11/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2026 14:34
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 (811-23312)
Tidal Trust III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
234 West Florida Street, Suite 700
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Eric W. Falkeis
Tidal Trust III
234 West Florida Street, Suite 700
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
(Name and address of agent for service)
(844) 986-7700
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: February 28
Date of reporting period: August 31, 2026
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF Tailored Shareholder Report
Semi-annual shareholder report August 31, 2026
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF
Ticker: PRTO (Listed on NYSE Arca, Inc.)
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF (the "Fund") for the period March 24, 2026 (the Fund's "Inception") to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.paretoetf.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at (888) 808-2280 or by writing the Fund at RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF, c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, P.O. Box 701, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701.
What were the Fund costs since inception?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
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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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RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF
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$32
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0.69%
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| * | Costs paid as a percentage of investment are annualized. |
Key Fund Statistics
(as of August 31, 2026)
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Fund Size (Thousands)
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$17,621
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Number of Holdings
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19
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Total Advisory Fee
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$49,349
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Portfolio Turnover Rate
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26%
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Sector Breakdown
(% of Total Net Assets)
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of August 31, 2026)
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Top Ten Holdings
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(% of Total
Net Assets)
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iShares Russell 2000 ETF
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21.2%
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Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF
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21.0%
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abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
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12.7%
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Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1
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7.8%
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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7.8%
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SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
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7.1%
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Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
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4.5%
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Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
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3.5%
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Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
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2.5%
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State Street Technology Select Sector
SPDR ETF
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2.5%
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For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy voting information, visit www.paretoetf.com.
Householding
Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.
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. |
| (b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Investment Companies.
(a)
Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
Tidal Trust III
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF | PRTO | NYSE Arca, Inc.
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF
Table of Contents
| Page | |
| Schedule of Investments | 1 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 2 |
| Statement of Operations | 3 |
| Statement of Changes in Net Assets | 4 |
| Financial Highlights | 5 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 6 |
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF
Schedule of Investments
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
| COMMON STOCKS - 4.5% | Shares | Value | ||||||
| Industrial Products - 1.8% | ||||||||
| Lockheed Martin Corp. | 552 | $ | 309,799 | |||||
| Materials - 0.7% | ||||||||
| Linde PLC | 261 | 127,780 | ||||||
| Oil & Gas - 1.1% | ||||||||
| EQT Corp. | 3,653 | 197,920 | ||||||
| Tech Hardware & Semiconductors - 0.9% | ||||||||
| Texas Instruments, Inc. | 610 | 159,155 | ||||||
| TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $497,472) | 794,654 | |||||||
| EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 95.0% | Shares | Value | ||||||
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF(a) | 52,654 | 2,232,530 | ||||||
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund(a) | 1,354 | 92,898 | ||||||
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 | 1,912 | 1,370,445 | ||||||
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 236 | 181,895 | ||||||
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1,460 | 210,999 | ||||||
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 12,739 | 3,744,374 | ||||||
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 22,788 | 795,073 | ||||||
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 108,501 | 3,706,394 | ||||||
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 21,618 | 611,141 | ||||||
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust(a) | 14,136 | 1,245,523 | ||||||
| State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 9,840 | 284,671 | ||||||
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 1,782 | 1,366,883 | ||||||
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2,396 | 446,854 | ||||||
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 5,120 | 447,079 | ||||||
| TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $13,119,122) | 16,736,759 | |||||||
| SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.6% | ||||||||
| Money Market Funds - 0.6% | Shares | Value | ||||||
| First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 3.59%(b) | 99,316 | 99,316 | ||||||
| TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $99,316) | 99,316 | |||||||
| TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $13,715,910) | $ | 17,630,729 | ||||||
| Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.1)% | (9,453 | ) | ||||||
| TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 17,621,276 | ||||||
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
| PLC | Public Limited Company |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown represents the 7-day annualized effective yield as of August 31, 2026. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
1
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
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RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF |
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| ASSETS: | - | |||
| Investments, at value (cost $13,715,910) (Note 2) | $ | 17,630,729 | ||
| Dividends receivable | 604 | |||
| Interest receivable | 293 | |||
| Total assets | 17,631,626 | |||
| $ | - | |||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||
| Payable to adviser (Note 4) | 10,350 | |||
| Total liabilities | 10,350 | |||
| NET ASSETS | $ | 17,621,276 | ||
| - | ||||
| NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF: | - | |||
| Paid-in capital | $ | 11,999,097 | ||
| Total distributable earnings/(accumulated losses) | 5,622,179 | |||
| Total Net Assets | $ | 17,621,276 | ||
| Net assets | $ | 17,621,276 | ||
| Shares issued and outstanding(a) | 627,188 | |||
| Net asset value per share | $ | 28.10 | ||
| (a) | Unlimited shares authorized without par value. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
2
Statement of Operations
For the Period Ended August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
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RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF(a) |
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| - | ||||
| INVESTMENT INCOME: | - | |||
| Dividend income | $ | 64,327 | ||
| Interest income | 1,029 | |||
| Less: Dividend withholding taxes | (21 | ) | ||
| Total investment income | 65,335 | |||
| - | ||||
| EXPENSES: | - | |||
| Investment advisory fee (Note 4) | 49,349 | |||
| Total expenses | 49,349 | |||
| NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | 15,986 | |||
| - | ||||
| REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | - | |||
| Net realized gain (loss) from: | ||||
| Investments | (51,574 | ) | ||
| In-kind redemptions | 1,742,948 | |||
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1,691,374 | |||
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||
| Investments (b) | 78,038 | |||
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 78,038 | |||
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 1,769,412 | |||
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 1,785,398 | ||
| (a) | Inception date of the Fund was March 24, 2026. |
| (b) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) does not include net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of $3,836,781 in connection with securities received in connection with the 351 exchange. See Note 1 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
3
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
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RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF |
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Period Ended August 31, 2026(a) |
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| OPERATIONS: | - | |||
| Net investment income (loss) | $ | 15,986 | ||
| Net realized gain (loss) | 1,691,374 | |||
| Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 78,038 | |||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,785,398 | |||
| - | ||||
| CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS: | - | |||
| Subscriptions (Note 1) | 19,447,102 | |||
| Redemptions | (3,611,224 | ) | ||
| Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | 15,835,878 | |||
| - | ||||
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | 17,621,276 | |||
| - | ||||
| NET ASSETS: | - | |||
| Beginning of the period | - | |||
| End of the period | $ | 17,621,276 | ||
| - | ||||
| SHARES TRANSACTIONS | - | |||
| Subscriptions (Note 1) | 767,188 | |||
| Redemptions | (140,000 | ) | ||
| Total increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 627,188 | |||
| (a) | Inception date of the Fund was March 24, 2026. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
4
Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout the period presented
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RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF |
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Period Ended August 31, 2026(a) (Unaudited) |
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| PER SHARE DATA: | ||||
| Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 25.00 | ||
| - | ||||
| INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | - | |||
| Net investment income (loss)(b)(c) | 0.03 | |||
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(d) | 3.07 | |||
| Total from investment operations | 3.10 | |||
| Net asset value, end of period | $ | 28.10 | ||
| TOTAL RETURN(e) | 12.38 | % | ||
| - | ||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS: | - | |||
| Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 17,621 | ||
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets(f)(g) | 0.69 | % | ||
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(f)(g) | 0.22 | % | ||
| Portfolio turnover rate(e)(h) | 26 | % | ||
| (a) | Inception date of the Fund was March 24, 2026. |
| (b) | Net investment income per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
| (c) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests. The ratio does not include net investment income of the exchange traded funds 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 period. |
| (e) | Not annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (f) | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
| (g) | These ratios exclude the impact of expenses of the underlying exchange traded funds as represented in the Schedule of Investments. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the underlying exchange traded funds in which the Fund invests. |
| (h) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION
The RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF (the "Fund") is a diversified series of shares of beneficial interest of Tidal Trust III (the "Trust"). The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on May 19, 2016 and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "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 Fund's shares ("Shares") is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees (the "Board"). Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal Investments" or the "Adviser"), a Tidal Financial Group company, serves as investment adviser to the Fund. RCN Wealth Advisors, Inc. ("RCN" or the "Sub-Adviser") serves as investment sub-adviser to the Fund. The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 "Financial Services - Investment Companies." The Fund commenced operations on March 24, 2026.
