Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual shareholder report April 30, 2026

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF

Ticker: QPUX (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/qpux. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF
$68
1.29%*

The Fund commenced operations August 6, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
8/6/2025
10000.0
10000.0
8/31/2025
9259.0
10193.0
9/30/2025
19284.0
10565.0
10/31/2025
24737.0
10812.0
11/30/2025
9878.0
10839.0
12/31/2025
7984.0
10845.0
1/31/2026
5525.0
11002.0
2/28/2026
4309.0
10919.0
3/31/2026
2525.0
10375.0
4/30/2026
4388.0
11464.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (8/6/2025)
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF - at NAV
-56.14%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
14.64%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/qpux for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (August 6, 2025) through April 30, 2026, QPUX had a NAV total return of -56.14%. QPUX seeks to deliver 2x the daily performance of an actively-managed group of pure quantum company securities. High volatility within the quantum computing sector can exacerbate compounding effects, causing returns to deviate significantly from the expected 2x multiple over time.

What factors influenced performance?

Quantum computing stocks experienced significant volatility driven by government investment announcements, technology milestones from leading companies, and shifting investor expectations about the timeline for commercially viable quantum systems. Sector-wide enthusiasm and skepticism cycles, along with earnings results from constituent companies, shaped the underlying index performance that QPUX amplifies through its daily 2x leverage.

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$31,142
Number of Holdings
10
Total Advisory Fee
$218,846
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
38.3%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/23/2027
9.4
United States Treasury Bills
8.7
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/04/2026
6.7
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/14/2028
6.6
Quantum Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/23/2027
4.8
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
3.9
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/04/2026
3.4
Quantum Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/04/2026
2.8
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/14/2028
2.8
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/04/2026
1.8

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/qpux.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on March 23, 2026, the Fund effected a 1:3 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF

Ticker: OSCX (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/oscx. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF
$64
1.32%*

The Fund commenced operations September 24, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
9/24/2025
10000.0
10000.0
9/30/2025
10468.0
10078.0
10/31/2025
8730.0
10313.0
11/30/2025
7582.0
10339.0
12/31/2025
4615.0
10345.0
1/31/2026
4360.0
10495.0
2/28/2026
3758.0
10415.0
3/31/2026
2507.0
9897.0
4/30/2026
6153.0
10935.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (9/24/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF - at NAV
-38.49%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
9.35%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/oscx for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (September 24, 2025) through April 30, 2026, OSCX had a NAV total return of -38.49%. OSCX seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of OSCR (Oscar Health, Inc.). The fund's 2x leverage magnifies OSCR's daily stock movements in OSCX.

What factors influenced performance?

Oscar Health's stock performance was shaped by membership growth, medical loss ratio trends, and the company's profitability trajectory in the individual and small group health insurance markets. Federal policy developments related to the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, premium subsidy dynamics, and competitive positioning against larger insurers drove investor sentiment. The fund's compounding effects over the holding period caused returns to deviate from a simple 2x multiple.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$9,349
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$52,505
Portfolio Turnover
6,599%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
57.8%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
Oscar Health, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/28/2028
12.2
Oscar Health, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
12.1
Oscar Health, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
11.4
Oscar Health, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
11.1
Oscar Health, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/09/2027
11.0
United States Treasury Bills
11.0
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
1.1

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/oscx.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on March 23, 2026, the Fund effected a 1:4 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF

Ticker: RGTX (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/rgtx. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs for the past year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF
$150
1.56%

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
3/31/2025
10000.0
10000.0
4/30/2025
11399.0
9932.0
5/31/2025
17588.0
10557.0
6/30/2025
15881.0
11094.0
7/31/2025
20993.0
11343.0
8/31/2025
24404.0
11573.0
9/30/2025
74033.0
11996.0
10/31/2025
129730.0
12276.0
11/30/2025
37118.0
12307.0
12/31/2025
24404.0
12314.0
1/31/2026
15061.0
12493.0
2/28/2026
12305.0
12398.0
3/31/2026
7406.0
11780.0
4/30/2026
10459.0
13016.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
1 Year
Since Inception (3/31/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF - at NAV
-8.21%
4.28%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
31.05%
27.58%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rgtx for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, RGTX had a NAV total return of -8.21%. RGTX seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of RGTI (Rigetti Computing Inc.). Since its inception, RGTX has experienced significant volatility reflecting the leveraged nature of the fund and the performance of Rigetti's stock.

What factors influenced performance?

Rigetti Computing's performance was driven by government and enterprise quantum computing contracts, technology milestones in qubit count and fidelity, and the broader competitive quantum computing landscape. Financial results highlighting the gap between revenue and investment requirements introduced volatility. Strategic partnerships and continued investor optimism about long-term quantum computing prospects were balanced against near-term profitability challenges.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$54,842
Number of Holdings
10
Total Advisory Fee
$878,158
Portfolio Turnover
118,871%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
33.8%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
15.4
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
9.4
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
8.5
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/06/2028
6.0
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
5.5
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/31/2033
3.5
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 02/02/2029
3.4
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
2.8
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 07/01/2027
2.5
Rigetti Computing, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 04/11/2031
0.9

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rgtx.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on December 8, 2025, the Fund effected a 4:1 forward split of its issued and outstanding shares.

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on March 19, 2026, the Fund effected a 1:4 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF

Ticker: RIOX (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/riox. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs for the past year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF
$250
1.62%

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
1/2/2025
10000.0
10000.0
1/31/2025
11671.0
10301.0
2/28/2025
6715.0
10167.0
3/31/2025
3640.0
9594.0
4/30/2025
3440.0
9529.0
5/31/2025
4037.0
10128.0
6/30/2025
7436.0
10644.0
7/31/2025
10008.0
10882.0
8/31/2025
9444.0
11103.0
9/30/2025
16726.0
11508.0
10/31/2025
16151.0
11778.0
11/30/2025
9816.0
11807.0
12/31/2025
5656.0
11814.0
1/31/2026
7694.0
11985.0
2/28/2026
7637.0
11894.0
3/31/2026
4000.0
11302.0
4/30/2026
7179.0
12488.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
1 Year
Since Inception (1/2/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF - at NAV
108.53%
-22.15%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
31.05%
18.28%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/riox for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, RIOX had a NAV total return of 108.53%. RIOX seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of RIOT (Riot Platforms, Inc.). RIOT's operations are closely tied to Bitcoin mining economics, making RIOX sensitive to both Bitcoin price movements and mining industry dynamics.

What factors influenced performance?

Riot Platforms' stock reflected Bitcoin price volatility, changes in Bitcoin mining difficulty and hash rate, and the impact of the Bitcoin halving on mining profitability. Operational updates including facility expansions, energy costs, and competitive positioning within the Bitcoin mining industry influenced investor sentiment. Broader cryptocurrency market conditions and regulatory developments provided additional context.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$22,785
Number of Holdings
9
Total Advisory Fee
$267,071
Portfolio Turnover
34,085%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
45.3%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
14.2
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/22/2026
7.5
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
7.2
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 02/04/2029
6.5
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
5.6
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
5.3
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/01/2026
4.4
United States Treasury Bills
4.3
Riot Platforms, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/31/2033
0.0

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/riox.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on NYSE Arca, Inc. on March 19, 2026, the Fund effected a 1:3 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF

Ticker: RKLX (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklx. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs for the past year?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF
$532
1.62%

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
3/12/2025
10000.0
10000.0
3/31/2025
9092.0
10030.0
4/30/2025
12248.0
9962.0
5/31/2025
17276.0
10589.0
6/30/2025
28829.0
11127.0
7/31/2025
44479.0
11377.0
8/31/2025
47692.0
11608.0
9/30/2025
42296.0
12031.0
10/31/2025
68067.0
12313.0
11/30/2025
28133.0
12343.0
12/31/2025
68529.0
12351.0
1/31/2026
83946.0
12530.0
2/28/2026
57031.0
12435.0
3/31/2026
44111.0
11815.0
4/30/2026
68187.0
13055.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
1 Year
Since Inception (3/12/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF at NAV
456.72%
443.28%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
31.05%
26.50%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklx for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, RKLX had a NAV total return of 456.72%. RKLX seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of RKLB (Rocket Lab Corp.). Fluctuations in RKLB's stock price are magnified in RKLX due to its leveraged structure.

What factors influenced performance?

Rocket Lab's performance was driven by launch cadence, contract wins from commercial and government customers, and progress on its Neutron medium-lift rocket development. Quarterly earnings relative to expectations, broader aerospace and defense sector sentiment, and investor appetite for commercial space companies influenced RKLB's stock. Strategic partnerships and the competitive landscape in launch services were also key factors.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$228,009
Number of Holdings
10
Total Advisory Fee
$1,465,426
Portfolio Turnover
69,322%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
49.4%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
14.6
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/22/2029
12.8
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
7.0
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 08/25/2026
6.9
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 10/01/2026
5.6
United States Treasury Bills
5.4
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/15/2028
-5.0
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/21/2026
3.9
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/31/2033
3.6
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
2.6

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklx.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on December 8, 2025, the Fund effected a 3:1 forward split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF

Ticker: BMNZ (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/bmnz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF
$58
1.40%*

The Fund commenced operations November 12, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
11/12/2025
10000.0
10000.0
11/30/2025
10887.0
10005.0
12/31/2025
11948.0
10011.0
1/31/2026
11145.0
10157.0
2/28/2026
13894.0
10079.0
3/31/2026
10018.0
9577.0
4/30/2026
7919.0
10582.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (11/12/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF - at NAV
-20.85%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
5.82%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/bmnz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (November 12, 2025) through April 30, 2026, BMNZ had a NAV total return of -20.85%. BMNZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of BMNR (BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it gains when BMNR declines and loses when BMNR rises.

What factors influenced performance?

BitMine’s stock performance—tied to Bitcoin mining economics, Bitcoin price levels, and cryptocurrency market sentiment—directly influenced BMNZ's performance through its inverse exposure. Operational updates, hash rate developments, and energy cost dynamics affecting Bitcoin mining profitability drove stock volatility. Daily rebalancing and compounding effects caused BMNZ's cumulative return to deviate from the expected -2x multiple over the holding period.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$18,363
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$99,489
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
0.3%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
5.7
United States Treasury Bills
1.1
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/30/2033
-0.8
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/11/2028
0.5
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
0.3
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/01/2028
0.3
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/12/2028
0.0*

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

* Less than 0.05%

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/bmnz.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF

Ticker: HOOZ (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/hooz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF
$77
1.29%*

The Fund commenced operations November 12, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
11/12/2025
10000.0
10000.0
11/30/2025
9516.0
10005.0
12/31/2025
11389.0
10011.0
1/31/2026
13954.0
10157.0
2/28/2026
18896.0
10079.0
3/31/2026
20352.0
9577.0
4/30/2026
15640.0
10582.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (11/12/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF - at NAV
56.40%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
5.82%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/hooz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (November 12, 2025) through April 30, 2026, HOOZ had a NAV total return of 56.40%. HOOZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of HOOD (Robinhood Markets, Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when HOOD's stock rises and gains when it falls.

What factors influenced performance?

Robinhood's retail trading volumes, product expansion initiatives, and broader market sentiment directly influenced HOOZ's performance given its inverse exposure to HOOD. Periods of elevated market volatility that drove retail trading activity and supported HOOD's stock created headwinds for HOOZ. Daily rebalancing and compounding effects caused the fund's returns to deviate from the expected -2x multiple over the holding period.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$5,318
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$32,282
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
38.1%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/11/2028
12.4
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
11.9
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
12.8
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
10.7
United States Treasury Bills
6.8
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/01/2028
3.5
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/12/2028
-1.4

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/hooz.

Material Fund Changes

Between August 19-20, 2026, the Board determined to close and liquidate the HOOZ ETF at the recommendation of the Adviser. The Fund will cease operations, liquidate its assets, and distribute the liquidation proceeds to shareholders on September 8, 2026.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF

Ticker: IONZ (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/ionz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF
$86
1.91%*

The Fund commenced operations June 23, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
6/23/2025
10000.0
10000.0
6/30/2025
8712.0
10300.0
7/31/2025
8861.0
10532.0
8/31/2025
6846.0
10745.0
9/30/2025
2562.0
11137.0
10/31/2025
1706.0
11398.0
11/30/2025
2056.0
11426.0
12/31/2025
1896.0
11433.0
1/31/2026
1936.0
11599.0
2/28/2026
1338.0
11511.0
3/31/2026
2063.0
10937.0
4/30/2026
547.0
12085.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (6/23/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF - at NAV
-94.53%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
20.85%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/ionz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (June 23, 2025) through April 30, 2026, IONZ had a NAV total return of –94.53%. IONZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of IONQ (IonQ, Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it gains when IONQ declines and loses when IONQ rises.

What factors influenced performance?

IonQ's quantum computing progress, contract wins, and technology milestones drove stock volatility that directly affected IONZ's performance. Periods of strong investor optimism toward quantum computing created headwinds for the inverse fund. Daily leverage compounding over the holding period caused IONZ's cumulative return to deviate from the expected -2x multiple of IonQ's cumulative performance.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$20,854
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$305,021
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
9.1%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
33.1
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
8.0
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/24/2026
2.6
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
2.5
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/16/2027
1.8
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
1.3
IonQ, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
0.9

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/ionz.

Material Fund Changes

After the close of trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC on December 8, 2025, the Fund effected a 1:6 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF

Ticker: OKLS (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/okls. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF
$44
1.51%*

The Fund commenced operations November 25, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
11/25/2025
10000.0
10000.0
11/30/2025
8705.0
10124.0
12/31/2025
10633.0
10130.0
1/31/2026
6461.0
10277.0
2/28/2026
7861.0
10199.0
3/31/2026
10713.0
9691.0
4/30/2026
3489.0
10707.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (11/25/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF - at NAV
-65.13%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
7.07%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/okls for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (November 25, 2025) through April 30, 2026, OKLS had a NAV total return of -65.13%. OKLS seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of OKLO (Oklo Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when OKLO's stock rises.

