Simplify High Yield ETF
Simplify High Yield ETF (AMEX: CDX) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $19.85 (about ₹1,872 a unit) as of 13 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.5% and holds 235 securities. Indian residents can buy CDX through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$19.85
Today's high
$19.95
52 week low
$19.65
52 week high
$22.74
CDX opened at $19.91, closed previously at $20.02, and has traded between $19.65 and $22.74 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The Simplify High Yield ETF (CDX) is engineered to generate substantial current income. It achieves this by primarily allocating its capital to high-yield bonds, while simultaneously deploying strategies to reduce inherent credit risk. CDX offers foundational exposure to the high-yield market, delivering appealing income streams, and is fortified by a diverse array of dynamic and effective credit hedging techniques. Its principal hedging mechanism is rooted in a Quality-Junk factor. Furthermore, the ETF opportunistically invests in CDX call options and equity put options, assessing opportunities based on advantageous cost-to-payout ratios.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.5%
Assets (AUM)
$247.7M
Holdings
235
NAV
$19.89
Avg. volume
145.46K
1-year price change
-12.36%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
CDX holds 235 securities in total. These 10 are 246.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy CDX from India
Indian residents can buy CDX units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in CDX from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search CDX and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, CDX, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your CDX position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying CDX from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the CDX price today?
Simplify High Yield ETF (CDX) last traded at $19.85 on NYSE Arca, as of 13 Nov 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹1,872 a unit at the 13 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does CDX trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is CDX, and what does it cost to hold?
Simplify High Yield ETF manages about $247.7M. Its expense ratio is 0.5% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2022.
What are CDX's largest holdings?
The top three are SIMPLIFY E GOVT MONEY MKT ETF (67.8%), TRS HYG 111626 (34.7%) and TRS HYG 051427 (34.7%). CDX's 10 largest positions make up 246.5% of the fund.
Does CDX pay dividends?
Yes. CDX is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on CDX taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of CDX?
Yes. You can buy CDX by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has CDX performed?
CDX's price is down 12.4% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.