About FMKT

The Free Markets ETF (FMKT) is the first ETF specifically designed to capitalize on the powerful economic tailwinds created by deregulation. We target U.S. companies positioned to benefit from shifts in the regulatory environment that support free market dynamics.

 

Excessive regulation costs American businesses an estimated $2.1 trillion annually—approximately $15,000 per U.S. household. When regulatory burdens are reduced, companies often experience dramatically improved operational efficiency, enhanced profitability, and accelerated innovation. FMKT provides focused exposure to companies across sectors that stand to benefit most from regulatory relief, including healthcare, financial services, energy, transportation, and technology.

Key Differentiator

Our proprietary Regulatory Relief Quotient (R2Q) system combines AI-driven regulatory impact analysis with rigorous financial screening to identify companies with the highest deregulation upside potential. 

Our Approach

Capturing The Deregulation Advantage

 

The Free Markets ETF employs an active, multi-faceted investment management process designed to identify companies that are:

  • Well-positioned to benefit from broad deregulation trends
  • Poised to thrive in more favorable regulatory environments
  • Strategically capitalizing on regulatory shifts

Three-Step Selection Process

Target
Target

We focus on sectors with high regulatory cost burdens and compelling policy momentum.

Score
Score

We apply a proprietary methodology to identify companies with strong fundamentals and regulatory resilience, using seven key financial metrics that measure efficiency, profitability, and adaptability.

Build
Build

We construct a high-conviction portfolio of approximately 30-50 companies best positioned to outperform as regulatory environments evolve.

Portfolio Characteristics

Number of Holdings:
25-50 estimated
Market Cap Exposure:
All-cap (large, mid, small)
Primary Sectors:
Financial services, healthcare, energy, technology, transportation
Digital Asset Exposure:
Up to 5% allocation to Bitcoin/Ether ETPs
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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

Todd Stankiewicz & Joseph Castiglie
Todd Stankiewicz & Joseph Castiglie

Portfolio Managers for SYKON Asset Management, portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2025.

Hal Lambert
Hal Lambert

Portfolio Manager for Point Bridge, portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2025.

Michael Gayed
Michael Gayed

Portfolio Manager for TRM, portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2025.

Michael Venuto
Michael Venuto

Portfolio Manager of Tidal Investments LLC, portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception in 2025.

Our Team Of Economic Partners

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Why Deregulation Matters To Your Portfolio

Why Deregulation Matters To Your Portfolio

ECONOMIC REALITY: Federal regulation has grown steadily for decades, creating substantial compliance burdens across industries. Companies spend tens of thousands of dollars per employee annually on regulatory compliance—costs that directly impact their bottom line.

Compelling Investment Case

Unleashed Profitability - When regulatory burdens decrease, operating margins can expand dramatically as compliance costs fall.

Competitive Advantage - Companies well-positioned for deregulation often gain market share and pricing power.

Innovation Catalyst - Reduced regulatory constraints frequently accelerate product development and market entry.

Sector-Specific Opportunities - Each industry experiences unique benefits from deregulation:

  • Banking & Financial Services: Reduced capital requirements, streamlined reporting

  • Healthcare: Simplified billing, accelerated approvals

  • Energy: Faster permitting, expanded exploration rights

  • Transportation: Flexible labor models, reduced operational constraints

Untapped Potential - The market has not fully priced in the long-term value creation potential of sustained deregulation efforts.

Adding FMKT to Your Portfolio

Adding FMKT to Your Portfolio

The Free Markets ETF (FMKT) can be purchased through your brokerage account, just like any stock or ETF. Shares trade on NYSE during normal market hours.

Considerations for Investors

  • Core Allocation: FMKT can serve as a strategic complement to broad market exposure, providing focused access to deregulation beneficiaries.
  • Thematic Growth: Consider FMKT as part of your thematic allocation targeting secular growth opportunities.
  • Sector Enhancement: FMKT offers a differentiated approach to sectors like financials, energy, and healthcare.

Purchase Through

Online Brokerages
Financial Advisors
Institutional investment platforms

Contact your financial professional to discuss how FMKT may fit within your investment strategy.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call 855-994-4004 or visit our website at www.freemarketsetf.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund’s strategy of investing in companies that may benefit from deregulatory measures entails significant risks, including those stemming from the unpredictable nature of regulatory trends. Deregulation is influenced by political, economic, and social factors, which can shift rapidly and in unforeseen directions.

