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Compare CTAP vs. IVV
Compare shares and ETFs on the US stock markets that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the US stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the US stock exchanges are the Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTAP) and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CTAP | IVV | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,015 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $910.30 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
CTAP | IVV | |
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Strategy | CTAP was created on 2025-12-08 by Simplify. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on global macro alternatives. CTAP blends large-cap US equity exposure with a managed futures overlay that uses long and short futures positions across asset classes. The fund pairs traditional equity investing with trend-following futures implemented through direct and swap-based positions. | IVV was created on 2000-05-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 896648.74m in AUM and 505 holdings. IVV tracks a market cap-weighted index of US large- and mid-cap stocks selected by the S&P Committee. |
Top 3 holdings | SIMPLIFY E GOVT MONEY MKT ETF (59.19 %) TRS CTA 030827 BULLET (39.32 %) TRS SPUC 082427 BULLET (24.63 %) | NVIDIA (8.02 %) APPLE (7.50 %) MICROSOFT (5.91 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
CTAP | IVV | |
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Issuer | Simplify | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $31.19 USD | $765.78 USD |
Size | $173.419 million | $887.043 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 256.40 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.92 % | 1.41 % |
Market | US | US |
First listed date | N/A | N/A |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CTAP | IVV | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,015 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $910.30 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
CTAP | IVV | |
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CTAP | IVV |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |