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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF (YQQQ) has returned 11.80% so far this year and -6.57% over the past 12 months.
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -2.73%
- 1M
- 6.61%
- YTD
- 11.80%
- 6M
- 13.19%
- 1Y
- -6.57%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2024, YQQQ's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.12%.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Mar 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was May 2025 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, YQQQ closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.08% | 3.74% | 6.61% | 11.80% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -1.73% | 2.25% | 7.22% | -3.82% | -6.56% | -3.93% | -1.03% | -0.48% | -2.95% | -2.49% | 1.88% | 1.92% | -9.97% |
| 2024 | 0.51% | -3.40% | 1.40% | -2.04% | -0.52% | -4.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.60%, beta of -0.86, and R² of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 16, 2024.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -133.47%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-47.78%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 9.60% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of -0.86 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 9.60%
- Beta
- -0.86
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- -47.78%
- Downside Capture
- -133.47%
Expense Ratio
YQQQ has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YQQQ ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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 Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF (YQQQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| YQQQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | 0.90 | -1.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.39 | 1.39 | -1.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.21 | -0.27 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.25 | 1.40 | -1.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.33 | 6.61 | -6.93 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF provided a 27.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.50 | $3.85 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 27.35% | 31.71% | 7.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for YieldMax Short N100 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 | $0.21 | $0.23 | $0.30 | $0.73 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.39 | $0.25 | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.27 | $0.41 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.34 | $0.21 | $3.85 |
| 2024 | $0.42 | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.27 | $1.38 |
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 Short N100 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 Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF was 24.85%, occurring on Oct 29, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current YieldMax Short N100 Option Income Strategy ETF drawdown is 11.80%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.85% | Apr 9, 2025 | 141 | Oct 29, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -11.11% | Sep 9, 2024 | 93 | Jan 22, 2025 | 35 | Mar 13, 2025 | 128 |
| -3.27% | Mar 19, 2025 | 5 | Mar 25, 2025 | 7 | Apr 3, 2025 | 12 |
| -1.92% | Mar 14, 2025 | 2 | Mar 17, 2025 | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 | 3 |
| -1.53% | Aug 16, 2024 | 4 | Aug 21, 2024 | 1 | Aug 22, 2024 | 5 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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