YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) High-Yield ETF Calculator

Calculate YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF total returns with DRIP scenarios, analyze ultra-high dividend yields, and track covered call performance. Specialized tools for income-focused YieldMax ETF investing.

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YieldMax ETFHigh Yield
19.75%
Forward Yield
Avg. Recent 3
122.26%
TTM Yield
Trailing 12M
$0.5B
Assets
Under Mgmt
0.99%
Expense
Ratio
$20.07
52W High
Price Range
$5.42
52W Low
Price Range

📋 Covered Call Strategy Overview

ULTY employs a synthetic covered call strategy to generate high income distributions. The fund focuses on Growth Stocks optionsto collect premiums while maintaining exposure to the underlying assets. Note: High yields come with increased volatility and potential NAV erosion.

ULTY Total Return Performance (With vs Without DRIP)

Available data range: 2/29/2024 - 10/1/2025
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Performance Analysis Methodology

Data Sources:
  • • Alpha Vantage API for historical prices
  • • Real dividend payment dates and amounts
  • • Actual ex-dividend date pricing
  • • No simulated or estimated data
Calculations:
  • • DRIP assumes reinvestment at market price
  • • Total return includes all distributions
  • • Price return excludes dividend payments
  • • All returns are time-weighted
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Total Return (No DRIP)
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Dividend Calculator for ULTY (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor ULTY

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⚠️ High-Yield ETF

Estimates only. Options-based ETFs like ULTY have variable distributions. Use for planning purposes only.

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ULTY Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in ULTY

Total Value

$8,665,174

Total Dividends

$34,121,341

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$25,586,167

Final Dividend Yield220.8%
Annual Income$19,133,732

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

ULTY Dividend History & Analysis

Complete distribution history with yield calculations and payment tracking

Dividend Data May Be Incomplete

The most recent dividend data appears to be from several months ago.ULTY typically distributes monthly, so recent distributions may not be reflected in this data. This is a known limitation with some financial data providers for YieldMax ETFs.

$0.092
Latest Distribution
9/25/2025
$0.096
Average Distribution
24-Month Average
22.9%
TTM Yield
Trailing 12 Months
$1.26
TTM Total
Per Share
Ex-DatePay DateAmountEx-Div PriceYield
9/25/20259/29/2025$0.092$5.4422.0%
9/18/20259/22/2025$0.093$5.6221.4%
9/11/20259/15/2025$0.093$5.5121.9%
9/4/20259/8/2025$0.090$5.4821.4%
8/28/20259/1/2025$0.095$5.7521.5%
8/21/20258/25/2025$0.100$5.6023.2%
8/14/20258/18/2025$0.101$5.9522.0%
8/7/20258/11/2025$0.100$6.0421.6%
7/31/20258/4/2025$0.101$6.1421.3%
7/24/20257/28/2025$0.103$6.2621.4%
7/17/20257/21/2025$0.103$6.4021.0%
7/10/20257/14/2025$0.096$6.2320.0%

Distribution Trends

  • Highest Distribution:$0.118
  • Lowest Distribution:$0.084
  • Distribution Consistency:Variable
  • Payment Schedule:Every 4 Weeks
  • Payment Reliability:Consistent

🔍 Yield Analysis

  • Current Forward Yield:122.3%
  • 6-Month Avg Yield:25.2%
  • Yield Stability:Moderate
  • vs Traditional Dividends:Much Higher

Data Source

  • • Real distribution data from Alpha Vantage API
  • • Historical dividend amounts and ex-dividend dates
  • 24 distributions in our database
  • • Payment dates calculated (ex-date + 2 business days)

Important Notes

  • ULTY pays every 4 weeks (13 times per year)
  • • Ex-dates are Wednesdays, pay dates are Fridays
  • • Distribution amounts vary based on options premium
  • • Some distributions may include return of capital

ULTY "House Money" Calculator

Calculate when distributions equal your initial investment - playing with "house money"

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1818
Shares
@ $5.50/share
$235
Per Week
Est. Distribution
10M
Break Even
Time to House Money
122.26%
Annual Yield
Current Estimate

