- ISIN
- XS3087774306
- CUSIP
- 88634T493
- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Feb 21, 2024
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $907M
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Performance
MSTY Performance Chart
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) is down 34.4% since the beginning of the year. MSTY is currently trading at $13 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) has returned -34.39% so far this year and -70.33% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -9.12%
- 1M
- -37.97%
- YTD
- -34.39%
- 6M
- -36.51%
- 1Y
- -70.33%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
MSTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 22, 2024, MSTY's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Mar 2024 with a return of +70.9%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -37.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, MSTY closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +22.3%, while the worst single day was Feb 5, 2026 at -16.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.92% | -10.39% | -1.67% | 26.10% | -3.48% | -37.63% | -34.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 10.24% | -19.01% | 8.48% | 27.85% | -2.22% | 10.18% | -1.08% | -15.05% | -3.51% | -15.11% | -30.82% | -9.81% | -42.71% |
| 2024 | 23.46% | 70.86% | -27.85% | 26.40% | -2.80% | 11.57% | -14.87% | 18.46% | 33.65% | 30.29% | -14.81% | 212.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.86%, beta of 2.14, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 234.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 163.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.22 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
- -5.86%
- Beta
- 2.14
- R²
- 0.22
- Upside Capture
- 163.10%
- Downside Capture
- 234.68%
Expense Ratio
MSTY has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MSTY ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% 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™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) 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.
| MSTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.80 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.76 | 1.30 | -0.54 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.95 | 2.29 | -3.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.42 | 10.15 | -11.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 314.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $42.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $42.02 | $87.21 | $137.55 |
Dividend yield | 314.78% | 294.61% | 104.56% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax™ MSTR 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 | $2.00 | $1.27 | $1.52 | $1.93 | $1.70 | $0.69 | $9.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $11.40 | $10.11 | $6.89 | $6.68 | $11.87 | $7.35 | $12.11 | $5.45 | $5.05 | $5.06 | $3.07 | $2.18 | $87.21 |
| 2024 | $20.64 | $12.62 | $15.15 | $11.66 | $9.70 | $9.27 | $20.99 | $22.11 | $15.41 | $137.55 |
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™ MSTR 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™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF was 74.21%, occurring on Jun 24, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current YieldMax™ MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 74.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -74.21%Jun 2026 | 11mo 12d | — | 11mo 13dJul 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -40.83%Mar 2025 | 3mo 19d | 4mo 2d | 7mo 21dNov 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2024 bear market2024 | -33.16%May 2024 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 6d | 6mo 10dMar 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2024 correction2024 | -14.30%Mar 2024 | 0s | 1d | 1dMar 2024 - Mar 2024 |
2024 correction2024 | -13.09%Mar 2024 | 1d | 6d | 7dMar 2024 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MSTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.21% | -56.78% | -17.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -74.21% | -9.10% | -65.11% |
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 | -74.21% | -3.31% | -70.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.06% | -10.71% | -16.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 49.58% | 2.05% | +47.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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