Strive 500 ETF (STRV) operates as a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks broad exposure to large-cap U.S. equities by tracking a benchmark designed to represent 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded stocks, providing cost-efficient access to a broad market segment while employing corporate governance practices to engage with portfolio companies. STRV is managed by Strive Asset Management and is designed to deliver concentrated exposure to U.S. large-capitalization companies, with a focus on transparency and value creation through governance actions such as proxy voting and engagement with management teams. The fund targets the largest U.S. equities, aiming to reflect the performance of top-tier U.S. corporations while maintaining a diversified sector mix and liquidity suitable for institutional and sophisticated individual investors.
Main products and services
STRV provides an ETF vehicle that offers passive exposure to a broad universe of U.S. large-cap stocks, enabling investors to access a diversified basket of 500 of the largest U.S.-listed companies via a single listed security; the fund is structured to deliver index-level returns with low tracking error and competitive expense ratios; governance-oriented active overlay through Strive's corporate governance practices, including voting proxy shares and engagement with company boards and management teams to promote strategic excellence; investor services and fund administration support typical of ETF offerings, including daily pricing, intra-day liquidity, and transparent holdings disclosure.
Latest major changes
Strive 500 ETF has undergone index methodology changes to reflect shifts in the underlying benchmark, transitioning from one broad U.S. large-cap index to another benchmark that more accurately captures the performance and composition of the intended 500 large-cap universe; the issuer extends governance initiatives as part of ongoing active engagement with portfolio companies to unlock value; the product has seen periodic updates to disclosures, holdings reporting cadence, and fund operational enhancements in line with evolving regulatory and market practices; there have been continued enhancements to marketing materials and communications to align with the fund’s governance-focused investment approach; the firm has pursued strategic positioning and partnerships to expand access to Strive's ETF lineup and related products.
Additional context
Industry and segments: exchange-traded funds and asset management, with a focus on large-cap U.S. equities and governance-oriented investment strategies; Target markets: institutional investors, financial advisors, and high-net-worth individuals seeking cost-efficient large-cap exposure with an active governance overlay; Geographic operations: United States with listing on U.S. exchanges and marketing to global investors; Founding year and headquarters: Strive Asset Management, headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, FR; subsidiaries or parent relationships: Strive operates as a standalone asset management firm with its own ETF lineup, including STRV, STXM (Strive Mid-Cap ETF), and related products. These products are issued under Strive’s SPDR-like governance framework and leverage a transparent ETF structure with regular reporting and governance-driven stewardship.