What factors influenced performance?

Oklo's regulatory milestones, data center partnerships, and investor enthusiasm for nuclear energy as a clean power source for AI infrastructure drove stock movements that created headwinds for OKLS given its inverse exposure. Periods of positive news flow around advanced fission technology licensing and government support for next-generation nuclear power amplified losses for OKLS through its leveraged inverse structure.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$9,554
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$29,727
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
2.4%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
25.2
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
2.9
Oklo, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/25/2028
1.7
Oklo, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/01/2028
0.7
Oklo, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
0.0*
Oklo, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
0.0
Oklo, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/24/2028
0.0

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

* Less than 0.05%

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/okls.

Material Fund Changes

Effective March 23, 2026, the Fund executed a 1:3 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding shares.

Between August 19-20, 2026, the Board determined to close and liquidate the OKLS ETF at the recommendation of the Adviser. The Fund will cease operations, liquidate its assets, and distribute the liquidation proceeds to shareholders on September 8, 2026.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF

Ticker: PLTZ (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/pltz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF
$81
1.30%*

The Fund commenced operations June 5, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
6/5/2025
10000.0
10000.0
6/30/2025
7307.0
10457.0
7/31/2025
5256.0
10692.0
8/31/2025
5000.0
10908.0
9/30/2025
3576.0
11307.0
10/31/2025
2807.0
11571.0
11/30/2025
3596.0
11600.0
12/31/2025
3101.0
11607.0
1/31/2026
4368.0
11775.0
2/28/2026
4483.0
11686.0
3/31/2026
3652.0
11104.0
4/30/2026
3761.0
12269.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (6/5/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF - at NAV
-62.39%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
22.69%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/pltz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (June 5, 2025) through April 30, 2026, PLTZ had a NAV total return of -62.39%. PLTZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of PLTR (Palantir Technologies Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when PLTR's stock rises.

What factors influenced performance?

Palantir's stock performance was driven by government contract wins, growth in its commercial AI platform (AIP), and strong quarterly revenue results. Investor enthusiasm for AI software applications and Palantir's positioning as a defense and intelligence data analytics leader contributed to significant stock movements. These factors created headwinds for PLTZ given its inverse exposure, compounded by daily rebalancing effects over the holding period.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$24,556
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$616,424
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
24.8%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
Palantir Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 10/02/2026
-19.5
Palantir Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/21/2026
15.6
Palantir Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
14.2
United States Treasury Bills
14.0
Palantir Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/04/2028
13.1
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
1.8
Palantir Technologies, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/01/2028
1.4

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/pltz.

Material Fund Changes

Effective December 8, 2025, the Fund executed a 1:4 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF

Ticker: QBTZ (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/qbtz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF
$83
2.31%*

The Fund commenced operations October 6, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
10/6/2025
10000.0
10000.0
10/31/2025
5254.0
10153.0
11/30/2025
10376.0
10178.0
12/31/2025
4788.0
10184.0
1/31/2026
6066.0
10332.0
2/28/2026
5627.0
10253.0
3/31/2026
8201.0
9743.0
4/30/2026
2650.0
10765.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (10/6/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF - at NAV
-73.50%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
7.65%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/qbtz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (October 6, 2025) through April 30, 2026, QBTZ had a NAV total return of -73.50%. QBTZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of QBTS (D-Wave Quantum Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it gains when QBTS declines and loses when QBTS rises.

What factors influenced performance?

D-Wave Quantum's stock volatility—driven by commercial contract wins, government quantum computing initiatives, and broader investor sentiment toward early-stage quantum technology companies—directly influenced QBTZ's performance. As an inverse fund, periods of positive momentum in quantum computing stocks created headwinds. Daily rebalancing and compounding effects caused QBTZ's returns to deviate from the expected -2x multiple over the holding period.

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$11,290
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$135,871
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
35.5%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/16/2027
30.3
United States Treasury Bills
17.4
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
5.6
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 10/9/2028
2.4
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
2.0
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
0.8
D-Wave Quantum, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/30/2033
0.0

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/qbtz.

Material Fund Changes

Effective March 23, 2026, the Fund executed a 1:3 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF

Ticker: RKLZ (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklz. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF
$33
1.35%*

The Fund commenced operations November 17, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
11/17/2025
10000.0
10000.0
11/30/2025
10167.0
10269.0
12/31/2025
2571.0
10276.0
1/31/2026
1616.0
10425.0
2/28/2026
1733.0
10346.0
3/31/2026
1516.0
9830.0
4/30/2026
764.0
10862.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (11/17/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF - at NAV
-92.36%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
8.62%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklz for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (November 17, 2025) through April 30, 2026, RKLZ had a NAV total return of -92.36%. RKLZ seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of RKLB (Rocket Lab Corp.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when RKLB's stock rises.

What factors influenced performance?

Rocket Lab's launch cadence, contract announcements, and progress on its Neutron rocket program drove stock volatility that directly affected RKLZ's performance. Periods of positive news flow and sector enthusiasm for commercial space companies created headwinds for RKLZ given its inverse exposure. Daily rebalancing and compounding effects caused the fund's returns to deviate from the expected -2x multiple over the holding period.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$8,478
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$65,786
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
10.8%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
52.4
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
9.1
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
3.8
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/01/2028
3.0
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/18/2033
1.8
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/17/2028
1.3
Rocket Lab Corp. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/11/2028
0.9

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rklz.

Material Fund Changes

Effective March 23, 2026, the Fund executed a 1:8 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF

Ticker: STSM (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/stsm. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

 

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF
$41
1.29%*

The Fund commenced operations November 17, 2025. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
11/17/2025
10000.0
10000.0
11/30/2025
9297.0
10269.0
12/31/2025
8353.0
10276.0
1/31/2026
6834.0
10425.0
2/28/2026
5138.0
10346.0
3/31/2026
5906.0
9830.0
4/30/2026
4126.0
10862.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (11/17/2025)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF - at NAV
-58.74%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
8.62%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/stsm for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (November 17, 2025) through April 30, 2026, STSM had a NAV total return of -58.74%. STSM seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when TSM's stock rises.

What factors influenced performance?

TSM's stock was influenced by global semiconductor demand, capacity expansion plans, geopolitical tensions related to Taiwan, and the company's role as the leading manufacturer of advanced AI chips. Strong demand from AI-related customers and new U.S. and Japan fabrication facility investments shaped investor sentiment. These factors created headwinds for STSM during periods of TSM stock strength.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$1,155
Number of Holdings
6
Total Advisory Fee
$7,455
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
-6.9%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
25.1
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/11/2028
-3.2
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/17/2028
-2.1
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Swap; Maturity Date: 11/01/2028
-1.6
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
0.3
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/31/2033
0.0

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/stsm.

Material Fund Changes

Effective March 23, 2026, the Fund executed a 1:3 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding shares.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF

Ticker: ASTN (Listed on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/astn. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF
$27
1.31%*

The Fund commenced operations February 5, 2026. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
2/5/2026
10000.0
10000.0
2/28/2026
11820.0
10129.0
3/31/2026
7607.0
9624.0
4/30/2026
7890.0
10634.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (2/5/2026)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF - at NAV
-21.10%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
6.34%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/astn for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (February 5, 2026) through April 30, 2026, ASTN had a NAV total return of -21.10%. ASTN seeks to deliver twice the daily inverse performance of ASTS (AST SpaceMobile, Inc.). As an inverse leveraged fund, it experiences losses when ASTS's stock rises.

What factors influenced performance?

AST SpaceMobile's satellite broadband deployment progress, partnership announcements with wireless carriers, and investor enthusiasm for direct-to-device satellite connectivity drove stock movements that influenced ASTN's performance through its inverse exposure. Periods of positive news flow around satellite launches and commercial service milestones created headwinds for ASTN. Daily rebalancing and compounding effects caused returns to deviate from the expected -2x multiple over the holding period.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$1,578
Number of Holdings
5
Total Advisory Fee
$10,252
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
37.7%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%
39.2
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/07/2028
25.1
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
24.1
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 02/05/2029
-11.6
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
0.7

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/astn.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

annual Shareholder Report April 30, 2026

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF

Ticker: RCAX (Listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC)

This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF (the "Fund") for the period May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.defianceetfs.com/rcax. You can also request this information by contacting us at (833) 333-9383 or by writing to the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.

What were the Fund costs since inception?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF
$49
1.30%*

The Fund commenced operations February 2, 2026. Expenses for a full reporting period would be higher than the figures shown.

* Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment is an annualized figure.

Cumulative Performance

(Initial Investment of $10,000)

Date
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF
S&P 500® Total Return Index
2/2/2026
10000.0
10000.0
2/28/2026
6569.0
9870.0
3/31/2026
6883.0
9379.0
4/30/2026
5035.0
10363.0
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Annual Performance

Returns for the Period ended April 30, 2026
Since Inception (2/2/2026)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF - at NAV
-49.65%
S&P 500® Total Return Index
3.63%

The Fund's past performance is not a good indicator of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares.

Visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rcax for more recent performance information.

How did the Fund perform last year and what influenced its performance?

From inception (February 2, 2026) through April 30, 2026, RCAX had a NAV total return of -49.65%. RCAX seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of RCAT (Red Cat Holdings, Inc.). The fund's 2x leverage magnifies RCAT's daily stock movements in RCAX.

What factors influenced performance?

Red Cat Holdings' stock performance was driven by defense and security contract awards for its tactical drone systems, including deployment in military and law enforcement applications. Growing demand for small unmanned aerial systems in defense contexts, government procurement activity, and the company's revenue growth relative to investor expectations shaped stock volatility amplified through RCAX's 2x leverage.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

Key Fund Statistics

(as of April 30, 2026)

Fund Size (Thousands)
$8,863
Number of Holdings
7
Total Advisory Fee
$17,675
Portfolio Turnover
0%

What did the Fund invest in?

(as of April 30, 2026)

Security Type - Investments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Cash Equivalents
100.0%
bar

 

Security Type - Other Financial Instruments
(% of Net Assets)

Sector
%
Total Return Swap Contracts
4.4%
bar

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Cash Equivalents represents cash, short-term investments, and other assets in excess of liabilities.

 

Top Holdings
(% of Net Assets)
United States Treasury Bills
21.8
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%
5.8
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 09/08/2028
2.4
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 02/02/2029
1.7
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 02/22/2028
0.3
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 01/31/2033
0.0*
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Swap; Maturity Date: 03/30/2033
-0.0^

Percentages for swap contracts are based on unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

*    Less than 0.05%
^    Less than -0.05%

For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit https://www.defianceetfs.com/rcax.

Householding

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF Tailored Shareholder Report

 

 
 

 

 

 



 

 

Financial Statements 

April 30, 2026

 

  Tidal Trust II     
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF QPUX The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF OSCX The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF RCAX The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF RGTX The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF RIOX NYSE Arca, Inc.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF RKLX The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF ASTN Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF BMNZ NYSE Arca, Inc.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF HOOZ NYSE Arca, Inc.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF IONZ The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF OKLS NYSE Arca, Inc.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF PLTZ The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF QBTZ The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF RKLZ The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF STSM NYSE Arca, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Defiance ETFs

Table of Contents

 

  Page
Schedules of Investments & Total Return Swap Contracts 1
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 31
Statements of Operations 35
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 39
Financial Highlights 44
Notes to the Financial Statements 46
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 73
Additional Information (Unaudited) 75

  

 

 

 

  Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 12.6%        
Money Market Funds - 3.9%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     1,200,636     $ 1,200,636  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 8.7%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 2,730,000       2,724,578  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,925,218)             3,925,214  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 12.6% (Cost $3,925,218)           $ 3,925,214  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 87.4%             27,216,716  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 31,141,930  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $2,724,567.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF

Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

April 30, 2026

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS - 38.3%            
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.00%   Termination(a)   09/04/2026   $ 5,208,086     $ 1,059,033  
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 6.25%   Termination(b)   03/14/2028     10,372,105       2,062,802  
IonQ, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.00%   Termination(a)   09/04/2026     6,541,182       2,073,828  
IonQ, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 3.50%   Termination(b)   11/23/2027     9,023,639       2,927,449  
Quantum Computing, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 12.00%   Termination(b)   11/23/2027     9,643,995       1,484,095  
Quantum Computing, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.00%   Termination(a)   09/04/2026     5,920,836       877,742  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.00%   Termination(a)   09/04/2026     5,649,490       573,048  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(b)   03/14/2028     9,915,334       867,083  
                                  11,925,080  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)               $ 11,925,080  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 12.1%        
Money Market Funds - 1.1%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     104,543     $ 104,543  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 11.0%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 1,030,000       1,027,954  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,132,502)             1,132,497  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 12.1% (Cost $1,132,502)           $ 1,132,497  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 87.9%             8,216,075  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 9,348,572  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $1,027,950.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

3

 

                    

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF

Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

April 30, 2026

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 57.8%        
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Oscar Health, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 8.00%   Termination(a)   11/09/2027   $ 3,529,534     $ 1,028,812  
Oscar Health, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Receive   OBFR + 12.50%   Termination(b)   09/08/2028     4,656,110       1,130,758  
Oscar Health, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(a)   03/18/2033     3,692,000       1,039,145  
Oscar Health, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 4.00%   Termination(c)   09/28/2028     3,562,780       1,139,013  
Oscar Health, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 17.50%   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     3,258,190       1,067,520  
                                  5,405,248  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                               $ 5,405,248  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 27.6%        
Money Market Funds - 5.8%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     512,041     $ 512,041  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 21.8%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 1,940,000       1,936,147  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,448,196)             2,448,188  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 27.6% (Cost $2,448,196)           $ 2,448,188  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 72.4%             6,414,337  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 8,862,525  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $1,936,139.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

