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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22668
ETF Series Solutions
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee,
WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Kristen M. Weitzel
ETF Series Solutions
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee,
WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)
414-516-1564
Registrant’s telephone number, including area
code
Date of fiscal year end: December
31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2026
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Beta ETF
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MSTB (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.)
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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | June 30, 2026
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This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the LHA Market State™ Tactical Beta ETF for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.lhafunds.com/mstb. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
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Fund Name
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Costs of a $10,000 investment
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Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Beta ETF
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$64
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%
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM DURING THE PERIOD AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
The key factors materially affecting the Fund’s performance during reporting period of the first half of 2026 were (i) the drawdown of the S&P 500 following the start of the “Iran War” of -6% between February 28 and March 30 and (ii) the subsequent “Bull Market” rally recovery of over 17% from April 1 to June 30. As a hedged equity strategy of the S&P 500, the Fund successfully hedged about 15% of the intial Iran War market reversal, holding losses in the Fund to -5.99% with the S&P 500 down -7.05% over the same month (this represents a 85% downside capture ratio of the S&P 500 for the reversal period). The hedge was based primarily on the Fund’s rotation into long VIX and VIX option exposure; however, the hedge was somewhat muted becase the VIX peaked at a relatively low 29 at the outbreak of hostilities, but subsided during the month while remaining below 30 as the market bottomed at the end of March. Depsite the strong noises around geopolitical and energy shocks, the market did not panic and VIX was somewhat elevated but still relatively calm. The subsequent Bull Market off the market bottom saw the S&P 500 increase over 17% from March 30 to June 30 2026, with the Fund returning over 14% over the same period (this represents an 82% upside capture ratio of the S&P 500 for the Bull Market Period). The Fund’s lower return in the Bull Market is an expected by-product of the strategic need to maintain insurance protection during volatile periods, even in a bull market, where volatility signals may indicate pre-crisis sentiment (typically VIX well above 30) in the equity markets. Asymmetric upside/down capture ratios of the Fund’s performance relative to the hedged S&P 500 index (where upside capture is greater than downside capture) demonstrates how the Fund seeks to achieve its long-term objective of exceeding the performance of the market. For the current shorter reporting period, however, volatility indicated a potential pre-crises move which did not resolve into a crisis -- and the Fund’s overall NAV performance of 7.58% lagged the S&P 500’s performance of 10.21%.
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM SINCE INCEPTION?*
The $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the fund. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted.
CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE (Initial Investment of $10,000)
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ANNUAL AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN (%)
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1 Year
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5 Year
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Since Inception (09/29/2020)
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Beta ETF NAV
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15.71
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8.07
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11.14
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S&P 500 TR
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22.32
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13.41
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16.82
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Visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstb for more recent performance information.
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The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2026)
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Net Assets
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$196,250,780
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Number of Holdings
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6
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Portfolio Turnover
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-%
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30-Day SEC Yield
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0.46%
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30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized
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0.46%
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Visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstb for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of June 30, 2026)
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Security Type
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(% of Net Assets)
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Exchange Traded Funds
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82.4
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%
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U.S. Treasury Bills
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9.3
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%
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Money Market Funds
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6.9
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%
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Futures Contracts
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-0.1
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%
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Cash & Other
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1.5
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%
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Top 10 Holdings
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(% of Net Assets)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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82.4
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%
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United States Treasury Bill
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9.3
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%
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First American Government Obligations Fund
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3.5
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%
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First American Treasury Obligations Fund
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3.4
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%
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S&P 500 Index
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-0.1
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%
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For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstb.
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Little Harbor Advisors, LLC documents not be householded, please contact Little Harbor Advisors, LLC at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Little Harbor Advisors, LLC or your financial intermediary.
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10000109651340410443121901442917064183601000011308145541191815051188172218124445
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Q ETF
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MSTQ (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.)
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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | June 30, 2026
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This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the LHA Market State™ Tactical Q ETF for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.lhafunds.com/mstq. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
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Fund Name
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Costs of a $10,000 investment
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Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Q ETF
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$71
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%
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM DURING THE PERIOD AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
The key factors materially affecting the Fund’s performance during reporting period of the first half of 2026 were (i) the drawdown of the Nasdaq-100 following the start of the “Iran War” of -8% between February 28 and March 30 and (ii) the subsequent “Bull Market” rally recovery of over 31% from April 1 to June 30. As a hedged equity strategy of the Nasdaq-100, the Fund successfully hedged about 23% of the intial Iran War market reversal, holding losses in the Fund to just under -6.50% with the Nasdaq-100 down -8.04% over the same month (this represents a 77% downside capture ratio of the Nasdaq-100 for the reversal period). The hedge was based primarily on the Fund’s rotation into long VIX and VIX option exposure; however, the hedge was somewhat muted becase the VIX peaked at a relatively low 29 at the outbreak of hostilities, but subsided during the month while remaining below 30 as the market bottomed at the end of March. Depsite the strong noises around geopolitical and energy shocks, the market did not panic and VIX was somewhat elevated but still relatively calm. The subsequent Bull Market off the market bottom saw the Nasdaq-100 increase over 31% from March 30 to June 30 2026, with the Fund returning over 25% over the same period (this represents an 80% upside capture ratio of the Nasdaq-100 for the Bull Market Period). The Fund’s lower return in the Bull Market is an expected by-product of the strategic need to maintain insurance protection during periods of elevated volatility, even in a bull market, where volatility signals may indicate pre-crisis sentiment (typically VIX well above 30) in the equity markets. Asymmetric upside/down capture ratios of the Fund’s performance relative to the hedged Nasdaq-100 index (where upside capture is greater than downside capture) demonstrates how the Fund seeks to achieve its long-term objective of exceeding the performance of the market. For the current shorter reporting period, however, volatility indicated a potential pre-crises move which was did not resolve into a crisis -- and the Fund’s NAV performance of 15.85% lagged the Nasdaq-100’s performance of 20.31%.
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM SINCE INCEPTION?*
The $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the fund. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted.
CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE (Initial Investment of $10,000)
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ANNUAL AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN (%)
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1 Year
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Since Inception (03/14/2022)
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LHA Market State™ Tactical Q ETF NAV
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25.80
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16.09
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NASDAQ Composite Total Return Index
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29.48
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19.52
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NASDAQ 100 Total Return Index
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34.38
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22.62
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Visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstq for more recent performance information.
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The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
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KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2026)
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Net Assets
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$38,874,948
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Number of Holdings
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6
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Portfolio Turnover
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2%
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30-Day SEC Yield
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0.72%
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30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized
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0.72%
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Visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstq for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of June 30, 2026)
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Security Type
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(% of Net Assets)
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Exchange Traded Funds
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64.0
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%
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Money Market Funds
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23.7
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%
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U.S. Treasury Bills
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12.3
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%
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Futures Contracts
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-0.4
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%
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Cash & Other
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0.4
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%
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Top 10 Holdings
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(% of Net Assets)
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Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1
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64.0
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%
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United States Treasury Bill
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12.3
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%
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First American Treasury Obligations Fund
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11.9
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%
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First American Government Obligations Fund
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11.8
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%
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Nasdaq 100 Index
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-0.4
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%
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For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://www.lhafunds.com/mstq.
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Little Harbor Advisors, LLC documents not be householded, please contact Little Harbor Advisors, LLC at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Little Harbor Advisors, LLC or your financial intermediary.
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100007983114011362916382189821000083771211615699190182151610000844413099164901995724009
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LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF
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RMIF (Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.)
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Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | June 30, 2026
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This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.lhafunds.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-617-0004.
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Fund Name
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Costs of a $10,000 investment
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Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*
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LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF
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$54
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%
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HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM DURING THE PERIOD AND WHAT AFFECTED ITS PERFORMANCE?
During the first half of 2026, the bond market experienced significant volatility as sticky inflation and geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East drove a sharp repricing of interest rate expectations during the reporting period. The key factors materially affecting the Fund’s performance were (i) the outbreak of the Iran War, coupled with concerns about inflation, creating a spike in bond market volatility and sell-off from February 28 to March 30 and (ii) the subsequent Consolidation driven by fully-adjusted expectations of a hawkish FED kept yields higher and bond prices lower for the rest of the perioid through June 30. As a result, the benchmark Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index (AGG) achieved a minimal 0.62% total gain in the reporting period due to its high interest-rate sensitivity (as measured by its approximately 5-6 year duration). The Fund focused on its objective of interest rate risk management while reaching for yield by rotating in and out of high-yield / low duration bond exposure based on its perception of credit risk throughout the reporting period. Although the Fund mitigated potential losses from rising interest rate sensitivity, the resulting -0.61% loss over the reporting period was due to high-yield credit risk correlated with the equity market. Despite price losses, the Fund achieved a June 2026 dividend yield of 5.41% (TTM Yield) compared to the AGG’s approximate TTM yield of 3.97%.
HOW DID THE FUND PERFORM OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS?*
The $10,000 chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the fund. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including management fees and other expenses were deducted.
CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE (Initial Investment of $10,000)
ANNUAL AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN (%)
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1 Year
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Since Inception (06/08/2023)
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LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF NAV
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2.37
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4.85
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Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index
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3.79
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4.03
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Visit https://www.lhafunds.com for more recent performance information.
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The Fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Fund will perform in the future. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
|
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2026)
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
$25,263,186
|
|
Number of Holdings
|
6
|
|
Portfolio Turnover
|
86%
|
|
30-Day SEC Yield
|
4.48%
|
|
30-Day SEC Yield Unsubsidized
|
4.48%
|
Visit https://www.lhafunds.com for more recent performance information.
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of June 30, 2026)
|
|
|
|
Security Type
|
(% of Net Assets)
|
|
Exchange Traded Funds
|
66.7
|
%
|
|
Money Market Funds
|
33.3
|
%
|
|
Cash & Other
|
0.0
|
%*
|
|
|
|
|
Top 10 Holdings
|
(% of Net Assets)
|
|
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
|
16.9
|
%
|
|
First American Treasury Obligations Fund
|
16.7
|
%
|
|
First American Government Obligations Fund
|
16.6
|
%
|
|
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
|
16.6
|
%
|
|
iShares iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
|
16.6
|
%
|
|
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
|
16.6
|
%
|
* Represents less than 0.05% of Net Assets
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, scan the QR code or visit https://www.lhafunds.com.
Subsequent Changes Disclosure: The Board of Trustees of ETF Series Solutions, upon a recommendation from Little Harbor Advisors, LLC, the investment advisor to the Fund, has determined to close and liquidate the Fund immediately after the close of business on July 27, 2026.
HOUSEHOLDING
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Little Harbor Advisors, LLC documents not be householded, please contact Little Harbor Advisors, LLC at 1-800-617-0004, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Little Harbor Advisors, LLC or your financial intermediary.
| LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF
|
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TSR-SAR-26922B543 |
10000104141114711631115591000010323104521121511285
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial
Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5.
Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 6.
Investments.
| (a) |
Schedule of Investments is included within the financial statements filed under Item 7
of this Form. |
| |
|
Item 7.
Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Investment Companies.
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF (Ticker: MSTB)
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF (Ticker: MSTQ)
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF (Ticker: RMIF)
Semi-Annual
Financial Statements and Additional Information
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL BETA ETF
SCHEDULE
OF INVESTMENTS
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE
TRADED FUNDS - 82.4%
|
|
Domestic
Equity - 82.4%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(a)(b)
|
216,634 |
|
|
$161,775,772
|
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $108,197,795)
|
|
|
|
161,775,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
TREASURY BILLS - 9.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.62%,
10/29/2026(b)(c) |
|
|
$6,136,000 |
|
|
6,059,198
|
|
3.42%,
01/21/2027(b)(c) |
|
|
12,552,000 |
|
|
12,291,191
|
|
TOTAL
U.S. TREASURY BILLS
(Cost
$18,381,065) |
|
|
|
|
|
18,350,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MONEY
MARKET FUNDS - 6.9%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.57%(d) |
|
|
6,725,861 |
|
|
6,725,861
|
|
First
American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.58%(d) |
|
|
6,725,860 |
|
|
6,725,860
|
|
TOTAL
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
(Cost
$13,451,721) |
|
|
|
|
|
13,451,721
|
|
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS - 98.6%
(Cost
$140,030,581) |
|
|
|
|
|
$193,577,882
|
|
Other
Assets in Excess of
Liabilities
- 1.4%(e) |
|
|
|
|
|
2,672,898
|
|
TOTAL
NET ASSETS - 100.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
$196,250,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Par
amount is in USD unless otherwise indicated.
Percentages
are stated as a percent of net assets.
|
(a)
|
Fair value of this
security exceeds 25% of the Fund’s net assets. Additional information for this security, including the financial statements, is
available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov. |
|
(b)
|
All or a portion
of the security has been pledged as collateral for futures contracts. The fair value of assets committed as collateral as of June 30,
2026 was $164,670,798. |
|
(c)
|
The rate shown is
the annualized yield as of June 30, 2026. |
|
(d)
|
The rate shown
represents the 7-day annualized yield as of June 30, 2026. |
|
(e)
|
Includes cash of
$2,541,407 that is pledged as collateral for futures contracts. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL BETA ETF
SCHEDULE
OF FUTURES CONTRACTS
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S&P
500 Index |
|
|
117 |
|
|
09/18/2026 |
|
|
$44,157,263 |
|
|
$(258,010)
|
|
Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(258,010) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL Q ETF
SCHEDULE
OF INVESTMENTS
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE
TRADED FUNDS - 64.0%
|
|
Domestic
Equity - 64.0%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Invesco
QQQ Trust Series 1(a)(b) |
|
|
33,790 |
|
|
$24,882,956
|
|
TOTAL
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost
$16,018,064) |
|
|
|
|
|
24,882,956
|
|
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MONEY
MARKET FUNDS - 23.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.57%(c) |
|
|
4,604,432 |
|
|
4,604,432
|
|
First
American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.58%(c) |
|
|
4,604,431 |
|
|
4,604,431
|
|
TOTAL
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
(Cost
$9,208,863) |
|
|
|
|
|
9,208,863 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.
TREASURY BILLS - 12.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.61%,
10/29/2026(b)(d) |
|
|
$1,883,000 |
|
|
1,859,431
|
|
3.42%,
01/21/2027(b)(d) |
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
2,937,666
|
|
TOTAL
U.S. TREASURY BILLS
(Cost
$4,804,867) |
|
|
|
|
|
4,797,097
|
|
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS - 100.0%
(Cost
$30,031,794) |
|
|
|
|
|
$38,888,916
|
|
Liabilities
in Excess of Other
Assets
- (0.0)%(e)(f) |
|
|
|
|
|
(13,968)
|
|
TOTAL
NET ASSETS - 100.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
$38,874,948 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Par
amount is in USD unless otherwise indicated.
Percentages
are stated as a percent of net assets.
|
(a)
|
Fair value of this
security exceeds 25% of the Fund’s net assets. Additional information for this security, including the financial statements, is
available from the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov. |
|
(b)
|
All or a portion
of the security has been pledged as collateral for futures contracts. The fair value of assets committed as collateral as of June 30,
2026 was $21,069,847. |
|
(c)
|
The rate shown
represents the 7-day annualized yield as of June 30, 2026. |
|
(d)
|
The rate shown is
the annualized yield as of June 30, 2026. |
|
(e)
|
Includes cash of
$85,227 that is pledged as collateral for futures contracts. |
|
(f)
|
Represents less than
0.05% of net assets. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL Q ETF
SCHEDULE
OF FUTURES CONTRACTS
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nasdaq
100 Index |
|
|
26 |
|
|
09/18/2026 |
|
|
$15,872,220 |
|
|
$(136,390)
|
|
Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$(136,390) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
RISK-MANAGED INCOME ETF
SCHEDULE
OF INVESTMENTS
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EXCHANGE
TRADED FUNDS - 66.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed
Income - 66.7%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
iShares
iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF |
|
|
52,461 |
|
|
$4,195,306
|
|
State
Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF |
|
|
43,543 |
|
|
4,196,239
|
|
State
Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF |
|
|
170,530 |
|
|
4,268,366
|
|
Xtrackers
USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF |
|
|
114,728 |
|
|
4,189,867
|
|
TOTAL
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost
$16,960,477) |
|
|
|
|
|
16,849,778
|
|
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MONEY
MARKET FUNDS - 33.3%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.57%(a) |
|
|
4,205,718 |
|
|
4,205,718
|
|
First
American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.58%(a) |
|
|
4,205,717 |
|
|
4,205,717
|
|
TOTAL
MONEY MARKET FUNDS
(Cost
$8,411,435) |
|
|
|
|
|
8,411,435
|
|
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS - 100.0%
(Cost
$25,371,912) |
|
|
|
|
|
$25,261,213
|
|
Other
Assets in Excess of
Liabilities
- 0.0%(b) |
|
|
|
|
|
1,973
|
|
TOTAL
NET ASSETS - 100.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
$25,263,186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percentages
are stated as a percent of net assets.
