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YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF (GDXY)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/10/2025: GDXY (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 32.86% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 10.95 - 15.36 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.95 - 15.36 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tidal Trust II
ETF Overview
Overview
The YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF (GDXY) seeks current income by investing in call options on gold mining companies. Its primary focus is to generate income through option premiums on a portfolio of gold mining stocks.
Reputation and Reliability
YieldMax is a relatively new issuer, so its long-term reputation is still developing. They specialize in option income ETFs.
Management Expertise
The management team focuses on actively managing options strategies to generate income.
Investment Objective
Goal
The primary investment goal is to seek current income.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF does not track a specific index. It employs a synthetic covered call strategy by writing call options on underlying gold mining stocks.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of gold mining stocks and uses options on those stocks to generate income.
Market Position
Market Share: Data not readily available to calculate a precise market share.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 37140000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- NUGT
- GDX
- IAU
- GLD
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is dominated by larger, more established ETFs like GDX and NUGT. GDXY differentiates itself by generating income through options, potentially offering higher income but also limiting upside potential. Competitors offer direct exposure or leveraged exposure to gold miners and gold prices.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is limited due to the ETF's recent inception. Requires more time to gather reliable data.
Benchmark Comparison: A benchmark comparison would involve comparing GDXY's performance to gold mining indices and similar option income strategies.
Expense Ratio: 0.99
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume is moderate, which can impact trade execution costs.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can vary depending on market conditions and trading volume, and should be considered before trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators (inflation, interest rates), gold prices, and the performance of the gold mining sector all affect GDXY.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on the success of its options strategy and investor demand for income-generating gold mining investments.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
GDXY's competitive advantage lies in its unique options strategy, offering income generation in the gold mining sector. It provides a differentiated product compared to traditional gold mining ETFs. The fund uses a synthetic covered call strategy. However, this also limits the upside potential compared to direct investments in gold miners.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility will depend on the volatility of the underlying gold mining stocks and the options strategy employed.
Market Risk
Specific risks include fluctuations in gold prices, operational risks of gold mining companies, and the risks associated with options trading.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone seeking current income from the gold mining sector and is comfortable with options strategies and their associated risks.
Market Risk
This ETF is likely best suited for active traders or investors seeking income rather than passive index followers.
Summary
The YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF (GDXY) aims to generate income through options on gold mining stocks. Its newer nature warrants careful consideration of its long-term track record. Investors should understand the risks associated with options strategies and the gold mining sector. Its success hinges on gold price volatility and effective option management. The ETF provides a unique income-generating approach within the gold mining space.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- YieldMax ETFs website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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The fund adviser uses a synthetic covered call strategy to provide income and indirect exposure to the share price returns of GDX, subject to a limit on potential investment gains as a result of the nature of the options strategy it employs. The fund is non-diversified.

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