YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY)
| Assets | $1.31B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 154.50M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $8.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 107.52% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 82,372,366 |
| Open | 8.16 |
| Previous Close | 8.24 |
| Day's Range | 7.86 - 8.16 |
| 52-Week Low | 6.90 |
| 52-Week High | 18.22 |
| Beta | 1.72 |
| Holdings | 22 |
| Inception Date | Oct 22, 2022 |
About TSLY
Fund Home PageThe YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in consumer discretionary equity. The fund seeks to provide current income and capped gains on the Tesla stock (TSLA) through a synthetic covered call strategy, collateralized by cash and US Treasurys. The actively managed fund uses both standardized exchange-traded and FLEX options. TSLY was launched on Oct 22, 2022 and is issued by YieldMax.
Top 10 Holdings
113.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 02.19.26 | 18.27% |
| United States Treasury Bill | B.0 04.09.26 | 14.65% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 11.06.25 | 14.56% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 07.09.26 | 13.92% |
| TSLA US 11/21/25 C415 | n/a | 13.27% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 08.06.26 | 10.92% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.88% | T.3.875 01.15.26 | 10.83% |
| TSLA US 11/21/25 C420 | n/a | 9.08% |
| DEPOSITS WITH BROKER FOR SHORT POSITIONS | n/a | 5.73% |
| First American Government Obligations Fund | FGXXX | 1.95% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.147 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.1128 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.1652 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $0.1938 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.802 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $0.3926 | Sep 5, 2025 |
Performance
TSLY had a total return of 39.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.26%.
News
TSLY: Selling Covered Calls Against Tesla Could Pay Off Now (Upgrade)
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF has been a controversial investment and remains so, with a distribution rate of 101%. TSLY has matched the S&P 500 on a total return basis over the past two ye...
When Tesla Pauses, TSLY Pays: How The ETF Can Beat The Stock
Tesla is trading near 52-week highs at a rich valuation, raising the risk of a pullback or sideways movement. The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers high monthly income by selling options...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on TSLY, ULTY, SLTY, TSMY, RBLY, and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF ...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on SNOY, ULTY, GOOY, TSLY, LFGY, and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below.
Very bad news for Tesla stock and TSLY ETF
Tesla stock and the YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) could come under pressure after a series of related news in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. TSLA was trading at $333, down by ov...
Why TSLY Should Be Avoided Here
TSLY's covered-call strategy on Tesla has not outperformed TSLA since inception, with annualized returns of just 5.81%. The ETF's high distribution rate (~50%) isn't the whole story, as payouts are of...
TSLY Delivers Yield But Captures The Worst Of Both Worlds
TSLY combines high downside risk with limited upside, failing to capture Tesla's full long-term return potential while still exposing investors to significant drawdowns. While TSLY monetizes Tesla's v...
Is the TSLY ETF a good buy ahead of the weak Tesla earnings?
The Tesla stock and the YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) will be in the spotlight this week as the company publishes its financial results. Tesla (TSLA) was trading at $328, up 54% fro...
TSLY: Consistent Income With Some Upside Benefit On Tesla, Hold
TSLY offers Tesla upside with income via covered calls and leverage, but adds complexity and higher fees versus owning TSLA directly. Tesla remains innovative in AI and energy, but faces shrinking EV ...
TSLY VS. CRSH: Both Long And Short Tesla Income ETFs Disappoint
YieldMax ETFs like TSLY and CRSH offer high yields by selling options on Tesla, but differ in being long (TSLY) or short (CRSH) TSLA. TSLY and CRSH are not perfect opposites; CRSH is not a true invers...
TSLY ETF: Hold As Tesla Stock Consolidates (Technical Analysis)
I am downgrading ieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF to Hold. Recent TSLY monthly dividends have dropped sharply compared to 1H 2025. I expect such lower payouts to persist due to subdued implied ...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on ULTY, TSLY, LFGY, CRSH, YMAX, and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 E...
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TSLY: Back To Normal, Back To A Sell (Downgrade)
I've gone back and forth on TSLY since I started covering it back in 2023. However, I'm downgrading it from a hold to a sell. This comes on the heels of Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, losing the political ca...
TSLY's Income Outpaces Declining Share Price With Its Big Yield
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF's income distributions now outpace its share price decline, making it more attractive for income-focused investors despite a poor price chart. With 2.5 years o...
TSLY: Tariff Drama Isn't Over And Can Sustain High Dividends
The S&P VIX Index for the broader market has normalized since the U.S. and China announced a tariff truce. However, I see a large chance for the return of volatility as I expect setbacks in the negoti...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on TSLY, SNOY, YBIT, ULTY, and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ET...
TSLQ And TSLY: Continue To Avoid These Flawed Products
Both TSLY and TSLQ ETFs are deeply flawed, with TSLY's capped upside and TSLQ's compounding and market volatility risks leading to underperformance. A combined strategy of TSLY and TSLQ to mimic a -10...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on TSLY (101.76%), CRSH (100.89%), ULTY (76.45%), LFGY (65.07%), FEAT (61.22%), and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF...
