YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF trades at $42.64 (market cap $135.69M), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $74.31 (market cap $41.01B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 302.2× YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.41% dividend while YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF for 61 Days and Microchip Technology Inc. for 62 Days on average.
| GPTY | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $135.69M | $41.01B |
Volume | 97,442 | 9,972,516 |
Sector | Income / Options Overlay | Technology |
52-Week High | $50.52 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $34.73 | $49.02 |
Typical Hold Time | 61 Days | 62 Days |
Enterprise Value | — | $46.13B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.41% |
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Microchip Technology (MCHP) trades at $74.00, down 5.15% over 24 hours amid a bearish technical signal. The company reported a net loss of -$500,000 in 2025, a sharp decline from prior profitability, though it has beaten EPS estimates for three consecutive quarters. Recent news highlights expansion in Ethernet and 48V power portfolios and the completion of the Hailo acquisition, targeting growth in automotive, industrial, and AI-driven data center markets.
Outlook: Strong analyst consensus (69.57% Buy) and a $110.50 price target suggest significant upside potential, driven by AI infrastructure demand and portfolio expansion. Key risks include high valuation multiples, substantial long-term debt of $5.63B, and sensitivity to semiconductor cycle volatility. Earnings recovery in 2026 forecasts is critical for sustaining investor confidence.
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GPTY is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation by holding a concentrated portfolio of 15 to 30 leading AI and technology companies. It utilizes a variety of options strategies, including selling call options on its underlying holdings, to generate weekly distributions while maintaining direct equity exposure to the growth of the AI sector.
Read more on GPTY →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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