- CUSIP
- 88636R800
- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Oct 7, 2024
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $355M
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Performance
PLTY Performance Chart
YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF (PLTY) is down 26.9% since the beginning of the year. PLTY is currently trading at $29 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF (PLTY) has returned -26.92% so far this year and -14.92% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -2.42%
- 1M
- -12.09%
- YTD
- -26.92%
- 6M
- -32.83%
- 1Y
- -14.92%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
PLTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 8, 2024, PLTY's average daily return is +0.22%, while the average monthly return is +4.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +42.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PLTY closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 4, 2025 with a return of +20.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -16.18% | -3.43% | 6.96% | -4.51% | 13.25% | -21.94% | -26.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.02% | -1.03% | 1.33% | 23.89% | 11.22% | 3.33% | 11.54% | -2.71% | 11.96% | 9.73% | -12.99% | 2.38% | 78.06% |
| 2024 | -2.84% | 42.35% | 10.26% | 52.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of 31.97%, beta of 1.59, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 08, 2024.
- This ETF captured 130.81% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -79.15%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R2 of 0.26 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
- 31.97%
- Beta
- 1.59
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 130.81%
- Downside Capture
- -79.15%
Expense Ratio
PLTY has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLTY ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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 PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF (PLTY) 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.
| PLTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.32 | -0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.41 | 2.46 | -2.86 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.79 | 10.92 | -11.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 125.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $35.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $35.88 | $57.96 | $5.55 |
Dividend yield | 125.34% | 112.44% | 7.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax PLTR 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 | $2.12 | $1.52 | $2.56 | $2.00 | $1.43 | $1.08 | $10.72 | ||||||
| 2025 | $6.57 | $5.94 | $5.33 | $4.66 | $7.04 | $3.26 | $2.56 | $7.49 | $2.44 | $6.01 | $3.37 | $3.29 | $57.96 |
| 2024 | $2.20 | $3.35 | $5.55 |
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 PLTR 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 PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF was 36.62%, occurring on Jun 23, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 36.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -36.62%Jun 2026 | 7mo 21d | — | 7mo 22dNov 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -36.61%Apr 2025 | 1mo 14d | 2mo 8d | 3mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 correction2025 | -17.89%Jan 2025 | 17d | 22d | 1mo 9dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2025 correction2025 | -15.25%Aug 2025 | 9d | 2mo 8d | 2mo 17dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.25%Jun 2025 | 0s | 17d | 17dJun 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.62% | -56.78% | +20.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -36.62% | -9.10% | -27.52% |
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 | -36.62% | -3.21% | -33.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.27% | -10.71% | -2.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.00% | 2.04% | +16.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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