Roundhill Launches Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF (XBOX)

Executive Summary

• Roundhill Investments announced the launch of the Roundhill Ultra Short Duration No Dividend Target ETF (ticker XBOX) on March 18, 2026.
• The fund employs a market‑neutral “box spread” options strategy to deliver treasury‑like, short‑duration returns while minimizing taxable distributions.
• The ETF is positioned as a tax‑aware alternative to cash and ultra‑short bond allocations for investors seeking low‑cost, short‑duration exposure.

Key Details

• Fund Name & Ticker: Roundhill Ultra Short Duration No Dividend Target ETF (Cboe BZX: XBOX).
• Investment Objective: Achieve fixed‑income‑like returns with limited equity market sensitivity by investing in box spreads—a market‑neutral options strategy that captures short‑term financing rates.
• Target Audience: Investors looking for a tax‑aware, short‑duration allocation alternative to traditional cash and ultra‑short bond funds.
• Strategy Highlights:
• Utilizes institutional box spread trades (four simultaneous option positions) to lock in financing rates while minimizing exposure to underlying equity price movements.
• Aims to provide treasury‑like returns with low turnover and reduced taxable distributions.
• Management Quote: “XBOX is built for investors looking for a more tax‑aware way to manage short‑duration allocations,” said Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments.
• Relation to Existing Products: Complements Roundhill’s existing tax‑aware lineup, notably the Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF (XDIV).
• Risk Disclosures: Includes box spread risk, options risk, FLEX options risk, active management risk, large shareholder risk, and new fund risk—all standard for an actively managed options‑based ETF.
• Distribution & Advisory Information:
• Investment advisor: Roundhill Financial Inc.
• Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC (independent of Roundhill Financial Inc., U.S. Bank, and affiliates).
• Contact & Further Info: Prospectus and summary prospectus available via phone 1‑855‑561‑5728 or the fund’s website https://www.roundhillinvestments.com/etf/XBOX.

Notable Quotes

“By packaging a box spread strategy in a low‑cost ETF, we aim to give investors exposure to treasury‑like returns with limited equity market sensitivity in a simple, modern wrapper.” – Dave Mazza, Chief Executive Officer, Roundhill Investments