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Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF ()
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Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF Overview
Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF (HFMF) is an actively managed Alternative Systematic Trend exchange-traded fund (ETF). Unlimited launched the ETF in 2025.
The investment seeks capital appreciation.
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in a portfolio of futures contracts and underlying ETFs that the Sub-Adviser believes have similar return characteristics as the hedge fund industry’s managed futures sector. The fund is non-diversified.
About Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF (HFMF)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 1.05 years: Bob Elliott (2025) and Bruce McNevin (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has 16 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 147.3% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF is part of the Alternative Strategies global asset class and is within the Alternative ETF group. Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has 0.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 25.8% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is -17.8% (-17.8% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has 51.3% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $22 million in total assets, which is below the $487 million average for the Systematic Trend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
HFMF Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Systematic Trend category. Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has an expense ratio of 0.97%, which is 18% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a D. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 57% for the Systematic Trend category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF returned -0.0%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Systematic Trend category had an average return of 1.4%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF has a trailing yield of 2.85%, which is above the 2.42% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 2.9%, 6.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of F. The fund has returned 11.7% over the past year (grade of F).
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HFMF Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| HFMF Return (NAV) | -0.0% | -6.5% | 11.7% | na | na | na |
| HFMF Return (Price) | 0.2% | -6.4% | 11.6% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.192% | -0.118% | 0.070% | na | na | na |
| Systematic Trend Avg | 1.4% | -1.4% | 20.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| HFMF Grade (NAV) | F | F | F | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -1.4% | -5.1% | -8.8% | na | na | na |
| HFMF Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.6% | na | na | na |
HFMF Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| HFMF Return (NAV) | 2.9% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| HFMF Return (Price) | 3.4% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.181% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Systematic Trend Avg | 9.5% | 5.1% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 13.3% | 7.6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | -1.4% | -0.7% | -2.6% |
| HFMF Grade (NAV) | F | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -6.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.9% |
| Total Assets: | $ 23 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 23 Mil |
| Turnover: | 0.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.97% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 1.1 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 1.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Elliott Bob (2025), McNevin Bruce (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 16 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 147.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 25.8% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | -17.8% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 40.8% |
| Cash: | 51.3% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Unlimited |
| Phone Number: | 833-216-0499 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | July 14, 2025 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.97% (Rating: High) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.83% |
