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GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF ()
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GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF Overview
GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF (MRA) is an actively managed Nontraditional Equity Derivative Income exchange-traded fund (ETF). Graniteshares launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks to generate income while providing limited downside protection by getting exposure to autocallables that reference the price of the common stock of MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) (the “Underlying Asset”).
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in derivatives contracts that utilize the autocallable on the Underlying Asset as their reference asset. It is non-diversified.
About GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF (MRA)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.18 years: Jeff Klearman (2026) and Ryan Dofflemeyer (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF has 13 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 216.2% 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.
GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Nontraditional Equity ETF group. GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF has 0.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% 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 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF has 116.5% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $857 million in total assets, which is below the $727 million average for the Derivative Income 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.
MRA 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 GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Derivative Income category. GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF has an expense ratio of 1.07%, which is 29% 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. GraniteShares Autocallable MARA 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 69% for the Derivative Income category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF returned -7.6%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Derivative Income category had an average return of -1.5%. 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.
GraniteShares Autocallable MARA ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 19.96% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
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MRA 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 |
|
| MRA Return (NAV) | -7.6% | na | na | na | na | na |
| MRA Return (Price) | -2.9% | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -4.742% | na | na | na | na | na |
| Derivative Income Avg | -1.5% | 0.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 8.8% | 7.5% |
| MRA Grade (NAV) | F | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -6.1% | na | na | na | na | na |
| MRA Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
MRA Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| MRA Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| MRA Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Derivative Income Avg | 2.6% | 10.6% | 18.5% | 17.5% | -11.3% | 19.4% | 1.4% | 19.2% | -7.1% | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| MRA Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | 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: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 1.07% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Klearman Jeff (2026), Dofflemeyer Ryan (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 13 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 216.2% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | -16.5% |
| Cash: | 116.5% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Graniteshares |
| Phone Number: | 844-476-8747 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | May 26, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 1.07% (Rating: High) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.83% |
