Correspondence 0001839882-22-029833 from Tidal Trust II (CIK 0001924868)
Tidal Trust II (CIK 0001924868)
Date: Dec. 23, 2022 · CIK: 0001924868 · Accession: 0001839882-22-029833
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File numbers found in text: 333-264478, 811-23793
Referenced dates: December 19, 2022
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Tidal Trust II
234 West Florida Street,
Suite 203
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53204
December 23, 2022
VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION
Kimberly A. Browning
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
Re: Tidal Trust II (the “Trust”)
Post-Effective Amendment No. 14
to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the “Amendment”)
File Nos. 811-23793;
333-264478
Dear Ms. Browning:
This correspondence
responds to comments the Trust received from the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff” or the
“Commission”) on December 22, 2022, with respect to the Registration Statement and the Trust’s proposed new series,
the Pinnacle Focused Equity ETF (to be renamed the “Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF”) (the “Fund”).
For your convenience,
the comments have been reproduced with responses following each comment. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined have the same meaning
as in the Registration Statement.
GENERAL
1. With
respect to Comments 3 and 4 in the Trust’s response letter dated December 19, 2022,
please supplementally advise the Staff whether the fees payable to the Index Provider and
the Calculation Agent with respect to the Index are paid by the Sub-Adviser out of its legitimate
profits. Please supplementally explain whether such fees are reflected in the Fund’s
fee table. If not, explain supplementally why not. In addition, the Staff believes that the
Index-related agreements are material and should be filed as part of the Fund’s registration
statement.
Response:
The Trust notes that in light of the Staff’s comments concerning the potential confusion related to the relation between the
construction of the Index and the Fund’s investment strategy, the Trust has determined to remove references to the Index from the
Prospectus.
Nonetheless,
the Trust further notes that the Sub-Adviser has represented to the Trust that the Sub-Adviser pays such fees out of its legitimate
profits and the fees are not passed through to the Fund. As a result, such fees are not reflected in the Fund’s fee table. The
Trust respectfully disagrees that Index-related agreements are material. Neither the Trust nor the Fund is a party to the
agreements, and neither the Trust nor the Fund has any obligation to make any payments with respect thereto. Further, given that the
Index is no longer referenced in the Prospectus, the Trust does not view the Index-related agreements as either material or
relevant.
2. Please
clarify in plain English what the term “affiliated Index” means. Add affiliated
index risk disclosures.
Response:
As noted above, references to the Index have been removed from the Prospectus.
PRINCIPAL
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
3. The
Staff considers the principal investment strategy’s interplay with the Index to be
confusing. Clarify in plain English. In particular, clarify what is meant by the “Sub-Adviser
will reflect its views on these matters by maintaining an index . . . .” Please explain
supplementally why the Fund should not be considered an index fund. Also, consider whether
the entire index description is necessary.
Response:
The Trust appreciates the Staff’s concerns and, as a result, has determined to remove references to the Index from the Prospectus.
4. Please
identify the types of Treasuries in which the Fund may invest (e.g., T-bills, notes, TIPS,
etc.). Please describe the types of bond-funds in which the Fund may invest.
Response:
The Prospectus has been revised accordingly.
5. With
respect to the initial universe of equity securities – Is the initial universe selected
by the Sub-Adviser? The Index? Please clarify.
Response:
The Initial universe of equity securities is selected by the Sub-Adviser. The Prospectus has been revised accordingly.
6. With
respect to the market capitalization ranges indicated, please recheck the figures. Please
revise accordingly and, if applicable, revise market capitalization risk disclosures.
Response:
The Trust confirms the Prospectus reflects updated market capitalization ranges, and that the existing market capitalization risk disclosures
remain appropriate.
PRINCIPAL
INVESTMENT RISKS
7. For
Focused Portfolio risk, to avoid confusion with the 1940 Act’s definition of “concentration,”
please use a term other than concentration. The disclosure also seems to conflict with the
Fund’s fundamental concentration policy. Please revise or advise.
Response:
The Trust confirms the risk disclosure has been revised accordingly.
8. For
Other Investment Companies risk, either add a reference in the Principal Investment Strategies
section to such “other types” of investment companies or delete the reference.
Response:
The Trust confirms that the foregoing reference has been deleted.
MANAGEMENT
9. With
respect to the disclosure indicating that the sub-adviser may, in certain circumstances,
receive a portion of the Adviser’s management fee, please confirm to the Staff that
the disclosure regarding the sub-adviser’s compensation is compliant with the requirements
of Item 10 and Item 19(a)(3). Confirm that this arrangement is reflected in the advisory
or sub-advisory agreement, or explain to the Staff why it is not. Please confirm that any
such agreement is compliant with the requirements of Section 15(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, Section
15(c) of the 1940 Act, and the fiduciary obligations of the Adviser and the Board under Section
36 of the 1940 Act.
Response:
The Trust confirms that the disclosure regarding the sub-adviser’s compensation for its sub-advisory services is compliant with
the requirements of Item 10 and Item 19(a)(3). The disclosure indicating that the sub-adviser may, in certain circumstances, receive
a portion of the Adviser’s management fee relates to a separate arrangement that is reflected in an “ETF Support Agreement,”
which is essentially a fund sponsorship agreement. The arrangement is not reflected in the sub-advisory agreement because the economic
arrangements set forth therein are not driven by the sub-adviser’s sub-advisory services. The Trust confirms the ETF Support Agreement
is compliant with the requirements of Section 15(a)(1) of the 1940 Act, Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act, and the fiduciary obligations
of the Adviser and the Board under Section 36 of the 1940 Act.
If you have any
questions or require further information, please contact Michael Pellegrino at (844) 986-7676 #731 or mpellegrino@tidalfg.com.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael T. Pellegrino
Michael T. Pellegrino, General Counsel
Toroso Investments,
LLC