5

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 4.4%        
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Receive   OBFR + 20.00%   Termination(a)   09/08/2028   $ 6,780,864     $ 211,988  
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 12.00%   Termination(b)   02/22/2028     5,920,018       25,656  
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 3.00%   Termination(c)   02/02/2029     4,746,600       153,900  
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.   National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 29.00%   Termination(d)   01/31/2033     70,320       961  
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 39.00%   Termination(e)   03/30/2033     117,200       (721 )
                                  391,784  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)               $ 391,784  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined mark-to-market thresholds.
(e) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 23.9%        
Money Market Funds - 8.5%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     4,680,864     $ 4,680,864  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 15.4%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 8,438,000       8,421,241  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $13,102,126)             13,102,105  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 23.9% (Cost $13,102,126)           $ 13,102,105  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 76.1%             41,739,694  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 54,841,799  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $8,303,443.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 33.8%          
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Receive   OBFR + 20.00%   Termination(a)   09/08/2028   $ 14,721,762     $ 2,989,842  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.50%   Termination(b)   02/02/2029     12,651,250       1,862,214  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(c)   03/06/2028     22,266,253       3,268,744  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Receive   OBFR + 15.00%   Termination(c)   03/18/2033     24,430,000       5,160,443  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   BMO Capital Markets Corp.   Receive   OBFR + 30.00%   Termination(a)   07/01/2027     5,758,500       1,344,875  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 25.00%   Termination(d)   01/31/2033     8,725,000       1,919,504  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 22.50%   Termination(e)   03/31/2033     13,262,000       1,527,758  
Rigetti Computing, Inc.   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 23.00%   Termination(f)   04/11/2031     7,852,500       477,000  
                                  18,550,380  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)             $ 18,550,380  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined mark-to-market thresholds.
(e) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(f) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 9.9%        
Money Market Funds - 5.6%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     1,284,198     $ 1,284,198  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 4.3%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 970,000       968,073  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,252,275)             2,252,271  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 9.9% (Cost $2,252,275)           $ 2,252,271  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 90.1%             20,532,821  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 22,785,092  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $968,070.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 45.3%        
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Riot Platforms, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Receive   OBFR + 30.00%   Termination(a)   09/08/2028   $ 9,363,147     $ 3,246,559  
Riot Platforms, Inc.   BMO Capital Markets Corp.   Receive   OBFR + 20.00%   Termination(a)   09/01/2026     3,792,800       1,009,725  
Riot Platforms, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 8.50%   Termination(b)   09/22/2026     10,008,872       1,714,773  
Riot Platforms, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 5.00%   Termination(c)   02/04/2029     6,896,000       1,489,748  
Riot Platforms, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(b)   03/18/2033     6,896,000       1,217,940  
Riot Platforms, Inc.   National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 25.00%   Termination(d)   01/31/2033     1,724,000        
Riot Platforms, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 15.50%   Termination(e)   03/31/2033     6,896,000       1,639,776  
                                  10,318,521  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)               $ 10,318,521  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined mark-to-market thresholds.
(e) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.0%        
Money Market Funds - 2.6%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     5,888,092     $ 5,888,092  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 5.4%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 12,330,000       12,305,512  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,193,625)             18,193,604  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 8.0% (Cost $18,193,625)           $ 18,193,604  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 92.0%             209,815,514  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 228,009,118  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $12,305,463.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 49.4%        
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Rocket Lab Corp.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 6.00%   Termination(a)   09/15/2028   $ 37,129,500     $ (11,503,497 )
Rocket Lab Corp.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Receive   OBFR + 10.50%   Termination(b)   09/21/2026     43,403,725       8,993,457  
Rocket Lab Corp.   BMO Capital Markets Corp.   Receive   OBFR + 15.00%   Termination(b)   10/01/2026     25,578,100       12,660,440  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(c)   03/18/2033     140,267,000       33,294,184  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Clear Street LLC   Receive   OBFR + 1.25%   Termination(c)   08/25/2026     49,103,599       15,806,358  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 12.00%   Termination(d)   01/22/2029     96,536,700       29,177,762  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 13.00%   Termination(e)   03/31/2033     35,066,750       15,981,119  
Rocket Lab Corp.   National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.   Receive   OBFR + 14.00%   Termination(f)   01/31/2033     28,878,500       8,172,339  
                                  112,582,162  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)             $ 112,582,162  
                                     

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination.
(e) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(f) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined mark-to-market thresholds.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

12

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 39.9%        
Money Market Funds - 0.7%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     11,656     $ 11,656  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 39.2%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 619,000       617,770  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $629,428)             629,426  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 39.9% (Cost $629,428)           $ 629,426  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 60.1%             948,289  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 1,577,715  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $617,768.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 37.7%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
AST SpaceMobile, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (25.00%)   Termination(a)   09/08/2028   $ (924,193 )   $ 380,997  
AST SpaceMobile, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(b)   03/07/2028     (1,030,166 )     395,690  
AST SpaceMobile, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.00%)   Termination(c)   02/05/2029     (1,211,960 )     (182,499 )
                                  594,188  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 594,188  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.8%        
Money Market Funds - 5.7%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     1,051,345     $ 1,051,345  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 1.1%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 190,000       189,623  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,240,969)             1,240,968  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 6.8% (Cost $1,240,969)           $ 1,240,968  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 93.2%             17,122,177  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 18,363,145  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $189,622.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS - 0.3%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(a)   01/11/2028   $ (6,440,159 )   $ 84,040  
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(b)   11/12/2028     (8,781,319 )     108  
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (17.50%)   Termination(c)   11/01/2028     (8,513,155 )     62,363  
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (13.00%)   Termination(a)   03/18/2033     (8,709,800 )     60,906  
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (20.00%)   Termination(d)   03/30/2033     (4,290,700 )     (150,186 )
                                  57,231  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 57,231  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

16

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF

Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 17.5%        
Money Market Funds - 10.7%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     572,240     $ 572,240  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 6.8%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 360,000       359,285  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $931,526)             931,525  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 17.5% (Cost $931,526)           $ 931,525  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 82.5%             4,386,727  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 5,318,252  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $359,284.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 39.2%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Robinhood Markets, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(a)   11/12/2028   $ (1,739,884 )   $ (76,439 )
Robinhood Markets, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (5.00%)   Termination(b)   03/18/2033     (3,141,559 )     633,743  
Robinhood Markets, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (10.00%)   Termination(c)   11/01/2028     (1,807,599 )     186,756  
Robinhood Markets, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (1.25%)   Termination(b)   01/11/2028     (1,484,478 )     659,382  
Robinhood Markets, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (7.50%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (2,398,081 )     683,251  
                                  2,086,693  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 2,086,693  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

18

 

             

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 41.1%        
Money Market Funds - 8.0%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     1,673,031     $ 1,673,031  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 33.1%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 6,906,000       6,892,284  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $8,565,315)             8,565,315  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 41.1% (Cost $8,565,315)           $ 8,565,315  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 58.9%             12,288,768  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 20,854,083  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $6,892,257.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF  

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts  

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 9.1%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
IonQ, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (5.00%)   Termination(a)   11/16/2027   $ (7,581,017 )   $ 366,171  
IonQ, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (25.00%)   Termination(b)   09/08/2028     (7,187,300 )     190,176  
IonQ, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (13.00%)   Termination(a)   03/18/2033     (10,603,200 )     270,425  
IonQ, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (4.00%)   Termination(c)   09/24/2026     (8,772,005 )     538,108  
IonQ, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (47.50%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (7,566,624 )     526,301  
                                  1,891,181  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)           $ 1,891,181  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 28.1%        
Money Market Funds - 2.9%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     277,793     $ 277,793  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 25.2%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 2,410,000       2,405,213  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,683,017)             2,683,006  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 28.1% (Cost $2,683,017)           $ 2,683,006  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 71.9%             6,871,018  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 9,554,024  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $2,405,204.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

21

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 2.4%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Oklo, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (13.00%)   Termination(a)   03/18/2033   $ (5,183,750 )   $  
Oklo, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(b)   11/24/2028     (4,957,768 )      
Oklo, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (20.00%)   Termination(c)   11/01/2028     (3,782,107 )     63,591  
Oklo, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(a)   01/25/2028     (3,188,115 )     159,076  
Oklo, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (32.50%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (1,999,188 )     4,188  
                                  226,855  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 226,855  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

22

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 15.8%        
Money Market Funds - 1.8%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     449,534     $ 449,534  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 14.0%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 3,430,000       3,423,187  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,872,731)             3,872,721  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 15.8% (Cost $3,872,731)           $ 3,872,721  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 84.2%             20,682,957  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 24,555,678  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $3,423,174.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

23

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS - 24.8%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Palantir Technologies, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (3.00%)   Termination(a)   09/21/2026   $ (12,769,881 )   $ 3,832,700  
Palantir Technologies, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (4.00%)   Termination(b)   10/02/2026     (9,874,445 )     (4,793,183 )
Palantir Technologies, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (1.25%)   Termination(c)   01/04/2028     (10,104,394 )     3,216,044  
Palantir Technologies, Inc.   BMO Capital Markets Corp.   Pay   OBFR + (5.00%)   Termination(a)   03/01/2028     (7,511,940 )     348,735  
Palantir Technologies, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (7.00%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (8,833,485 )     3,487,848  
                                  6,092,144  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 6,092,144  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d)

Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

24

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 23.0%        
Money Market Funds - 5.6%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     631,185     $ 631,185  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 17.4%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 1,970,000       1,966,088  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,597,284)             2,597,273  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 23.0% (Cost $2,597,284)           $ 2,597,273  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 77.0%             8,692,748  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 11,290,021  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $1,966,080.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

25

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS - 35.5%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (25.00%)   Termination(a)   09/08/2028   $ (3,691,224 )   $ 86,500  
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(b)   11/16/2027     (4,883,647 )     3,417,735  
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (3.00%)   Termination(c)   10/09/2028     (4,957,040 )     268,465  
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (13.00%)   Termination(b)   03/18/2033     (8,495,941 )     230,491  
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (40.00%)   Termination(d)   03/30/2033     (608,400 )      
                                  4,003,191  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 4,003,191  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

26

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 61.5%        
Money Market Funds - 9.1%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     775,104     $ 775,104  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 52.4%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 4,450,000       4,441,162  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $5,216,287)             5,216,266  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 61.5% (Cost $5,216,287)           $ 5,216,266  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 38.5%             3,261,734  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 8,478,000  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $4,441,145.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

27

 

 

  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

  April 30, 2026  

 

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — 10.8%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Rocket Lab Corp.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (15.00%)   Termination(a)   11/01/2028   $ (4,787,973 )   $ 250,634  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Jane Street Execution Services, LLC   Pay   OBFR + (13.00%)   Termination(b)   03/18/2033     (3,333,404 )     150,977  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.50%)   Termination(c)   11/17/2028     (2,921,266 )     113,606  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (1.25%)   Termination(b)   01/11/2028     (1,499,867 )     80,340  
Rocket Lab Corp.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (30.00%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (4,406,199 )     322,320  
                                  917,877  
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ 917,877  

 

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF

  Schedule of Investments

  April 30, 2026

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 25.4%        
Money Market Funds - 0.3%   Shares     Value  
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.56%(a)     3,755     $ 3,755  

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 25.1%     Principal Amount       Value  
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5/21/2026, 3.46%(b)(c)   $ 290,000       289,424  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $293,180)             293,179  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 25.4% (Cost $293,180)           $ 293,179  
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 74.6%             861,763  
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%           $ 1,154,942  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(b) The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of April 30, 2026.
(c) All or a portion of the security has been pledged as collateral for total return swap contracts. The fair value of securities committed as collateral as of April 30, 2026 was $289,423.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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  Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF

  Schedule of Total Return Swaps Contracts

  April 30, 2026  

 

                             
TOTAL RETURN SWAPS — (6.9)%                
Reference Entity   Counterparty   Pay/ Receive Reference Entity   Financing Rate   Payment Frequency   Maturity Date   Notional Value   Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (2.00%)   Termination(a)   11/17/2028   $ (460,618 )   $ (24,376 )
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.   Pay   OBFR + (3.00%)   Termination(b)   11/01/2028     (579,436 )     (18,790 )
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.   Clear Street LLC   Pay   OBFR + (1.25%)   Termination(c)   01/11/2028     (631,320 )     (36,841 )
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.   Nomura Securities International, Inc.   Pay   OBFR + (5.50%)   Termination(d)   03/31/2033     (637,656 )      
                                  (80,007 )
                                     
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)                   $ (80,007 )
                                     

OBFR - Overnight Bank Funding Rate was 3.64% as of April 30, 2026.

