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Compare Shell PLC (SHEL) vs YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAX) Price & Performance

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Shell PLC vs YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs — how do they compare? Shell PLC trades at $90.28 (market cap $250.44B), while YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs trades at $7.63. The key difference: Shell PLC pays a 3.45% dividend while YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs pays none, and Shell PLC is trading nearer its 52-week high, YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

SHELYMAX
Market Cap
$250.44B
Sector
EnergyIncome / Options Overlay
52-Week High
$94.15$13.26
52-Week Low
$70.31$7.27
Enterprise Value
$292.14B
Dividend Yield
3.45%

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Shell PLC

Shell (SHEL) trades at $90.15, up 0.22% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and a consensus analyst price target of $103.60. Recent Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates with EPS of $3.52 versus $3.23 expected, driven by higher oil prices and strong operational performance. The company maintains solid profitability with a net income margin of 8.76% and ROE of 14.35%, while cash flow from operations reached $42.86B in 2025.

Outlook is positive due to undervaluation (P/E of 10.01), rising oil prices, and strategic asset sales, but risks include commodity volatility and geopolitical tensions affecting energy markets. With 69% of analysts rating it Buy and institutional support, SHEL offers growth potential, though investors should monitor debt levels and global energy demand shifts.

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs

YMAX trades at $7.635, down 0.97% on the day, with a bullish technical signal but bearish moving averages. The ETF shows a pattern of weekly dividend distributions, though recent payouts have decreased from $0.15 to $0.06, indicating potential income pressure. Key technical levels show support at $7 and resistance at $8, with RSI suggesting mild overbought conditions.

The outlook for YMAX hinges on its ability to sustain distributions amid cost concerns. Risks include the fund-of-funds fee structure and market volatility. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with some highlighting income appeal but cautioning on expense drag. Upside depends on stable option income generation in varying market regimes.

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About Shell PLC

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2021, it produced 1.7 million barrels of liquids and 8.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2021, reserves stood at 9.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 50% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with capacity of 1.8 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells 15 mtpa of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.

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About YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs

YMAX is an actively managed 'fund of funds' that provides equal-weighted exposure to the full suite of YieldMax option income ETFs. It is designed to generate high current income by aggregating the premiums from various single-stock and thematic covered call strategies, offering a diversified approach to high-yield option investing.

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