The Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF, known by its ticker GOLY, aims to deliver regular monthly income to investors. It achieves this by investing in a diverse mix of assets, including fixed-income instruments, gold, and various other commodities. It's important to note, however, that these payouts may sometimes represent a return of invested capital rather than exclusively originating from net investment earnings. The fund primarily allocates its capital to high-quality, dollar-denominated bonds, specifically corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. Their selection process ensures investment-grade credit quality, relying on both rigorous quantitative analysis and fundamental financial scrutiny. To counteract inflation and currency risks, GOLY concurrently employs total return swaps linked to short-term gold futures contracts. Additionally, it implements a long/short trading strategy across several commodity sectors, such as energy, industrial metals, and precious metals, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Through the strategic application of financial leverage, the fund effectively doubles its market exposure, achieving a 200% notional value. This exposure is evenly divided, with half allocated to bonds and the other half to gold and commodities. A portion of this complex investment approach is managed by a subsidiary based in the Cayman Islands, which oversees the fund's swap agreements and associated collateral. Investors should be aware that the use of leverage significantly amplifies both potential gains and potential losses, a characteristic particularly pronounced during periods of heightened market volatility. Before February 1, 2024, the fund was previously known and traded under the ticker symbol GLDB.

Asset class

Multi-Asset

Issuer

Strategy Shares

Domicile

US

Inception date

May 17, 2021

ISIN

US86280R8786