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HEQT vs LQ

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF vs Simplify Tax Aware Alternatives ETF

HEQT

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.43%

Fund size

$323M

LQ

Simplify Tax Aware Alternatives ETF

Annual cost

0.15%

Fund size

$2M

Key differences

HEQT is an alternative ETF, while LQ is an equity ETF. HEQT charges 0.43% a year and LQ 0.15%.

  • HEQT is an alternative fund, while LQ is an equity fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • HEQT follows a long short strategy; LQ uses active selection.
  • HEQT covers North America; LQ covers global markets.
  • LQ costs 0.28% less per year.
  • HEQT is much larger than LQ. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • HEQT has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

HEQTLQ
Annual cost (TER)0.43%0.15%
Fund size (AUM)$323M$2M
Since20212026
Dividend yield1.19%
Asset classalternativeequity
Regionnorth americaglobal
Strategylong shortactive selection
CAGR 1Y+13.6%N/A
CAGR 3Y+13.2%N/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3Y1.16N/A
Volatility 1Y6.52%
Max drawdown-11.51%-4.44%

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