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SCAP

THE INFRACAP SMALL CAP INCOME ETF

FUND STORY

COMMENTARY

SEEKING MONTHLY INCOME

IN HIGH-QUALITY SMALL CAPS

SCAP is constructed with companies that are profitable, pay substantial dividends and trade at reasonable multiples of growth relative to earnings.

KEY FEATURES

  • Diversified Income: Target an above-average yield through small-capitalization common equity and the use of convertible and preferred securities. As of 9/30/2024, the 30-day SEC yield was 6.74%.

  • Actively Managed: Seek positive security selection versus the benchmark using a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis with an emphasis on positive earnings and dividends.

  • Enhanced Yield: Employ an option writing strategy and modest leverage (typically 10-30%) to enhance income while retaining upside market exposure.

INVESTMENT PROCESS

1

Screen for small-capitalization securities with positive earnings and free cash flow.

2

Target securities with consistent dividends, manageable payout ratios, and that the advisor believes are positioned to opportunistically increase their dividend.

3

Establish price targets using discounted cash flow models and a dynamic relative valuation framework based on P/E, EV/EBITDA and P/FFO ratios.⁴

4

Use options for enhanced yield and modest leverage to provide market exposure that is comparable with the Bloomberg US 2000 Value Total Return Index.

FUND DATA & PRICING

FUND DETAILS

Total Expense Ratio: 1.35%

SEC YIELD

SCAP:

Enhanced cash flow and dividend coverage with investments in preferred stocks and writing covered index call options.

ONLY PROFITABLE COMPANIES 

ACTIVE MANAGEMENT:

Unlike the index, The InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (SCAP) invests only in profitable companies.

SMALL CAP VALUE:

TRADING AT  HISTORICAL DISCOUNT

SMALL CAP VALUE:

TRADING AT A DISCOUNT TO S&P 500

Small Cap stocks consistently trade at lower P/E multiples in almost every sector. On a weighted average basis, Small Caps trade at a 5.5x lower multiple, making a compelling investment case. SCAP provides diversified exposure to small-cap stocks, positioning investors to benefit from their long-term growth potential.

MONTHLY PERFORMANCE

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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 and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 800-617-0004.
Market Price: The current price at which shares are bought and sold. Market returns are based upon the last trade price. NAV: The dollar value of a single share, based on the value of the underlying assets of the fund minus its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding. Calculated at the end of each business day. ETFs may trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market prices (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. *Bloomberg US 2000 Value Total Return Index provides exposure to companies with superior value factor scores based on their earnings yield, valuation, dividend yield, and growth. S&P 500 Index is a broad based US stock index (SPX) tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges.

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SCAP ETF DISCLOSURE

About Us:

Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC (ICA) is an SEC-registered investment advisor that manages exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a series of hedge funds. The firm was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City. ICA seeks current income opportunities as a primary objective in most, but not all, of ICA's investing activities.

DISCLOSURE

The information contained herein represents our subjective belief and opinions and should not be construed as investment, tax, legal, or financial advice. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or otherwise transact in any investment including any products or services or an invitation, offer or solicitation to engage in any investment activity. This article is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy any investment product or services offered by Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC, (“ICA”) or its affiliates. ICA, will only conduct such solicitation of an offer to buy any investment product or service offered by ICA, if at all, by (1) purported definitive documentation (which will include disclosures relating to investment objective, policies, risk factors, fees, tax implications and relevant qualifications), (2) to qualified participants, if applicable, and (3) only in those jurisdictions where permitted by law.  Infrastructure Capital Advisors, LLC nor any of its affiliates accepts any liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss howsoever arising, directly or indirectly, from any use of the information contained herein. This data includes information based on data and calculations sourced from Bloomberg and third-party sources. We believe that the data is reliable, we have not sought, nor have we received, permission from any third-party to include their information in this article. The preferred market place information and comparative active and passive management information is provided for informational purposes only, actual funds and indices may have different characteristics and risks which are not presented. Many of the assumptions in this illustration reflect our subjective belief and is subject to change without notice. Certain information contained in this document constitutes “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or other comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements.  Additionally, any projections, market outlooks and estimates included herein are based upon certain assumptions, including but not limited to the prior experience of ICA and other factors it deems relevant such as current and expected market conditions These materials are provided for informational purposes only.

FUND RISKS - Investors should consider each investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please click here. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

SCAP Exchange Traded Funds (ETF): Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in equities securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, foreign investments and emerging, debt securities, depositary receipts, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price. Foreign investments are subject to risks, which include changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, and changes in currency exchange rates which may negatively impact the Fund's returns. Small and Medium-capitalization companies, foreign investments and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. Distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC. Visit www.icapetf.com for a copy of the prospectus and other risks.

