- Issuer
- GraniteShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Category
- Derivative Income, Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $2M
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Performance
QBY Performance Chart
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF (QBY) is down 26.7% since the beginning of the year. QBY is currently trading at $8 per share.
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Returns By Period
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 0.40%
- YTD
- -26.67%
- 6M
- -31.10%
- 1Y
- —
- 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%
QBY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 25, 2025, QBY's average daily return is -0.26%, while the average monthly return is -4.60%.
Historically, 38% of months were positive and 63% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Jan 2026 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, QBY closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2026 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -19.84% | -5.35% | -8.89% | 4.05% | 4.27% | -2.22% | -26.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.79% | -9.60% | -8.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF has an annualized alpha of -59.64%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 274.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -44.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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
- -59.64%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- -44.26%
- Downside Capture
- 274.02%
Expense Ratio
QBY has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF (QBY) 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.
| QBY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF provided a 114.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $9.49 | $2.94 |
Dividend yield | 114.26% | 15.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS 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 | $2.33 | $1.29 | $0.83 | $0.74 | $0.87 | $0.49 | $6.55 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.63 | $2.31 | $2.94 |
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 GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS 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 GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF was 38.93%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF drawdown is 33.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -38.93%Mar 2026 | 3mo 29d | — | 6mo 24dDec 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.32%Nov 2025 | 0s | 2d | 2dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QBY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.93% | -56.78% | +17.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
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 | -33.71% | -1.80% | -31.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.96% | -10.71% | -15.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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