The Fund invests in equity securities which may be more volatile than other asset classes. The Fund is actively managed and may experience high portfolio turnover. The Fund is new with limited operating history.

The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets in U.S.-listed exchange-traded products seeking exposure to Bitcoin or Ether. The Fund does not invest directly in Bitcoin, Ether, or any other Digital Assets.

The Free Markets ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

Equity Market Risk

The equity securities held in the Fund’s portfolio 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 the Fund invests. Common stocks, in which the Fund primarily invests, 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 issuers. Securities in the Fund’s portfolio may underperform in comparison to securities in the general financial markets, a particular financial market, or other asset classes, due to a number of factors. Factors that could impact the market value of an equity security include a company’s business performance, investor perceptions, stock market trends and general economic conditions.

Deregulation Strategy Risks

The Fund’s strategy of investing in companies that may benefit from deregulatory measures entails significant risks, including those stemming from the unpredictable nature of regulatory trends. Deregulation is influenced by political, economic, and social factors, which can shift rapidly and in unforeseen directions. Changes in government priorities, political leadership, or public sentiment may result in the reversal of existing deregulatory policies or the introduction of new regulations that could adversely affect certain industries or companies. Further, while the Fund invests in companies expected to benefit from deregulatory initiatives, not all of these companies may achieve the expected advantages, whether fully, partially, or at all. The actual impact of deregulatory measures may vary widely depending on a company’s specific operational, financial, and competitive circumstances. Companies may also face challenges adapting to new regulatory environments, or their competitive positioning may be undermined by other market factors unrelated to deregulation. These risks could negatively affect the performance of the Fund’s portfolio.

Underlying ETF Risks

The Fund will incur higher expenses when it invests in other funds, including Underlying ETFs and other investment companies. By investing in another underlying fund, the Fund becomes a shareholder of that fund and bears its proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the other underlying fund. There is also the risk that the Fund may suffer losses due to the investment practices of the underlying funds as the Fund will be subject to substantially the same risks as those associated with the direct ownership of securities held by such underlying funds. Investments in Underlying ETFs are also subject to the ‘ETF Risks’ described below.

High Portfolio Turnover Risk

The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the securities in its portfolio. A high portfolio turnover rate increases transaction costs, which may increase the Fund’s expenses. Frequent trading may also cause adverse tax consequences for investors in the Fund due to an increase in short-term capital gains.

Underlying Bitcoin and Ether ETP Risks

Investing in an Underlying ETP that focuses on Bitcoin, Ether, and/or other Digital Assets, either through direct holdings or indirectly via derivatives like futures contracts, carries significant risks. These include high market volatility influenced by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and broader economic factors. For derivatives, liquidity risks and counterparty risks are substantial. Managing futures contracts tied to either asset may affect an Underlying ETP’s performance.

New Sub-Adviser Risk

Although its principal has significant experience managing ETFs and other investment companies, TRM is a newly registered investment adviser and has not previously served as an adviser or sub-adviser to an investment company. As a result, there is no long-term track record against which an investor may judge TRM and it is possible TRM may not achieve the Fund’s intended investment objective.

New Fund Risk

The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

Blockchain Technology Risk

Blockchain technology underpins Bitcoin, Ether, and other digital assets, yet it remains a relatively new and largely untested innovation. Competing platforms, changes in adoption rates, and technological advancements in blockchain infrastructure can affect their functionality and relevance. For Ether, the dependence on its proof-of-stake mechanism and smart contract capabilities introduces risks tied to network performance and scalability. Investments in blockchain-dependent companies or vehicles may experience market volatility and lower trading volumes. Furthermore, regulatory changes, cybersecurity incidents, and intellectual property disputes could undermine the adoption and stability of blockchain technologies.

General Market Risk

Securities markets and individual securities will increase or decrease in value. Security prices may fluctuate widely over short or extended periods in response to market, economic or political news and conditions, and securities markets also tend to move in cycles. If there is a general decline in the securities markets, it is possible your investment may lose value regardless of the individual results of the companies in which the Fund invests. The magnitude of up and down price or market fluctuations over time is sometimes referred to as ‘volatility,’ and it can be significant. In addition, different asset classes and geographic markets may experience periods of significant correlation with each other. As a result of this correlation, the securities and markets in which the Fund invests may experience volatility due to market, economic, political or social events and conditions that may not readily appear to directly relate to such securities, the securities’ issuer or the markets in which they trade.

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