Democratic Policies Fund (DEMS) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities expected to benefit from U.S. government actions reflecting Democratic policies, including both long and short positions in U.S.-traded stocks of issuers with market capitalizations generally greater than $250 million USD; the fund typically holds 30 to 75 equity securities, with potential limited exposure to non-U.S. and emerging market equities. Active Weighting Advisors LLC serves as the investment adviser, which defines Democratic Policies based on discretionary analysis of the Democratic Party's beliefs, platforms, and priorities at federal and state levels, selecting four to ten such policies at any time to guide portfolio construction. The fund operates within the all-cap equities segment, targeting market segments aligned with Democratic initiatives such as environmental regulations, healthcare expansion, or social programs.
Launched in 2017 under Active Weighting Funds ETF Trust, DEMS was headquartered in connection with its adviser in the U.S., with trading on U.S. exchanges including Cboe. Geographically, its holdings focus on U.S. markets, with minor allocations possible to international equities.
The fund ceased active operations and is no longer trading as an active ETF, as indicated by current listings marking it inactive with outdated performance metrics and delisting implications from low liquidity and assets. Previously rebranded alongside its counterpart EventShares Republican Policies Fund (GOP) amid challenges in attracting investors to politically themed products, it shuttered by around 2019-2020 after multiple name changes and poor performance relative to peers. No recent partnerships, funding rounds, acquisitions, or relaunches have been reported in the last 1-2 years.