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YieldMax Ultra ETF offers high yield but lost 4.8% in a year, underperforming S&P 500's 22% gain.

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15 Jul 2026
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YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) promises a high annualized yield near 62% through weekly distributions by selling options on volatile tech stocks. However, its total return over the past year was -4.8%, far below the S&P 500's 22% gain. The fund caps upside gains due to option selling and risks losses when stocks drop, making many distributions a return of capital rather than true income. ULTY suits investors seeking steady income with an understanding of capital erosion, but not those expecting wealth growth or stable returns.

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