Simplify Asset Management launched the Simplify VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (NYSE: PCR), tapping into one of the most talked-about themes in 2025: private credit. The fund, which carries a net expense ratio of 0.76%, aims to provide investors with a blend of income and capital appreciation while mitigating some of the risks typically associated with the asset class.PCR is at important technical levels. See the trading setup here.PCR tracks the VettaFi Private Credit Index (VPCIX), which gains exposu ...

Private credit offers elevated yields, often with strong lender protections. For retail investors and advisors, it is a way to diversify beyond core fixed income and potentially improve the portfolio's income profile. However, it often comes with potential trade-offs — like illiquidity and credit risk — and the biggest issue: barriers to direct investment. The main issue with ETFs accessing private credit is that ETFs face limits to the amount of private securities they can hold. Open-end funds (including E ...