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YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF
BABO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.86% | -15.54% | -19.38% | -2.29% | ||
| Flows | -$807K | -$315K | -$21M | -$21M | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | YieldMax ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 3 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 7, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 3 holdings out of 3
Top 3 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +38.19% | +35.90% | ||
Max drawdown | -29.80% | -42.14% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 65d | 288d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is BABO?
BABO is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by YieldMax ETFs.
What does BABO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BABO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BABO is 1%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BABO launched?
BABO was launched on August 7, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BABO?
BABO is issued by YieldMax ETFs.
What is the AUM of BABO?
As of July 17, 2026, BABO manages $14.13 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BABO performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, BABO delivered a return of 4.86% over the past month (1M performance), -15.54% over the past three months (3M), and -19.38% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BABO?
As of July 17, 2026, BABO has seen net flows of -$807K in the past month (1M flow) and -$21M year-to-date (YTD).
Does BABO pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, BABO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 95.38%.
How many holdings are in BABO
As of May 31, 2026, BABO holds 3 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BABO?
As of May 31, 2026, BABO holds 3 securities.
What are the top holdings of BABO?
As of May 31, 2026, BABO holds a portfolio of 3 underlyings, with its largest positions including US912797RG48, US912797RS85 and US912797RF64. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
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