YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY)
| Assets | $324.29M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| PE Ratio | 26.35 |
| Shares Out | 53.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $8.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 145.72% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 3,839.71% |
| 1-Year Return | -58.08% |
| Volume | 2,931,419 |
| Open | 6.02 |
| Previous Close | 6.10 |
| Day's Range | 6.02 - 6.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 5.23 |
| 52-Week High | 15.22 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 110 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
About ULTY
Fund Home PageThe YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund is actively managed, seeking to provide monthly income through a portfolio of covered call strategies. The fund generates income via option premiums, dividends from directly held US stocks, and US treasuries ULTY was launched on Feb 28, 2024 and is issued by YieldMax.
Top 10 Holdings
50.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| First American Government Obligations Fund | FGXXX | 6.10% |
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | TQQQ | 5.83% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 5.57% |
| MicroStrategy Incorporated | MSTR | 5.32% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 5.31% |
| CoreWeave, Inc. | CRWV | 4.85% |
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 4.73% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.61% |
| Hims & Hers Health, Inc. | HIMS | 4.11% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. | COIN | 4.04% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | $0.0979 | May 23, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.1059 | May 16, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.1181 | May 9, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.0936 | May 2, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.0836 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.085 | n/a |
News
ULTY: Riding Innovation At Reduced Risk
ULTY offers an option-writing strategy on a unique, diversified basket of high-growth, high-volatility stocks, balancing income generation with risk mitigation. While the Fund underperforms broad and ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on PLTY, NVDY, MARO, YMAG, ULTY, and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below.
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...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on MSTY, LFGY, ULTY, SMCY, and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group D ETFs listed in the table below.
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on PLTY (101.54%), MARO (101.13%), ULTY (77.02%), MRNY (63.58%), NVDY (63.07%), and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below.
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...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on SMCY (102.27%), MSTY (101.29%), ULTY (78.88%), AIYY (70.96%), LFGY (69.83%), and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group D ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on FIAT (127.21%), CVNY (100.49%), ULTY (77.62%), CONY (73.33%), YMAX (68.44%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group C ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ...
ULTY: A Lot Of Complexity For A Return Lower Than A Government Bond
ULTY's 160% trailing 12-months dividend yield is, I believe, misleading and unsustainable, potentially resulting in negative returns due to rapid capital depreciation. The ETF's actively managed cover...
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 ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on SMCY (101.11%), MSTY (89.54%), AIYY (83.75%), ULTY (83.40%), LFGY (60.76%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group D ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on FIAT (101.61%), ULTY (82.09%), CONY (79.47%), YMAX (85.55%), YMAG (48.55%) and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ Weekly Payers and Group C ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF...
High Yields Will Never Be The Same - Here's Why
High-yield investments like BDCs, MLPs, CEFs, and REITs offer substantial dividend yields, often overlooked by retail investors due to a lack of awareness. Option ETFs generate high income by writing ...
ULTY: Look Under The Hood, Don't Fall For The 85% Yield Mirage
ULTY, an actively managed buy-write ETF, aims for high distributions but has underperformed, delivering only a +5.3% total return in the past year with a 28% annualized volatility. The fund's strategy...
ULTY: The Managers Proved Me Wrong (Upgrade)
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF has significantly improved, with a distribution rate of nearly 86%, justifying an upgrade from sell to hold. Despite improved performance, ULTY remains risky ...
ULTY: Adding Leveraged ETFs To Its Portfolio
ULTY's strategy of targeting high IV securities for covered calls is flawed, leading to long-term underperformance. The fund is deviating from its original strategy, now investing 15% in highly volati...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on CONY (105.60%), FIAT (101.57%), ULTY (92.32%), YMAX (34.96%), YMAG (43.89%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF Name Reference Asset Di...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on CONY (135.69%), ULTY (101.39%), FIAT (100.77%), YMAX (43.77%), YMAG (55.08%) and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF Name Reference Asset Distr...
ULTY's Underperforming Strategy: A High-Risk, Low-Reward Gamble
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF offers a 101% distribution yield but has only delivered 2.4% total performance since inception, highlighting significant risks. The fund's strategy involves s...
ULTY: Ignore This Extremely High-Risk Income Trap
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF is a high-yield ETF built to satisfy investors' thirst for income. Unfortunately, it doesn't deliver. Despite a seemingly high distribution rate, the Fund's s...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on FIAT (105.76%), CONY (101.35%), ULTY (100.99%), YMAX (51.97%), YMAG (62.33%) and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions for the YieldMax™ ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF Name Reference Asset Di...
ULTY: ~74% Trailing Yield, But Look Out Below
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF has seen a significant price drop, losing nearly 50% since its IPO, despite high monthly distributions. The fund's total return to date is -11.94%, with a tra...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on Fund of Funds and Ultra ETFs
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax™ today announced distributions on the following YieldMax™ ETFs: ETF Ticker 1 ETF Name Distribution per Share Distribution F...
ULTY: Paying 1.24% For A Manager To Play With Options
YieldMax ETFs and I have a complicated relationship, but I recently gave their fund-of-funds ETF, YMAX, a positive rating. This gave me confidence when I found the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strateg...
ULTY Offers An Appealing Income Feature In A Weak Market
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF is recommended with a hold rating due to its income generation and high correlation with the NASDAQ Index. ULTY employs an actively managed covered options st...