETF Risks. The Fund may invest in Underlying ETFs that seek commodity exposure through derivatives face significant risks due to commodity market volatility. These include derivatives, counterparty, custodial, and liquidity risks, and specific risks associated with digital assets like Bitcoin. The evolving regulatory landscape, technological and cybersecurity risks, and the potential lack of 1940 Act protections add complexity and potential losses. Market volatility and operational risks make these ETFs susceptible to significant NAV fluctuations and losses. |
○ | Digital Assets Risk. Underlying ETFs may have exposure to digital assets like Bitcoin, which are highly volatile and subject to technological, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks. Futures contracts on digital assets carry significant counterparty and liquidity risks. The evolving regulatory landscape adds further complexity and compliance challenges. |
○ | Potentially No 1940 Act Protections. Some traditional commodity ETFs (e.g., focused on gold or oil) may not be registered as investment companies under the 1940 Act, lacking the protections that statute provides, including safeguards against insider management and certain financial risks. |
● | Multi-Asset ETFs Risks. The Fund may invest in multi-asset ETFs, which aim to diversify exposure across multiple asset classes using various securities and derivative instruments. These Underlying ETFs are generally exposed to asset allocation, derivatives, counterparty, high portfolio turnover, and liquidity risks. Success depends on effective asset allocation strategies; failure can lead to underperformance and significant losses. Derivatives use and frequent trading amplify these risks, making these ETFs susceptible to market volatility and potential investor losses. |
● | Long-Short ETF Risks. The Fund may invest in long-short ETFs, which hold both long and short positions using leverage. These Underlying ETFs are exposed to leverage, short sale, counterparty, high portfolio turnover, liquidity, and market risks. Leverage magnifies gains and losses, causing high NAV volatility. The success of the long/short strategy is crucial; unsuccessful execution can result in significant underperformance and losses. These ETFs are particularly affected by market conditions and the management of long and short positions. |
Aggregated Underlying ETF Risks. The following risks associated with the Underlying ETFs, when combined, are expected to become principal risks at the Fund level due to their significant impact on the Fund's overall performance, volatility, and ability to achieve its investment objective:
● | Market Risks. Market risk is a significant factor across all economic regimes, particularly in the Prosperity Regime, where the Fund invests in equity-focused ETFs. Additionally, market fluctuations will affect the Underlying ETFs' holdings in various asset classes across all regimes. As the Fund's NAV depends on the performance of these ETFs, overall market downturns or unfavorable conditions in specific sectors or asset classes can lead to significant losses. This makes market risk a top-tier principal risk for the Fund. |
● | Leverage Risks. Many of the Underlying ETFs, especially those employing options strategies (Prosperity Regime), long-short strategies (Recession Regime), and managed futures (Inflation Regime), use leverage to enhance returns. Leverage increases both the potential gains and losses and can result in greater volatility of the Fund's NAV. Given that leverage is used across various strategies, the aggregation of leverage risk elevates it to a principal risk at the Fund level. |
● | Liquidity Risks. Liquidity risk is present in several Underlying ETFs, particularly in the Recession Regime (which includes long-short ETFs and alternative strategies) and the Inflation Regime (commodity-focused ETFs). ETFs holding less liquid assets or employing complex strategies may face difficulties in selling positions during market downturns, potentially leading to unfavorable prices or delays in meeting redemption requests. This risk becomes significant when aggregated across multiple Underlying ETFs and is thus a principal risk for the Fund. |
● | Interest Rate and Duration Risk. In the Deflation Regime, the Fund invests in Underlying ETFs holding fixed-income securities and bonds. Rising interest rates typically lead to declines in bond prices, particularly for longer-duration bonds. Since interest rates and bond durations heavily influence the value of these Underlying ETFs, interest rate risk and duration risk become key drivers of the Fund's overall volatility and are principal risks at the Fund level. |
● | Credit Risks. The Underlying ETFs in both the Deflation Regime (fixed-income ETFs) and parts of the Inflation Regime (corporate bond ETFs) are exposed to credit risk, especially when holding lower-rated or high-yield debt. A credit event, such as an issuer default or downgrade, could lead to substantial losses across the Fund's portfolio. Given the reliance on ETFs that hold credit-sensitive instruments, credit risk becomes a principal risk for the Fund. |
● | Derivatives Risk. Underlying ETFs in the Prosperity Regime (option-based strategies), Inflation Regime (managed futures strategies), and some Recession Regime ETFs may use derivatives, such as futures, options, and swaps. Derivatives carry risks related to leverage, counterparty failure, and liquidity, which could lead to substantial losses for the Fund if the derivatives market moves against the Underlying ETFs' positions. Given the broad use of derivatives across the economic regimes, derivatives risk is aggregated and becomes a principal risk for the Fund. |
● | Volatility Risk. Volatility risk is particularly relevant for Underlying ETFs in the Prosperity Regime, where the Fund invests in equities and option-based strategies. These strategies are highly sensitive to market fluctuations and can result in significant price swings. As the Fund's portfolio is partially exposed to volatile strategies, especially during the Prosperity Regime, volatility risk becomes a principal risk for the Fund. |
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● | Management Risk. Because the Fund's strategy relies on the active management of both the Fund itself and the Underlying ETFs, management risk is elevated. The success of the Fund is tied to the Adviser's ability to allocate assets among the four economic regimes and the portfolio managers' skill in managing the Underlying ETFs. Poor investment decisions or unsuccessful strategies in any regime can significantly impact the Fund's performance. As a result, management risk is a principal risk at the Fund level. |
ETF Risks
Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk. The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that are authorized to purchase and redeem Shares directly from the Fund (known as "Authorized Participants" or "APs"). In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services; or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.