|
(a)
|
The rate shown
represents the 7-day annualized yield as of June 30, 2026. |
|
(b)
|
Represents less than
0.05% of net assets. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM SHARES
STATEMENTS
OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments,
at value |
|
|
$193,577,882 |
|
|
$38,888,916 |
|
|
$25,261,213
|
|
Segregated
cash |
|
|
2,541,407 |
|
|
85,227 |
|
|
—
|
|
Variation
margin on futures contracts |
|
|
187,682 |
|
|
205,599 |
|
|
—
|
|
Dividends
receivable |
|
|
453,023 |
|
|
55,119 |
|
|
24,975
|
|
Total
assets |
|
|
196,759,994 |
|
|
39,234,861 |
|
|
25,286,188
|
|
LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due
to broker for futures |
|
|
315,264 |
|
|
318,405 |
|
|
—
|
|
Payable
to Adviser |
|
|
176,048 |
|
|
34,738 |
|
|
23,002
|
|
Broker
interest payable |
|
|
17,902 |
|
|
6,770 |
|
|
—
|
|
Total
liabilities |
|
|
509,214 |
|
|
359,913 |
|
|
23,002
|
|
NET
ASSETS |
|
|
$196,250,780 |
|
|
$38,874,948 |
|
|
$25,263,186
|
|
Net
Assets Consist of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-in
capital |
|
|
$175,628,740 |
|
|
$30,642,445 |
|
|
$26,329,830
|
|
Total
distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) |
|
|
20,622,040 |
|
|
8,232,503 |
|
|
(1,066,644)
|
|
Total
net assets |
|
|
$196,250,780 |
|
|
$38,874,948 |
|
|
$25,263,186
|
|
Net
assets |
|
|
$196,250,780 |
|
|
$38,874,948 |
|
|
$25,263,186
|
|
Shares
issued and outstanding (unlimited shares authorized without par value) |
|
|
4,575,000 |
|
|
975,000 |
|
|
1,045,000
|
|
Net
asset value per share |
|
|
$42.90 |
|
|
$39.87 |
|
|
$24.18
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments,
at cost |
|
|
$140,030,581 |
|
|
$30,031,794 |
|
|
$25,371,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM SHARES
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
For
the Period Ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVESTMENT
INCOME:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend
income |
|
|
$1,064,666 |
|
|
$139,249 |
|
|
$647,696
|
|
Interest
income |
|
|
299,884 |
|
|
154,133 |
|
|
—
|
|
Total
investment income |
|
|
1,364,550 |
|
|
293,382 |
|
|
647,696
|
|
EXPENSES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
advisory fee |
|
|
1,006,859 |
|
|
190,117 |
|
|
149,366
|
|
Broker
interest expense |
|
|
141,739 |
|
|
38,078 |
|
|
—
|
|
Total
expenses |
|
|
1,148,598 |
|
|
228,195 |
|
|
149,366
|
|
Net
investment income |
|
|
215,952 |
|
|
65,187 |
|
|
498,330
|
|
REALIZED
AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
realized gain (loss) from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments |
|
|
(1,995,705) |
|
|
(363,547) |
|
|
(402,674)
|
|
In-kind
redemptions |
|
|
1,166,176 |
|
|
— |
|
|
19,092
|
|
Written
options expired or closed |
|
|
485,324 |
|
|
(65,806) |
|
|
—
|
|
Securities
sold short |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(455)
|
|
Futures
contracts |
|
|
1,382,455 |
|
|
1,728,456 |
|
|
—
|
|
Net
realized gain (loss) |
|
|
1,038,250 |
|
|
1,299,103 |
|
|
(384,037)
|
|
Net
change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments |
|
|
12,734,629 |
|
|
4,071,424 |
|
|
(286,507)
|
|
Future
contracts |
|
|
(340,621) |
|
|
(211,201) |
|
|
—
|
|
Net
change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
|
|
12,394,008 |
|
|
3,860,223 |
|
|
(286,507)
|
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
13,432,258 |
|
|
5,159,326 |
|
|
(670,544)
|
|
NET
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS |
|
|
$13,648,210 |
|
|
$5,224,513 |
|
|
$(172,214) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM SHARES
STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income (loss) |
|
|
$215,952 |
|
|
$649,007 |
|
|
$65,187 |
|
|
$245,571
|
|
Net
realized gain (loss) |
|
|
1,038,250 |
|
|
8,924,953 |
|
|
1,299,103 |
|
|
1,583,671
|
|
Net
change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
|
|
12,394,008 |
|
|
16,178,764 |
|
|
3,860,223 |
|
|
3,234,599
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
|
|
13,648,210 |
|
|
25,752,724 |
|
|
5,224,513 |
|
|
5,063,841
|
|
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO SHAREHOLDERS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From
earnings |
|
|
— |
|
|
(732,987) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4,097,317)
|
|
From
return of capital |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(769)
|
|
Total
distributions to shareholders |
|
|
— |
|
|
(732,987) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4,098,086)
|
|
CAPITAL
TRANSACTIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
sold |
|
|
9,223,320 |
|
|
34,148,110 |
|
|
5,243,448 |
|
|
6,485,037
|
|
Shares
redeemed |
|
|
(5,033,155) |
|
|
(26,318,788) |
|
|
(842,127) |
|
|
(1,837,220)
|
|
ETF
transaction fees (See Note 7) |
|
|
684 |
|
|
5,927 |
|
|
380 |
|
|
900
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions |
|
|
4,190,849 |
|
|
7,835,249 |
|
|
4,401,701 |
|
|
4,648,717
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets |
|
|
17,839,059 |
|
|
32,854,986 |
|
|
9,626,214 |
|
|
5,614,472
|
|
NET
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning
of the period |
|
|
178,411,721 |
|
|
145,556,735 |
|
|
29,248,734 |
|
|
23,634,262
|
|
End
of the period |
|
|
$196,250,780 |
|
|
$178,411,721 |
|
|
$38,874,948 |
|
|
$29,248,734
|
|
SHARES
TRANSACTIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
sold |
|
|
225,000 |
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
175,000
|
|
Shares
redeemed |
|
|
(125,000) |
|
|
(725,000) |
|
|
(25,000) |
|
|
(50,000)
|
|
Total
increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
125,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM SHARES
STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(Continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income (loss) |
|
|
$498,330 |
|
|
$1,908,088
|
|
Net
realized gain (loss) |
|
|
(384,037) |
|
|
(292,521)
|
|
Net
change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
|
|
(286,507) |
|
|
(173,808)
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
|
|
(172,214) |
|
|
1,441,759
|
|
DISTRIBUTIONS
TO SHAREHOLDERS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From
earnings |
|
|
(497,991) |
|
|
(1,908,299)
|
|
From
return of capital |
|
|
— |
|
|
(10,900)
|
|
Total
distributions to shareholders |
|
|
(497,991) |
|
|
(1,919,199)
|
|
CAPITAL
TRANSACTIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
sold |
|
|
— |
|
|
374,135
|
|
Shares
redeemed |
|
|
(5,173,644) |
|
|
(4,614,018)
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions |
|
|
(5,173,644) |
|
|
(4,239,883)
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in net assets |
|
|
(5,843,849) |
|
|
(4,717,323)
|
|
NET
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning
of the period |
|
|
31,107,035 |
|
|
35,824,358
|
|
End
of the period |
|
|
$25,263,186 |
|
|
$31,107,035
|
|
SHARES
TRANSACTIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
sold |
|
|
— |
|
|
15,000
|
|
Shares
redeemed |
|
|
(210,000) |
|
|
(185,000)
|
|
Total
increase (decrease) in shares outstanding |
|
|
(210,000) |
|
|
(170,000) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL BETA ETF
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PER
SHARE DATA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
asset value, beginning of period |
|
|
$39.87 |
|
|
$33.85 |
|
|
$28.86 |
|
|
$24.77 |
|
|
$32.21 |
|
|
$26.92
|
INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)
|
0.05 |
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
0.18 |
|
|
0.26 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
(0.08)
|
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(c) |
|
|
2.98 |
|
|
6.03 |
|
|
5.13 |
|
|
3.88 |
|
|
(7.13) |
|
|
6.07
|
|
Total
from investment operations |
|
|
3.03 |
|
|
6.18 |
|
|
5.31 |
|
|
4.14 |
|
|
(7.11) |
|
|
5.99
|
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.16) |
|
|
(0.32) |
|
|
(0.05) |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
Net
realized gains |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.33) |
|
|
(0.71)
|
|
Total
distributions |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.16) |
|
|
(0.32) |
|
|
(0.05) |
|
|
(0.33) |
|
|
(0.71)
|
|
ETF
transaction fees per share |
|
|
0.00(d) |
|
|
0.00(d) |
|
|
0.00(d) |
|
|
0.00(d) |
|
|
0.00(d) |
|
|
0.01
|
|
Net
asset value, end of period |
|
|
$42.90 |
|
|
$39.87 |
|
|
$33.85 |
|
|
$28.86 |
|
|
$24.77 |
|
|
$32.21
|
|
Total
return(e) |
|
|
7.59% |
|
|
18.26% |
|
|
18.37% |
|
|
16.73% |
|
|
−22.09% |
|
|
22.25%
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA AND RATIOS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
assets, end of period (in thousands) |
|
|
$196,251 |
|
|
$178,412 |
|
|
$145,557 |
|
|
$120,505 |
|
|
$169,075 |
|
|
$342,181
|
|
Ratio
of expenses to average net assets(f)(g) |
|
|
1.25% |
|
|
1.29% |
|
|
1.32% |
|
|
1.41% |
|
|
1.18% |
|
|
1.13%
|
|
Ratio
of broker interest expense to average net assets(f)(g) |
|
|
0.15% |
|
|
0.19% |
|
|
0.22% |
|
|
0.31% |
|
|
0.08% |
|
|
0.03%
|
|
Ratio
of expenses to average net assets excluding broker interest expense(f)(g) |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10%
|
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(f)(g)
|
0.24% |
|
|
0.41% |
|
|
0.55% |
|
|
0.98% |
|
|
0.08% |
|
|
(0.27)%
|
|
Portfolio
turnover rate(e)(h) |
|
|
—% |
|
|
2% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
132% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Net investment income
per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
|
|
(b)
|
Recognition of
net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in
which the Fund invests.
