Correspondence 0001493152-24-041915 from GraniteShares ETF Trust (CIK 0001689873)
GraniteShares ETF Trust (CIK 0001689873)
Date: Oct. 22, 2024 · CIK: 0001689873 · Accession: 0001493152-24-041915
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October
22, 2024
Christopher
Bellacicco
Division
of Investment Management
U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission
100
F Street, N.E.
Washington,
D.C. 20549
RE:
GraniteShares ETF Trust (the “Trust” or the “Registrant”) File Nos. 333-214796, 811-23214
Dear
Mr. Bellacicco:
On
June 25, 2024, GraniteShares ETF Trust (the “Trust” or “Registrant”), on behalf of its series, GraniteShares
2x Long ADBE Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short ADBE Daily ETF, GraniteShares 1x Short AMC Daily ETF , GraniteShares 1x Short ARM Daily
ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long AVGO Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short AVGO Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long CCL Daily ETF, GraniteShares
2x Short CCL Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long CRWD Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short CRWD Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long DELL Daily
ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short DELL Daily ETF, GraniteShares 1x Short GME Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF, GraniteShares
2x Short INTC Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long LLY Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short LLY Daily ETF, GraniteShares 1x Short MSTR Daily
ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short MU Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long NFLX Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x
Short NFLX Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long NVO Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short NVO Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long PANW Daily ETF,
GraniteShares 2x Short PANW Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long QCOM Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short QCOM Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x
Long SMCI Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Short SMCI Daily ETF, GraniteShares 2x Long TSM Daily ETF and GraniteShares 2x Short TSM Daily
ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) filed a post-effective amendment 47 to the Trust’s registration
statement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment was filed pursuant to Rule 485(a)(1) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
to register shares of the Funds. On September 17, 2024, you provided comments to the Amendment to which we have responded. In a telephone
conversation on October 11, 2024, you provided additional comments to the Amendment to which we have responded. In a telephone conversation
on October 18, 2024, you provided additional comments. Below, please find those comments and the Registrant’s responses, which
the Registrant has authorized Thompson Hine LLP to make on its behalf. Please note that added language to a Fund’s prospectus is
in italics and deleted language appears struck through.
October
22, 2024
Page 2
Comment
5: The Staff reissues Comment 5 and requests that the Registrant ensures that disclosures regarding an Underlying Stock’s industry
references in a Fund’s “Principal Investment Strategies” and “Principal Risks” align with one another.
For example, on page 84 under the “Principal Investment Strategies” of GraniteShares 2x Short CRWD Daily ETF, the Fund discloses
that “[d]ue to the Fund’s investment exposure to the Underlying Stock, the Fund’s investment exposure is concentrated
in the information technology industry.” However, the first sentence of the “Underlying Stock Risk” on page
85 discloses that “[t]he performance of the Underlying Stock, and consequently the Fund’s performance, is subject to the
risks of the software and informational technology.” The Staff notes there is a discrepancy between both disclosures of
the industry references and requests for the Registrant to clarify the discrepancy for the example given, and the discrepancies on pages
156, 219, 228, 255, 264, 273, and 282.
Response:
The requested revisions have been made. Please see the attached prospectus.
If
you have any questions, please call the undersigned at (216) 566-5706.
