- Issuer
- YieldMax
- Inception Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $310M
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Performance
YMAG Performance Chart
YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAG) is down 3.1% since the beginning of the year. YMAG is currently trading at $11 per share.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAG) has returned -3.07% so far this year and 16.69% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs
- 1D
- -0.87%
- 1M
- -7.55%
- YTD
- -3.07%
- 6M
- -4.07%
- 1Y
- 16.69%
- 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%
YMAG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 30, 2024, YMAG's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, YMAG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.01% | -5.38% | -3.95% | 11.22% | 5.56% | -9.15% | -3.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.68% | -6.80% | -8.37% | 1.22% | 10.83% | 4.20% | 5.36% | 2.02% | 6.57% | 3.60% | -1.46% | 0.95% | 18.64% |
| 2024 | -3.05% | 9.03% | 1.27% | -1.77% | 6.82% | 6.45% | -2.28% | 0.09% | 3.69% | 0.11% | 7.90% | 2.82% | 34.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs has an annualized alpha of -0.79%, beta of 1.18, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 125.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 122.31% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.79%
- Beta
- 1.18
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 122.31%
- Downside Capture
- 125.33%
Expense Ratio
YMAG has a high expense ratio of 1.28%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YMAG ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAG) 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.
| YMAG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.32 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.17 | 2.46 | -1.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.84 | 10.92 | -7.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs provided a 53.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.12 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.12 | $7.44 | $6.78 |
Dividend yield | 53.52% | 52.27% | 35.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs. 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 | $0.27 | $0.39 | $0.37 | $0.47 | $0.60 | $0.29 | $2.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.81 | $0.55 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.96 | $0.71 | $0.61 | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.86 | $0.52 | $0.55 | $7.44 |
| 2024 | $0.43 | $0.59 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.68 | $0.64 | $0.58 | $0.37 | $0.88 | $0.68 | $0.68 | $6.78 |
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 Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs. 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 Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs was 25.96%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs drawdown is 9.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -25.96%Apr 2025 | 3mo 21d | 3mo 16d | 7mo 7dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.38%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 6d | 6mo 7dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -14.27%Aug 2024 | 25d | 3mo 3d | 3mo 28dJul 2024 - Nov 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.15%Jun 2026 | 22d | — | 23d 4hJun 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.50%Apr 2024 | 7d | 17d | 24dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YMAG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -25.96% | -56.78% | +30.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.38% | -9.10% | -5.28% |
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 | -9.15% | -3.21% | -5.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.56% | -10.71% | +6.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.35% | 2.04% | +2.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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