The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF: Recent Sell-Off Shows Limits To The Fund's Structure
TSLY's options strategy caps upside potential while exposing downside risk, leading to consistent underperformance compared to Tesla during rallies and only slight outperformance during sell-offs. TSL...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on CRSH (100.59%), ULTY (79.43%), TSLY (76.84%), LFGY (66.79%), SNOY (63.58%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ...
I Have Mixed Feelings About TSLY
I maintain a hold rating on TSLY due to mixed feelings about its performance and Musk's controversial role impacting TSLA's volatility. TSLY's 80% distribution rate is unsustainable with declining vol...
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YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on CRSH (75.93%), TSLY (62.77%), YBIT (60.33%), YMAX (56.92%), YMAG (39.10%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group A ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 E...
TSLY: A Better Deal Now More Than Ever Before
TSLY offers high-yield income with moderate risk by implementing a synthetic covered call strategy, balancing income generation, capital appreciation, and risk mitigation. The fund writes call options...
Tesla Stock Is Trading Within The Price Range For Major TSLY ETF Outperformance
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF's holding composition aligns with our expectations, where the hype around FSD and Robotics will keep Tesla, Inc.'s valuation high with an additional small prob...
Is the TSLY ETF a better buy than TSLA stock ahead of earnings?
The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) will be in the spotlight this week after Tesla publishes its financial results. The fund has retreated by about 18% from its highest level this year...
TSLY: Better To Stay Away
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high dividend yield but has seen significant share price deterioration since inception, making it unattractive from a risk-reward perspective. The ETF...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on TSLY ($1.2860), TSMY ($0.8065), YBIT ($0.7088), YMAX ($0.2448), YMAG ($0.1742) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below.
TSLY: Why It's Better Than Tesla Stock Right Now
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high but inconsistent distribution rate via a covered-call strategy on Tesla, with a 0.99% expense ratio. The ETF has grown significantly in assets bu...
TSLY: Strategy Has Proven To Be Effective
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high dividend yield of over 92%, allowing investors to rapidly amplify income without significant upfront capital. TSLY replicates Tesla's daily price...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on YBIT (115.71%), TSLY (103.42%), SNOY (101.96%), YMAX (87.35%), YMAG (54.24%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below. ETFTicker 1 ETF Name ReferenceAsset Dist...
Revisiting TSLY Now That Musk Is Potentially The Efficiency Czar (Upgrade)
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF has historically underperformed, but recent political developments involving Elon Musk's increased influence have led me to upgrade it to a hold. Trump's elect...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on YBIT (65.28%), TSLY (60.58%), TSMY (54.47%), YMAX (66.23%), YMAG (41.16%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF Name Reference Asset Di...
TSLY vs TSLL: One is a better Tesla ETF to buy
The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) ETF jumped by 8.135% in the extended hours after Tesla published strong financial results and provided an exciting update of its business. Similarl...
TSLY: A Look At The Pros And Cons Of This Option Income ETF
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high yield of 124% by trading options on Tesla stock, but carries risks in volatile markets. TSLY's strategy involves writing covered calls and credit...
TSLY and NVDY ETFs brace for key events: are they good buys?
The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy (TSLY) and the YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETFs (NVDY) will be in the spotlight in the past few weeks as the companies publish their financial results...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on TSLY (100.47%), CRSH (100.33%), YBIT (83.20%), YMAX (61.45%), YMAG (44.47%) and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below.
TSLY: How I Try To Avoid The Deadly Covered-Call Mistakes
To avoid capital loss from covered call strategy, I focus on up-trending stocks and use swap trading post ex-div date to reduce high expense impacts from funds of funds. I am increasing my TSLY positi...
TSLY Provides Investors A Significant Income Alternative
YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) generates income through the purchase and sale of options on Tesla, without investing in the underlying equity. TSLY offers a high distribution rate of ...
Are TSLY and NVDY ETFs good alternatives to Tesla, Nvidia stocks?
Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) stocks have done well in the past few days as American equities bounced back. Tesla has jumped by over 33% from its lowest point in August and is slowly nearing its high...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Monthly Distributions on PYPY (101.91%), MSTY (100.04%), FIAT (100.02%), CONY (91.83%), SQY (81.95%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced monthly distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below.
TSLY: Strategic Guide To Selling Tesla Call Options
The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF is unsuitable for income investors due to its inherent principal decay and declining distributions over time. The TSLY ETF can offer strategic value in spe...
The Yield Max TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF: One Of The Worst Constructed Covered Call Funds
Covered call funds can offer inflation-adjusted income, but TSLY's strategy with Tesla is risky. TSLY has negative total returns since inception due to Tesla's volatility and options strategy. TSLY's ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Monthly Distributions on MSTY (95.14%), TSLY (83.44%), CONY (75.83%), NVDY (64.52%), CRSH (61.10%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced monthly distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below.
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