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YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF (GDXY)

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Profit since last BUY31.14%
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10/10/2025: GDXY (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type ETF
Historic Profit 32.86%
Avg. Invested days 58
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52 Weeks Range 10.95 - 15.36
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.95 - 15.36
Updated Date 06/30/2025

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Tidal Trust II

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ETF Overview

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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.

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YieldMax is a relatively new issuer, so its long-term reputation is still developing. They specialize in option income ETFs.

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The management team focuses on actively managing options strategies to generate income.

Investment Objective

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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

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.