|
|
(c)
|
Realized and unrealized
gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the
periods and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the periods.
|
|
(d)
|
Amount represents
less than $0.005 per share.
|
|
(e)
|
Not annualized for
periods less than one year.
|
|
(f)
|
Annualized for periods
less than one year.
|
|
(g)
|
Ratios do not include
the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
|
|
(h)
|
Portfolio turnover
rate excludes in-kind transactions. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
MARKET STATETM TACTICAL Q ETF
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PER
SHARE DATA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
asset value, beginning of period |
|
|
$34.41 |
|
|
$32.60 |
|
|
$28.28 |
|
|
$19.96 |
|
|
$25.00
|
|
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income (loss)(b)(c) |
|
|
0.07 |
|
|
0.32 |
|
|
0.48 |
|
|
0.43 |
|
|
(0.03)
|
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(d) |
|
|
5.39 |
|
|
6.31 |
|
|
5.04 |
|
|
8.11 |
|
|
(5.01)
|
|
Total
from investment operations |
|
|
5.46 |
|
|
6.63 |
|
|
5.52 |
|
|
8.54 |
|
|
(5.04)
|
|
LESS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.29) |
|
|
(0.35) |
|
|
(0.22) |
|
|
—
|
|
Net
realized gains |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4.53) |
|
|
(0.86) |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
Return
of capital |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.00)(e) |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
Total
distributions |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4.82) |
|
|
(1.21) |
|
|
(0.22) |
|
|
—
|
|
ETF
transaction fees per share |
|
|
0.00(e) |
|
|
0.00(e) |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
0.00(e) |
|
|
0.00(e)
|
|
Net
asset value, end of period |
|
|
$39.87 |
|
|
$34.41 |
|
|
$32.60 |
|
|
$28.28 |
|
|
$19.96
|
|
Total
return(f) |
|
|
15.87% |
|
|
20.20% |
|
|
19.54% |
|
|
42.82% |
|
|
−20.17%
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA AND RATIOS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
assets, end of period (in thousands) |
|
|
$38,875 |
|
|
$29,249 |
|
|
$23,634 |
|
|
$12,020 |
|
|
$3,493
|
|
Ratio
of expenses to average net assets(g)(h) |
|
|
1.32% |
|
|
1.42% |
|
|
1.46% |
|
|
1.48% |
|
|
1.38%
|
|
Ratio
of broker interest expense to average net assets(g)(h) |
|
|
0.22% |
|
|
0.32% |
|
|
0.36% |
|
|
0.38% |
|
|
0.28%
|
|
Ratio
of expenses to average net assets excluding broker interest expense(g)(h) |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10%
|
|
Ratio
of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(g)(h) |
|
|
0.38% |
|
|
0.90% |
|
|
1.49% |
|
|
1.72% |
|
|
(0.16)%
|
|
Portfolio
turnover rate(f)(i) |
|
|
2% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
40% |
|
|
138% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Inception date of
the Fund was March 14, 2022.
|
|
(b)
|
Net investment income
per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
|
|
(c)
|
Recognition of
net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in
which the Fund invests.
|
|
(d)
|
Realized and unrealized
gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the
periods and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the periods.
|
|
(e)
|
Amount represents
less than $0.005 per share.
|
|
(f)
|
Not annualized for
periods less than one year.
|
|
(g)
|
Annualized for periods
less than one year.
|
|
(h)
|
Ratios do not include
the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
|
|
(i)
|
Portfolio turnover
rate excludes in-kind transactions. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
RISK-MANAGED INCOME ETF
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PER
SHARE DATA:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
asset value, beginning of period |
|
|
$24.79 |
|
|
$25.14 |
|
|
$25.09 |
|
|
$25.00
|
|
INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income (loss)(b)(c) |
|
|
0.45 |
|
|
1.39 |
|
|
1.69 |
|
|
0.97
|
|
Net
realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments(d) |
|
|
(0.60) |
|
|
(0.33) |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.05
|
|
Total
from investment operations |
|
|
(0.15) |
|
|
1.06 |
|
|
1.71 |
|
|
1.02
|
|
LESS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
investment income |
|
|
(0.46) |
|
|
(1.40) |
|
|
(1.66) |
|
|
(0.92)
|
|
Return
of capital |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.01) |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.01)
|
|
Total
distributions |
|
|
(0.46) |
|
|
(1.41) |
|
|
(1.66) |
|
|
(0.93)
|
|
Net
asset value, end of period |
|
|
$24.18 |
|
|
$24.79 |
|
|
$25.14 |
|
|
$25.09
|
|
Total
return(e) |
|
|
−0.61% |
|
|
4.34% |
|
|
7.04% |
|
|
4.14%
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL
DATA AND RATIOS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
assets, end of period (in thousands) |
|
|
$25,263 |
|
|
$31,107 |
|
|
$35,824 |
|
|
$31,987
|
|
Ratio
of expenses to average net assets(f)(g) |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10% |
|
|
1.10%
|
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(f)(g)
|
3.67% |
|
|
5.56% |
|
|
6.70% |
|
|
6.88%
|
|
Portfolio
turnover rate(e)(h) |
|
|
86% |
|
|
75% |
|
|
—% |
|
|
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Inception date of
the Fund was June 8, 2023.
|
|
(b)
|
Net investment income
per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the periods.
|
|
(c)
|
Recognition of
net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in
which the Fund invests.
|
|
(d)
|
Realized and unrealized
gains and losses per share in the caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the
periods and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the periods.
|
|
(e)
|
Not annualized for
periods less than one year.
|
|
(f)
|
Annualized for periods
less than one year.
|
|
(g)
|
Ratios do not include
the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
|
|
(h)
|
Portfolio turnover
rate excludes in-kind transactions. |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LHA
Market StateTM Shares
Notes
to Financial Statements
June 30,
2026 (Unaudited)
NOTE
1 – ORGANIZATION
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF, LHA Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF, and LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF are diversified
series (individually each a “Fund” or collectively the “Funds”) of ETF Series Solutions (“ESS” or
the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company consisting of multiple investment series, organized as a Delaware
statutory trust on February 9, 2012. The Trust is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and the offering
of the Funds’ shares is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). LHA Market StateTM
Tactical Beta ETF is an actively-managed ETF and seeks long-term out-performance relative to the large-capitalization U.S. equity market
by investing long or short in instruments linked directly or indirectly to the performance and/or volatility of the S&P 500®
Index based on statistical analysis that seeks to estimate the direction of the S&P 500® Index. LHA Market StateTM
Tactical Q ETF is an actively-managed ETF that seeks long-term out-performance relative to the large-capitalization U.S. growth equity
market by investing in equity instruments linked directly or indirectly to the performance of U.S.-listed, large capitalization, growth-oriented
companies. LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF is an actively-managed “fund of funds” that seeks current income and capital preservation.
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LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
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September
29, 2020 |
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LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
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March
14, 2022 |
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LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
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June
8, 2023 |
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The
end of the reporting period for the Funds is June 30, 2026. The current fiscal period is the period from January 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2026.
NOTE
2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment
Companies.
The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
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A.
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Security Valuation.
All equity securities, including domestic and foreign common stocks, preferred stocks, and exchange-traded funds that are traded
on a national securities exchange, except those listed on the Nasdaq Global MarketTM, Nasdaq Global Select MarketTM,
and the Nasdaq Capital Market ExchangeTM (collectively, “Nasdaq”) are valued at the last reported sale price on
the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Securities traded on Nasdaq will be valued at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price
(“NOCP”). If, on a particular day, an exchange-traded or Nasdaq security does not trade, then the mean between the most recent
quoted bid and asked prices will be used. All equity securities that are not traded on a listed exchange are valued at the last sale price
in the over-the-counter market. If a non-exchange traded security does not trade on a particular day, then the mean between the last quoted
closing bid and asked price will be used. Prices denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents at the current
exchange rate, which approximates fair value. |
Futures
contracts will be valued at the settlement price from the exchange on which they are traded.
Exchange
traded options are valued at the composite mean price, which calculates the mean of the highest bid price and lowest asked price across
the exchanges where the option is principally traded. On the last trading day prior to expiration, expiring options will be priced at
intrinsic value.
Investments
in mutual funds, including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) per share.
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Debt
securities, including short-term debt instruments having a maturity of less than 60 days, are valued in accordance with prices provided
by a pricing service. Pricing services may use various valuation methodologies such as the mean between the bid and asked prices, matrix
pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations.