Upon commencement of operations, the RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF received securities (the "Contributed Assets") from one or more separately managed accounts (the "Predecessor Accounts") managed by the Sub-Adviser in exchange for shares of the Fund. The contributions were made in connection with the Sub-Advisor's launch of an ETF version of the investment strategy it had previously managed in separately managed accounts and provided the Fund with its initial investment portfolios. These transactions qualified as tax-deferred contributions under Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Contributed Assets were recorded by the Fund at their fair value as of the date of contribution. For federal income tax and financial reporting purposes, the Fund assumes the cost basis and holding periods of the contributed securities. The contributions did not result in the recognition of gain or loss by the Fund.
The following table summarizes the contribution of assets from the Predecessor Accounts in the Fund:
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Shares Issued to Predecessor Accounts |
Predecessor Accounts Cost |
Predecessor Accounts Market Value |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Predecessor Accounts |
| 527,188 | $9,342,919 | $13,179,700 | $3,836,781 |
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
Security Valuation - Equity securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC ("NASDAQ")), including securities traded over-the-counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on the valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST if a security's primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price. For a security that trades on multiple exchanges, the primary exchange will generally be considered the exchange on which the security is generally most actively traded. For securities traded on the NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Prices of securities traded on the securities exchange will be obtained from recognized independent pricing agents each day that the Fund is open for business.
6
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
Investments in money market mutual funds are valued at each underlying fund's published net asset value ("NAV") per share as of the valuation time. Each underlying money market fund calculates NAV using the amortized cost method (which approximates fair value) as permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.
Under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, a fair value will be determined for securities for which quotations are not readily available by the Valuation Designee (as defined in Rule 2a-5) in accordance with the Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable, of the Adviser, subject to oversight by 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 Adviser's Pricing and Valuation Policy and Fair Value Procedures, as applicable. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a Fund may cause the NAV of its shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would be calculated without regard to such considerations.
As described above, the Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.
Level 2 - 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.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Fund's 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.
7
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of August 31, 2026:
RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Common Stocks | $ | 794,654 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 794,654 | ||||||||
| Exchange Traded Funds | 16,736,759 | - | - | 16,736,759 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market Funds | 99,316 | - | - | 99,316 | ||||||||||||
| Total Investments | $ | 17,630,729 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 17,630,729 | ||||||||
Refer to the Schedule of Investments for further disaggregation of investment categories.
Federal Income Taxes - The Fund has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company ("RIC") and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), applicable to RICs. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to RICs, the Fund intends to declare as dividends in each calendar year, at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and at least 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts, if any, from prior years. As a RIC, the Fund is subject to a 4% excise tax that is imposed if the Fund does not distribute by the end of any calendar year at least the sum of (i) 98% of its ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gain or loss) for the calendar year and (ii) 98.2% of its capital gain in excess of its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for a one-year period generally ending on October 31 of the calendar year (unless an election is made to use the Fund's fiscal year). The Fund generally intends to distribute income and capital gains in the manner necessary to minimize (but not necessarily eliminate) the imposition of such excise tax. The Fund may retain income or capital gains and pay excise tax when it is determined that doing so is in the best interest of shareholders. Management evaluates the costs of the excise tax relative to the benefits of retaining income and capital gains, including that such undistributed amounts (net of the excise tax paid) remain available for investment by the Fund and are available to supplement future distributions. Tax expense is disclosed in the Statement of Operations, if applicable.
As of August 31, 2026, the Fund did not have any tax positions that did not meet the threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Generally, tax authorities can examine all the tax returns filed for the last three years. The Fund identifies its major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and the State of Delaware; however, the Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits on uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Other non-cash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Fund's understanding of the applicable country's tax rules and rates.
