- CUSIP
- 38747R579
- Issuer
- GraniteShares
- Inception Date
- Feb 25, 2025
- Category
- Leveraged Equities, Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 3x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $17M
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Performance
YSPY Performance Chart
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF (YSPY) is up 3.1% since the beginning of the year. YSPY is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF (YSPY) has returned 3.13% so far this year and 25.04% over the past 12 months.
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF
- 1D
- -2.31%
- 1M
- 0.68%
- YTD
- 3.13%
- 6M
- 3.58%
- 1Y
- 25.04%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 24.32%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
YSPY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 26, 2025, YSPY's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, YSPY closed higher 65% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.83% | 1.00% | -11.45% | 8.66% | 4.28% | -1.99% | 3.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.90% | -11.14% | -2.98% | 2.01% | 7.45% | 4.65% | 1.56% | 6.07% | 1.93% | -2.32% | 2.02% | 9.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.71%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 27, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 149.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -5.71% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.63, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -5.71%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 99.98%
- Downside Capture
- 149.99%
Expense Ratio
YSPY has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YSPY ranks 41 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 GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF (YSPY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| YSPY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.36 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 2.69 | -0.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.37 | 12.34 | -5.97 |
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
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF provided a 58.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.95 | $8.23 |
Dividend yield | 58.87% | 45.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY 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 | $0.87 | $0.67 | $0.61 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.05 | $3.34 | ||||||
| 2025 | $1.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.76 | $0.78 | $0.94 | $0.76 | $0.95 | $0.72 | $0.70 | $8.23 |
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 SPY 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 SPY ETF was 18.74%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current GraniteShares YieldBOOST SPY ETF drawdown is 2.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -18.74%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 4mo 21d | 5mo 27dMar 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.60%Mar 2026 | 1mo 16d | — | 3mo 24dFeb 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.54%Nov 2025 | 16d | 21d | 1mo 7dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.43%Oct 2025 | 1d | 21d | 22dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.71%Feb 2026 | 2d | 1d | 3dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YSPY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.74% | -56.78% | +38.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.60% | -9.10% | -5.50% |
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 | -2.70% | -2.97% | +0.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.98% | -10.72% | +5.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.94% | 1.97% | +1.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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