Securities
for which quotations are not readily available are valued at their respective fair values in accordance with pricing procedures adopted
by the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”). When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given
to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the pricing procedures
adopted by the Board. The use of fair value pricing by the Funds may cause the NAV of their shares to differ significantly from NAV that
would be calculated without regard to such considerations.
As
described above, the Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes
a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
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Level 1 –
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Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access. |
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Level 2 –
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Observable inputs other than quoted prices
included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices
for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield
curves, default rates and similar data. |
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Level 3 –
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Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability,
to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market
participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available. |
The
availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example,
the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics
particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the
market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value
is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The
inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes,
the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The following is a summary of the inputs used to value
the Funds’ investments as of the end of the current fiscal period:
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF
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Exchange
Traded Funds |
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$161,775,772 |
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$— |
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$— |
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$161,775,772
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U.S.
Treasury Bills |
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— |
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18,350,389 |
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— |
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18,350,389
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Money
Market Funds |
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13,451,721 |
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— |
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— |
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13,451,721
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Total
Investments |
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$175,227,493 |
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$18,350,389 |
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$— |
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$193,577,882 |
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^
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See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation
of investment categories.
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Market StateTM Shares
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June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
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Futures
Contracts(a) |
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$(258,010) |
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$— |
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$— |
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$(258,010) |
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(a)
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The fair value of
the Fund’s investment represents the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of June 30, 2026. |
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF
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Exchange
Traded Funds |
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$24,882,956 |
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$— |
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$— |
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$24,882,956
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Money
Market Funds |
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9,208,863 |
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— |
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— |
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9,208,863
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U.S.
Treasury Bills |
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— |
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4,797,097 |
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— |
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4,797,097
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Total
Investments |
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$34,091,819 |
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$4,797,097 |
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$— |
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$38,888,916 |
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^
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See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation
of investment categories.
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Futures
Contracts(a) |
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$(136,390) |
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$— |
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$— |
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$(136,390) |
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(a)
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The fair value of
the Fund’s investment represents the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of June 30, 2026. |
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF
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Exchange
Traded Funds |
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$16,849,778 |
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$— |
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$— |
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$16,849,778
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Money
Market Funds |
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8,411,435 |
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— |
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— |
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8,411,435
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Total
Investments |
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$25,261,213 |
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$— |
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$— |
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$25,261,213 |
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See Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation of investment categories.
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B.
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Federal Income
Taxes. The Funds’ policy is to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net capital gains
to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Funds plan to file U.S. Federal and various state and local
tax returns. |
The
Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management
has analyzed the Funds’ uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded
related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts
of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance
with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized
tax benefits on uncertain positions as income tax expenses in the Statements of Operations. During the current fiscal period, the Funds
did not incur any interest or penalties.
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C.
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Security Transactions
and Investment Income. Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized from sales
of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends
included in dividend income or separately disclosed, if any, are recorded at fair value of the security received. Interest income is recorded
on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are accreted and amortized using the effective yield method. |
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D.
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Distributions
to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains on securities are declared and
paid at least on an annual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
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30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
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E.
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Use of Estimates.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the current fiscal period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. |
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F.
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Share Valuation.
The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Funds, plus cash and
other assets, minus all liabilities (including estimated accrued expenses) by the total number of shares outstanding of each Fund, rounded
to the nearest cent. The Funds’ shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”)
is closed for trading. The offering and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to each Fund’s NAV per share. |
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G.
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Reclassification
of Capital Accounts. U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified
between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or NAV per share. These differences are primarily
due to differing book and tax treatments for in-kind transactions. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the following table
shows the reclassifications made: |
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LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
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$(3,790,209) |
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$3,790,209
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LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
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— |
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—
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LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
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(35,340) |
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35,340 |
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H.
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Guarantees
and Indemnifications. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general
indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that
may be against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote. |
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I.
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Segment Reporting.
Each Fund operates as a single segment entity. Each Fund’s income, expenses, assets, and performance are regularly monitored
and assessed by the Chief Operating & Risk Officer and the Chief Executive Officer, who collectively serve as the chief operating
decision makers, using the information presented in the financial statements and financial highlights. |
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J.
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Subsequent
Events. In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or
disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no events or transactions that occurred during the period
subsequent to the end of the current fiscal period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements
other than the following: |
The
Board of Trustees of ETF Series Solutions, upon a recommendation from Little Harbor Advisors, LLC, the investment adviser to the
Funds, has determined to close and liquidate the LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF immediately after the close of business on July 27,
2026.
NOTE
3 – ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Futures
Contracts. LHA Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF and LHA Market StateTM Tactical
Q ETF may invest in futures contracts to hedge or manage risks associated with the Fund’s investments in securities or to gain exposure
to certain asset classes or markets. Each Fund may purchase or sell futures contracts only if the Fund’s liabilities for the futures
position are “covered” by an offsetting position in a futures contract or by the Fund segregating liquid assets equal to the
Fund’s liabilities on the futures contract. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, a Fund is required to pledge to the
broker an amount of cash, U.S. government securities or other assets, equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (initial margin
deposit). Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Funds on an as needed basis. The Funds
record an unrealized gain or loss by marking each futures contract to market. A realized gain or loss is recorded when the contract is
closed. Should market conditions move unexpectedly,
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June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
the
Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions
involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying assets. Futures
contracts may have off-balance sheet risk. Off-balance sheet risk exists when the maximum potential loss on a particular financial instrument
is greater than the value of such financial instrument, as reflected in the Schedules of Futures Contracts.
Positions
in futures contracts may be closed out only on an exchange that provides a secondary market for such futures. However, there can be no
assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any particular futures contract at any specific time. Thus, it may not be possible
to close a futures position. In the event of adverse price movements, the Funds may be required to make cash payments to maintain the
required margin. In such situations, if a Fund had insufficient cash, it might have to sell portfolio securities to meet margin requirements
at a time when it would be disadvantageous to do so. In addition, the Fund might be required to take delivery of the underlying instruments
of futures contracts it holds. The inability to close positions in futures could also have an adverse impact on the Funds’ ability
to hedge or manage risks effectively. Cash collateral held by the Funds is presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under
segregated cash at broker for futures and options, if any. Securities held as collateral are noted on the Schedule of Investments.
Options
Contracts. LHA Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF and LHA Market StateTM Tactical
Q ETF may also purchase put or call options (or options spreads) on the VIX Index, the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 or ETFs that seek exposure
to short-term VIX Index futures contracts.
Purchasing
a call option gives the buyer the right to purchase shares of the reference asset at a specified price (“strike price”) until
a specified date (“expiration date”) (American-style options) or at the expiration date (European-style options). The buyer
of the call option pays an amount (premium) for buying the option. In the event the reference asset appreciates above the strike price,
the buyer can exercise the option and receive the reference asset (for American-style options) or receive the difference between the value
of the reference asset and the strike price (for European-style options) (which gain is offset by the premium initially paid), and in
the event the reference asset declines in value, the call option may end up worthless and the Funds’ loss is limited to the amount
of premium it paid. The Funds’ investments in call options and put options on the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 or the VIX Index are generally
expected to be European-style options.
Purchasing
a put option gives the buyer the right to sell shares of a reference asset at a strike price until the expiration date (American-style
options) or at the expiration date (European-style options). The buyer of the put option pays an amount (premium) for buying the option.
In the event the reference asset declines in value below the strike price and a Fund exercises its put option, the Fund will be entitled
to deliver the reference asset (for American-style options) or receive the difference between the strike price and the value of the reference
asset (for European-style options) (which gain is offset by the premium originally paid by the Fund), and in the event the reference asset
closes above the strike price as of the expiration date, the put option may end up worthless and the Fund’s loss is limited to the
amount of premium it paid.
A
call spread entails the purchase of a call option and the sale of a call option on the same reference asset with the same expiration date
but a higher strike price. A put spread entails the purchase of a put option and the sale of a put option on the same reference asset
with the same expiration date but a lower strike price. The premium received from the sale of the call or put options is generally expected
to offset the cost to the Fund of the purchased options in exchange for limiting the maximum return from such options.
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF may also write (sell) call options on its S&P 500 positions; provided, however, that when
the Fund writes (sells) a call option it will always own the corresponding amount of exposure to the S&P 500 and, therefore, the Fund’s
position will be “covered”. LHA Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF may also write (sell) call options on its long growth
equity positions; provided, however, that when the Fund writes (sells) a call option it will always own the corresponding amount of exposure
to long growth equities and, therefore, the Fund’s options position will be “covered”. A written (sold) call option
gives the seller the obligation to sell shares of the underlying asset at a specified price (“strike price”) at a specified
date (“expiration date”). The writer (seller) of the call option receives an amount (premium) for writing (selling) the option.
In the event the underlying asset appreciates above the strike price as of the expiration date, the writer (seller) of the call option
will have to pay the difference between the
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June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
value
of the underlying asset and the strike price (which loss is offset by the premium initially received), and in the event the underlying
asset declines in value, the call option may end up worthless and the writer (seller) of the call option retains the premium.