Very
truly yours,
/s/
Andrew Davalla
Andrew
Davalla
GRANITESHARES
FUNDS
Prospectus
October
[XX], 2024
GRANITESHARES
FUNDS
TICKER
SYMBOL
GraniteShares
2x Long ADBE Daily ETF
ADBL
GraniteShares
2x Short ADBE Daily ETF
ADBS
GraniteShares
1x Short AMC Daily ETF
AMCS
GraniteShares
1x Short ARM Daily ETF
ARMD
GraniteShares
2x Long AVGO Daily ETF
AVGU
GraniteShares
2x Short AVGO Daily ETF
AVGS
GraniteShares
2x Long CCL Daily ETF
CCLU
GraniteShares
2x Short CCL Daily ETF
CCLS
GraniteShares
2x Long CRWD Daily ETF
CRWL
GraniteShares
2x Short CRWD Daily ETF
CRWQ
GraniteShares
2x Long DELL Daily ETF
DLLL
GraniteShares
2x Short DELL Daily ETF
DLLS
GraniteShares
1x Short GME Daily ETF
GMES
GraniteShares
2x Long INTC Daily ETF
INTW
GraniteShares
2x Short INTC Daily ETF
INTD
GraniteShares
2x Long LLY Daily ETF
LLYL
GraniteShares 2x Short LLY Daily ETF
LLYD
GraniteShares
1x Short MSTR Daily ETF
MSTP
GraniteShares
2x Long MU Daily ETF
MULL
GraniteShares
2x Short MU Daily ETF
MULS
GraniteShares
2x Long NFLX Daily ETF
NFLL
GraniteShares
2x Short NFLX Daily ETF
NFLS
GraniteShares
2x Long NVO Daily ETF
NVOL
GraniteShares
2x Short NVO Daily ETF
NVOD
GraniteShares
2x Long PANW Daily ETF
PANU
GraniteShares
2x Short PANW Daily ETF
PANS
GraniteShares
2x Long QCOM Daily ETF
QCML
GraniteShares
2x Short QCOM Daily ETF
QCMS
GraniteShares
2x Long SMCI Daily ETF
SMCL
GraniteShares
2x Short SMCI Daily ETF
SMCS
GraniteShares
2x Long TSM Daily ETF
TSMU
GraniteShares
2x Short TSM Daily ETF
TSMS
The
Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
GraniteShares
Funds are advised by GraniteShares Advisors LLC.
The
Funds seek daily inverse or leveraged investment results and are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles. Each Fund with “Long”
in its name attempts to provide daily investment results that correspond to the respective long leveraged multiple of the performance
of an underlying stock (each a Leveraged Long Fund). Each Fund with “Short” in its name attempts to provide daily investment
results that correspond to the inverse (or opposite) multiple of the performance of an underlying stock (each an Inverse Fund).
The
Funds are not intended to be used by, and are not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.
The Funds are very different from most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Investors should note that:
(1)
The Leveraged Long Funds pursue daily leveraged investment objectives, which means that the Funds are riskier than alternatives that
do not use leverage because the Funds magnify the daily performance of their underlying stock.
(2)
The Inverse Funds pursue a daily investment objective that is a multiple inverse to the daily performance of their underlying stock,
a result opposite of most mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
(3)
Seeking to replicate daily performances of an underlying stock means that the return of a Fund for a period longer than a full trading
day will be the product of a series of daily returns for each trading day during the relevant period.
As
a consequence, especially in periods of market volatility, the volatility of the underlying stock may affect a Fund’s return as
much as, or more than, the return of the underlying stock. Further, the return for investors that invest for periods less than a full
trading day is likely to be different from an underlying stock’s performance for the full trading day. During periods of high volatility,
the Funds may not perform as expected and the Funds may have losses when an investor may have expected gains if the Funds are held for
a period that is different than one trading day.
The
Funds are not suitable for all investors. The Funds are designed to be utilized only by sophisticated investors, such as traders and
active investors employing dynamic strategies. Investors in the Funds should:
(a)
understand the risks
associated with the use of inverse strategies and leverage;
(b)
understand the consequences
of seeking daily inverse and leveraged investment results;
(c)
for an Inverse Fund,
understand the risk of shorting; and
(d)
intend to actively monitor
and manage their investments.
Investors
who do not understand the Funds, or do not intend to actively manage their funds and monitor their investments, should not buy the Funds.
There
is no assurance that any Fund will achieve its investment objective and an investment in a Fund could lose money. No single Fund is a
complete investment program.