8
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
Distributions to Shareholders - Distributions to shareholders from net investment income, if any, for the Fund are declared and paid annually. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains on securities, if any, for the Fund normally are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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 and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Share Valuation - The NAV per Share is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities by the total number of Shares outstanding for the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. Fund Shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is closed for trading.
Guarantees and Indemnifications - In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Illiquid Securities - Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has adopted a Board-approved Liquidity Risk Management Program (the "Program") that requires, among other things, that the Fund limit its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of the value of the Fund's net assets. An illiquid investment is any security that the Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Fund should be in a position where the value of illiquid investments held by the Fund exceeds 15% of the Fund's net assets, the Fund will take such steps as set forth in the Program.
NOTE 3 - PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT RISKS
Equity Market Risk. Common stocks are generally exposed to greater risk than other types of securities, such as preferred stock and debt obligations, because common stockholders generally have inferior rights to receive payment from specific issuers. Equity securities may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. This may occur because of factors that affect securities markets generally or factors affecting specific issuers, industries, or sectors in which the Fund invests.
Bitcoin Investment Risks. The Fund's indirect investment in bitcoin exposes it to the unique risks of this emerging innovation. Bitcoin's price is highly volatile, and its market is influenced by the changing bitcoin network, fluctuating acceptance levels, and unpredictable usage trends. Not being a legal tender and operating outside central authority systems like banks, bitcoin faces potential government restrictions. For instance, some countries may limit or ban bitcoin transactions, negatively impacting its market value.
The risks associated with bitcoin include the possibility of fraud, theft, market manipulation, and security breaches in trading platforms. A small group of large bitcoin holders, known as "whales," can significantly influence bitcoin's price and may have the ability to manipulate the price. The largely unregulated nature of bitcoin and its trading venues heightens risks of fraudulent activities and market manipulation, which could affect bitcoin's price. For example, if a group of miners gains control over a majority of the bitcoin network, they could manipulate transactions to their advantage. Historical instances have seen bitcoin trading venues shut down due to fraud or security breaches, often leaving investors without recourse and facing significant losses.
9
Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
Updates to bitcoin's software, proposed by developers, can lead to the creation of new digital assets, or "forks," if not broadly adopted. This can impact bitcoin's demand and the Fund's performance. The extreme volatility of bitcoin's market price can result in shareholder losses. Furthermore, the operation of bitcoin trading platforms may be disrupted or cease altogether due to various issues, further affecting bitcoin's price and the Fund's investments.
The value of bitcoin has historically been subject to significant speculation, making trading and investing in bitcoin reliant on market sentiment rather than traditional fundamental analysis.
Bitcoin's price can be influenced by events unrelated to its security or utility, including instability in other speculative areas of the crypto/blockchain space, potentially leading to substantial declines in its value.
Risks associated with crypto asset trading platforms include fragmentation, regulatory non-compliance, and the possibility of enforcement actions by regulatory authorities.
The security of the Bitcoin Blockchain may be compromised if a single miner or group controls more than 50% of the network's hashing power, where hashing power refers to the computational capacity used to validate and secure transactions on the blockchain.
Proposed changes to the bitcoin protocol may not be universally adopted, leading to the creation of competing blockchains (forks) with different assets and participants, exemplified by past forks like Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV.
The Bitcoin Blockchain protocol may contain vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to disrupt its operation, potentially compromising the security and reliability of the network.
Emerging alternative public blockchains, particularly those emphasizing privacy through technologies like zero-knowledge cryptography, pose risks and challenges to the dominance of the Bitcoin Blockchain as a payment system.
Common impediments to adopting the Bitcoin Blockchain as a payment network include slow transaction processing, variability in transaction fees, and the volatility of bitcoin's price, which may deter widespread adoption by businesses and consumers.
The development and use of "Layer II solutions" are critical for the scalability and functionality of the Bitcoin Blockchain, but they also introduce risks such as off-chain transaction execution, which could affect transparency and security. Layer II solutions are off-chain protocols that improve scalability and reduce transaction costs by processing transactions outside the main blockchain network.
