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# What are the main sources of return for rtUSQ?

The underlying return of rtUSQ does not rely on a single funding-rate arbitrage strategy, nor does it come from directional trading.

Instead, rtUSQ is backed by a **market-neutral capital allocation framework**, where capital is allocated across multiple low-directional-exposure yield modules.

Current and potential return modules may include:

* Exchange-native yield assets
* Funding-rate arbitrage
* Basis and spread-based opportunities
* ETH / WBETH staking-related assets
* BTC / ETH hedged structures
* Other low-directional-exposure allocation strategies

The objective is to generate returns through diversified, hedged, and operationally managed yield sources rather than price speculation.