Distribution Timeline to Break Even

Week 1+$235
$235
2% recovered
Week 2+$235
$470
5% recovered
Week 3+$235
$705
7% recovered
Week 4+$235
$940
9% recovered
Week 5+$235
$1176
12% recovered
Week 6+$235
$1411
14% recovered
Week 7+$235
$1646
16% recovered
Week 8+$235
$1881
19% recovered
Week 9+$235
$2116
21% recovered
Week 10+$235
$2351
24% recovered
Week 11+$235
$2586
26% recovered
Week 12+$235
$2821
28% recovered
Week 15+$235
$3527
35% recovered
Week 18+$235
$4232
42% recovered
Week 21+$235
$4937
49% recovered

⚠️ Important Considerations

  • • Calculations assume current yield remains constant (distributions may vary)
  • • ETF price may decline during holding period, affecting total return
  • • "House money" concept ignores opportunity cost of alternative investments
  • • Tax implications on distributions should be considered
  • • Past performance does not guarantee future results

ULTY Price vs Dividend Relationship

Track how ULTY price movements affect distribution yields over time

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Recent Data Summary

MonthPriceDistributionYield

Key Relationships

  • Inverse Correlation: As price drops, yield increases
  • Distribution Variability: Payouts fluctuate with market conditions
  • Yield Amplification: Price declines magnify yield percentages
  • Income Consistency: Dollar amounts vary but payments continue

⚠️ Important Considerations

  • • High yields often indicate price depreciation
  • • Focus on total return, not just yield percentage
  • • Distribution cuts can occur during market stress
  • • Options premiums drive distribution amounts

ULTY vs Market Benchmarks

MetricULTYSPYQQQ
YTD Price Return-12.50%+8.20%+15.10%
YTD Total Return+25.20%+8.20%+15.10%
1-Year Total Return+35.80%+12.50%+18.30%
Current Yield122.26%1.80%0.60%

ULTY Advantages

  • • Ultra-high dividend yield for income investors
  • • Strong total return performance including distributions
  • Weekly income payments
  • • Potential outperformance in sideways markets

Trade-offs vs Index ETFs

  • • Price depreciation vs capital appreciation
  • • Higher volatility and complexity
  • • Tax implications of frequent distributions
  • • Performance depends on options market conditions

ULTY Comparative Performance Chart

Interactive comparison of ULTY total returns vs SPY and QQQ benchmarks

ULTY Distribution Schedule

Weekly DistributionsYieldMax WeeklyEvery 7 days
Weekly distributions every Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
Confirmed schedule based on 42 historical distributions

Distribution Timeline

Declaration
Wednesday
Announcement
Ex-Dividend
Thursday
Record Date
Payment
Friday
Cash Received

Projected Distribution Dates

Next Expected
Ex: 10/2/2025
Pay: 10/3/2025
Week 1
Projected
Ex: 10/9/2025
Pay: 10/10/2025
Week 2
Projected
Ex: 10/16/2025
Pay: 10/17/2025
Week 3
Projected
Ex: 10/23/2025
Pay: 10/24/2025
Week 4
Projected
Ex: 10/30/2025
Pay: 10/31/2025
Week 5
Projected
Ex: 11/6/2025
Pay: 11/7/2025
Week 6
Projected
Ex: 11/13/2025
Pay: 11/14/2025
Week 7
Projected
Ex: 11/20/2025
Pay: 11/21/2025
Week 8
YieldMax Weekly Schedule: ULTY follows YieldMax's weekly distribution schedule with declarations on Wednesday, ex-dividend on Thursday, and payments on Friday. Dates may shift for holidays or market closures. Verify dates on the official YieldMax distribution schedule.

Tax Considerations for High-Yield ETFs

Return of Capital (ROC)

  • YieldMax ETFs often include ROC in distributions
  • ROC reduces your cost basis (not immediately taxable)
  • Final ROC amounts available in year-end tax documents

Income Planning

  • Consider holding in tax-advantaged accounts when possible
  • High distribution frequency may complicate tax planning
  • Consult tax professionals for personalized advice