- CUSIP
- 88636R404
- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- May 7, 2025
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Derivative Income, Options Trading
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $144M
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Performance
HOOY Performance Chart
YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF (HOOY) is down 4.0% since the beginning of the year. HOOY is currently trading at $32 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF (HOOY) has returned -4.01% so far this year and 20.68% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -1.93%
- 1M
- 30.43%
- YTD
- -4.01%
- 6M
- -9.91%
- 1Y
- 20.68%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
HOOY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 8, 2025, HOOY's average daily return is +0.23%, while the average monthly return is +4.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.3 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jun 2025 with a return of +29.7%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -21.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HOOY closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 29, 2026 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.38% | -21.60% | -3.78% | 5.50% | 22.80% | 8.37% | -4.01% | ||||||
| 2025 | 17.01% | 29.66% | 10.48% | -0.16% | 25.94% | 1.11% | -13.27% | -9.42% | 67.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -6.63%, beta of 2.45, and R2 of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 08, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 292.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 285.08% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -6.63%
- Beta
- 2.45
- R²
- 0.33
- Upside Capture
- 285.08%
- Downside Capture
- 292.12%
Expense Ratio
HOOY has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HOOY ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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 HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF (HOOY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HOOY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.66 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.86 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.37 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.40 | 2.78 | -2.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.71 | 12.44 | -11.73 |
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 144.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $47.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $47.03 | $39.31 |
Dividend yield | 144.93% | 82.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax HOOD 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 | $2.59 | $1.37 | $1.61 | $2.40 | $1.54 | $1.51 | $11.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $3.30 | $6.50 | $6.90 | $3.86 | $3.86 | $8.02 | $3.71 | $3.15 | $39.31 |
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 HOOD 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 HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF was 51.54%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current YieldMax HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 28.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -51.54%Mar 2026 | 5mo 21d | — | 8mo 16dOct 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.61%Sep 2025 | 14d | 6d | 20dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.97%Aug 2025 | 11d | 6d | 17dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.26%Jul 2025 | 5d | 2d | 7dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.25%Aug 2025 | 2d | 5d | 7dAug 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HOOY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.54% | -56.78% | +5.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -51.54% | -9.10% | -42.44% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -28.47% | -1.80% | -26.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.72% | -10.71% | -10.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 29.25% | 2.03% | +27.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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