A
written (sold) put option gives the seller the obligation to buy shares of the underlying asset at a specified price (“strike price”)
at a specified date (“expiration date”). The writer (seller) of the put option receives an amount (premium) for writing (selling)
the option. In the event the underlying asset depreciates below the strike price as of the expiration date, the writer (seller) of the
put option pays the difference between the value of the underlying asset and the strike price (which loss is offset by the premium initially
received), and in the event the underlying asset appreciates in value, the put option may end up worthless and the writer (seller) of
the call option retains the premium.
When
the Funds write an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Funds is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted
to the current fair value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Funds
on the expiration date as realized gains from options written. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing
purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or, if the premium is less than the amount
paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from
the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Funds have realized a gain or loss. The Funds, as a writer of an option,
bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
For
financial statement purposes, cash held at or due to the broker for futures and options is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities
as deposits at broker for futures and options or payable to broker for futures and options. Broker interest paid by the Funds, if any,
is included as broker interest expense in the Statements of Operations. As collateral for written options, the Funds maintain segregated
assets consisting of cash, cash equivalents, or liquid securities (e.g. Permissible Assets). Segregated cash, if any, is included as segregated
cash at broker for futures and options in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The Advisor may earmark or instruct the Funds’
custodian to segregate Permissible Assets in an amount at least equal to the market value, calculated on a daily basis, of the written
options. Alternatively, a written call option contract can be “covered” through (a) ownership of the underlying instruments
or (b) ownership of an option on such instruments at an exercise price equal to or lower than the exercise price of the short option,
and a written put option contract can be “covered” (a) through ownership of a put option with an exercise price at least equal
to the Funds’ delivery or purchase obligation or (b) through selling short the underlying instrument at a price at least equal to
the Funds’ purchase obligation.
The
effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of the end of the current fiscal period was as follows:
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LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Futures* |
|
|
Unrealized
depreciation on
open
futures contracts** |
|
|
$(258,010)
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Futures* |
|
|
Unrealized
depreciation on
open
futures contracts** |
|
|
(136,390) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation as
reported on the Schedule of Futures Contracts.
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|
**
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Included in total distributable earnings on the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Market StateTM Shares
Notes
to Financial Statements
June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
The
effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the current fiscal period was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Futures |
|
|
$1,382,455 |
|
|
$(340,621)
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Purchased Options |
|
|
(1,995,712)* |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Written Options |
|
|
485,324 |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Futures |
|
|
1,728,456 |
|
|
(211,201)
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Purchased Options |
|
|
(356,504)* |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
Equity
Contracts - Written Options |
|
|
(65,806) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments
as reported on the Statement of Operations. |
The
average monthly values of outstanding purchased and written options during the current fiscal period were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$— |
|
|
$(20,707)
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
— |
|
|
(960) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
The amounts of realized gains and losses for
written options during the period disclosed above and within the statement of operations serve as indicators of volume of activity during
the period. Written options were not held at period end. |
The
average monthly notional amount of short and long futures during the current fiscal period were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$32,478,240 |
|
|
$—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
12,831,454 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE
4 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Little
Harbor Advisors, LLC (“the Adviser”), serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement
(“Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Adviser, the Adviser provides investment advice
to the Funds and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Funds, subject to the direction and control of the Board and the officers of
the Trust. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is also responsible for arranging, in consultation with each Fund’s respective
sub-adviser, if any: transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Funds to operate.
Grimes & Company Wealth Management, LLC (doing business as Grimes & Company) serves as the sub-adviser for LHA Risk-Managed Income
ETF.
Under
the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund, except for: the fee paid to the Adviser pursuant
to the Advisory Agreement, interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage
commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired
fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, and distribution (12b-1) fees and expenses. For the services
it provides to the Funds, the Funds each pay the Adviser a unified management fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual
rate of 1.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser is responsible for paying the sub-adviser.
U.S.
Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services” or “Administrator”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services,
acts as the Funds’ Administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and accounting services for the Funds. The
Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, reports and returns for the Funds, including regulatory compliance
monitoring and financial reporting; prepares reports and materials to be
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Market StateTM Shares
Notes
to Financial Statements
June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
supplied
to the Board and monitors the activities of the Funds’ Custodian, transfer agent and fund accountant. Fund Services also serves
as the transfer agent and fund accountant to the Funds. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves
as the Funds’ Custodian.
All
officers of the Trust are affiliated with the Administrator and Custodian.
NOTE
5 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
During
the current fiscal period, purchases and sales of securities by the Funds, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were
as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF. |
|
|
$— |
|
|
$—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
336,234 |
|
|
429,771
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
18,199,313 |
|
|
27,583,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During
the current fiscal period, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities by the Funds. LHA Market StateTM
Tactical Beta ETF and LHA Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF held U.S. Treasury Bills during the current fiscal period which are
considered short-term securities.
During
the current fiscal period, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$6,624,410 |
|
|
$3,290,680
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
2,702,405 |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
— |
|
|
4,272,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE
6 – INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The
amount and tax character of tax basis distributions and composition of net assets, including distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)
are finalized at fiscal year-end; accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined for the current fiscal period.
The
components of distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) and cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes as of December 31,
2025 in the Funds, were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax
cost of investments |
|
|
$136,083,063 |
|
|
$25,023,916 |
|
|
$31,217,625
|
|
Gross
tax unrealized appreciation |
|
|
$40,812,672 |
|
|
$4,786,604 |
|
|
$210,172
|
|
Gross
tax unrealized depreciation |
|
|
— |
|
|
(65,327) |
|
|
(34,492)
|
|
Net
tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
|
|
40,812,672 |
|
|
4,721,277 |
|
|
175,680
|
|
Undistributed
ordinary income |
|
|
649,007 |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
Undistributed
long-term gain |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
Other
accumulated gain (loss) |
|
|
(34,487,849)* |
|
|
(1,713,287)** |
|
|
(572,119)
|
|
Distributable
earnings (accumulated losses) |
|
|
$6,973,830 |
|
|
$3,007,990 |
|
|
$(396,439) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Includes straddle loss deferral of $11,303,419.
|
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**
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Includes straddle loss deferral of $828,073.
|
The
difference between book and tax-basis cost is attributable to wash sales.
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Notes
to Financial Statements
June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
At
December 31, 2025, the LHA Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF deferred, on a tax basis, $885,214 of post-October capital losses
and no late-year ordinary losses. The LHA Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF and LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF deferred no post-October
capital losses or late-year ordinary losses.
As
of December 31, 2025, the Funds had the following capital loss carryforwards with no expiration:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$6,698,454 |
|
|
$16,485,976
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
324,480 |
|
|
247,639 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During
the year ended December 31, 2025, the Funds utilized the following capital loss carryforward that was available as of December 31,
2024:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$4,582,821 |
|
|
$5,830,900
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
— |
|
|
—
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
$732,987 |
|
|
$— |
|
|
$— |
|
|
$1,354,754 |
|
|
$—
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
1,845,021 |
|
|
769 |
|
|
2,252,296 |
|
|
435,015 |
|
|
442,620
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
1,908,299 |
|
|
10,900 |
|
|
— |
|
|
2,191,775 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE
7 – SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Shares
of the Funds are listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe”). Market prices for the shares may be different
from their NAV. The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV generally in large blocks of shares, called “Creation
Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created,
shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units,
shares are not redeemable securities of the Funds. Shares of the Funds may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions
(“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing
process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company
participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as
Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem
shares directly from the Fund. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker
and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
The
Funds currently offer one class of shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed
transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the creation or redemption of Creation Units.
The standard fixed creation and redemption transaction fee for the Funds is $300 payable to the Custodian. The fixed transaction fee may
be waived on certain orders if the Funds’ Custodian has determined to waive some or all of the costs associated with the order,
or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions
or substitutes for Creation Units of up to a maximum of 2% as a percentage of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction.
Variable fees received by the Funds, if any, are displayed in the Capital Transactions section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
The Funds may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, with no par value. All shares of the Funds have equal rights
and privileges.
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Market StateTM Shares
Notes
to Financial Statements
June
30, 2026 (Unaudited)(Continued)
NOTE
8 – PRINCIPAL RISKS
Investment
Company Risk. The risks of investing in investment companies, such as the Underlying ETFs, typically
reflect the risks of the types of instruments in which the investment companies invest. By investing in another investment company, the
Funds become a shareholder of that investment company and bear their proportionate share of the fees and expenses of the other investment
company. The Funds may be subject to statutory limits with respect to the amount they can invest in other ETFs, which may adversely affect
the Funds’ ability to achieve their investment objective. Investments in ETFs are also subject to the following risks: (i) the market
price of an ETF’s shares may trade above or below their NAV; (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop
or be maintained; and (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted for a number of reasons.
