YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY)
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NVDY's 96.92% Yield Isn't Enough For Me To Choose It Over Nvidia
YieldMax's NVDY ETF generates high income through a synthetic covered call strategy on NVDA, but lacks actual NVDA ownership, leading to volatile and inconsistent distributions. NVDY's 96.92% TTM yield is impressive, but the fund's structure limits upside potential and exposes investors to NAV erosion and declining premiums. NVDA has appreciated significantly more than NVDY; I prefer owning NVDA outright and writing covered calls to capture both income and growth.
NVDY: This Is The Play Into NVIDIA Earnings Next Week
NVDA's Q4 2025 earnings report on February 26 could drive volatility, with high implied volatility suggesting significant price swings. NVDY, a covered call ETF on NVDA, offers a high yield but has underperformed the S&P 500 by 10 percentage points. Despite recent underperformance, I maintain a buy rating on NVDY due to favorable technical conditions and high implied volatility.
NVDY: Recent Performance Shows An Unfavorable Risk-Reward Profile For Most Income Investors
Investing aims to balance risk and reward to achieve long-term objectives. Income and dividend investing have gained popularity due to historically low rates and new financial vehicles. Covered call funds, like the YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF, offer significant income while managing principal risks.
NVDY ETF stock crashed: is it a better alternative to NVDIA?
The YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY) crashed by almost 17% on Monday in one of its worst days on record. It crashed to a low of $18.90, its lowest level since September 11.
NVDY: Its 6-Month Outperformance Could Be Overturned Soon, A Complete Analysis
In contrast to income generation, we trade options to maximize return and minimize risk based on our short-term market expectations. YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF's portfolio is currently evenly distributed (precisely 108,840 contracts) among bull puts, call credit spreads, and long naked calls. NVDY's aggregate profitability profile shows that it will start to underperform Nvidia stock if NVDA starts appreciating above $152 before 21st Feb 2025.
NVDY: Risks Remain Too High Despite Its Excellent Performance
I have mixed feelings about YieldMax funds and previously rated the YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF a sell, despite its high income generation. NVDY aim to use NVIDIA Corp options to maximize income, and they have succeeded in doing so. My rating justification stems from concerns about the sustainability and risks associated with these income-focused strategies.
NVDY: Lower Distributions, Decreased Option Prices, And Higher Volatility Make It A Sell
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF offers high distribution yields by selling short-dated, slightly out-of-the-money calls on NVIDIA, but its attractiveness depends on NVIDIA's volatility. The distribution rate has dropped from 106.86% to 67.78%, reflecting changes in call premiums due to NVIDIA's volatility and market demand. Selling covered calls on NVDA can be challenging, and while it offers income, it limits upside potential and doesn't significantly reduce downside risk.
NVDY: With An 84% Yield, It's Too Good To Be True
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF offers high dividends but caps upside, underperforming NVIDIA during rapid price increases. The ETF uses covered calls and credit call spreads to generate income, benefiting in sideways or slightly rising markets. NVDY's yield is attractive but inconsistent, tied to NVIDIA's volatility, and has underperformed NVIDIA's total return since inception.
YieldMax's New Semiconductor Options ETF Aims for 12% Income Level
YieldMax, an ETF issuer known for its option income strategies, rolled out its 36th fund today. The YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (NYSE Arca: SOXY) is an actively managed product that writes options on the holdings of a portfolio of between 15 and 30 semiconductor stocks.
NVDY ETF's Efficiency Is Uncanny And Shouldn't Be Counted On Going Forward Despite Nvidia Potential
The NVDY ETF offers high income by sacrificing NVDA's upside potential, and has achieved impressive returns since its inception. The pattern of monthly NVDA returns has been especially accommodating for NVDY's structure, but I don't expect that to continue. Nvidia Corp itself remains a reasonable portfolio holding for patient long-term investors.
NVDY: If You Missed Out On Nvidia, Consider This High Yield Play
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF offers high dividend yields through synthetic option strategies, providing indirect exposure to Nvidia with a 51.5% dividend yield. NVDY's synthetic covered call strategy generates income but comes with higher risk and capped upside, making it suitable mainly for income-focused investors. The fund's high distributions can be used for supplemental income or reinvested, but investors should be cautious of price volatility and potential capital deterioration.
NVDY: High-Yield Covered Call Play On AI
The YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high dividend yield of 72%, providing income investors exposure to Nvidia's growth without directly buying the stock. NVDY employs an options strategy, buying and selling call options and selling put options on NVDA, while also investing in US T-Bills for collateral and extra income. NVDY has delivered a strong 1-year total return of ~91%, with initial investors recouping their investment through 118% in cumulative distributions since its May 2023 inception.