 

(a) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term based on predetermined notional thresholds.
(b) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but also may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(c) Financing reset of the swap is effective monthly. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination. Both may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.
(d) Financing reset of the swap is effective on termination. Equity reset of the swap is effective on termination, but may periodically reset throughout the term on an ad-hoc basis.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF  
ASSETS:                                        
Investments, at value (cost $3,925,218, $1,132,502, $2,448,196, $13,102,126 and $2,252,275) (Note 2)   $ 3,925,214     $ 1,132,497     $ 2,448,188     $ 13,102,105     $ 2,252,271  
Segregated cash for swap contracts     17,208,556       3,115,308       6,025,539       25,140,566       6,263,355  
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts     11,925,080       5,405,248       392,505       18,550,380       10,318,521  
Receivable for fund shares sold     658,178                         3,225,096  
Interest receivable     2,858       385       1,420       5,928       1,625  
Due from broker for swaps                 16,101       1,385,608       2,902,571  
Other assets     264       1,937       68       72       37,957  
Total assets     33,720,150       9,655,375       8,883,821       58,184,659       25,001,396  
                                         
LIABILITIES:                                        
Due to broker for swaps     2,553,609       299,446       11,078       374,805       2,193,139  
Payable to adviser (Note 4)     24,611       6,860       9,460       53,689       15,321  
Fund shares redeemed                       2,914,366        
Interest payable           497       37             7,844  
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts                 721              
Total liabilities     2,578,220       306,803       21,296       3,342,860       2,216,304  
NET ASSETS   $ 31,141,930     $ 9,348,572     $ 8,862,525     $ 54,841,799     $ 22,785,092  
                                         
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF:                                        
Paid-in capital   $ 70,595,046     $ 12,119,460     $ 12,787,816     $ 81,592,657     $ 18,516,639  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)     (39,453,116 )     (2,770,888 )     (3,925,291 )     (26,750,858 )     4,268,453  
Total Net Assets   $ 31,141,930     $ 9,348,572     $ 8,862,525     $ 54,841,799     $ 22,785,092  
                                         
Net assets   $ 31,141,930     $ 9,348,572     $ 8,862,525     $ 54,841,799     $ 22,785,092  
Shares issued and outstanding(a)     1,183,318       189,987       880,000       2,634,986       848,314  
Net asset value per share   $ 26.32     $ 49.21     $ 10.07     $ 20.81     $ 26.86  

 

(a) Unlimited shares authorized without par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF  
ASSETS:                                        
Investments, at value (cost $18,193,625, $629,428, $1,240,969, $931,526 and $8,565,315) (Note 2)   $ 18,193,604     $ 629,426     $ 1,240,968     $ 931,525     $ 8,565,315  
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts     124,085,659       776,687       207,417       2,163,132       1,891,181  
Segregated cash for swap contracts     61,306,025       331,083       21,088,041       2,169,167       10,792,873  
Due from broker for swaps     44,807,479       657,556       1,850,794       1,378,223       3,308,104  
Interest receivable     7,445       753       4,808       1,417       2,595  
Receivable for fund shares sold                 316,760             262,652  
Other assets     73,288       3,287       8,284              
Total assets     248,473,500       2,398,792       24,717,072       6,643,464       24,822,720  
                                         
LIABILITIES:                                        
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts     11,503,497       182,499       150,186       76,439        
Fund shares redeemed     7,535,533       633,352       3,167,600       1,244,144       1,838,564  
Due to broker for swaps     1,114,642             3,019,848             2,083,015  
Payable to adviser, net (Note 4)     228,542       5,226       14,895       4,629       20,489  
Interest payable     82,168             1,398             26,555  
Other liabilities                             14  
Total liabilities     20,464,382       821,077       6,353,927       1,325,212       3,968,637  
NET ASSETS   $ 228,009,118     $ 1,577,715     $ 18,363,145     $ 5,318,252     $ 20,854,083  
                                         
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF:                                        
Paid-in capital   $ 111,733,736     $ 412,536     $ 18,305,918     $ 3,102,813     $ 19,315,762  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)     116,275,382       1,165,179       57,227       2,215,439       1,538,321  
Total Net Assets   $ 228,009,118     $ 1,577,715     $ 18,363,145     $ 5,318,252     $ 20,854,083  
                                         
Net assets   $ 228,009,118     $ 1,577,715     $ 18,363,145     $ 5,318,252     $ 20,854,083  
Shares issued and outstanding(a)     5,750,000       100,000       1,160,000       170,000       3,176,646  
Net asset value per share   $ 39.65     $ 15.78     $ 15.83     $ 31.28     $ 6.56  

 

(a) Unlimited shares authorized without par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF  
ASSETS:                                
Investments, at value (cost $2,683,017, $3,872,731, $2,597,284, and $5,216,287) (Note 2)   $ 2,683,006     $ 3,872,721     $ 2,597,273     $ 5,216,266  
Segregated cash for swap contracts     6,460,683       6,411,488       6,729,116       3,922,405  
Receivable for fund shares sold     1,465,170             956,706        
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts     226,855       10,885,327       4,003,191       917,877  
Due from broker for swaps     81,725       12,232,171       332,756       448,847  
Interest receivable     1,126       814       1,545       2,077  
Other assets     3,274             711       20,512  
Total assets     10,921,839       33,402,521       14,621,298       10,527,984  
                                 
LIABILITIES:                                
Due to broker for swaps     1,354,706       104,909       1,851,056       1,420,140  
Interest payable     4,887       1,266       29,962       8,927  
Payable to adviser (Note 4)     8,222       36,305       15,200       9,932  
Fund shares redeemed           3,911,180       1,435,059       610,985  
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts           4,793,183              
Total liabilities     1,367,815       8,846,843       3,331,277       2,049,984  
NET ASSETS   $ 9,554,024     $ 24,555,678     $ 11,290,021     $ 8,478,000  
                                 
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF:                                
Paid-in capital   $ 13,460,942     $ 18,463,544     $ 7,286,841     $ 14,075,116  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)     (3,906,918 )     6,092,134       4,003,180       (5,597,116 )
Total Net Assets   $ 9,554,024     $ 24,555,678     $ 11,290,021     $ 8,478,000  
                                 
Net assets   $ 9,554,024     $ 24,555,678     $ 11,290,021     $ 8,478,000  
Shares issued and outstanding(a)     456,655       816,227       709,985       693,734  
Net asset value per share   $ 20.92     $ 30.08     $ 15.90     $ 12.22  

 

(a) Unlimited shares authorized without par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF  
ASSETS:      
Investments, at value (cost $293,180) (Note 2)   $ 293,179  
Segregated cash for swap contracts     1,158,554  
Interest receivable     101  
Other assets     695  
Total assets     1,452,529  
    $  
LIABILITIES:        
Due to broker for swaps     215,862  
Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts     80,007  
Payable to adviser (Note 4)     1,616  
Interest payable     102  
Total liabilities     297,587  
NET ASSETS   $ 1,154,942  
       
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF:      
Paid-in capital   $ 2,405,977  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)     (1,251,035 )
Total Net Assets   $ 1,154,942  
         
Net assets   $ 1,154,942  
Shares issued and outstanding(a)     46,657  
Net asset value per share   $ 24.75  

 

(a) Unlimited shares authorized without par value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF(a)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF(b)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF(c)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF  
                                         
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                        
Interest income   $ 46,427     $ 16,395     $ 5,662     $ 216,801     $ 80,249  
Total investment income     46,427       16,395       5,662       216,801       80,249  
                                         
EXPENSES:                                        
Investment advisory fee (Note 4)     218,846       52,505       17,675       878,158       267,071  
Interest expense           1,405       182       184,068       189,210  
Total expenses     218,846       53,910       17,857       1,062,226       456,281  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (172,419 )     (37,515 )     (12,195 )     (845,425 )     (376,032 )
                                         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)                                        
Net realized gain (loss) from:                                        
Investments     1       (30,513 )           37,076,786       7,422,783  
Swap contracts     (57,827,110 )     (9,753,106 )     (4,304,872 )     (81,530,075 )     11,267,085  
Net realized gain (loss)     (57,827,109 )     (9,783,619 )     (4,304,872 )     (44,453,289 )     18,689,868  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                        
Investments     (5 )     (5 )     (8 )     (10,800 )     (23,693 )
Swap contracts     11,925,080       5,405,248       391,784       18,550,380       10,422,471  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     11,925,075       5,405,243       391,776       18,539,580       10,398,778  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (45,902,034 )     (4,378,376 )     (3,913,096 )     (25,913,709 )     29,088,646  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ (46,074,453 )   $ (4,415,891 )   $ (3,925,291 )   $ (26,759,134 )   $ 28,712,614  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was August 6, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was September 24, 2025.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was February 2, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF(a)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF(b)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF(b)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF(c)  
                                         
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                        
Interest income   $ 293,565     $ 2,843     $ 21,170     $ 10,590     $ 50,870  
Total investment income     293,565       2,843       21,170       10,590       50,870  
                                         
EXPENSES:                                        
Investment advisory fee (Note 4)     1,465,426       10,252       99,489       32,282       305,021  
Interest expense     369,709       137       8,557       15       145,895  
Total expenses     1,835,135       10,389       108,046       32,297       450,916  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (1,541,570 )     (7,546 )     (86,876 )     (21,707 )     (400,046 )
                                         
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)                                        
Net realized gain (loss) from:                                        
Investments     43,298,578             (24 )           1,496  
Swap contracts     92,756,969       1,966,411       3,136,446       1,730,324       45,690  
Net realized gain (loss)     136,055,547       1,966,411       3,136,422       1,730,324       47,186  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                        
Investments     (47,295 )     (2 )     (1 )     (1 )      
Swap contracts     112,582,162       594,188       57,231       2,086,693       1,891,181  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     112,534,867       594,186       57,230       2,086,692       1,891,181  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     248,590,414       2,560,597       3,193,652       3,817,016       1,938,367  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 247,048,844     $ 2,553,051     $ 3,106,776     $ 3,795,309     $ 1,538,321

 

 

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was February 5, 2026.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was November 12, 2025.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was June 23, 2025.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statements of Operations

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF(a)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF(b)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF(c)     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF(d)  
                                 
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                
Interest income   $ 8,418     $ 293,203     $ 19,708     $ 24,136  
Total investment income     8,418       293,203       19,708       24,136  
                                 
EXPENSES:                                
Investment advisory fee (Note 4)     29,727       616,424       135,871       65,786  
Interest expense     5,114       3,526       107,350       3,064  
Total expenses     34,841       619,950       243,221       68,850  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (26,423 )     (326,747 )     (223,513 )     (44,714 )
                                 
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)                                
Net realized gain (loss) from:                                
Investments     (40 )     61       4       (22 )
Swap contracts     (4,081,637 )     8,259,745       9,320,517       (6,470,236 )
Net realized gain (loss)     (4,081,677 )     8,259,806       9,320,521       (6,470,258 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                                
Investments     (11 )     (10 )     (11 )     (21 )
Swap contracts     226,855       6,092,144       4,003,191       917,877  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     226,844       6,092,134       4,003,180       917,856  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (3,854,833 )     14,351,940       13,323,701       (5,552,402 )
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ (3,881,256 )   $ 14,025,193     $ 13,100,188     $ (5,597,116 )

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was November 25, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was June 5, 2025.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was October 6, 2025.
(d) Inception date of the Fund was November 17, 2025.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2026

 

    Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF(a)  
       
INVESTMENT INCOME:      
Interest income   $ 4,284  
Total investment income     4,284  
       
EXPENSES:      
Investment advisory fee (Note 4)     7,455  
Total expenses     7,455  
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (3,171 )
       
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)      
Net realized gain (loss) from:        
Swap contracts     (1,168,843 )
Net realized gain (loss)     (1,168,843 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:        
Investments     (1 )
Swap contracts     (80,007 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (80,008 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1,248,851 )
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ (1,252,022 )

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was November 17, 2025.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF 

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(a)  

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(b) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(c)  

 
OPERATIONS:                        
Net investment income (loss)   $ (172,419 )   $ (37,515 )   $ (12,195 )
Net realized gain (loss)     (57,827,109 )     (9,783,619 )     (4,304,872 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     11,925,075       5,405,243       391,776  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (46,074,453 )     (4,415,891 )     (3,925,291 )
                         
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:                        
Subscriptions     87,377,016       20,054,786       18,935,062  
Redemptions     (10,160,633 )     (6,290,323 )     (6,147,246 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions     77,216,383       13,764,463       12,787,816  
                         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS     31,141,930       9,348,572       8,862,525  
                         
NET ASSETS:                        
Beginning of the period                  
End of the period   $ 31,141,930     $ 9,348,572     $ 8,862,525  
                         
SHARES TRANSACTIONS                        
Subscriptions     3,875,001       1,330,000       1,220,000  
Redemptions     (575,016 )     (480,013 )     (340,000 )
Reverse Stock Split (Note 8)     (2,116,667 )(d)      (660,000 )(e)       
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     1,183,318       189,987       880,000  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was August 6, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was September 24, 2025.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was February 2, 2026.
(d) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse stock split effective on March 23, 2026.
(e) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 4 reverse stock split effective on March 23, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF

 
   

Year Ended April 30, 2026 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2025(a)  

   

Year Ended April 30, 2026 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2025(b) 

 
OPERATIONS:                                
Net investment income (loss)   $ (845,425 )   $ (974 )   $ (376,032 )   $ (21,886 )
Net realized gain (loss)     (44,453,289 )     444,994       18,689,868       (16,652,894 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     18,539,580       10,779       10,398,778       (80,261 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (26,759,134 )     454,799       28,712,614       (16,755,041 )
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:                                
From earnings     (446,523 )           (7,689,120 )      
Total distributions to shareholders     (446,523 )           (7,689,120 )      
                                 
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:                                
Subscriptions     1,203,364,785       3,511,515       263,054,470       37,207,140  
Redemptions     (1,123,596,763 )     (1,686,880 )     (275,365,110 )     (6,379,861 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions     79,768,022       1,824,635       (12,310,640 )     30,827,279  
                                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS     52,562,365       2,279,434       8,712,854       14,072,238  
                                 
NET ASSETS:                                
Beginning of the period     2,279,434             14,072,238        
End of the period   $ 54,841,799     $ 2,279,434     $ 22,785,092     $ 14,072,238  
                                 
SHARES TRANSACTIONS                                
Subscriptions     31,985,000       175,000       10,900,000       2,415,000  
Redemptions     (24,635,014 )     (75,000 )     (10,320,019 )     (370,000 )
Stock Split (Note 8)     2,970,000 (c)                   
Reverse Stock Split (Note 8)     (7,785,000 )(d)            (1,776,667 )(e)       
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     2,534,986       100,000       (1,196,686 )     2,045,000  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was March 31, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was January 2, 2025.
(c) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 4 for 1 stock split effective on December 8, 2025.
(d) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 4 reverse stock split effective on March 19, 2026.
(e) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse stock split effective on March 19, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF 

 
   

Year Ended April 30, 2026 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2025(a) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(b) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(c)  

 
OPERATIONS:                                
Net investment income (loss)   $ (1,541,570 )   $ (2,850 )   $ (7,546 )   $ (86,876 )
Net realized gain (loss)     136,055,547       434,358       1,966,411       3,136,422  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     112,534,867       47,274       594,186       57,230  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     247,048,844       478,782       2,553,051       3,106,776  
                                 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:                                
From earnings     (18,612,240 )                  
Total distributions to shareholders     (18,612,240 )                  
                                 