Adoption and use of other blockchains supporting advanced applications like smart contracts present challenges to the dominance of the Bitcoin Blockchain, potentially impacting its long-term relevance and utility in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.
| ● | Digital Assets Risk. Digital assets like bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class and are not presently widely used as such. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility. The trading platforms for digital assets are relatively new, largely unregulated or possibly operating out of compliance with regulations, and thus more vulnerable to fraud and failures compared to traditional, regulated exchanges. Shutdowns of these platforms due to fraud, technical glitches, or security issues can significantly affect digital asset prices and market volatility. |
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
| ● | Digital Asset Markets Risk. The digital asset market, particularly bitcoin, has experienced considerable volatility, leading to market disruptions and erosion of confidence among market participants. This instability and the resultant negative publicity could adversely affect the Fund's reputation and trading prices. Ongoing market turbulence could significantly impact the value of the Fund's shares. |
| ● | Blockchain Technology Risk. Blockchain technology, which underpins bitcoin and other digital assets, is relatively new, and many of its applications are untested. The adoption of blockchain and the development of competing platforms or technologies could affect its usage. Investments in companies or vehicles that utilize blockchain technology are subject to market volatility and may experience lower trading volumes compared to more established industries. Additionally, regulatory changes, internet disruptions, cybersecurity incidents, and intellectual property disputes could further affect the adoption and functionality of blockchain technology. |
Foreign Securities Risk. Investments in securities or other instruments of non-U.S. issuers involve certain risks not involved in domestic investments and may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than investments in securities of U.S. companies. Financial markets in foreign countries often are not as developed, efficient, or liquid as financial markets in the United States, and therefore, the prices of non-U.S. securities and instruments can be more volatile. In addition, the Fund will be subject to risks associated with adverse political and economic developments in foreign countries, which may include the imposition of economic sanctions. Generally, there is less readily available and reliable information about non-U.S. issuers due to less rigorous disclosure or accounting standards and regulatory practices.
| ● | Currency Exchange Rate Risk. The Fund's assets may include exposure to investments denominated in non-U.S. currencies or in securities or other assets that provide exposure to such currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates and the relative value of non-U.S. currencies will affect the value of the Fund's investments and the value of your Fund shares. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. As a result, the value of an investment in the Fund may change quickly and without warning and you may lose money. |
| ● | Developed Markets Risk. Developed market countries generally tend to rely on the services sectors (e.g., the financial services sector) as the primary source of economic growth and may be susceptible to the risks of individual service sectors. Many developed market countries have heavy indebtedness, which may lead downward pressure on the economies of these countries. As a result, it is possible that interest rates on debt of certain developed countries may rise to levels that make it difficult for such countries to service high debt levels without significant help from other countries or from a central bank. Developed market countries generally are dependent on the economies of certain key trading partners. Changes in any one economy may cause an adverse impact on several developed countries. |
| ● | Emerging Markets Risk. The Fund's assets may include exposure to securities issued by companies domiciled or headquartered in emerging market nations. Investments in securities traded in developing or emerging markets, or that provide exposure to such securities or markets, can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, currency, or regulatory conditions not associated with investments in U.S. securities and investments in more developed international markets. Such conditions may impact the ability of the Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities, adversely affect the trading market and price for Fund Shares and cause the Fund to decline in value. |
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
NOTE 4 - COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Adviser serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund (the "Advisory Agreement"), and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, provides investment advice to the Fund and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Fund, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. The Adviser is also responsible for trading portfolio securities for the Fund, including selecting broker-dealers to execute purchase and sale transactions. The Adviser provides oversight of the Sub-Adviser and review of the Sub-Adviser's performance.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser a unitary management fee (the "Investment Advisory Fee") of 0.69% based on the average daily net assets of the Fund. Out of the Investment Advisory Fee, the Adviser is obligated to pay or arrange for the payment of substantially all expenses of the Fund, including the cost of sub-advisory, transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Fund to operate. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay, or require the Sub-Adviser to pay, all expenses incurred by the Fund except for 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, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (collectively, "Excluded Expenses"), and the Investment Advisory Fee payable to the Adviser. The Investment Advisory Fees incurred are paid monthly to the Adviser. Investment Advisory Fees for the period ended August 31, 2026 are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
The Sub-Adviser serves as investment sub-adviser to the Fund, pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Fund (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement"). Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio, including determining the securities purchased and sold by the Fund, subject to the supervision of the Adviser and the Board. The Sub-Adviser is paid a fee by the Adviser, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.04% of the Fund's average daily net assets (the "Sub-Advisory Fee"). The Sub-Adviser has agreed to assume all or a portion of the Adviser's obligation to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund, except for the Sub-Advisory Fee payable to the Sub-Adviser and Excluded Expenses. For assuming the payment obligation for a portion of the Fund's expenses, the Adviser has agreed to pay to the Sub-Adviser a corresponding share of profits, if any, generated by the Fund's Investment Advisory Fee, less a contractual fee retained by the Adviser. Expenses incurred by the Fund and paid by the Sub-Adviser include fees charged by Tidal (defined below), which is an affiliate of the Adviser.
