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Roundhill WeeklyPay™ ETF Suite Surpasses $250 Million in AUM
WeeklyPay™ ETFs are designed to deliver weekly income and uncapped upside on your favorite stocks. NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is excited to announce that its WeeklyPay™ ETF suite has exceeded $250 million in assets under management (AUM).¹ Roundhill WeeklyPay™ ETFs are designed to provide investors with weekly distributions while allowing investors to maintain uncapped upside exposure to their favorite stocks, unlike covered call funds. About Roundhill Investments: Founded in 2018, Roundhill Investments is an SEC-registered investment advisor focused on innovative exchange-traded funds. Roundhill's suite of ETFs offers distinct and differentiated exposures across thematic equity, options income, and trading vehicles. Roundhill offers a depth of ETF knowledge and experience, as the team has collectively launched more than 100 ETFs, including several first-to-market products. To learn more about the company, please visit Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus, if available, with this and other information about the Fund, please call 1-855-561-5728 or visit our website at Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing. The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quotes. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent standardized and month-end performance, please click the below Fund's U.S. Government Securities Risk. U.S. government securities, such as T-Bills, are subject to interest rate risk but generally do not involve the credit risks associated with investments in other types of debt securities, as such securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. As a result, the yields available from U.S. government securities are generally lower than the yields available from other debt securities. U.S. government securities are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and the payment of principal when held to maturity. Distribution Tax Risk. The Fund currently expects to make distributions on a weekly basis. Such distributions may exceed the Fund's income and gains for the Fund's taxable year. Distributions in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a return of capital. A return of capital distribution generally will not be taxable currently but will reduce the shareholder's cost basis and will result in a higher capital gain or lower capital loss when those Fund Shares on which the distribution was received are sold. Once a Fund shareholder's cost basis is reduced to zero, further distributions will be treated as capital gain if the Fund shareholder holds Fund Shares as capital assets. Additionally, any capital returned through distributions will be distributed after payment of Fund fees and expenses. Because a portion of the Fund's distributions will consist of return of capital, the Fund may not be an appropriate investment for investors who do not want their principal investment in the Fund to decrease over time or who do not wish to receive return of capital in a given period. Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the debt securities in the Fund's portfolio will decline because of rising market interest rates. Interest rate risk is generally lower for shorter term debt securities and higher for longer-term debt securities. The Fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates than would normally be the case due to the current period of historically low rates and the effect of potential government fiscal policy initiatives and resulting market reaction to those initiatives. 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 may decline. This risk is more prevalent with respect to fixed income securities held by the Fund. Active Management Risk. The Fund is actively-managed and its performance reflects investment decisions that the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser makes for the Fund. Such judgments about the Fund's investments may prove to be incorrect. If the investments selected and the strategies employed by the Fund fail to produce the intended results, the Fund could underperform as compared to other funds with similar investment objectives and/or strategies, or could have negative returns. The Adviser/Sub-Adviser will seek to employ the Fund's investment strategy regardless of whether there are periods of adverse market, economic, or other conditions and will not seek to take temporary defensive positions during such periods. Non-Diversification Risk. As a 'non-diversified' fund, the Fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities than many other funds. To the extent the Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by the Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of the Fund Shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with a limited operating history. Roundhill Financial Inc. serves as the investment advisor. The Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC which is not affiliated with Roundhill Financial Inc., U.S. Bank, or any of their affiliates. ¹ Source: Bloomberg, as of 7/23/2025.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wall Street Builds S&P 500 ‘No Dividend' Fund in New Tax Dodge
(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street's latest tax dodge doesn't hide in the Cayman Islands or rely on complex derivatives. It's engineered to turn a publicly traded fund into a tax-minimizing machine that hums quietly on autopilot. Are Tourists Ruining Europe? How Locals Are Pushing Back Foreign Buyers Swoop on Cape Town Homes, Pricing Out Locals Trump's Gilded Design Style May Be Gaudy. But Don't Call it 'Rococo.' Massachusetts to Follow NYC in Making Landlords Pay Broker Fees In California, Pro-Housing 'Abundance' Fans Rewrite an Environmental Landmark While dividends have long been a defining feature of stock investing — a sign of corporate discipline and investor reward — Roundhill Investments plans to launch the S&P 500 No Dividend Target exchange-traded fund on July 10 with the ticker XDIV. Its ambition is simple but strategic: track the performance of the famous benchmark while dodging its payouts. The fund will sell holdings just before their dividend dates — steering income away from ETF shareholders and, in the process, away from their tax bills. As stock benchmarks have climbed in recent years and tax bills have grown alongside them, asset managers are building products that give investors more control over when — and whether — they owe taxes. These rely on sophisticated mechanisms to reduce taxable events, essentially transforming the fund structure into a programmable tax-sensitive tool. These strategies are executed through US-regulated ETFs that trade on public exchanges, offering investors easy access and the kind of fiscal flexibility once reserved for private wealth clients. It's 'for people who are tax-aware — intended for people who want to have S&P 500 exposure without the downside of distributions,' said Dave Mazza, chief executive officer at Roundhill. 