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PLGIvsCTAPETF Comparison

ETF 1
PLGI

PL Growth and Income ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
-0.31%
VS
ETF 2
CTAP

Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-0.47%

PL Growth and Income ETF (PLGI) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Other segment. Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTAP) is part of the Alternatives segment. PLGI's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Finance. In contrast, CTAP's top sector exposures are Technology, Sovereign and Finance. PLGI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.66%, versus 0.28% for CTAP. PLGI is up 2.41% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. CTAP performs better with 16.86% YTD performance, and +$145M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PLGI and CTAP below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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PLGI vs CTAP performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 24Aug 31

Cumulative Flows

-10 M0 M10 M20 M30 MJul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 24Aug 31

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PLGI
CTAP
+2.44%+6.17%
+2.25%-3.91%
+2.41%+16.86%
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Flows
PLGI
CTAP
-$4M+$21M
-$6M-$15M
+$5M+$145M
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Volatility and drawdown
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Volatility
PLGI
CTAP
+8.89%+26.14%
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Max drawdown
PLGI
CTAP
-4.71%-16.30%
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Max drawdown duration
PLGI
CTAP
60d90d
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Trading data

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PLGI
CTAP
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 1:46 PM
$25.50
$30.00
Previous close
09/01/2026
$25.50
$29.92
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:46 PM
Live
Closed
PLGI
CTAP
Last price
$25.50
$30.00
1D performance
+0.00%
+0.25%
AuM$49.63 M$155.86 M
E/R1.66%0.28%
Characteristics
PLGI
CTAP
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderCollaborative Fund AdvisorsSimplify
Benchmark--
N° of holdings2443502
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 10, 2025December 8, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PLGI
USA
77.84%
Other
22.16%
CTAP
USA
99.09%
Other
0.91%

Sectors

PLGI
Technology
37.61%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
15.29%
Finance
13.3%
Other
33.8%
CTAP
Technology
32.75%
Sovereign
28.48%
Finance
10.26%
Other
28.51%
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Diversification

PLGI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

47.66%
CTAP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

54.86%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
PLGI
NVIDIA Corp.
6.13%
Apple, Inc.
5.59%
Alphabet, Inc.
5.53%
Microsoft Corp.
4.44%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.27%
MercadoLibre, Inc.
3.45%
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
2.63%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
2.45%
Wix.com Ltd.
2.30%
Broadcom Inc.
2.19%
Toyota Motor Corp.
2.12%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.85%
The Allstate Corp.
1.78%
Pinterest, Inc.
1.51%
Walmart, Inc.
1.43%
CTAP
USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D)
9.49%
USA, Bills 0% 31dec2026, USD (182D)
6.06%
USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D)
5.95%
Apple, Inc.
5.60%
NVIDIA Corp.
5.40%
USA, Bills 0% 3dec2026, USD (182D)
3.93%
Microsoft Corp.
3.83%
Amazon.com, Inc.
2.63%
USA, Bills 0% 22sep2026, USD (119D)
2.28%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.24%
Broadcom Inc.
2.10%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.80%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.35%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.13%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.07%
Frequently asked questions about PLGI and CTAP

How have the PLGI and CTAP ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 31, 2026, PLGI is up 2.41% year-to-date (YTD), while CTAP has returned 16.86%. That puts CTAP better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PLGI or CTAP?

Year-to-date, the PLGI ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to +$145M for CTAP.

Which ETF is bigger: PLGI or CTAP?

As of August 31, 2026, PLGI holds $49.63 M in assets under management (AUM), while CTAP manages $155.86 M.

What sectors do the PLGI and CTAP ETFs invest in?

PLGI leans toward sectors like Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Finance. Meanwhile, CTAP focuses on Technology, Sovereign and Finance.

What are the top holdings of the PLGI ETF and CTAP ETF?

PLGI top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc.. CTAP holds in its top three: USA, Bills 0% 15oct2026, USD (182D), USA, Bills 0% 31dec2026, USD (182D) and USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D).

Which ETF is more diversified: PLGI or CTAP?

PLGI holds 2504 securities with 47.66% of its assets in the top 15. CTAP has 510 securities and a top 15 weight of 54.86%.

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