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YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs
YMAX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 29, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +16.09% | -2.24% | -2.98% | +9.83% | ||
| Flows | -$25M | -$115M | -$178M | +$34M | - | - |
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 | 42 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 16, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 42
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
Latest news about YMAX
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +29.69% | +21.22% | ||
Max drawdown | -15.79% | -25.84% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 84d | 203d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 25d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is YMAX?
YMAX is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by YieldMax ETFs.
What does YMAX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of YMAX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of YMAX is 1.28%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was YMAX launched?
YMAX was launched on January 16, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of YMAX?
YMAX is issued by YieldMax ETFs.
What is the AUM of YMAX?
As of April 29, 2026, YMAX manages $382.99 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has YMAX performed recently?
As of April 29, 2026, YMAX delivered a return of 16.09% over the past month (1M performance), -2.24% over the past three months (3M), and -2.98% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for YMAX?
As of April 29, 2026, YMAX has seen net flows of -$25M in the past month (1M flow) and -$178M year-to-date (YTD).
Does YMAX pay dividends?
As of April 29, 2026, YMAX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 80.17%.
How many holdings are in YMAX
As of March 31, 2026, YMAX holds 42 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is YMAX?
As of March 31, 2026, YMAX holds 42 securities, with 82.64% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of YMAX?
As of March 31, 2026, YMAX holds a portfolio of 42 underlyings, with its largest positions including US912797RF64, US912797RG48 and US88636X7407. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does YMAX invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, YMAX has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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