Tidal ETF Services LLC ("Tidal"), a Tidal Financial Group company and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the Fund's administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and management services for the Fund. Tidal coordinates the payment of Fund-related expenses and manages the Trust's relationships with its various service providers. Tidal prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, reports and returns for the Fund, including regulatory compliance monitoring and financial reporting; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Board; and monitors the activities of the Fund's custodian.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services ("Fund Services"), serves as the Fund's fund accountant and transfer agent. In those capacities, Fund Services performs various accounting and transfer agency services for the Fund. U.S. Bank N.A. (the "Custodian"), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Fund's custodian.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Distributor") acts as the Fund's principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Fund's Shares.
Certain officers and a trustee of the Trust are affiliated with the Adviser. Neither the affiliated trustee nor the Trust's officers receive compensation from the Fund.
NOTE 5 - SEGMENT REPORTING
In accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures ("ASU 2023-07"), the Fund has evaluated its business activities and determined that it operates as a single reportable segment.
The Fund's investment activities are managed by the Principal Financial Officer, which serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Principal Financial Officer is responsible for assessing the Fund's financial performance and allocating resources. In making these assessments, the Principal Financial Officer evaluates the Fund's financial results on an aggregated basis, rather than by separate segments. As such, the Fund does not allocate operating expenses or assets to multiple segments, and accordingly, no additional segment disclosures are required. There were no intra-entity sales or transfers during the reporting period.
The Fund primarily generates income through dividends, interest, and realized/unrealized gains on its investment portfolio. Expenses incurred, including management fees, Fund operating expenses, and transaction costs, are considered general Fund-level expenses and are not allocated to specific segments or business lines.
Management has determined that the Fund does not meet the criteria for disaggregated segment reporting under ASU 2023-07 and will continue to evaluate its reporting requirements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
NOTE 6 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
For the period ended August 31, 2026, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales or maturities of securities, excluding short-term investments, U.S. government securities, and in-kind transactions were:
| Purchases | Sales | |||||
| $ | 4,289,450 | $ | 4,392,066 | |||
For the period ended August 31, 2026, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities.
For the period ended August 31, 2026, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions for the Fund were:
| Purchases | Sales | |||||
| $ | 6,121,494 | $ | 3,436,581 | |||
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Fund is subject to examination by U.S. taxing authorities for the tax periods since the commencement of operations. The amount and character of tax basis distributions and composition of net assets, including undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss), are finalized at the fiscal year-end; accordingly, tax basis balances have not been determined for the period ended August 31, 2026. Differences between the tax cost of investments and the cost noted in the Schedule of Investments will be determined at fiscal year-end. The Fund did not have any distributions for the period ended August 31, 2026.
NOTE 8 - SHARES TRANSACTIONS
Shares of the Fund are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. Market prices for the Shares may be different from their NAV. The Fund issues and redeems 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 Fund. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by 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 the 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 Fund currently offers 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 purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for the Fund is $300, payable to the Custodian. The fixed transaction fee may be waived on certain orders if the Fund's 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 and Redemption Units of up to a maximum of 2% of the value of the Creation Units and Redemption Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Fund for transaction costs associated with the cash transactions. Variable fees received by the Fund, if any, are disclosed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The Fund may issue an unlimited number of Shares of beneficial interest, with no par value. All Shares of the Fund have equal rights and privileges.
