YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY)
| Assets | $755.98M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| PE Ratio | 40.09 |
| Shares Out | 124.13M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $8.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 132.41% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly |
| Payout Ratio | 5,308.75% |
| Volume | 10,773,296 |
| Open | 6.25 |
| Previous Close | 6.12 |
| Day's Range | 6.22 - 6.28 |
| 52-Week Low | 5.23 |
| 52-Week High | 14.40 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 100 |
| 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
55.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | 6.55% |
| Upstart Holdings, Inc. | UPST | 6.48% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 6.14% |
| Reddit, Inc. | RDDT | 6.05% |
| AST SpaceMobile, Inc. | ASTS | 5.47% |
| IonQ, Inc. | IONQ | 5.38% |
| DEPOSITS WITH BROKER FOR SHORT POSITIONS | n/a | 5.11% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 4.78% |
| AppLovin Corporation | APP | 4.70% |
| Oklo Inc. | OKLO | 4.59% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.0952 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.0923 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.0875 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.095 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.0945 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.0954 | May 30, 2025 |
Performance
ULTY had a total return of 16.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.50%.
News
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on SMCY, ULTY, MSTY, WNTR, LFGY, and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group D ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 E...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on ULTY, CONY, AMDY, LFGY, YMAX, and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group C ETFs listed in the table below.
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on MRNY, ULTY, MARO, GDXY, LFGY, and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker 1 ETF ...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on SNOY, ULTY, TSMY, CRSH, YMAX and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, June 11, 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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ULTY: This Weekly Paying Option ETF Is For Risk Takers
ULTY offers massive weekly distributions, but its price has declined sharply, making it suitable only for investors who can tolerate significant risk and volatility. The fund's synthetic option strate...
ULTY: Don't Be Fooled By Short-Term Momentum
YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF offers high income via option premiums but suffers from capital erosion and high fees, making it risky for long-term investors. Recent gains were driven by a ...
ULTY: Huge Risks For A Paltry Reward
ULTY employs complex options strategies on highly volatile and leveraged assets, aiming for high yields but exposing investors to significant risk. Despite its advertised 145% yield, actual income is ...
YieldMax™ ETFs Announces Distributions on CVNY, CONY, YMAG, YMAX, ULTY, and Others
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, May 28, 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 N...
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...
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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...