Additional Disclosure Information 
Index Data and Terminology: Index Data and Terminology: The Russell 2000 Index is a small-cap U.S. stock market index that makes up the smallest 2,000 stocks in the Russell Index. The Standard and Poor's 500, or simply the S&P 500, is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that includes almost all stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Small Cap: Russell 2000 Index Index (RTY); Small Cap Value: Russell 2000 Value Inde (RUT). Small Cap Growth: Russell 2000 Growth Total Return (RUOTR). InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (SCAP); Russell 2000 Index (RTY); S&P 500® Index (SPX); NASDAQ 100 Index  (NDX); Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Yield and Performance Comparison: There are limitations when comparing an index, to a Fund, SCAP: Yield information displayed in the chart is calculated based on Bloomberg data as of 09/30/2024. Yield information for the InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF or Index is based on Bloomberg’s Dividend Indicated Yield or Yield-to-Worst, which is the most recently announced gross dividend, annualized based on the dividend frequency, then divided by the current market price. Cumulative Return Since 2000 displays total return for Q3 2024 (06/30/2024 to 9/30/2024). A positive free cash flow (FCF) indicates that a business has more cash than it spends, and can use that extra cash for growth, debt reduction, or shareholder rewards. FCF is a key financial indicator of a company's performance and health, and is considered a reliable measure of how much cash a business has available. Dividend Paying Companies: Dividend Per Share is a key financial metric that indicates how much a company pays its shareholders in dividends for each share they own. It is calculated by dividing the total dividends paid out by the company in a year by the number of outstanding shares. Dividends are the percentage of a company's earnings that is paid to its shareholders as their share of the profits. Dividends are generally paid quarterly, with the amount decided by the board of directors based on the company's most recent earnings. Dividends may be paid in cash or additional shares. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio measures a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings. EV/EBITDA is a financial ratio that compares a company's enterprise value (EV) to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). It's a popular valuation tool that investors use to compare companies and make investment decisions. The P/FFO or Price to Funds From Operations ratio is a financial measure that is used in the valuation of a real estate investment trust (REIT). The price is the current market price of each REIT stock, and FFO is the per share monetary value an REIT generates from its business operations. Beta: The measure of an asset's risk in relation to the market (for example, the S&P500) or to an alternative benchmark or factors. When a portfolio is leveraged, the value of its securities may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded.  Please reach out to us to obtain more information regarding the underlying data. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.  Monthly Income: From Bloomberg as of 09/30/2024. Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. IWM refers to index data from the Russell 2000 Index.  The comparative data is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon for making comparative investment decisions. Stock volatility is the rate at which a stock's price increases or decreases over a given period of time. Free cash flow (FCF) is the money left over after a business has paid its operating expenses and capital expenditures. The Sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return that compares an investment's excess return to its standard deviation of returns. It's often used to gauge the performance of an investment by adjusting for its risk. The price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is a way to value a company by comparing its stock price to its earnings. It's calculated by dividing the price of a stock by the company's earnings per share. Profitable Companies, Historical Undervaluation:  Bloomberg as of 09/30/2024. This data was prepared using sources of information generally believed to be reliable; however, its accuracy is not guaranteed. Opinions represented are subject to change and should not be considered investment advice. Investors cannot directly invest in an index and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. The comparative data is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon for making comparative investment decisions.*Money losing companies refer to companies with negative current earnings based on earnings per share. A weighted average yield to maturity is the average of the yield to maturity (YTM) of each bond in a portfolio, weighted by the bond's size. Money Making with Dividend refers to companies that pay dividends and have positive earnings per share. Money Making without dividend refer to companies with positive earnings per share but do not pay dividends. IWM refers to the Russell 2000 Index, and IWN refers to the Russell 2000 Value Index.   SCAP’s prior application of leverage does not guarantee future application of leverage.  When a portfolio is leveraged, the value of its securities may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded.  Please reach out to us to obtain more information regarding the underlying data. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. 

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DISCLOSURE

Opinions represented on this website are subject to change and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This data was prepared using sources of information generally believed to be reliable; however, its accuracy is not guaranteed.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus with this and other information about the InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF, please click here. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. For more information, please reach out to William Heffernan at 212-763-8326 or icap-operations@infracap-funds.com.

 

The Funds are distributed either by Quasar Distributors, LLC or by VP Distributors, LLC, an affiliate of Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC. ICAP and SCAP ETFs are distributed by Quasar Distributors LLC. PFFA, PFFR, and AMZA ETFs are distributed by VP Distributors, LLC an affiliated of Virtus ETF Advisers, LLC.

Current income is a primary objective in most, but not all, of ICA's investing activities. Consequently, the focus is generally on companies that generate and distribute substantial streams of free cash flow. This approach is based on the belief that tangible assets that produce free cash flow have intrinsic values that are unlikely to deteriorate over time. For more information, please visit infracapfunds.com.

