- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Sep 25, 2023
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $11M
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Performance
PYPY Performance Chart
Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF (PYPY) is down 25.0% since the beginning of the year. PYPY is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF (PYPY) has returned -24.96% so far this year and -39.50% over the past 12 months.
Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- -4.78%
- YTD
- -24.96%
- 6M
- -26.42%
- 1Y
- -39.50%
- 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%
PYPY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2023, PYPY's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.37%.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -16.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PYPY closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 30, 2024 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2026 at -19.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.82% | -13.33% | -1.12% | 10.19% | -8.22% | -6.07% | -24.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.20% | -16.42% | -5.91% | 1.34% | 6.33% | 3.02% | -7.97% | 2.18% | -3.78% | -0.07% | -9.69% | -4.14% | -30.17% |
| 2024 | -2.29% | 1.16% | 9.38% | 6.15% | -5.00% | -9.75% | 13.27% | 10.24% | 7.74% | 1.39% | 7.88% | -0.62% | 43.88% |
| 2023 | -0.32% | -9.48% | 12.05% | 5.02% | 6.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -20.98%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 172.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.23 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
- -20.98%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 31.80%
- Downside Capture
- 172.63%
Expense Ratio
PYPY has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PYPY 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 PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF (PYPY) 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.
| PYPY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.77 | 1.37 | -0.60 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.84 | 2.78 | -3.62 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.41 | 12.44 | -13.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 74.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $18.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $18.37 | $26.41 | $43.59 | $5.71 |
Dividend yield | 74.46% | 64.68% | 48.65% | 5.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Yieldmax PYPL 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 | $1.22 | $0.79 | $1.30 | $1.77 | $1.00 | $0.50 | $6.58 | ||||||
| 2025 | $2.13 | $3.33 | $1.89 | $1.76 | $5.51 | $1.65 | $1.37 | $1.70 | $1.33 | $2.55 | $1.76 | $1.43 | $26.41 |
| 2024 | $2.83 | $3.27 | $3.62 | $2.33 | $4.71 | $3.35 | $2.16 | $1.75 | $8.10 | $5.52 | $2.94 | $3.01 | $43.59 |
| 2023 | $3.11 | $2.60 | $5.71 |
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 PYPL 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 PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF was 53.64%, occurring on Feb 12, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Yieldmax PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 50.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -53.64%Feb 2026 | 1y 1mo | — | 1y 6moDec 2024 - now |
2024 correction2024 | -14.70%Jul 2024 | 2mo 1d | 1mo 14d | 3mo 15dMay 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -12.38%Oct 2023 | 22d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 24dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 correction2024 | -11.69%Feb 2024 | 1mo 11d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 20dDec 2023 - Mar 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.72%Nov 2024 | 3d | 10d | 13dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PYPY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.64% | -56.78% | +3.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -47.14% | -9.10% | -38.04% |
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 | -50.29% | -1.80% | -48.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.73% | -10.71% | -6.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 28.04% | 2.03% | +26.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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