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Federal
tax information (Unaudited)
For
the fiscal period ended December 31, 2025, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 23.8%, as provided
for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The percentage of dividends declared from ordinary income designated
as qualified dividend income was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
100.00%
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
4.54%
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
0.00% |
|
|
|
|
|
For
corporate shareholders, the percent of ordinary income distributions qualifying for the corporate dividend received deduction for the
period ended December 31, 2025 was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
100.00%
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
0.00%
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
0.00% |
|
|
|
|
|
The
percentage of taxable ordinary income distributions that are designated as short-term capital gain distributions under Internal Revenue
Section 871(k)(2)(C) for each Fund was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Beta ETF |
|
|
0.00%
|
|
LHA
Market StateTM Tactical Q ETF |
|
|
86.59%
|
|
LHA
Risk-Managed Income ETF |
|
|
0.00% |
|
|
|
|
|
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MARKET STATETM SHARES
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION (Unaudited)
CHANGES
IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
There
were no changes in or disagreements with accountants during the period covered by this report.
PROXY
DISCLOSURE
There
were no matters submitted to a vote of shareholders during the period covered by this report.
REMUNERATION
PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS
All
fund expenses, including Trustee compensation, are paid by the Investment Adviser pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. Additional
information related to those fees is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.
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Approval
of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations (Unaudited)
LHA
Market State Tactical Beta ETF (MSTB)
LHA Market
State Tactical Q ETF (MSTQ)
LHA Risk-Managed
Income ETF (RMIF)
APPROVAL
OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT & BOARD CONSIDERATIONS
Pursuant
to Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), at a meeting held on March 11-12, 2026
(the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of ETF Series Solutions (the “Trust”) approved
the continuance of (i) the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Little Harbor Advisors, LLC (the
“Adviser”) and the Trust, on behalf of the LHA Market State Tactical Beta ETF (“MSTB”), LHA Market State Tactical
Q ETF (“MSTQ”), and LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF (“RMIF”) (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”),
and (ii) the investment sub-advisory agreement among the Adviser, Grimes & Company, Inc. (the “Sub-Adviser” and together
with the Adviser, the “Advisers”), and the Trust, on behalf of RMIF (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and, together
with the Advisory Agreement, the “Agreements”).
Prior
to the Meeting, the Board, including the Trustees who are not parties to the Agreements or “interested persons” of any party
thereto, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), reviewed written materials (the “Materials”),
including information from the Advisers regarding, among other things: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by
the Advisers to each Fund; (ii) each Fund’s historical performance; (iii) the cost of the services provided and the profits realized
by the Advisers or their affiliates from services rendered to each Fund; (iv) comparative performance, fee, and expense data for each
Fund and other investment companies with similar investment objectives, including a report prepared by FUSE Research Network (“FUSE”),
an independent third party, that compares each Fund’s investment performance, fees, and expenses to relevant market benchmarks and
peer groups (the “FUSE Report”); (v) the extent to which any economies of scale realized by the Advisers in connection with
their services to each Fund are shared with Fund shareholders; (vi) any other financial benefits to the Advisers and their affiliates
resulting from services rendered to the Funds; and (vii) other factors the Board deemed to be relevant. The Board also met via videoconference
nine days before the Meeting to discuss their initial thoughts regarding the Materials and communicate to Trust officers their follow
up questions, if any, that they would like the Advisers to address at the Meeting and/or through revised or supplemental Materials.
The
Board also considered that the Advisers, along with other service providers of the Funds, had provided written and oral updates on the
firms over the course of the year with respect to their roles as investment advisers to the Funds, and the Board considered that information
alongside the Materials in its consideration of whether the Agreements should be continued. Additionally, representatives from the Adviser
provided an oral overview of each Fund’s strategy, the services provided to each Fund by the Advisers, and additional information
about the Adviser’s personnel and business operations. The Board then discussed the Materials and the Adviser’s oral presentations,
as well as any other relevant information received by the Board at the Meeting and at prior meetings, and deliberated on the approval
of the continuation of the Agreements in light of this information.
Approval
of the Continuation of the Advisory Agreement with the Adviser
Nature,
Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Trustees considered the scope of services provided under
the Advisory Agreement, noting that the Adviser had provided and would continue to provide investment management services to the Funds.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board considered the quality of the Adviser’s
compliance program and past reports from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) regarding the CCO’s review
of the Adviser’s compliance program. The Board also considered its previous experience with the Adviser providing investment management
services to the Funds. The Board noted that it had received a copy of the Adviser’s registration form and financial statements,
as well as the Adviser’s response to a detailed series of questions that included, among other things, information about the Adviser’s
decision-making process, the background and experience of the firm’s key personnel, and the firm’s compliance policies, marketing
practices, and brokerage information.
The
Board also considered other services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, including oversight of RMIF’s sub-adviser, monitoring
each Fund’s adherence to its investment restrictions and compliance with the Funds’ policies and procedures and applicable
securities regulations, as well as monitoring the extent to which each Fund achieves its investment objective as an actively managed fund.
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MARKET STATETM SHARES
Approval
of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations (Unaudited)(Continued)
Historical
Performance. The Trustees next considered each Fund’s performance. The Board observed that additional
information regarding each Fund’s past investment performance, for periods ended December 31, 2025, had been included in the
Materials, including the FUSE Report, which compared the performance results of each Fund with the returns of two groups of the Fund’s
peer funds: (1) a broader category group of actively managed equity hedged ETFs (each, a “Peer Universe”) and (2) a group
of ETFs selected from the Peer Universe by FUSE as most comparable to such Fund (each, a “Peer Group”). Additionally, at the
Board’s request, the Adviser identified the funds the Adviser considered to be each Fund’s most direct competitors (each,
a “Selected Peer Group”) and provided the Selected Peer Group’s performance results. The funds included by the Adviser
in each Selected Peer Group include funds that, based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative considerations made by the Adviser,
have similar investment objectives and/or principal investment strategies as the relevant Fund.
MSTB:
The Board noted that the Fund slightly outperformed its broad-based securities market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for the one-year
period, and underperformed the same benchmark over the three-, five-year, and since inception periods. In comparing the Fund’s performance
to that of its benchmark, the Board noted that the Fund seeks long-term out-performance relative to the large-cap U.S. equity market by
investing in instruments linked directly or indirectly to the performance and/or volatility of the S&P 500, including ETFs with long
exposure to the S&P 500, U.S. Treasury securities, or instruments linked to the VIX Index, as well as options and futures contracts
on the S&P 500 and the VIX Index.
The
Board then noted that, for each of the one-, three-year, and since inception periods, the Fund outperformed the median return of its Peer
Group, and performed in line with its Peer Group over the five-year period. The Board also noted that for each of the one-, three-, five-year,
and since inception periods, the Fund outperformed the median return of its Peer Universe. The Board observed that the Peer Universe was
comprised of actively managed equity hedged ETFs with reference exposures that generally correspond to the broad U.S. equity market and
the Peer Group was comprised of a subset of those funds selected based on a composite review of their benchmarks, names, strategies, and
overall alignment with the Adviser’s tactical approach and exposure to S&P 500. In addition, the Board noted that the Fund outperformed
each of the funds in its Selected Peer Group over the one-, three-, and five-year periods. The Board considered that the funds included
in the Selected Peer Group were described by the Adviser as actively managed ETFs that mitigate risk and employ equity hedged strategies.
MSTQ:
The Board noted that the Fund underperformed its broad-based securities market benchmark, the Nasdaq Composite Total Return Index, as
well as the Nasdaq-100 Total Return Index, an additional benchmark index, for each of the one-, three-year, and since inception periods.
The Nasdaq Composite tracks the performance of over 3,000 stocks while assuming all cash dividends are reinvested in the index, and the
Nasdaq-100 provides an indication of the performance of the 100 largest, most actively traded, non-financial equity securities listed
on the Nasdaq stock exchange. In comparing the Fund’s performance to that of the benchmarks, the Board noted that the Fund, unlike
its benchmarks, seeks long-term out-performance relative to the large-cap U.S. growth equity market by investing in equity instruments
linked directly or indirectly to the performance of U.S.-listed, large-cap, growth-oriented companies, including ETFs that provide long
or short exposure to growth equities, U.S. Treasury securities, or instruments linked to the VIX Index, as well as options and futures
contracts on equities or the VIX Index.
The
Board then noted that, for the one-, three-year, and since inception period, the Fund outperformed the returns of all funds in its Peer
Group and its Peer Universe. The Board observed that the Peer Universe was comprised of actively managed equity hedged ETFs with reference
exposures that generally correspond to the broad U.S. equity market and the Peer Group was comprised of a subset of those funds selected
based on a composite review of their benchmarks, names, strategies, and overall alignment with the Adviser’s tactical approach and
exposure to S&P 500. In addition, the Board noted that the Fund outperformed the funds in its Selected Peer Group for the one- and
three-year periods. The Board considered that the funds included in the Selected Peer Group were described by the Adviser as actively
managed ETFs that mitigate risk and employ equity hedged strategies.