'There hasn't been a product in the market to meet the needs of investors for this.' While most ETFs already sidestep capital gains by using a mechanism known as in-kind redemptions, XDIV's strategy takes aim at a different category of tax exposure: ordinary income. The fund, which will charge a 0.0849% fee at the start, will invest in other S&P 500 ETFs, such as Vanguard's VOO, but will exit positions just before ex-dividend dates. It will then rotate from one such index fund into another that isn't about to pay a distribution. That could appeal to clients who don't reinvest payouts consistently — which can be a drag on performance — or high earners seeking to limit taxable income in brokerage accounts. 'There are certain investors who don't want taxable income — there's institutional investors who only want the total return for an investment,' Mazza said. 'Then, there's tax-aware mom-and-pop investors who are focused on long-term compounding, but they don't want to receive current income because that means their total income — even if it's modest compared to what they may be making from their compensation — is still going to be taxable.' Skipping the dividend isn't an own goal. When a company pays out cash to shareholders, its stock typically falls by the same amount, so by selling just before that moment, the ETF gives up the payout but also sidesteps the price dip. In other words, the value of the trade should net out, the thinking goes. What changes is how — and when — investors owe taxes. XDIV joins a growing wave of tax-optimized offerings. Others, like the Burney US Factor Rotation ETF, convert entire portfolios into the wrapper without triggering a taxable event. Cambria's Tax Aware ETF, meanwhile, seeded its portfolio with appreciated stocks, allowing investors to swap exposures without formally realizing gains. And more products that hew to this idea could come to market soon. A firm named LionShares LLC in mid-June filed for an ETF that would invest in other ETFs tracking the large-cap US equity market, but would at the same time look to 'minimize' distributions, according to its paperwork. Earlier, F/m Investments, a Washington DC-based asset manager with a growing ETF lineup, filed for a number of new bond products that would swap between different holdings in order to dodge dividend payouts, something that industry veteran Dave Nadig dubbed 'clever.' 'The ability of ETFs to sidestep capital gains isn't just a technical quirk anymore — it's a core selling point, and issuers are leaning into this edge,' said Athanasios Psarofagis, ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. --With assistance from Justina Lee. SNAP Cuts in Big Tax Bill Will Hit a Lot of Trump Voters Too For Brazil's Criminals, Coffee Beans Are the Target Sperm Freezing Is a New Hot Market for Startups Pistachios Are Everywhere Right Now, Not Just in Dubai Chocolate China's Homegrown Jewelry Superstar ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
Bloomberg
07-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Wall Street Builds S&P 500 ‘No Dividend' Fund in New Tax Dodge
Wall Street's latest tax dodge doesn't hide in the Cayman Islands or rely on complex derivatives. It's engineered to turn a publicly traded fund into a tax-minimizing machine that hums quietly on autopilot. While dividends have long been a defining feature of stock investing — a sign of corporate discipline and investor reward — Roundhill Investments plans to launch the S&P 500 No Dividend Target exchange-traded fund on July 10 with the ticker XDIV. Its ambition is simple but strategic: track the performance of the famous benchmark while dodging its payouts. The fund will sell holdings just before their dividend dates — steering income away from ETF shareholders and, in the process, away from their tax bills.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Gambling ETFs Worth the Bet?
Can clients hit the jackpot investing in gambling-themed ETFs? The global online gambling industry recently reached more than $70 billion in revenue, according to the American Gaming Association, with online casinos and sports betting driving growth after a 2018 Supreme Court decision opened up the industry to some 38 states and the District of Columbia. The boom has even fueled Superbowl ads and new smartphone apps that let people parlay directly from their pockets. Still, experts say ETFs tracking the burgeoning industry remain small compared with more traditional options and that their success depends largely on broader economic factors and market swings. 'There was a belief for a long time that gaming was, in and of itself, recession-proof, and that people are always going to smoke, drink and gamble,' said Phil Blancato, Osaic's chief market strategist. 'The pandemic changed that narrative.' READ ALSO: Fixed Income ETF Assets Hit Record $2T and Crypto ETFs Are Diversifying. Can Demand Keep Up? The classic 'Atlantic City model' of driving down the Jersey Turnpike to gamble has now been replaced by widespread online accessibility, Blancato said. In turn, that has opened up the market to older Americans who don't want to travel, and younger, more chronically online ones. Year-to-date figures back up the industry's booming status: Roundhill Investments' Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) is up 25.33%. Invesco's Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF (GGME) is up 19.88%. That boon has also led to an influx of new products, like Roundhill's ETF, which launched in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. 'Looking ahead, we expect further growth through mobile gaming and wagering,' said Dave Mazza, Roundhill's CEO. 'We think BETZ is best used as a satellite exposure.' For Blancato, gambling ETFs are best utilized in small doses — no more than a 3% or 4% allocation — and in bullish markets environments. Bankroll the Dice. One thing that could be a game-changer is integration with traditional banks. As gambling becomes more integrated into retail investors' everyday lives, Blancato predicts these ETFs will have stakes in banks in the near future. 'There's going to be crosscurrents between your banking account and your gaming account,' he said. 'If there's a crossover into the mainstream by making [gambling] part of your greater financial picture, I think it could change the narrative.' This post first appeared on The Daily Upside. To receive exclusive news and analysis of the rapidly evolving ETF landscape, built for advisors and capital allocators, subscribe to our free ETF Upside newsletter.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The HUMN ETF Lets You Invest in Humanoid Robotics Stocks. Should You Buy In Now?