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:                                
Subscriptions     1,198,152,450       10,540,610       33,601,722       343,271,907  
Redemptions     (1,205,927,476 )     (3,671,852 )     (34,577,058 )     (328,015,538 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions     (7,775,026 )     6,868,758       (975,336 )     15,256,369  
                                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS     220,661,578       7,347,540       1,577,715       18,363,145  
                                 
NET ASSETS:                                
Beginning of the period     7,347,540                    
End of the period   $ 228,009,118     $ 7,347,540     $ 1,577,715     $ 18,363,145  
                                 
SHARES TRANSACTIONS                                
Subscriptions     17,915,000       500,000       2,550,000       18,020,000  
Redemptions     (15,545,000 )     (200,000 )     (2,450,000 )     (16,860,000 )
Stock Split (Note 8)     3,080,000 (d)                  
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     5,450,000       300,000       100,000       1,160,000  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was March 12, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was February 5, 2026.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was November 12, 2025.
(d) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 3 for 1 stock split effective on December 8, 2025.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF 

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF 

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(a) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(b) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(c) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(d)  

 
OPERATIONS:                
Net investment income (loss)   $ (21,707 )   $ (400,046 )   $ (26,423 )   $ (326,747 )
Net realized gain (loss)     1,730,324       47,186       (4,081,677 )     8,259,806  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     2,086,692       1,891,181       226,844       6,092,134  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     3,795,309       1,538,321       (3,881,256 )     14,025,193  
                         
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:                        
Subscriptions     38,024,446       977,022,894       133,943,741       508,542,156  
Redemptions     (36,503,339 )     (957,707,132 )     (120,508,461 )     (498,011,671 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions     1,521,107       19,315,762       13,435,280       10,530,485  
                         
Capital contributions from adviser     1,836                    
                                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS     5,318,252       20,854,083       9,554,024       24,555,678  
                         
NET ASSETS:                        
Beginning of the period                        
End of the period   $ 5,318,252     $ 20,854,083     $ 9,554,024     $ 24,555,678  
                         
SHARES TRANSACTIONS                        
Subscriptions     1,340,000       169,655,000       8,230,002       49,770,000  
Redemptions     (1,170,000 )     (162,845,021 )     (7,700,014 )     (42,095,023 )
Reverse Stock Split (Note 8)           (3,633,333 )(e)      (73,333 )(f)      (6,858,750 )(g) 
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     170,000       3,176,646       456,655       816,227  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was November 12, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was June 23, 2025.
(c) Inception date of the Fund was November 25, 2025.
(d) Inception date of the Fund was June 5, 2025.
(e) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 6 reverse stock split effective on December 8, 2025.
(f) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse stock split effective on March 23, 2026.
(g) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 4 reverse stock split effective on December 8, 2025.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF 

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF 

   

Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF 

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(a) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(b) 

   

Period Ended April 30, 2026(b)  

 
OPERATIONS:          
Net investment income (loss)   $ (223,513 )   $ (44,714 )   $ (3,171 )
Net realized gain (loss)     9,320,521       (6,470,258 )     (1,168,843 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     4,003,180       917,856       (80,008 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     13,100,188       (5,597,116 )     (1,252,022 )
                   
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS:                  
Subscriptions     288,814,384       254,295,189       7,781,440  
Redemptions     (290,624,551 )     (240,220,073 )     (5,374,476 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions     (1,810,167 )     14,075,116       2,406,964  
                   
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS     11,290,021       8,478,000       1,154,942  
                   
NET ASSETS:                  
Beginning of the period                  
End of the period   $ 11,290,021     $ 8,478,000     $ 1,154,942  
                   
SHARES TRANSACTIONS                  
Subscriptions     22,550,001       58,310,001       590,001  
Redemptions     (21,440,016 )     (55,560,017 )     (430,011 )
Reverse Stock Split (Note 8)     (400,000 )(c)      (2,056,250 )(d)      (113,333 )(c) 
Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     709,985       693,734       46,657  

 

(a) Inception date of the Fund was October 6, 2025.
(b) Inception date of the Fund was November 17, 2025.
(c) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse stock split effective on March 23, 2026.
(d) Share amounts for the Fund have been adjusted for a 1 for 8 reverse stock split effective on March 23, 2026.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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For a share outstanding throughout the periods presented

 

   

 INVESTMENTS OPERATIONS:

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:

   

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

 
For the period ended Net
asset
value,
beginning
of period
Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)(b)
Total from
investment
operations
Net
investment
income
Total
distributions
Capital contributions from adviser Net asset value, end of period Total
return(c)
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) Ratio of expenses to average net assets(d) Ratio of interest and tax expense to average net assets(d) Ratio of operational expenses to average net assets excluding interest and tax expense(d) Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(d) Portfolio turnover rate(c)(e)
     Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF
4/30/2026(f)(g) $60.00 (0.32) (33.36) (33.68) $26.32 (56.14)% $31,142 1.29% –% 1.29% (1.02)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF
4/30/2026(h)(i) $80.00 (0.22) (30.57) (30.79) $49.21 (38.49)% $9,349 1.32% 0.03% 1.29% (0.92)% 6,599%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF
4/30/2026(j) $20.00 (0.03) (9.90) (9.93) $10.07 (49.65)% $8,863 1.30% 0.01% 1.29% (0.89)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF
4/30/2026(k)(l) $22.79 (0.63) (1.09) (1.72) (0.26) (0.26) $20.81 (8.21)% $54,842 1.56% 0.27% 1.29% (1.24)% 118,871%
4/30/2025(m) $20.00 (0.01) 2.80 2.79 $22.79 13.95% $2,279 1.29% –% 1.29% (0.67)% 273%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF
4/30/2026(n) $20.64 (0.58) 19.65 19.07 (12.85) (12.85) $26.86 108.53% $22,785 1.62% 0.67% 0.95% (1.34)% 34,085%
4/30/2025(o) $60.00 (0.06) (39.30) (39.36) $20.64 (65.65)% $14,072 0.95% 0.00%(p) 0.95% (0.60)% 749%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF
4/30/2026(q) $8.16 (0.45) 37.89 37.44 (5.95) (5.95) $39.65 456.72% $228,009 1.62% 0.33% 1.29% (1.36)% 69,322%
4/30/2025(r) $6.67 (0.01) 1.50 1.49 $8.16 22.50% $7,348 1.29% –% 1.29% (0.68)% 416%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF
4/30/2026(s) $20.00 (0.03) (4.19) (4.22) $15.78 (21.10)% $1,578 1.31% 0.02% 1.29% (0.95)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF
4/30/2026(t) $20.00 (0.10) (4.07) (4.17) $15.83 (20.85)% $18,363 1.40% 0.11% 1.29% (1.13)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF
4/30/2026(t) $20.00 (0.12) 11.39 11.27 0.01 $31.28 56.40%(dd) $5,318 1.29% 0.00%(p) 1.29% (0.87)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF
4/30/2026(u)(v) $120.00 (0.30) (113.14) (113.44) $6.56 (94.53)% $20,854 1.91% 0.62% 1.29% (1.69)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF
4/30/2026(g)(w) $60.00 (0.19) (38.89) (39.08) $20.92 (65.13)% $9,554 1.51% 0.22% 1.29% (1.15)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF
4/30/2026(x)(y) $80.00 (0.18) (49.74) (49.92) $30.08 (62.39)% $24,556 1.30% 0.01% 1.29% (0.68)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF
4/30/2026(z)(aa) $60.00 (0.40) (43.70) (44.10) $15.90 (73.50)% $11,290 2.31% 1.02% 1.29% (2.12)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF
4/30/2026(bb)(cc) $160.00 (0.09) (147.69) (147.78) $12.22 (92.36)% $8,478 1.35% 0.06% 1.29% (0.88)% –%
     Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF
4/30/2026(g)(bb) $60.00 (0.09) (35.16) (35.25) $24.75 (58.74)% $1,155 1.29% –% 1.29% (0.55)% –%

 

(a) Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
(b) Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the periods, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statements of Operations due to share transactions for the periods.
(c) Not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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(d) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(e) Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any.
(f) Inception date of the Fund was August 6, 2025.
(g) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 23, 2026, 1 for 3. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(h) Inception date of the Fund was September 24, 2025.
(i) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 23, 2026, 1 for 4. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(j) Inception date of the Fund was February 2, 2026.
(k) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following stock split: December 8, 2025, 4 for 1. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock split.
(l) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 19, 2026, 1 for 4. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(m) Inception date of the Fund was March 31, 2025.
(n) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 19, 2026, 1 for 3. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(o) Inception date of the Fund was January 2, 2025.
(p) Amount represents less than 0.005%.
(q) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following stock split: December 8, 2025, 3 for 1. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock split.
(r) Inception date of the Fund was March 12, 2025.
(s) Inception date of the Fund was February 5, 2026.
(t) Inception date of the Fund was November 12, 2025.
(u) Inception date of the Fund was June 23, 2025.
(v) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: December 8, 2025, 1 for 6. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(w) Inception date of the Fund was November 25, 2025.
(x) Inception date of the Fund was June 5, 2025.
(y) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: December 8, 2025, 1 for 4. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(z) Inception date of the Fund was October 6, 2025.
(aa) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 23, 2026, 1 for 3. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(bb) Inception date of the Fund was November 17, 2025.
(cc) During the period ended April 30, 2026, the Fund effected the following reverse stock split: March 23, 2026, 1 for 8. All historical per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.
(dd) During the period ended April 30, 2026, 0.90% of the Fund’s total return consists of a reimbursement of a loss incurred from an NAV error. Excluding these items, total return would have been 55.50%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements 

April 30, 2026

 

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION

 

The Defiance ETFs (defined below) (each a “Fund”, and collectively the “Funds”) are each a non-diversified series of Tidal Trust II (the “Trust”). The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on January 13, 2022. The Trust is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and the offering of the Funds’ shares (“Shares”) is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Tidal Investments LLC (“Tidal Investments” or the “Adviser”), a Tidal Financial Group company, serves as investment adviser to the Funds. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”.

 

Fund:  Commencement Date: 
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF (the “QPUX ETF”)  August 6, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF (the “OSCX ETF”)  September 24, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF (the “RCAX ETF”)  February 2, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (the “RGTX ETF”)  March 31, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF (the “RIOX ETF”)  January 2, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF (the “RKLX ETF”)  March 12, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF (the “ASTN ETF”)  February 5, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF (the “BMNZ ETF”)  November 12, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF (the “HOOZ ETF”)  November 12, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF (the “IONZ ETF”)  June 23, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF (the “OKLS ETF”)  November 25, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF (the “PLTZ ETF”)  June 5, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF (the “QBTZ ETF”)  October 6, 2025 
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF (the “RKLZ ETF”)  November 17, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF (the “STSM ETF”)  November 17, 2025

 

The QPUX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the performance of an actively-managed group of “pure quantum” company securities. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The OSCX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Oscar Health, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The RCAX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The RGTX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Rigetti Computing, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The RIOX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Riot Platforms, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

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The RKLX ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Rocket Lab Corp. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The ASTN ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily inverse leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of AST SpaceMobile, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The BMNZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily inverse leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The HOOZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily inverse leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Robinhood Markets, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The IONZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged inverse investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of IonQ, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The OKLS ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily inverse leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Oklo, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The PLTZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged inverse investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Palantir Technologies, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The QBTZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged inverse investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of D-Wave Quantum, Inc. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The RKLZ ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged inverse investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Rocket Lab Corp. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

The STSM ETF’s primary investment objective is to seek daily leveraged inverse investment results, before fees and expenses, of negative two times (-200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period other than a single trading day.

 

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). 

 

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Security Valuation - Equity securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”)), including securities traded over-the-counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on the valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price or mean between the most recent quoted bid and ask prices for long and short positions. For a security that trades on multiple exchanges, the primary exchange will generally be considered the exchange on which the security is generally most actively traded. For securities traded on the NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Prices of securities traded on the securities exchange will be obtained from recognized independent pricing agents each day that the Funds are open for business. 

 

Debt securities are valued by using an evaluated mean of the bid and ask prices provided by independent pricing agents. The independent pricing agents may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions (if the security is actively traded), broker-dealer supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. In arriving at valuations, such methodologies generally consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings and developments relating to specific securities. 

 

Swap contract terms are agreed among the counterparty and the Adviser. Total return swap contracts are valued using the closing price of the underlying reference asset, which may include individual stocks, baskets of securities, market indices, exchange-traded funds, or other instruments that the contract is tracking.

 

Investments in money market mutual funds are valued at each underlying fund’s published net asset value (“NAV”) per share as of the valuation time. Each underlying money market fund calculates NAV using the amortized cost method (which approximates fair value) as permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.

 

Under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, a fair value will be determined for securities for which quotations are not readily available by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Rule 2a-5) in accordance with the Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable, of the Adviser, subject to oversight by the Board. When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the Adviser’s Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would be calculated without regard to such considerations.

