07/11/2025
Press Release
Optimize Financial Reduces Fee on Recently Launched Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ)
07/01/2025
ORANGE COUNTY, California--Optimize Financial Inc., a fast-growing, innovative, holistic financial planning Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) in Orange County, CA, today announces the reduction of the operating expense ratio on their NASDAQ exchange-traded fund, Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ), made public on April 22, 2024. The ETF fee reduction, effective July 1, 2025, will reduce from 50 bps (.50%) down to 25 bps (.25%), a total reduction of 25 bps (.25%). Optimize Financial had hoped to reduce the fee over time in the fund as AUM grew and the OFI Executive Team, Casey Elizabeth Witters, Lisa Nguyen, and Sara Woertink are thrilled to announce this large reduction just over a year since launching the fund. President & CEO Casey Elizabeth Witters said on June 30th, “This move is extremely exciting, to be able to offer investors what we believe is a high-quality ETF at such a low cost is our desire. We want to continue to strive to maximize returns and impact for our investors. We hope that moves like this show we are serious about our mission and the fruits of that mission in OPTZ—An ETF that allows individual investors to participate in the long-term growth of innovative, consistently profitable, publicly traded American companies. This fee reduction is significant, and we believe will lead to a more positive impact for our investors.”
About OPTZ
The Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ) is an exchange-traded fund that allows individual investors to participate in the long-term growth of innovative American companies. Over many decades, the U.S. stock market has rewarded those who have shown unyielding faith in the power of successful companies to grow shareholder value.
OPTZ is committed to investing in consistently profitable, publicly traded American companies. Optimize Financial believes this strategy can build lasting, generational wealth for investors. Optimize Financial considers OPTZ as the perfect investment for the long-term investor who is disciplined and has unwavering faith in the future and in the United States of America.
To learn more about the Optimize Financial Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ), visit www.optzfund.com.
About Optimize Financial
OPTZ was developed by Optimize Financial (OFI). OFI is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) offering a family office approach to financial planning. OFI has a simple process to help clients grow their wealth. OFI provides its clients with personalized financial services based on their individual or family situations, then guides them with white glove touch.
For more information about Optimize Financial please visit www.optimizefinancial.com.
Disclosures:
Risks
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 (949) 471-0000 or visit our website at www.optzfund.com.
Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing. As with any investment, there is a risk that you could lose all or a portion of your investment in the Fund. The Fund is not intended to be a sole investment strategy for any investor. Please consult your investment adviser for investment advice.
Investing in OPTZ involves several principal risks, including potential loss of principal. Principal risks for OPTZ include: Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund holds securities of all market sizes, hence, it faces risks related to both large and small-cap stocks. Risks associated with mid-cap stocks are also implicitly considered. Large-Capitalization Investing: Investments in large-cap companies might grow more slowly during economic expansions due to their maturity compared to smaller companies. Small-Capitalization Investing: Small-cap stocks are more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments. Equity Securities Risk: The value of equity securities could suddenly and significantly decline due to market factors, resulting in potential investment losses. Market Risk: The Fund’s investments are influenced by global economic growth, market conditions, and political events, with potential for significant volatility from global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. New Fund Risk: As a newly established Fund, there is no historical performance track record, complicating investment decision-making. Indexing Investment Risk: The Fund passively tracks an index and will not take defensive positions in declining markets, possibly affecting performance negatively during market downturns. Industry Concentration/Sector Risk: The Fund's performance can be greatly affected by its focus on specific industries or sectors, notably its significant investment in the Information Technology sector. Information Technology Sector Risk: Investments in this sector are subject to rapid technological changes and competition, which may result in significant volatility and losses. Tracking Error Risk: The Fund’s performance might not align closely with its benchmark index due to factors like fund expenses and timing of index rebalancing. Trading Risk: There is no guarantee that an active trading market for the Fund’s shares will develop or persist. Share liquidity may mirror the less liquid underlying investments in stressed market conditions, potentially leading to trades at prices far from the NAV.
ETF Risks: Concentration Risk: Limited numbers of APs, market makers, and liquidity providers may lead to significant discounts on NAV, wider bid-ask spreads, or even trading halts if these entities exit the business. Transaction Costs: Costs, including brokerage commissions, may reduce investment returns, making the Fund less ideal for investors who make regular small investments. Prices Different from NAV: Shares may trade at market prices differing from the NAV, which could result in paying more or receiving less than the NAV value, plus additional costs due to bid-ask spreads.
References to other securities is not an offer to buy or sell.
OPTZ is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.