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a small-cap U.S. stock market index that makes up the smallest 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. In addition, there is a highly liquid option market according to total option volumes, as of December 8, 2023 *Morningstar ratings are based on risk-adjusted returns. Strong ratings are not indicative of positive fund performance. Morningstar Rating: Five star ranking awards for three year performance was prepared by Morningstar, an independent third party. As of 09/30/2023, PFFA was rated 5 stars out of 64 funds, 1 stars out of 58 funds and has no rating out of 38 funds within the US Fund Preferred Stock category for the 3-, 5- and 10 year periods, respectively. As of 09/30/2023, AMZA was rated 5 stars out of 100 funds, 1 stars out of 91 funds and no rating out of 0 funds within the Energy Limited Partnership category for the 3-, 5- and 10 year periods, respectively. These ratings are not indicative of a fund's future results or the future success of the adviser in managing its other funds. Approximately 10% of funds received 5 star award (top ten) in these categories. These category rankings only reflects two category rankings produced by Morningstar. The Adviser did not pay a fee to participate in the in Morningstar’s rating system. Morningstar ratings do not represent the entire universe of Preferred Stock or Energy limited Partnership funds offered to investors, rather this rating represents a subset of Preferred Stock and Energy Limited Partnership funds. For more information about the ranking and rating process, please contact Morningstar at 1-312-384-4000, or visit https://bit.ly/440AjUT.

A word about SCAP risk:  Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in equities securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, foreign investments and emerging, debt securities, depositary receipts, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price. Foreign investments are subject to risks, which include changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, and changes in currency exchange rates which may negatively impact the Fund’s returns. Small and Medium-capitalization companies, foreign investments and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. Diversification cannot assure a profit or protect against loss in a down market.  SCAP is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

 

A word about ICAP Risk: Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Fund may be subject to risks which include, among others, investing in equities securities, dividend paying securities, utilities, preferred stocks, leverage, short sales, small-, mid- and large-capitalization companies, real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, foreign investments and emerging, debt securities, depositary receipts, market events, operational, high portfolio turnover, trading issues, options, active management, fund shares trading, premium/discount risk and liquidity of fund shares, which may make these investments volatile in price. Foreign investments are subject to risks, which include changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, and changes in currency exchange rates which may negatively impact the Fund's returns. Small and Medium-capitalization companies, foreign investments, options, leverage, short sales, and high yielding equity and debt securities may be subject to elevated risks. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. ICAP fund distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC.

 

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE: PFFA): Exchange Traded Funds: The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Non-Diversified: The Fund is non-diversified and may be more susceptible to factors negatively impacting its holdings to the extent that each security represents a larger portion of the Fund’s assets. Short Sales: The Fund may engage in short sales, and may experience a loss if the price of a borrowed security increases before the date on which the Fund replaces the security. Leverage: When a Fund leverages its portfolio, the value of its shares may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded. Derivatives: Investments in derivatives such as futures, options, forwards, and swaps may increase volatility or cause a loss greater than the principal investment. No Guarantee: There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund’s prospectus. 

 

InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF (NYSE: PFFR): Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF): The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities it is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. Preferred Stocks: Preferred stocks may decline in price, fail to pay dividends, or be illiquid. Real Estate Investments: The Fund may be negatively affected by factors specific to the real estate market, including interest rates, leverage, property, and management. Industry/Sector Concentration: A Fund that focuses its investments in a particular industry or sector will be more sensitive to conditions that affect that industry or sector than a non-concentrated Fund. Passive Strategy/Index Risk: A passive investment strategy seeking to track the performance of the underlying index may result in the Fund holding securities regardless of market conditions or their current or projected performance. This could cause the Fund’s returns to be lower than if the Fund employed an active strategy. Correlation to Index: The performance of the Fund and its index may vary somewhat due to factors such as Fund flows, transaction costs, and timing differences associated with additions to and deletions from its index. Market Volatility: Securities in the Fund may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies and general economic conditions. Price changes may be short or long-term. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

 

InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE: AMZA): Exchange Traded Funds: The value of an ETF may be more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities the ETF is designed to track. The costs of owning the ETF may exceed the cost of investing directly in the underlying securities. MLP Interest Rates: As yield-based investments, MLPs carry interest rate risk and may underperform in rising interest rate environments. Additionally, when investors have heightened fears about the economy, the risk spread between MLPs and competing investment options can widen, which may have an adverse effect on the stock price of MLPs. Rising interest rates may increase the potential cost of MLPs financing projects or cost of operations, and may affect the demand for MLP investments, either of which may result in lower performance by or distributions from the Fund’s MLP investments. Industry/Sector Concentration: A fund that focuses its investments in a particular industry or sector will be more sensitive to conditions that affect that industry or sector than a non-concentrated fund. Short Sales: The fund may engage in short sales, and may experience a loss if the price of a borrowed security increases before the date on which the fund replaces the security. Leverage: When a fund leverages its portfolio, the value of its shares may be more volatile and all other risks may be compounded. Derivatives: Investments in derivatives such as futures, options, forwards, and swaps may increase volatility or cause a loss greater than the principal investment. MLPs: Investments in Master Limited Partnerships may be adversely impacted by tax law changes, regulations, or factors affecting underlying assets. No Guarantee: There is no guarantee that the portfolio will meet its objective. Prospectus: For additional information on risks, please see the fund’s prospectus.

 

Performance Data: Performance data quoted backtested results. Backtested Performance was derived from the retroactive application of a model developed with the benefit of hindsight. Backtested performance is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.virtusetfs.com for performance data current to the most recent month-end and the Fund’s standard performance information. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Indices / Performance Terminology Used: For more information regarding the underlying data, calculations, or terminology used, please reach out to us. Please CLICK HERE to see a glossary of terminology and indices used.

 

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