 

As described above, the Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:

 

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

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The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investments as of April 30, 2026:

 

QPUX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 2,724,578     $     $ 2,724,578  
Money Market Funds     1,200,636                   1,200,636  
Total Investments   $ 1,200,636     $ 2,724,578     $     $ 3,925,214  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           11,925,080             11,925,080  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 11,925,080     $     $ 11,925,080  

 

OSCX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 1,027,954     $     $ 1,027,954  
Money Market Funds     104,543                   104,543  
Total Investments   $ 104,543     $ 1,027,954     $     $ 1,132,497  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           5,405,248             5,405,248  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 5,405,248     $     $ 5,405,248  

 

RCAX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 1,936,147     $     $ 1,936,147  
Money Market Funds     512,041                   512,041  
Total Investments   $ 512,041     $ 1,936,147     $     $ 2,448,188  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps   $     $ 392,505     $     $ 392,505  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 392,505     $     $ 392,505  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (721 )           (721 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (721 )   $     $ (721 )

 

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RGTX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 8,421,241     $     $ 8,421,241  
Money Market Funds     4,680,864                   4,680,864  
Total Investments   $ 4,680,864     $ 8,421,241     $     $ 13,102,105  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           18,550,380             18,550,380  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 18,550,380     $     $ 18,550,380  
                                 
RIOX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 968,073     $     $ 968,073  
Money Market Funds     1,284,198                   1,284,198  
Total Investments   $ 1,284,198     $ 968,073     $     $ 2,252,271  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           10,318,521             10,318,521  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 10,318,521     $     $ 10,318,521  

 

RKLX ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 12,305,512     $     $ 12,305,512  
Money Market Funds     5,888,092                   5,888,092  
Total Investments   $ 5,888,092     $ 12,305,512     $     $ 18,193,604  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           124,085,659             124,085,659  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 124,085,659     $     $ 124,085,659  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (11,503,497 )           (11,503,497 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (11,503,497 )   $     $ (11,503,497 )
                                 
ASTN ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 617,770     $     $ 617,770  
Money Market Funds     11,656                   11,656  
Total Investments   $ 11,656     $ 617,770     $     $ 629,426  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           776,687             776,687  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 776,687     $     $ 776,687  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (182,499 )           (182,499 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (182,499 )   $     $ (182,499 )
                                 

 

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BMNZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 189,623     $     $ 189,623  
Money Market Funds     1,051,345                   1,051,345  
Total Investments   $ 1,051,345     $ 189,623     $     $ 1,240,968  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           207,417             207,417  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 207,417     $     $ 207,417  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (150,186 )           (150,186 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (150,186 )   $     $ (150,186 )
                                 
HOOZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 359,285     $     $ 359,285  
Money Market Funds     572,240                   572,240  
Total Investments   $ 572,240     $ 359,285     $     $ 931,525  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           2,163,132             2,163,132  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 2,163,132     $     $ 2,163,132  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (76,439 )           (76,439 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (76,439 )   $     $ (76,439 )
                                 
IONZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 6,892,284     $     $ 6,892,284  
Money Market Funds     1,673,031                   1,673,031  
Total Investments   $ 1,673,031     $ 6,892,284     $     $ 8,565,315  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           1,891,181             1,891,181  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 1,891,181     $     $ 1,891,181  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps                        
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $     $     $  
                                 

 

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OKLS ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 2,405,213     $     $ 2,405,213  
Money Market Funds     277,793                   277,793  
Total Investments   $ 277,793     $ 2,405,213     $     $ 2,683,006  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           226,855             226,855  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 226,855     $     $ 226,855  
                                 
PLTZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 3,423,187     $     $ 3,423,187  
Money Market Funds     449,534                   449,534  
Total Investments   $ 449,534     $ 3,423,187     $     $ 3,872,721  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           10,885,327             10,885,327  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 10,885,327     $     $ 10,885,327  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (4,793,183 )           (4,793,183 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (4,793,183 )   $     $ (4,793,183 )
                                 

QBTZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 1,966,088     $     $ 1,966,088  
Money Market Funds     631,185                   631,185  
Total Investments   $ 631,185     $ 1,966,088     $     $ 2,597,273  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps   $     $ 4,003,191     $     $ 4,003,191  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 4,003,191     $     $ 4,003,191  
                                 

 

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RKLZ ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 4,441,162     $     $ 4,441,162  
Money Market Funds     775,104                   775,104  
Total Investments   $ 775,104     $ 4,441,162     $     $ 5,216,266  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           917,877             917,877  
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ 917,877     $     $ 917,877  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps                        
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $     $     $  
                                 
STSM ETF                
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Assets:                                
Investments:                                
U.S. Treasury Bills   $     $ 289,424     $     $ 289,424  
Money Market Funds     3,755                   3,755  
Total Investments   $ 3,755     $ 289,424     $     $ 293,179  
Assets:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps                        
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $     $     $  
Liabilities:                                
Other Financial Instruments:(a)                                
Total Return Swaps           (80,007 )           (80,007 )
Total Other Financial Instruments   $     $ (80,007 )   $     $ (80,007 )
                                 

(a) The fair value of the Fund’s other financial instruments represents the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of April 30, 2026.

 

Derivative Instruments - Each Fund may enter into total return swap agreements in an attempt to gain exposure to the securities in a market without actually purchasing those securities, or to hedge a position. A total return swap is a contract in which one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in market value of the assets underlying the contract, which may include a specified security, basket of securities, or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. Swap agreements will usually be done on a net basis, i.e., where the two parties make net payments with a Fund receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments. The return on the swap contract should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the securities less the interest and commission paid by the Fund on the notional amount. Payments may be made at the conclusion of the contract or periodically during its term. In certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlying the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the counterparty will pay the Fund interest. These swap contracts do not include the delivery of securities by each Fund to the counterparty. The net amount of the excess, if any, of each Fund’s obligations owed over its entitlement with respect to each swap is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to such accrued excess is maintained in a segregated account by the Funds’ custodian. Until a swap contract, or a portion of a swap contract, is settled in cash, reset, terminated, partially unwound or closed according to its terms, the changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Upon such event, the related gain or loss is recorded as net realized gain or loss from swap contracts. A partial unwind or other contractual reduction is treated as a realized event when the related swap economics are extinguished or reduced, regardless of whether the related cash is received or paid on the same date. Certain Funds may receive or deliver cash from or to swap counterparties based on the mark-to-market value of outstanding swap contracts. Such transfers may represent either settlement of swap economics or collateral, variation margin, excess variation margin or similar mark-to-market transfers, depending on the applicable contractual terms and counterparty settlement mechanics. Amounts applied to settle or partially settle the related swap economics are reflected in net realized gain or loss from swap contracts and reduce the related unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Amounts not applied to settle or reduce the related swap value and that remain subject to return, recall or future application are reflected as cash, segregated cash, due from broker or due to broker, as applicable, and the related swap remains recorded at fair value with changes reflected as net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap contracts. 

 

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Amounts presented as due from broker or due to broker may include amounts receivable or payable for contractual swap resets, financing resets, partial unwinds, terminations or other settlement events, and cash collateral, variation margin, excess variation margin or similar mark-to-market transfers posted to or received from counterparties. The transfer or receipt of cash or collateral does not, by itself, reduce the notional amount, economic exposure or daily target leveraged exposure of a swap contract unless the swap contract is amended, reset, partially unwound, terminated or otherwise contractually modified to reduce such notional amount or exposure. 

 

By virtue of each Fund’s investments in total return swaps, each Fund is exposed to common stocks indirectly which subjects that Fund to equity market risk. Common stocks are generally exposed to greater risk than other types of securities, such as preferred stock and debt obligations, because common stockholders generally have inferior rights to receive payment from specific issuers. Equity securities may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. This may occur because of factors that affect securities markets generally or factors affecting specific issuers, industries, or sectors in which each Fund invests.

 

Each Fund has adopted financial reporting rules and regulations that require enhanced disclosure regarding derivatives and hedging activity intending to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments by enabling investors to understand how an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.

 

For the period ended April 30, 2026, each Fund’s monthly average notional amount is described below for any derivatives that they invested in:

 

  Total Return Swaps
QPUX ETF $50,659,186
OSCX ETF 13,246,274
RCAX ETF 13,972,130
RGTX ETF 114,925,880
RIOX ETF 50,777,430
RKLX ETF 215,114,432
ASTN ETF (4,231,390)
BMNZ ETF (37,080,168)
HOOZ ETF (10,223,020)
IONZ ETF (49,805,982)
OKLS ETF (11,666,437)
PLTZ ETF (99,696,555)
QBTZ ETF (36,950,019)
RKLZ ETF (16,894,356)
STSM ETF (2,829,156)

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

Fair value of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2026:

 

    Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
Fund:  

Instrument: 

 

 

Equity Risk

   

Location:


Unrealized appreciation on Swap Contracts

   

Instrument:

 

 

Equity Risk

   

Location:


Unrealized depreciation on Swap Contracts

 
QPUX ETF   Total Return Swaps   $ 11,925,080     Total Return Swaps   $  
OSCX ETF   Total Return Swaps     5,405,248     Total Return Swaps      
RCAX ETF   Total Return Swaps     392,505     Total Return Swaps     (721 )
RGTX ETF   Total Return Swaps     18,550,380     Total Return Swaps      
RIOX ETF   Total Return Swaps     10,318,521     Total Return Swaps      
RKLX ETF   Total Return Swaps     124,085,659     Total Return Swaps     (11,503,497 )
ASTN ETF   Total Return Swaps     776,687     Total Return Swaps     (182,499 )
BMNZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     207,417     Total Return Swaps     (150,186 )
HOOZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     2,163,132     Total Return Swaps     (76,439 )
IONZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     1,891,181     Total Return Swaps      
OKLS ETF   Total Return Swaps     226,855     Total Return Swaps      
PLTZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     10,885,327     Total Return Swaps     (4,793,183 )
QBTZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     4,003,191     Total Return Swaps      
RKLZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     917,877     Total Return Swaps      
STSM ETF   Total Return Swaps         Total Return Swaps     (80,007 )

 

Statements of Operations

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended April 30, 2026:

 

    Realized Gain (Loss)     Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)  
Fund:   Instrument:     Location:     Instrument:     Location:  
                         
QPUX ETF   Total Return Swaps   $ (57,827,110 )   Total Return Swaps   $ 11,925,080  
OSCX ETF   Total Return Swaps     (9,753,106 )   Total Return Swaps     5,405,248  
RCAX ETF   Total Return Swaps     (4,304,872 )   Total Return Swaps     391,784  
RGTX ETF   Total Return Swaps     (81,530,075 )   Total Return Swaps     18,550,380  
RIOX ETF   Total Return Swaps     11,267,085     Total Return Swaps     10,422,471  
RKLX ETF   Total Return Swaps     92,756,969     Total Return Swaps     112,582,162  
ASTN ETF   Total Return Swaps     1,966,411     Total Return Swaps     594,188  
BMNZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     3,136,446     Total Return Swaps     57,231  
HOOZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     1,730,324     Total Return Swaps     2,086,693  
IONZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     45,690     Total Return Swaps     1,891,181  
OKLS ETF   Total Return Swaps     (4,081,637 )   Total Return Swaps     226,855  
PLTZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     8,259,745     Total Return Swaps     6,092,144  
QBTZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     9,320,517     Total Return Swaps     4,003,191  
RKLZ ETF   Total Return Swaps     (6,470,236 )   Total Return Swaps     917,877  
STSM ETF   Total Return Swaps     (1,168,843 )   Total Return Swaps     (80,007 )

 

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The total return swap contracts are subject to master netting agreements, which are agreements between the Funds and their counterparties that provide for the net settlement of all transactions and collateral with the Funds through a single payment, in the event of default or termination. Amounts presented on the Schedules of Total Return Swap Contracts are gross settlement amounts.

 

Under the master netting agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant master netting agreements with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold depending on the counterparty and the type of master netting agreements.

 

The following table presents the Funds’ gross derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty and contract type, net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and the related collateral received or pledged by the Funds as of April 30, 2026.

 

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Fund   Description   Counterparty   Gross Amounts  (Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation)     Gross amounts offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities     Net Amounts Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities     Financial Instruments     Cash Collateral Pledged (Received)     Net Amount  
                                             
QPUX ETF                                                        
    Assets   Clear Street LLC   $ 7,341,429     $     $ 7,341,429     $     $     $ 7,341,429  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     4,583,651             4,583,651                   4,583,651  
              11,925,080             11,925,080                   11,925,080  
                                                         
OSCX ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     1,130,758             1,130,758                   1,130,758  
        Clear Street LLC     1,028,812             1,028,812                   1,028,812  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     1,039,145             1,039,145                   1,039,145  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     1,139,013             1,139,013                   1,139,013  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     1,067,520             1,067,520                   1,067,520  
              5,405,248             5,405,248                   5,405,248  
                                                         
RCAX ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     211,988             211,988                   211,988  
        Clear Street LLC     25,656             25,656                   25,656  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     153,900             153,900                   153,900  
        National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.     961             961                   961  
              392,505             392,505                   392,505  
                                                         
    Liabilities   Nomura Securities International, Inc.     (721 )           (721 )           721        
              (721 )           (721 )           721        
                                                         

 

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RGTX ETF                                                        
    Assets   BMO Capital Markets Corp.     1,344,875             1,344,875                   1,344,875  
        Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     2,989,842             2,989,842                   2,989,842  
        Clear Street LLC     3,268,744             3,268,744                   3,268,744  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     5,160,443             5,160,443                   5,160,443  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     1,862,214             1,862,214                   1,862,214  
        Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.     477,000             477,000                   477,000  
        National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.     1,919,504             1,919,504                   1,919,504  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     1,527,758             1,527,758                   1,527,758  
              18,550,380             18,550,380                   18,550,380  
                                                         
RIOX ETF                                                        
    Assets   BMO Capital Markets Corp.     1,009,725             1,009,725                   1,009,725  
        Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     3,246,559             3,246,559                   3,246,559  
        Clear Street LLC     1,714,773             1,714,773                   1,714,773  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     1,217,940             1,217,940                   1,217,940  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     1,489,748             1,489,748                   1,489,748  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     1,639,776             1,639,776                   1,639,776  
              10,318,521             10,318,521                   10,318,521  
                                                         
RKLX ETF                                                        
    Assets   BMO Capital Markets Corp.     12,660,440             12,660,440                   12,660,440  
        Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     8,993,457             8,993,457                   8,993,457  
        Clear Street LLC     15,806,358             15,806,358                   15,806,358  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     33,294,184             33,294,184                   33,294,184  
        Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.     29,177,762             29,177,762                   29,177,762  

