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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) has returned -12.67% so far this year and -6.74% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- 2.67%
- 1M
- -10.26%
- YTD
- -12.67%
- 6M
- -23.73%
- 1Y
- -6.74%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 8, 2024, BABO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Feb 2025 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BABO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 29, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.36% | -13.39% | -10.26% | -12.67% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 10.38% | 24.28% | 0.24% | -12.43% | -2.51% | 1.97% | 4.24% | 8.71% | 23.94% | -4.32% | -4.58% | -4.34% | 46.84% |
| 2024 | 0.49% | 19.23% | -5.72% | -7.46% | -4.42% | -0.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of 12.14%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 09, 2024.
- This ETF captured 161.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 160.08% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R² of 0.12 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 12.14%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 161.41%
- Downside Capture
- 160.08%
Expense Ratio
BABO has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BABO ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (BABO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BABO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | 0.90 | -1.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.00 | 1.39 | -1.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.21 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.23 | 1.40 | -1.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.52 | 6.61 | -7.13 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 87.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $9.09 | $11.30 | $3.55 |
Dividend yield | 87.67% | 85.50% | 20.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.59 | $0.43 | $0.36 | $1.38 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.91 | $1.92 | $0.76 | $0.66 | $1.00 | $0.43 | $0.38 | $0.75 | $0.80 | $2.59 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $11.30 |
| 2024 | $0.70 | $1.29 | $0.83 | $0.73 | $3.55 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF was 29.26%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 26.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29.26% | Mar 18, 2025 | 16 | Apr 8, 2025 | 107 | Sep 11, 2025 | 123 |
| -28.85% | Oct 3, 2025 | 116 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -26.06% | Oct 8, 2024 | 65 | Jan 10, 2025 | 24 | Feb 14, 2025 | 89 |
| -9.05% | Feb 24, 2025 | 1 | Feb 24, 2025 | 15 | Mar 17, 2025 | 16 |
| -6.11% | Aug 26, 2024 | 3 | Aug 28, 2024 | 10 | Sep 12, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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