NOTE 9 - RECENT MARKET EVENTS
U.S. and international markets have experienced and may continue to experience significant periods of volatility in recent years and months due to a number of economic, political and global macro factors including uncertainty regarding inflation and central banks' interest rate changes, the possibility of a national or global recession, trade tensions and tariffs, political events, armed conflict, war, and geopolitical conflict. These developments, as well as other events, could result in further market volatility and negatively affect financial asset prices, the liquidity of certain securities and the normal operations of securities exchanges and other markets, despite government efforts to address market disruptions. As a result, the risk environment remains elevated. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser will monitor developments and seek to manage the Fund in a manner consistent with achieving the Fund's investment objective, but there can be no assurance that they will be successful in doing so.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2026 (Unaudited)
NOTE 10 - 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. Management has determined that there are no subsequent events that would need to be recognized or disclosed in the Fund's financial statements.
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| (b) | Financial Highlights are included within the financial statements filed under Item 7(a) of this Form. |
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Investment Companies.
There have been no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants.
Item 9. Proxy Disclosure for Open-End Investment Companies.
There were no matters submitted to a vote of shareholders during the period covered by the report.
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Investment Companies.
See Item 7(a). Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, in exchange for a single unitary management fee from the Fund, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund, including Trustee compensation, except for certain excluded expenses.
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.
Pursuant to Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), at a meeting held on March 10-11., 2026, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Tidal Trust III (the "Trust") considered the approval of:
| ● | the Investment Advisory Agreement (each, an "Advisory Agreement") between Tidal Investments LLC (the "Adviser") and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund; |
| ● | an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (a "Sub-Advisory Agreement and together with the Advisory Agreements, the "Agreements") between the Adviser and RCN Wealth Advisors, Inc. ("RCN") with respect to the RCN ETF. |
With respect to the RCN ETF, the Board also considered the approval of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement relating to the Cayman subsidiary.
Pursuant to Section 15 of the 1940 Act, the Agreements must be approved by the vote of a majority of 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"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. It was noted that in accordance with the SEC's temporary exemptive relief for in-person approvals, these approvals shall be ratified at the next in-person Board meeting.
In preparation for such meeting, the Board requested and reviewed a wide variety of information from the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser (with respect to the RCN ETF).
In reaching its decision, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered all factors it believed relevant, including: (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to each Fund's shareholders by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser; (ii) the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser from services to be provided to the Funds, including any fall-out benefits; (iv) comparative fee and expense data for each Fund in relation to other investment companies with similar investment objectives; (v) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each Fund grows and whether the advisory fees for the Fund reflects these economies of scale for the benefit of the Fund; and (vi) other financial benefits to the Adviser or Sub-Adviser and their affiliates resulting from services rendered to the Funds. The Board's review included written and oral information furnished to the Board prior to and at the meeting held on March 10-11, 2026. Among other things, each of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser provided responses to a detailed series of questions, which included information about the Adviser's and Sub-Adviser's operations, service offerings, personnel, compliance program and financial condition. The Board then discussed the written and oral information that it received before the meeting, and the Adviser's and Sub-Adviser's oral presentations and any other information that the Board received at the meeting and deliberated on the approval of the Agreements in light of this information.
The Independent Trustees were assisted throughout the contract review process by independent legal counsel. The Independent Trustees relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the approval of the Agreements, and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to the Agreements were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each Fund. The Independent Trustees conferred amongst themselves and independent legal counsel in executive sessions both with and without representatives of management.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services to be Provided. The Trustees considered the scope of services to be provided under the Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement. In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser; the Board reviewed the Adviser's and Sub-Adviser's compliance infrastructure and its financial strength and resources. The Board also considered the experience of the personnel of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser working with ETFs. The Board also considered other services to be provided to the Funds by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser, such as selecting broker-dealers for executing portfolio transactions, monitoring adherence to each Fund's investment restrictions, and monitoring compliance with various Fund policies and procedures and with applicable securities regulations. Based on the factors above, as well as those discussed below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to each Fund by the Adviser and Sub Sub-Adviser based on their experience, personnel, operations and resources.