 

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        National Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.     8,172,339             8,172,339                   8,172,339  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     15,981,119             15,981,119                   15,981,119  
              124,085,659             124,085,659                   124,085,659  
                                                         
    Liabilities   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     (11,503,497 )           (11,503,497 )           11,503,497        
              (11,503,497 )           (11,503,497 )           11,503,497        
                                                         
ASTN ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     380,997             380,997                   380,997  
        Clear Street LLC     395,690             395,690                   395,690  
              776,687             776,687                   776,687  
                                                         
    Liabilities   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     (182,499 )           (182,499 )           182,499        
              (182,499 )           (182,499 )           182,499        
                                                         
BMNZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     62,363             62,363                   62,363  
        Clear Street LLC     84,040             84,040                   84,040  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     60,906             60,906                   60,906  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     108             108                   108  
              207,417             207,417                   207,417  
                                                         
    Liabilities   Nomura Securities International, Inc.     (150,186 )           (150,186 )           150,186        
              (150,186 )           (150,186 )           150,186        
                                                         
HOOZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     186,756             186,756                   186,756  
        Clear Street LLC     659,382             659,382                   659,382  

 

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        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     633,743             633,743                   633,743  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     683,251             683,251                   683,251  
              2,163,132             2,163,132                   2,163,132  
                                                         
    Liabilities   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     (76,439 )           (76,439 )           76,439        
              (76,439 )           (76,439 )           76,439        
                                                         
IONZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     190,176             190,176                   190,176  
        Clear Street LLC     366,171             366,171                   366,171  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     270,425             270,425                   270,425  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     538,108             538,108                   538,108  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     526,301             526,301                   526,301  
              1,891,181             1,891,181                   1,891,181  
                                                         
OKLS ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     63,591             63,591                   63,591  
        Clear Street LLC     159,076             159,076                   159,076  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     4,188             4,188                   4,188  
              226,855             226,855                   226,855  
                                                         
PLTZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   BMO Capital Markets Corp.     348,735             348,735                   348,735  
        Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     3,832,700             3,832,700                   3,832,700  
        Clear Street LLC     3,216,044             3,216,044                   3,216,044  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     3,487,848             3,487,848                   3,487,848  
              10,885,327             10,885,327                   10,885,327  
                                                         

 

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    Liabilities   Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     (4,793,183 )           (4,793,183 )           4,793,183        
              (4,793,183 )           (4,793,183 )           4,793,183        
                                                         
QBTZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     86,500             86,500                   86,500  
        Clear Street LLC     3,417,735             3,417,735                   3,417,735  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     230,491             230,491                   230,491  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     268,465             268,465                   268,465  
              4,003,191             4,003,191                   4,003,191  
                                                         
RKLZ ETF                                                        
    Assets   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     250,634             250,634                   250,634  
        Clear Street LLC     80,340             80,340                   80,340  
        Jane Street Execution Services, LLC     150,977             150,977                   150,977  
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     113,606             113,606                   113,606  
        Nomura Securities International, Inc.     322,320             322,320                   322,320  
              917,877             917,877                   917,877  
                                                         
STSM ETF                                                        
    Liabilities   Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.     (18,790 )           (18,790 )           18,790        
        Clear Street LLC     (36,841 )           (36,841 )           36,841        
        Marex Capital Markets, Inc.     (24,376 )           (24,376 )           24,376        
              (80,007 )           (80,007 )           80,007        

 

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Federal Income Taxes - Each Fund has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to RICs. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.

 

In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to RICs, the Funds intend to declare as dividends in each calendar year, at least 98% of their net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and at least 98.2% of their net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts, if any, from prior years. As a RIC, each Fund is subject to a 4% excise tax that is imposed if a Fund does not distribute by the end of any calendar year at least the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a one-year period generally ending on October 31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Funds’ fiscal year). The Funds generally intend to distribute income and capital gains in the manner necessary to minimize (but not necessarily eliminate) the imposition of such excise tax. The Funds may retain income or capital gains and pay excise tax when it is determined that doing so is in the best interest of shareholders. Management evaluates the costs of the excise tax relative to the benefits of retaining income and capital gains, including that such undistributed amounts (net of the excise tax paid) remain available for investment by the Funds and are available to supplement future distributions. Tax expense is disclosed in the Statements of Operations, if applicable.

 

As of April 30, 2026, the Funds did not have any tax positions that did not meet the threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Generally, tax authorities can examine all the tax returns filed for the last three years. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and the Commonwealth of Delaware; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits on uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Other non-cash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

 

Distributions to Shareholders - Distributions to shareholders from net investment income, if any, for RIOX ETF are declared and paid monthly. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income, if any, for the remaining Funds are declared and paid annually. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains on securities, if any, for the Funds normally are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

 

Share Valuation - The NAV per Share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by each Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities by the total number of Shares outstanding for each Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. The QPUX ETF, OSCX ETF, RCAX ETF, RGTX ETF, RKLX ETF, RKLZ ETF, IONZ ETF, PLTZ ETF, and QBTZ ETF Shares will not be priced on the days on which The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“NASDAQ”) or The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is closed for trading. The RIOX ETF, BMNZ ETF, HOOZ ETF, OKLS ETF, and STSM ETF Shares will not be priced on the days on which the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“ARCA”) or NYSE is closed for trading. The ASTN ETF Shares will not be priced on the days on which the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“CBOE”) or NYSE is closed for trading.

 

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Guarantees and Indemnifications - In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote. 

 

Illiquid Securities - Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Funds have adopted a Board-approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) that requires, among other things, that each Fund limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of the value of the Fund’s net assets. An illiquid investment is any security that a Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If a Fund should be in a position where the value of illiquid investments held by a Fund exceeds 15% of the Fund’s net assets, the Fund will take such steps as set forth in the Program. 

 

Derivatives Transactions - Pursuant to Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act, the SEC imposes limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminates the asset segregation and cover framework arising from prior SEC guidance for covering derivatives and certain financial instruments currently used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act and treats derivatives as senior securities. Under Rule 18f-4, a fund’s derivatives exposure is limited through a value-at-risk test. Funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure amount are required to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program, subject to oversight by a fund’s board of trustees, and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Funds have implemented a Rule 18f-4 Derivative Risk Management Program that complies with Rule 18f-4.

 

Reclassification of Capital Accounts - U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per Share. These differences are primarily due to equalization or net operating loss. For the periods ended April 30, 2026, the following adjustments were made:

 

Fund   Paid-In Capital   Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)
QPUX ETF     (6,621,337 )     6,621,337  
OSCX ETF     (1,645,003 )     1,645,003  
RCAX ETF            
RGTX ETF            
RIOX ETF            
RKLX ETF     112,640,004       (112,640,004 )
ASTN ETF     1,387,872       (1,387,872 )
BMNZ ETF     3,049,549       (3,049,549 )
HOOZ ETF     1,579,870       (1,579,870 )
IONZ ETF            
OKLS ETF     25,662       (25,662 )
PLTZ ETF     7,933,059       (7,933,059 )
QBTZ ETF     9,097,008       (9,097,008 )
RKLZ ETF            
STSM ETF     (987 )     987  

 

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NOTE 3 - PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS

 

Compounding and Market Volatility Risk. Each Fund has a daily leveraged investment objective and a Fund’s performance for periods greater than a trading day will be the result of each day’s returns compounded over the period, which is very likely to differ from two times (200%) the respective Underlying Security’s performance, before a Fund’s management fee and other expenses. Compounding affects all investments but has a more significant impact on funds that aim to replicate leveraged daily returns and that rebalance daily. For each Fund aiming to replicate two times the daily performance of its Underlying Security, if adverse daily performance of the Underlying Security reduces the amount of a shareholder’s investment, any further adverse daily performance will lead to a smaller dollar loss because the shareholder’s investment had already been reduced by the prior adverse performance. Equally, however, if favorable daily performance of the Underlying Security increases the amount of a shareholder’s investment, the dollar amount lost due to future adverse performance will increase because the shareholder’s investment has increased. The effect of compounding becomes more pronounced as an Underlying Security’s volatility and the holding period increase. The effect of compounding will impact each shareholder differently depending on the period of time an investment in a Fund is held and the volatility of the respective Underlying Security during a shareholder’s holding period of an investment in each Fund. 

 

Daily Correlation/Tracking Risk. There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve a high degree of leveraged correlation to the Target Portfolio and therefore achieve their daily leveraged investment objective. To achieve a high degree of leveraged correlation with the Target Portfolio, each Fund seeks to rebalance their portfolio daily to keep exposure consistent with their daily leveraged investment objective. The possibility of the Funds being materially over- or under-exposed to the Target Portfolio increases on days when the Target Portfolio is volatile near the close of the trading day. Additionally, if securities within the Target Portfolio exhibit unexpected or heightened correlations, each Fund’s ability to achieve their daily investment objective may be adversely impacted as overlapping exposures may reduce potential diversification benefits and amplify the effects of market movements. Market disruptions, regulatory restrictions and extreme volatility will also adversely affect each Fund’s ability to adjust exposure to the required levels. If there is a significant intra-day market event and/or the Target Portfolio experiences a significant increase or decline, each Fund may not meet their investment objective, be able to rebalance their portfolio appropriately, or may experience significant premiums or discounts, or widened bid-ask spreads. Each Fund may have difficulty achieving their daily leveraged investment objective due to fees, expenses, transaction costs, financing costs related to the use of derivatives, investments in ETFs, directly or indirectly, income items, valuation methodology, accounting standards and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for the securities or derivatives held by the Funds. The Funds may also be impacted by large movements of assets into and out of the Funds, potentially resulting in the Funds being over- or under-exposed to the Target Portfolio. The Funds may take or refrain from taking positions to improve the tax efficiency or to comply with various regulatory restrictions, either of which may negatively impact each Fund’s leveraged correlation to the Target Portfolio. Finally, during periods of high volatility, compounding effects and correlation shifts between securities in the Target Portfolio may cause each Fund’s returns to deviate materially from two times (2X) the daily performance of the Target Portfolio.

 

Leverage Risk. The Funds obtain investment exposure in excess of their net assets by utilizing leverage and may lose more money in market conditions that are adverse to their investment objective than a fund that does not utilize leverage. An investment in each Fund is exposed to the risk that a decline in the daily performance of the Target Portfolio will be magnified. This means that an investment in each Fund will be reduced by an amount equal to 2% for every 1% daily decline in the share price of the Target Portfolio, not including the costs of financing leverage and other operating expenses, which would further reduce its value. The Funds could theoretically lose an amount greater than their net assets in the event the share price of the Target Portfolio declines more than 50%. Leverage will also have the effect of magnifying any differences in each Fund’s performances correlation with the Target Portfolio’s share price.

 

As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose all or a portion of your principal investment in the Funds. The Funds are subject to the above principal risks, as well as other principal risks which may adversely affect each Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and/or ability to meet their objectives. For more information about the risks of investing in the Funds, see the section in each Fund’s Prospectus titled “Additional Information About the Fund — Principal Investment Risks.” 

 

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NOTE 4 - COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Adviser serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds (the “Advisory Agreement”), and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, provides investment advice to the Funds and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Funds, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Adviser is also responsible for trading portfolio securities for the Funds, including selecting broker-dealers to execute purchase and sale transactions.

 

Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays the Adviser a unitary management fee (the “Investment Advisory Fee”) based on the average daily net assets of each Fund as follows:

 

Fund

Investment Advisory Fee

QPUX ETF 1.29%
OSCX ETF 1.29%
RCAX ETF 1.29%
RGTX ETF 1.29%
RIOX ETF 0.95%
RKLX ETF 1.29%
ASTN ETF 1.29%
BMNZ ETF 1.29%
HOOZ ETF 1.29%
IONZ ETF 1.29%
OKLS ETF 1.29%
PLTZ ETF 1.29%
QBTZ ETF 1.29%
RKLZ ETF 1.29%
STSM ETF 1.29%
   

Out of the Investment Advisory Fees, the Adviser is obligated to pay or arrange for the payment of substantially all expenses of the Funds, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Funds to operate. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses incurred by the Funds except for interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, (collectively, “Excluded Expenses”), and the Investment Advisory Fees payable to the Adviser. The Investment Advisory Fees incurred are paid monthly to the Adviser. Investment Advisory Fees for the periods ended April 30, 2026 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

 

The Adviser has entered into an agreement with Defiance ETFs, LLC (“Defiance”) under which Defiance assumes the obligations of the Adviser to pay all or a portion of expenses of the Fund, except Excluded Expenses (such expenses of the Fund, except Excluded Expenses, the “Unitary Expenses”). For assuming the payment obligations of the Fund, the Adviser has agreed to pay Defiance a corresponding share of the profits, if any, generated by the Fund’s unitary fee less a contractual fee retained by the Adviser. Expenses incurred by the Fund and paid by Defiance include fees charged by Tidal ETF Services LLC (“Tidal”), a Tidal Financial Group company and an affiliate of the Adviser. Although Defiance has agreed to be responsible for all or a portion of the Unitary Expenses of the Fund, the Adviser retains the ultimate obligation to the Fund to pay such expenses.

 

Tidal serves as the Funds’ administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and management services for the Funds. Tidal coordinates the payment of Fund-related expenses and manages the Trust’s relationships with its various service providers. As compensation for the services it provides, Tidal receives a fee based on each Fund’s average daily net assets, subject to a minimum annual fee. Tidal also is entitled to certain out-of-pocket expenses for the services mentioned above. 

 

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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as the Funds’ fund accountant and transfer agent. In those capacities, Fund Services performs various accounting and transfer agency services for the Funds. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Funds’ custodian. Prior to April 1, 2026, Fund Services also served as the Funds’ sub-administrator.

 

Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of each Fund’s Shares. 

 

Certain officers and a trustee of the Trust are affiliated with the Adviser. Neither the affiliated trustee nor the Trust’s officers receive compensation from the Funds. 