RMIF:
The Board noted that the Fund underperformed its broad-based securities market benchmark, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Total Return
Index, over the one-year period but outperformed the same benchmark over its since inception period. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index
provides an indication of the performance of the broader U.S. investment grade bond market. In comparing the Fund’s performance
to that of the benchmark, the
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Approval
of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations (Unaudited)(Continued)
Board
noted that the Fund, unlike its benchmark, pursues an actively managed “fund of funds” strategy and seeks exposure to a broad
range of fixed income asset classes based on a proprietary analysis of certain price and volatility trend factors identified by the Sub-Adviser.
The
Board then noted that the Fund underperformed the median return of its Peer Group and Peer Universe over the one-year period, underperformed
the median return of its Peer Universe over the since inception period, and outperformed its Peer Group over the since inception period.
The Board observed that the Peer Universe was comprised of actively managed multi-sector bond ETFs and other taxable bond ETFs with similar
rules-based, tactical fixed income allocation approaches as RMIF and the Peer Group was comprised of a subset of those funds selected
based on their degree of comparability to RMIF’s fund of funds structure and its use of risk management tactical allocation approaches.
In addition, the Board noted that the Fund underperformed the funds in its Selected Peer Group for the one-year period. The Board considered
that the funds included in the Selected Peer Group were a mix of actively managed and index-based bond ETFs that were not structured as
fund of funds with tactical allocation strategies and the Selected Peers all had far more individual portfolio holdings and much larger
assets under management than the Fund.
The
Board also noted that RMIF commenced operations on June 8, 2023, less than three years prior to December 31, 2025, which was
a relatively short period of time over which to evaluate the Fund’s performance and draw meaningful conclusions about its management.
Cost
of Services Provided and Economies of Scale. The Board then reviewed each Fund’s fees and expenses.
The Board took into consideration that the Adviser had charged, and would continue to charge, a “unified fee,” meaning each
Fund pays no expenses other than the advisory fee and, if applicable, certain other costs such as interest, brokerage, acquired fund fees
and expenses (“AFFE”), extraordinary expenses, and, to the extent it is implemented, fees pursuant to a Distribution and/or
Shareholder Servicing (12b-1) Plan. The Board noted that the Adviser had been and would continue to be responsible for compensating the
Trust’s other service providers and paying each Fund’s other expenses out of the Adviser’s own fee and resources.
The
Board compared each Fund’s net expense ratio to its Peer Group and Peer Universe as shown in the FUSE Report, as well as its Selected
Peer Group. The Board noted that each Fund’s net expense ratio, including AFFE, was the highest net expense ratio among the funds
in its Peer Group, Peer Universe, and Selected Peer Group. The Board further considered the Funds’ net expense ratios, as compared
to those of their peer funds, in light of the Funds’ complex investment strategies and relative performance.
The
Board then considered the Adviser’s financial resources and information regarding the Adviser’s ability to support its management
of the Funds and obligations under the unified fee arrangement, noting that the Adviser had provided its financial statements for the
Board’s review. The Board also evaluated the compensation and benefits received by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds,
taking into account an analysis of the Adviser’s profitability with respect to each Fund at various actual and projected Fund asset
levels.
The
Board also considered each Fund’s expenses and advisory fee structure in light of its potential economies of scale. The Board noted
that each Fund’s unitary fee structure did not contain any management fee breakpoint reductions as Fund assets grow. The Board concluded,
however, that each Fund’s unitary fee structure reflects a sharing of economies of scale between the Adviser and the Fund at its
current asset level. The Board also noted its intention to monitor fees as each Fund grows in size and assess whether advisory fee breakpoints
may be warranted in the future should the Adviser realize economies of scale in its management of the Fund.
Conclusion.
No single factor was determinative of the Board’s decision to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement; rather, the Board
based its determination on the total mix of information available to it. Based on a consideration of all the factors in their totality,
the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined that the Advisory Agreement, including the compensation payable
under the agreement, was fair and reasonable to each Fund. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined that
the approval of the continuation of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.
Approval
of the Continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Sub-Adviser
Nature,
Extent, and Quality of Services Provided. The Trustees considered the scope of services provided to RMIF
(the “Fund”) under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, noting that the Sub-Adviser had provided and would continue to provide investment
management services to the Fund. In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services
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MARKET STATETM SHARES
Approval
of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations (Unaudited)(Continued)
provided
by the Sub-Adviser, the Board considered the quality of the Sub-Adviser’s compliance program and past reports from the Trust’s
CCO regarding the CCO’s review of the Sub-Adviser’s compliance program. The Board also considered its previous experience
with the Sub-Adviser providing investment management services to the Fund. The Board noted that it had received a copy of the Sub-Adviser’s
registration form and financial statements, as well as the Sub-Adviser’s response to a detailed series of questions that included,
among other things, information about the Sub-Adviser’s decision-making process, the background and experience of the firm’s
key personnel, and the firm’s compliance policies, marketing practices, and brokerage information.
The
Board noted the responsibilities that the Sub-Adviser has as RMIF’s investment sub-adviser, including: responsibility for the general
management of the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of Fund assets; determining the daily baskets of deposit securities and cash
components; executing portfolio security trades for purchases and redemptions of the Fund’s shares; oversight of general portfolio
compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations, and investment restrictions; responsibility for daily monitoring of portfolio
exposures and quarterly reporting to the Board; and implementation of Board directives as they relate to the Fund. The Board also considered
the Sub-Adviser’s resources and capacity with respect to portfolio management, compliance, and operations given the number of funds
and/or accounts for which it provides advisory or sub-advisory services.
Historical
Performance. The Trustees next reviewed the Fund’s performance, noting that the Sub-Adviser’s
portfolio managers actively manage the Fund’s investments. The Board considered the same performance information that it reviewed
as part of its due diligence with respect to the Adviser’s performance. In particular, the Board considered the FUSE Report, which
compared RMIF’s performance with the returns of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the periods ended December 31, 2025, as
well as other relevant information contained in the Materials, including a comparison of RMIF’s performance with the returns of
its Selected Peer Group. The Board considered the Sub-Adviser’s performance in light of the historic Fund returns described in these
reports.
Costs
of Services Provided and Economies of Scale. The Board then reviewed the sub-advisory fees paid by the
Adviser to the Sub-Adviser for its services to the Fund. The Board considered that the fees paid to the Sub-Adviser are paid by the Adviser
and noted that the fee reflected an arm’s-length negotiation between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. The Board further determined
that the fees reflected an appropriate allocation of the advisory fee paid to each firm given the work performed by each firm and noted
that the Fund’s sub-advisory fee rate is lower than the fee rate charged in connection with the advisory services provided by the
Sub-Adviser to other funds and separately managed accounts. The Board also evaluated the compensation and benefits received by the Sub-Adviser
from its relationship with the Fund, taking into account an analysis of the Sub-Adviser’s profitability with respect to the Fund
at various actual and projected Fund asset levels.
The
Board expressed the view that it currently appeared that the Sub-Adviser might realize economies of scale in managing the Fund as assets
grow in size, noting that the Fund’s sub-advisory fee rate did not include asset-level breakpoints. However, the Board considered
that any benefits derived from such breakpoints, due to an increase in assets under management, would accrue to the Adviser, not Fund
shareholders, as a result of the unitary management fee. Consequently, the Board determined that it would monitor advisory and sub-advisory
fees as the Fund grows to determine whether economies of scale were being effectively shared with the Fund and its shareholders.
Conclusion.
No single factor was determinative of the Board’s decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement; rather, the Board based its determination
on the total mix of information available to it. Based on a consideration of all the factors in their totality, the Board, including the
Independent Trustees, unanimously determined that the Sub-Advisory Agreement, including the compensation payable under the agreement,
was fair and reasonable to the Fund. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously determined that the approval of the Sub-Advisory
Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
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Financial Highlights are included within the financial statements filed under Item 7 of
this Form. |
Item 8.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Investment Companies.
See Item 7(a).
Item 9.
Proxy Disclosure for Open-End Investment Companies.
See Item 7(a).
Item 10.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Investment Companies.
See Item 7(a).
Item 11.
Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.
See Item 7(a).
Item 12.
Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers
of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 14.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 15. Submission of Matters
to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders
may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures.
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The Registrant’s President (principal executive officer) and Treasurer (principal
financial officer) have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under
the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded
that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately
recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service
provider. |
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There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting
(as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 17. Disclosure of Securities
Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously
Awarded Compensation.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits.
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(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure
required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not Applicable. |
(2) Any policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant
to Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10D-1) by the registered national securities exchange or registered national securities
association upon which the registrant’s securities are listed. Not Applicable.
(3) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)). Filed herewith.
(4) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule
23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not
applicable to open-end investment companies.
(5) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies and ETFs.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
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(Registrant) |
ETF Series Solutions |
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By (Signature and Title)* |
/s/ Kristen M. Weitzel |
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Kristen M. Weitzel, President (principal executive officer) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By (Signature and Title)* |
/s/ Kristen M. Weitzel |
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Kristen M. Weitzel, President (principal executive officer) |
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By (Signature and Title)* |
/s/ Kyle L. Kroken |
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Kyle L. Kroken, Treasurer (principal financial officer) |
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.