Costs of Buying or Selling Shares. Investors buying or selling Shares in the secondary market will pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers, as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of Shares. In addition, secondary market investors will also incur the cost of the bid-ask spread. The bid-ask spread varies over time for Shares based on trading volume and market liquidity. The bid-ask spread is generally smaller if Shares have more trading volume and market liquidity and larger if Shares have little trading volume and market liquidity. Further, a relatively small investor base in the Fund, asset swings in the Fund and/or increased market volatility may increase the bid-ask spread. Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including brokerage commissions imposed by brokers and bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.
Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV. As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund's NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for Shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant.
Trading. Although Shares are listed on a national securities exchange, such as NYSE Arca, Inc. (the "Exchange"), and may be traded on U.S. exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for the Shares will develop or be maintained or that the Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund's underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares. Shares trade on the Exchange at a market price that may be below, at or above the Fund's NAV. Trading in Shares on the Exchange may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to the Exchange "circuit breaker" rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged.
Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund's assets and distributions, if any, may decline.
Management Risk. The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed portfolio. In managing the Fund's investment portfolio, the portfolio managers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses that may not produce the desired result. Various errors and mistakes, such as misjudgments in security selection, improper risk assessment, or timing errors in implementing strategies, could negatively affect the Fund's performance. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will meet its investment objective.
Market Events Risk. The Fund's investments are subject to changes in general economic conditions, general market fluctuations and the risks inherent in investment in securities and other financial instruments. Investment markets can be volatile and prices of investments can change substantially due to various factors including, but not limited to, economic growth or recession, changes in interest rates, inflation, changes in the actual or perceived creditworthiness of issuers, and general market liquidity. The Fund is subject to the risk that geopolitical events will disrupt securities and other financial markets and adversely affect global economies and markets. Local, regional or global events such as war, military conflicts, acts of terrorism, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments. Continuing uncertainties regarding interest rates, rising inflation, political events, rising government debt in the U.S. and trade tensions also contribute to market volatility. Conflict, loss of life and disaster connected to ongoing armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia in Europe and between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East could have severe adverse effects on the related region, including significant adverse effects on the regional or global economies and the markets for certain securities. The U.S. and the European Union have imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals and companies, including certain financial institutions, and have limited certain exports and imports to and from Russia. These conflicts have contributed to recent market volatility and may continue to do so
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New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.
Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is "non-diversified," it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio.
Operational Risk. The Fund is subject to risks arising from various operational factors, including, but not limited to, human error, processing and communication errors, errors of the Fund's service providers, counterparties or other third-parties, failed or inadequate processes and technology or systems failures. The Fund relies on third-parties for a range of services, including custody. Any delay or failure relating to engaging or maintaining such service providers may affect the Fund's ability to meet its investment objective. Although the Fund, Adviser, and Sub-Adviser seek to reduce these operational risks through controls and procedures, there is no way to completely protect against such risks.
Performance
Performance information for the Fund is not included because the Fund has not completed a full calendar year of operations as of the date of this Prospectus. When such information is included, this section will provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund's performance history from year to year and showing how the Fund's average annual total returns compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. Although past performance of the Fund is no guarantee of how it will perform in the future, historical performance may give you some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. Updated performance information will be available on the Fund's website at www.fire-etfs.com.
Management
Investment Adviser: Tidal Investments LLC serves as investment adviser to the Fund.
Portfolio Managers:
The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.
Michael Venuto, Portfolio Manager for the Adviser, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2024.
Daniel Weiskopf, Portfolio Manager for the Adviser, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since 2024.
Purchase and Sale of Shares
The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in large blocks known as "Creation Units," which only Authorized Participants (Aps) (typically, broker-dealers) may purchase or redeem. The Fund generally issues and redeems Creation Units in exchange for a portfolio of securities (the "Deposit Securities") and/or a designated amount of U.S. cash.
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Shares are listed on a national securities exchange, such as the Exchange, and individual Shares may only be bought and sold in the secondary market through brokers at market prices, rather than NAV. Because Shares trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (premium) or less than NAV (discount).
An investor may incur costs attributable to the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay to purchase Shares (the "bid" price) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for Shares (the "ask" price) when buying or selling Shares in the secondary market. This difference in bid and ask prices is often referred to as the "bid-ask spread."
When available, information regarding the Fund's NAV, market price, how often Shares traded on the Exchange at a premium or discount, and bid-ask spreads can be found on the Fund's website at www.fire-etfs.com.
Tax Information
Fund distributions are generally taxable as ordinary income, qualified dividend income, or capital gains (or a combination), unless an investment is in an individual retirement account ("IRA") or other tax-advantaged account. Distributions on investments made through tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of assets from those accounts.
Financial Intermediary Compensation
If you purchase Shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank) (an "Intermediary"), the Adviser or its affiliates may pay Intermediaries for certain activities related to the Fund, including participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries more knowledgeable about exchange-traded products, including the Fund, or for other activities, such as marketing, educational training, or other initiatives related to the sale or promotion of Shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Any such arrangements do not result in increased Fund expenses. Ask your salesperson or visit the Intermediary's website for more information.
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