- CUSIP
- 88636R578
- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Feb 12, 2025
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, 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
- $46M
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Performance
QDTY Performance Chart
YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTY) is up 11.9% since the beginning of the year. QDTY is currently trading at $41 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTY) has returned 11.90% so far this year and 32.82% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -2.95%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 11.90%
- 6M
- 10.72%
- 1Y
- 32.82%
- 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%
QDTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 13, 2025, QDTY's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QDTY closed higher 61% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2025 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.46% | -3.17% | -4.80% | 12.40% | 9.56% | -2.85% | 11.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.82% | -8.66% | -5.33% | 7.89% | 7.47% | 3.74% | -0.27% | 5.27% | 5.06% | -1.18% | 0.80% | 12.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.98%, beta of 1.32, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 13, 2025.
- This ETF captured 144.70% of S&P 500 Index gains and 142.42% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- -0.98%
- Beta
- 1.32
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 144.70%
- Downside Capture
- 142.42%
Expense Ratio
QDTY has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QDTY ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTY) 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.
| QDTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.32 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.97 | 2.46 | +0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.47 | 10.92 | -0.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF provided a 31.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $13.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $13.21 | $11.60 |
Dividend yield | 31.83% | 26.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call 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 | $0.93 | $1.18 | $1.26 | $1.32 | $0.89 | $0.68 | $6.27 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.32 | $0.99 | $1.14 | $1.49 | $0.84 | $0.91 | $0.94 | $0.82 | $1.33 | $1.40 | $1.43 | $11.60 |
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 Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call 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 Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF was 23.45%, occurring on Apr 21, 2025. Recovery took 65 trading sessions.
The current YieldMax Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF drawdown is 3.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -23.45%Apr 2025 | 2mo | 3mo 4d | 5mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.10%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 25d | 2mo 25dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.64%Nov 2025 | 21d | 20d | 1mo 11dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.52%Jun 2026 | 6d | — | 20d 10hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.03%Dec 2025 | 6d | 7d | 13dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QDTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.45% | -56.78% | +33.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.10% | -9.10% | -2.00% |
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 | -3.84% | -3.21% | -0.63% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.43% | -10.71% | +6.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.14% | 2.04% | +1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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