 

The Board has adopted a Distribution (Rule 12b-1) Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with the Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of their average daily net assets each year to pay distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its Shares. No Rule 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Funds, and there are no plans to impose these fees. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees are charged in the future, because the fees are paid out of each Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than certain other types of sales charges.

 

During the period ended April 30, 2026, the HOOZ ETF incurred an $1,836 loss from an NAV error. This amount is reported on the HOOZ ETF’s Statements of Changes in Net Assets under the caption “Capital contributions from adviser”. The reimbursement of this loss had a 0.90% impact to the total return.

 

NOTE 5 - SEGMENT REPORTING

 

In accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), each Fund has evaluated their business activities and determined that they each operate as a single reportable segment.

 

Each Fund’s investment activities are managed by the Principal Financial Officer, which serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Principal Financial Officer is responsible for assessing each Fund’s financial performance and allocating resources. In making these assessments, the Principal Financial Officer evaluates each Fund’s financial results on an aggregated basis, rather than by separate segments. As such, the Funds do not allocate operating expenses or assets to multiple segments, and accordingly, no additional segment disclosures are required. There were no intra-entity sales or transfers during the reporting period.

 

The Funds primarily generate income through dividends, interest, and realized/unrealized gains on their investment portfolios. Expenses incurred, including management fees, Fund operating expenses, and transaction costs, are considered general Fund-level expenses and are not allocated to specific segments or business lines.

 

Management has determined that the Funds do not meet the criteria for disaggregated segment reporting under ASU 2023-07 and will continue to evaluate its reporting requirements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

 

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NOTE 6 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

For the periods ended April 30, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales or maturities of securities, excluding short-term investments, U.S. government securities, and in-kind transactions were:

 

Fund   Purchases   Sales
QPUX ETF            
OSCX ETF     1,022,299       991,786  
RCAX ETF            
RGTX ETF     1,216,119,535       1,253,335,588  
RIOX ETF     347,241,437       355,592,492  
RKLX ETF     1,281,564,400       1,325,106,205  
ASTN ETF            
BMNZ ETF            
HOOZ ETF            
IONZ ETF            
OKLS ETF            
PLTZ ETF            
QBTZ ETF            
RKLZ ETF            
STSM ETF            

 

For the periods ended April 30, 2026, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.

 

For the periods ended April 30, 2026, there were no in-kind transactions associated with creations or redemptions for the Funds.

 

NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025 were as follows:

 

     

Ordinary Income

 

Distributions paid from:

   

April 30, 2026 

     

April 30, 2025

 
QPUX ETF            
OSCX ETF            
RCAX ETF            
RGTX ETF     446,523        
RIOX ETF     7,689,120        
RKLX ETF     18,612,240        
ASTN ETF            
BMNZ ETF            
HOOZ ETF            
IONZ ETF            
OKLS ETF            
PLTZ ETF            
QBTZ ETF            
RKLZ ETF            
STSM ETF            
                 

 

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As of the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2026, the components of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows: 

 

    QPUX ETF  
Cost of investments     3,925,218  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation      
Gross tax unrealized depreciation     (5 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (5 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)      
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)      
Other accumulated gain (loss)     (39,453,111 )
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ (39,453,116 )

 

    OSCX ETF     RCAX ETF  
Cost of investments     1,132,502       2,448,196  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation            
Gross tax unrealized depreciation     (5 )     (8 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (5 )     (8 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)            
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)            
Other accumulated gain (loss)     (2,770,883 )     (3,925,283 )
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ (2,770,888 )   $ (3,925,291 )

 

    RGTX ETF     RIOX ETF     RKLX ETF  
Cost of investments     13,102,126       2,252,275       18,193,625  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation                  
Gross tax unrealized depreciation     (21 )     (4 )     (21 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (21 )     (4 )     (21 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)                 3,693,241  
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)                  
Other accumulated gain (loss)     (26,750,837 )     4,268,457       112,582,162  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ (26,750,858 )   $ 4,268,453     $ 116,275,382  

 

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    ASTN ETF     BMNZ ETF     HOOZ ETF  
Cost of investments     629,428       1,240,972       931,526  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation                  
Gross tax unrealized depreciation     (2 )     (4 )     (1 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (2 )     (4 )     (1 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)     570,993             128,747  
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)                  
Other accumulated gain (loss)     594,188       57,231       2,086,693  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ 1,165,179     $ 57,227     $ 2,215,439  

 

    IONZ ETF     OKLS ETF     PLTZ ETF     QBTZ ETF  
Cost of investments     8,565,315       2,683,017       3,872,731       2,597,284  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation                        
Gross tax unrealized depreciation           (11 )     (10 )     (11 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)           (11 )     (10 )     (11 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)                        
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)                        
Other accumulated gain (loss)     1,538,321       (3,906,907 )     6,092,144       4,003,191  
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ 1,538,321     $ (3,906,918 )   $ 6,092,134     $ 4,003,180  

 

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    RKLZ ETF     STSM ETF  
Cost of investments     5,216,287       293,180  
Gross tax unrealized appreciation            
Gross tax unrealized depreciation     (21 )     (1 )
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (21 )     (1 )
Undistributed ordinary income (loss)            
Undistributed long-term capital gain (loss)            
Other accumulated gain (loss)     (5,597,095 )     (1,251,034 )
Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses)   $ (5,597,116 )   $ (1,251,035 )

 

Net capital losses incurred after October 31 (post-October losses) and net investment losses incurred after December 31 (late-year losses), and within the taxable year, may be elected to be deferred to the first business day of each Fund’s next taxable year. As of the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2026, the Funds have elected to defer the following post-October and late-year losses, where applicable.

 

Fund   Post-October Capital Loss Deferral     Late-Year Loss Deferral  
QPUX ETF           24,705,855  
OSCX ETF           5,715,792  
RCAX ETF           3,257,066  
RGTX ETF           45,301,217  
RIOX ETF           6,050,064  
RKLX ETF            
ASTN ETF            
BMNZ ETF            
HOOZ ETF            
IONZ ETF           352,860  
OKLS ETF           4,133,762  
PLTZ ETF            
QBTZ ETF            
RKLZ ETF           6,514,972  
STSM ETF           391,757  

 

As of April 30, 2026, the table below presents long-term and short-term capital loss carryovers, where applicable, which do not expire.

 

Fund   Short-Term     Long-Term  
QPUX ETF     26,672,336        
OSCX ETF     2,460,339        
RCAX ETF     1,060,001        
RGTX ETF            
RIOX ETF            
RKLX ETF            
ASTN ETF            
BMNZ ETF            
HOOZ ETF            
IONZ ETF            
OKLS ETF            
PLTZ ETF            
QBTZ ETF            
RKLZ ETF            
STSM ETF     779,270        

 

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NOTE 8 - STOCK SPLIT

 

During the periods ended April 30, 2026, the Shares of the below Funds were adjusted for a stock split or reverse stock split. The effect of these stock splits were to increase or decrease the number of Shares outstanding in the Funds while maintaining each Fund’s and shareholder’s aggregate NAV. Set forth below are details regarding the stock splits or reverse stock splits which have been retroactively applied to the financial statements.

 

Fund   Date     Rate     Net Asset Value Before Split     Net Asset Value After Split     Shares Outstanding Before Split     Shares Outstanding After Split  
QPUX ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 3     $ 6.49     $ 19.48       3,175,000       1,058,333  
OSCX ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 4       5.78       23.11       880,000       220,000  
RGTX ETF   12/8/2025     4 for 1       86.01       21.50       990,000       3,960,000  
RGTX ETF   3/19/2026     1 for 4       4.62       18.46       10,380,000       2,595,000  
RIOX ETF   3/19/2026     1 for 3       6.84       20.51       2,665,000       888,333  
RKLX ETF   12/8/2025     3 for 1       88.09       29.36       1,540,000       4,620,000  
IONZ ETF   12/8/2025     1 for 6       3.11       18.64       4,360,000       726,667  
OKLS ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 3       17.90       53.71       110,000       36,667  
PLTZ ETF   12/8/2025     1 for 4       6.13       24.54       9,145,000       2,286,250  
QBTZ ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 3       14.13       42.38       600,000       200,000  
RKLZ ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 8       3.11       24.91       2,350,000       293,750  
STSM ETF   3/23/2026     1 for 3       12.13       36.40       170,000       56,667  

 

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April 30, 2026

 

NOTE 9 - SHARES TRANSACTIONS

 

Shares of QPUX ETF, OSCX ETF, RCAX ETF, RGTX ETF, RKLX ETF, IONZ ETF, PLTZ ETF, QBTZ ETF, and RKLZ ETF are listed on the NASDAQ. Shares of RIOX ETF, BMNZ ETF, HOOZ ETF, OKLS ETF and STSM ETF are listed on the ARCA. Shares of ASTN ETF are listed on the CBOE. Market prices for the Shares may be different from their NAV. The Funds issue and redeem Shares on a continuous basis at NAV generally in large blocks of Shares, called Creation Units. Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, Shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, Shares are not redeemable securities of the Funds. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem the Shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors may purchase Shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.

 

Each Fund currently offers one class of Shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for each Fund is $300, payable to the Custodian. The fixed transaction fee may be waived on certain orders if the Funds’ Custodian has determined to waive some or all of the costs associated with the order or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions or substitutes for Creation Units and Redemption Units of up to a maximum of 2% of the value of the Creation Units and Redemption Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Funds for transaction costs associated with cash transactions. Variable fees received by the Funds, if any, are disclosed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The Funds may issue an unlimited number of Shares of beneficial interest, with no par value. All Shares of the Funds have equal rights and privileges.

 

NOTE 10 - RECENT MARKET EVENTS

 

U.S. and international markets have experienced and may continue to experience significant periods of volatility in recent years and months due to a number of economic, political and global macro factors including uncertainty regarding inflation and central banks’ interest rate changes, the possibility of a national or global recession, trade tensions and tariffs, political events, armed conflict, war, and geopolitical conflict. These developments, as well as other events, could result in further market volatility and negatively affect financial asset prices, the liquidity of certain securities and the normal operations of securities exchanges and other markets, despite government efforts to address market disruptions. As a result, the risk environment remains elevated.

 

NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. Between August 19-20, 2026, the Board determined to close and liquidate the HOOZ ETF and the OKLS ETF at the recommendation of the Adviser. Each Fund will cease operations, liquidate its assets, and distribute the liquidation proceeds to shareholders on September 8, 2026. Management has determined that there are no additional subsequent events that would need to be recognized or disclosed in the Funds’ financial statements.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders of Defiance ETFs and 

Board of Trustees of Tidal Trust II

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments and total return swaps contracts, of Defiance ETFs comprising the funds listed below (the “Funds”), each a series of Tidal Trust II, as of April 30, 2026, the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of April 30, 2026, the results of their operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

  

Fund Name Statements of Operations Statements of Changes in Net Assets Financial Highlights
Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF For the period from August 6, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OSCR ETF For the period from September 24, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF For the period from February 2, 2026 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF For the year ended April 30, 2026 For the year ended April 30, 2026 and for the period from March 31, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF For the year ended April 30, 2026 For the year ended April 30, 2026 and for the period from January 2, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF For the year ended April 30, 2026 For the year ended April 30, 2026 and for the period from March 12, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2025
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short ASTS ETF For the period from February 5, 2026 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short BMNR ETF For the period from November 12, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short HOOD ETF For the period from November 12, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short IONQ ETF  For the period from June 23, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short OKLO ETF For the period from November 25, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF For the period from June 5, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short QBTS ETF For the period from October 6, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF For the period from November 17, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short TSM ETF For the period from November 17, 2025 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2026

 

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Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more Tidal Investments LLC investment companies since 2020.

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD. 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 

August 21, 2026

 

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Other Unaudited Information Defiance ETFs

 

QUALIFIED DIVIDEND INCOME/DIVIDENDS RECEIVED DEDUCTION

 

For the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2026, certain dividends paid by the Fund may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 23.8%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The percentage of dividends declared from ordinary income designated as qualified dividend income were as follows:

 

QPUX ETF 0.00%
OSCX ETF 0.00%
RCAX ETF 0.00%
RGTX ETF 0.00%
RIOX ETF 0.00%
RKLX ETF 0.00%
ASTN ETF 0.00%
BMNZ ETF 0.00%
HOOZ ETF 0.00%
IONZ ETF 0.00%
OKLS ETF 0.00%
PLTZ ETF 0.00%
QBTZ ETF 0.00%
RKLZ ETF 0.00%
STSM ETF 0.00%

 

For corporate shareholders, the percent of ordinary income distributions qualifying for the corporate dividends received deduction for the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2026, were as follows:

 

QPUX ETF 0.00%
OSCX ETF 0.00%
RCAX ETF 0.00%
RGTX ETF 0.00%
RIOX ETF 0.00%
RKLX ETF 0.00%
ASTN ETF 0.00%
BMNZ ETF 0.00%
HOOZ ETF 0.00%
IONZ ETF 0.00%
OKLS ETF 0.00%
PLTZ ETF 0.00%
QBTZ ETF 0.00%
RKLZ ETF 0.00%
STSM ETF 0.00%

 

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Other Unaudited Information Defiance ETFs

 

The percentage of taxable ordinary income distributions that are designated as short-term capital gain distribution under Internal Revenue Section 871(k)(2)(c) for the fiscal periods ended April 30, 2026, were as follows:

 

QPUX ETF 0.00%
OSCX ETF 0.00%
RCAX ETF 0.00%
RGTX ETF 0.00%
RIOX ETF 0.00%
RKLX ETF 0.00%
ASTN ETF 0.00%
BMNZ ETF 0.00%
HOOZ ETF 0.00%
IONZ ETF 0.00%
OKLS ETF 0.00%
PLTZ ETF 0.00%
QBTZ ETF 0.00%
RKLZ ETF 0.00%
STSM ETF 0.00%

 

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