- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Oct 10, 2023
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $36M
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Performance
SQY Performance Chart
YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF (SQY) is up 4.5% since the beginning of the year. SQY is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF (SQY) has returned 4.45% so far this year and 7.17% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -1.63%
- 1M
- 0.60%
- YTD
- 4.45%
- 6M
- 14.28%
- 1Y
- 7.17%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
SQY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2023, SQY's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -24.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SQY closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 27, 2026 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was May 2, 2025 at -18.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.46% | 0.47% | -4.70% | 14.70% | 4.09% | -1.27% | 4.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | -24.73% | -16.27% | 7.81% | -1.76% | 10.04% | 8.52% | 3.13% | -8.60% | 3.62% | -11.36% | -0.86% | -29.43% |
| 2024 | -16.46% | 18.99% | 10.13% | -10.12% | -7.48% | 4.51% | -3.88% | 10.27% | 0.98% | 5.05% | 18.08% | -3.62% | 21.72% |
| 2023 | -11.70% | 39.35% | 17.39% | 44.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -13.58%, beta of 1.50, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 12, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 201.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 115.45% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.30 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
- -13.58%
- Beta
- 1.50
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 115.45%
- Downside Capture
- 201.39%
Expense Ratio
SQY has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SQY ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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 SQ Option Income Strategy ETF (SQY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SQY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.19 | 2.39 | -2.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.51 | 3.25 | -2.74 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.43 | -0.36 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.19 | 3.11 | -2.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.42 | 14.38 | -13.96 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 103.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $27.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $27.63 | $32.42 | $56.66 | $12.92 |
Dividend yield | 103.71% | 95.35% | 62.54% | 9.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax SQ 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 | $1.59 | $1.00 | $1.82 | $2.04 | $1.64 | $0.00 | $8.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $3.17 | $2.92 | $2.51 | $2.21 | $2.07 | $4.37 | $5.59 | $2.16 | $1.39 | $2.38 | $1.94 | $1.72 | $32.42 |
| 2024 | $8.09 | $1.91 | $3.27 | $3.19 | $5.60 | $4.82 | $3.49 | $3.19 | $6.38 | $5.10 | $8.35 | $3.27 | $56.66 |
| 2023 | $2.19 | $10.73 | $12.92 |
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 SQ 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 SQ Option Income Strategy ETF was 52.30%, occurring on Feb 12, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current YieldMax SQ Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 34.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -52.30%Feb 2026 | 1y 2mo | — | 1y 6moDec 2024 - now |
2024 bear market2024 | -20.92%Aug 2024 | 4mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 7mo 9dApr 2024 - Nov 2024 |
2024 correction2024 | -18.35%Jan 2024 | 26d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 13dDec 2023 - Mar 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -13.26%Oct 2023 | 18d | 4d | 22dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.61%Nov 2024 | 1d | 4d | 5dNov 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SQY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.30% | -56.78% | +4.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -37.72% | -9.10% | -28.62% |
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 | -34.42% | 0.00% | -34.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.80% | -10.72% | -11.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.14% | 1.97% | +15.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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