For
the Leveraged Long Funds with a 2-time leverage exposure, if the underlying stock drops by more than 50% on a given trading day, the
Fund’s investors could lose all of their money. For the Inverse Funds with a 1-time inverse exposure, if the underlying stock increases
by more than 100% on a given trading day, the Fund’s investors could lose all of their money. For the Inverse Funds with a 2-time
inverse exposure, if the underlying stock increases by more than 50% on a given trading day, the Fund’s investors could lose all
of their money.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
GraniteShares 2x Long ADBE Daily ETF - Summary
1
GraniteShares 2x Short ADBE Daily ETF – Summary
10
GraniteShares 1x Short AMC Daily ETF – Summary
19
GraniteShares 1x Short ARM Daily ETF – Summary
28
GraniteShares 2x Long AVGO Daily ETF – Summary
37
GraniteShares 2x Short AVGO Daily ETF – Summary
46
GraniteShares 2x Long CCL Daily ETF – Summary
55
GraniteShares 2x Short CCL Daily ETF – Summary
64
GraniteShares 2x Long CRWD Daily ETF – Summary
73
GraniteShares 2x Short CRWD Daily ETF – Summary
82
GraniteShares 2x Long DELL Daily ETF – Summary
91
GraniteShares 2x Short DELL Daily ETF – Summary
100
GraniteShares 1x Short GME Daily ETF – Summary
109
GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF – Summary
118
GraniteShares 2x Short INTC Daily ETF – Summary
127
GraniteShares 2x Long LLY Daily ETF – Summary
136
GraniteShares 2x Short LLY Daily ETF – Summary
145
GraniteShares 1x Short MSTR Daily ETF – Summary
154
GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF – Summary
163
GraniteShares 2x Short MU Daily ETF – Summary
172
GraniteShares 2x Long NFLX Daily ETF - Summary
181
GraniteShares 2x Short NFLX Daily ETF – Summary
190
GraniteShares 2x Long NVO Daily ETF - Summary
199
GraniteShares 2x Short NVO Daily ETF – Summary
208
GraniteShares 2x Long PANW Daily ETF – Summary
217
GraniteShares 2x Short PANW Daily ETF – Summary
226
GraniteShares 2x Long QCOM Daily ETF – Summary
235
GraniteShares 2x Short QCOM Daily ETF – Summary
244
GraniteShares 2x Long SMCI Daily ETF – Summary
253
GraniteShares 2x Short SMCI Daily ETF – Summary
262
GraniteShares 2x Long TSM Daily ETF – Summary
271
i
GraniteShares 2x Short TSM Daily ETF – Summary
280
Additional Information about the Funds’ Investment Objectives, Strategies and Risks
289
FUND WEBSITE AND DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
326
Fund Management
326
Buying and Selling Shares
327
Dividends, Distributions, and Taxes
328
Distribution of Fund Shares
331
Premium/Discount Information
331
Fund Service Providers
331
Financial Highlights
331
GraniteShares ETF Trust
331
ii
GraniteShares
2X Long ADBE Daily ETF – Summary
Important
Information Regarding the Fund
The
GraniteShares 2x Long ADBE Daily ETF (the “Fund”) seeks daily investment results of 2 times (200%) the daily percentage change
of the performance of the common stock of Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) (the “Underlying Stock”). Because the Fund seeks daily
leverage investment results it is very different from most other exchange-traded funds. It is also riskier than alternatives that do
not use leverage. The return for investors that invest for periods longer or shorter than a trading day should not be expected to be
200% of the performance of the Underlying Stock for the period. The return of the Fund for a period longer than a trading day
will be the result of each trading day’s compounded return over the period, which will very likely differ from 200% the return
of the Underlying Stock for that period. Longer holding periods, higher volatility of the Underlying Stock and leverage increase the
impact of compounding on an investor’s returns. During periods of higher underlying stock volatility, the volatility of the Underlying
Stock may affect the Fund’s return as much as, or more than, the return of the Underlying Stock.
The
Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential
consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage and are willing
to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend
to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if the Underlying Stock’s
performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Underlying Stock’s performance increases over
a period longer than a single day. An investor could lose the full principal value of his/her investment within a single day.
Investment
Objective
The
Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 2 times (200%) the daily percentage change of the common stock of Adobe
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE).
Fund
Fees and Expenses
This
table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund (“Shares”). The fees
are expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Investors may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions
and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and example below.
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fee
1.30 %
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
- %
Other Expenses (1)
1.00 %
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (2)
2.30 %
Fee Waver/Reimbursements (3)
0.80 %
Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver/Reimbursements (1), (2), (3)
1.50 %
(1)
Other Expenses are estimated
for the Fund’s initial fiscal year.
(2)
The
cost of investing in swaps, including the embedded cost of the swap and the operating expenses of the referenced assets, is an indirect
expense that is not included in the above fee table and is not reflected in the expense example. The total indirect cost of investing
in swaps, including the embedded cost of the swap and the operating expenses of the referenced assets, is estimated to be 1.50%
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
(3)
GraniteShares
Advisors LLC has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual
fund operating expenses (exclusive of any (i) interest, (ii) brokerage fees and commission, (iii) acquired fund fees and expenses,
(iv) fees and expenses associated with instruments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for
example options and swap fees and expenses), (v) interest and dividend expense on