Historical Performance. The Board noted that the Funds had not yet commenced operations and that therefore there was no prior performance to review.
Cost of Services Provided, Profitability and Economies of Scale. The Board reviewed the proposed advisory fees for each Fund and compared them to the management fees and total operating expenses of its Peer Group. The Board noted that the comparisons to the total expense ratios were the most relevant comparisons, given the fact that the advisory fee for each Fund is a "unified fee."
The Board noted the importance of the fact that the proposed advisory fee for each Fund is a "unified fee," meaning that the shareholders of the Fund pay no expenses except for 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, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, litigation expenses, non-routine or extraordinary expenses, and the unitary management fee payable to the Adviser. The Board also noted that the Adviser was responsible for compensating the Trust's other service providers and paying the Fund's other expenses (except as noted above) out of its own fees and resources. The Board further noted that because the Funds are new, it was difficult to estimate the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser. The Board, however, considered collateral or "fall-out" benefits that the Adviser and its affiliates may derive as a result of their relationship with the Funds.
With respect to the RCN ETF, the Board noted that neither the Adviser nor Sub-Adviser would receive additional compensation related to serving as adviser and sub-adviser to the Cayman Subsidiary.
The Board noted that because the Funds are new, it also was difficult to estimate whether the Fund would experience economies of scale. The Board noted that the Adviser will review expenses as each Fund's assets grow. The Board determined to evaluate economies of scale on an ongoing basis if the Funds achieved asset growth.
The Board also reviewed the proposed sub-advisory fee paid to the Sub-Adviser for its services. The Board considered each of these fees in light of the services being provided. The Board determined that the proposed fees reflected an appropriate allocation of the advisory fee paid to the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser given the work performed by each firm. The Board also considered that each Fund had one or more sponsors, who had agreed to assume the payment of any fund expenses above the level of the unitary fee. The Board considered that pursuant to these arrangements, if fund expenses, including a payment to the Adviser of a certain amount, fall below the level of the unitary fee, the Adviser would pay any remaining portion of the unitary fee to the respective sponsor out of its profits. The Board concluded that the proposed fees for each Fund were reasonable in light of the services rendered.
The Board also considered that the sub-advisory fees paid to the Sub-Adviser is paid out of the Adviser's unified fee and represents an arm's-length negotiation between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser. For these reasons, the Trustees determined that the profitability to the Sub-Adviser from respective relationships with the respective Funds was not a material factor in their deliberations with respect to consideration of approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board considered that, because these fees are paid by the Adviser out of its unified fee, any economies of scale would not benefit shareholders and, thus, were not relevant for the consideration of the approval of the sub-advisory fee.
Conclusion. No single factor was determinative to the decision of the Board. Based on the Board's deliberations and its evaluation of the information described above and such other matters as were deemed relevant, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously: (a) concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement are fair and reasonable; (b) concluded that each of the Adviser's and Sub-Adviser's fees are reasonable in light of the services that the Adviser and Sub-Advisers will provide to each Fund; and (c) agreed to approve the Agreement for an initial term of two years.
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 changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's Board of Trustees during the period covered by this report.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | 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. |
| (b) | 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.
| (a) | (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 pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 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.
(5) Change in the registrant's independent public accountant. Provide the information called for by Item 4 of Form 8-K under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 249.308). Unless otherwise specified by Item 4, or related to and necessary for a complete understanding of information not previously disclosed, the information should relate to events occurring during the reporting period. Not Applicable.
| (b) | Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith. |
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.
| (Registrant) | Tidal Trust III |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Eric W. Falkeis | |
| Eric W. Falkeis, President/Principal Executive Officer | ||
| Date | November 6, 2026 |
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.
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Eric W. Falkeis | |
| Eric W. Falkeis, President/Principal Executive Officer | ||
| Date | November 6, 2026 |
| By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Aaron J. Perkovich | |
| Aaron J. Perkovich, Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer | ||
| Date | November 6, 2026 |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.