The future of robotics is stepping out of science fiction and onto Wall Street. On June 26, Roundhill Investments unveiled the Humanoid Robotics ETF (HUMN), the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund dedicated exclusively to companies shaping the future of humanoid robotics. Humanoid robots, as defined by the fund, are machines designed to mimic human bodies and perform human tasks, blending advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and physical agility to operate in dynamic environments. With industry leaders like Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) at the heart of its strategy, HUMN puts you right at the center of the action. Is Palantir Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for July 2025? Is Archer Aviation Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for July 2025? Oklo Just Announced a New Nuclear Fuel Deal. Is OKLO Stock a Buy Here? Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. The timing couldn't be more electric as projections show the global humanoid robot market is set to reach nearly $114 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual rate of more than 40%. This rapid expansion is expected to be driven by increasing demand in healthcare and industrial automation, as labor shortages and aging populations accelerate adoption. In just the first quarter of 2025, over $2.26 billion has been invested globally in robotics startups, with a significant share flowing into AI-powered and humanoid robotics platforms. The world stands on the edge of a robotics revolution, and HUMN serves as a direct gateway for you to buy these humanoid robotics stocks. Roundhill Investments is the fund family behind the Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF (HUMN), which launched on June 26 and trades on the Cboe BZX. This is the first U.S.-listed ETF dedicated specifically to the humanoid robotics industry, and it's actively managed rather than tracking a standard index. HUMN's strategy is centered on the active selection of companies involved in the research, development, or commercialization of humanoid robotics. The fund's managers look for firms pushing the boundaries in artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and mechanical dexterity, targeting real-world applications in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consumer services. With an expense ratio of 0.75%, or $75 on an initial $10,000 investment, and assets under management of $2.75 million, HUMN is still finding its footing, but its portfolio already features a compelling mix of global leaders and innovators. The fund holds 30 positions, with top weights allocated to Tesla (TSLA) (12.21%), Nvidia (NVDA) (8.35%), UBTech Robotics (7.49%), Shenzhen Dobot (5.96%), Xiaomi (XIACY) (5.54%), XPeng (XPEV) (5.21%), Hyundai (HYMTF) (4.74%), Harmonic Drive Systems (3.88%), Rainbow Robotics (3.81%), and Hexagon AB (3.65%). This allocation balances companies building complete humanoid systems with those supplying the critical enabling technologies, such as Nvidia's AI processing and Harmonic Drive's precision gear systems. At the forefront, Tesla is committed to investing $10 billion in autonomous technology and aims to produce 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025 alone, with CEO Elon Musk's vision that Optimus could become 'the biggest product of all time by far.' This momentum is already translating into real-world impact, as robots equipped with advanced AI, sensors, and dexterity begin to take on tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare — roles once reserved for human workers. Joining Tesla in shaping this landscape, Nvidia is rolling out its Isaac GR00T foundation model, a comprehensive three-computer solution designed to tackle the toughest engineering challenges in humanoid robotics: perception, dexterity, mobility, and whole-body control. The company is positioning itself at the center of a new ecosystem, providing the brains and tools that enable robots to operate in complex environments. Goldman Sachs now projects the humanoid robot addressable market could reach $38 billion by 2035, with global shipments expected to hit 1.4 million units. This marks a significant leap from earlier, more conservative estimates, and reflects the industry's accelerating pace of innovation and commercialization. Looking even further ahead, Morgan Stanley forecasts the humanoid robotics market could surpass $5 trillion by 2050, factoring in not just robot sales but also the vast networks for repair, maintenance, and support. The firm suggests adoption will likely accelerate in the late 2030s as technology matures and regulatory and societal support grows. Although humanoids are still in the development phase, forecasts indicate there could be more than 1 billion units in use by 2050, with about 90% deployed for industrial and commercial purposes. So, is the HUMN ETF a smart buy right now? With the fund just launching, it's still early days, but the momentum behind humanoid robotics is undeniable. Major players like Tesla and Nvidia are pushing the technology forward, and analysts see a bright long-term future for the industry. That said, this is a young industry with plenty of unknowns, so shares could move in either direction as the market gets a feel for what's possible. For anyone interested in the space, starting with a small position and keeping an eye on developments is a solid approach, since the real growth story likely unfolds over years, not months. On the date of publication, Ebube Jones did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. 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