ULTY: Revised Strategy Has Not Fixed Anything (Rating Downgrade)

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF is downgraded to sell due to persistent NAV erosion and unsustainable distributions. ULTY's strategy shift to include up to 50% lower-volatility, large-cap equities has not resolved NAV decline or distribution sustainability. Despite generating high option premiums, ULTY's net gains after closing trades are insufficient to support its double-digit yields.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

YieldMax® ETFs Announces Weekly Distributions for Group 1 ETFs

CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® ETFs announced distributions for the YieldMax® Group 1 weekly pay ETFs. Group 1 Distribution Announcement Ex.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 17, 2026

ULTY: Doubtful That The Strategy Change Will Reduce NAV Erosion (Rating Downgrade)

ULTY: Doubtful That The Strategy Change Will Reduce NAV Erosion (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

Yield Mirage: Why ULTY Is A 'Sell' While YMAX Remains A 'Hold'

This article breaks down the 'YieldMax Battle,' exploring whether YMAX's 72% yield is fundamentally safer than ULTY's eye-popping 129%. Despite ULTY's hybrid transformation, the move feels like 'too little, too late' and is unlikely to deliver a significant turnaround in performance. YMAX remains one of the few YieldMax funds actually worth holding as we head into 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2026

These 3 Option ETFs Are Less Likely To Experience NAV Erosion

DIVO, QDVO, and QQQH offer high-yield income with strategies designed to minimize NAV erosion versus typical option ETFs. DIVO targets blue-chip dividend growers, uses OTM covered calls on 20–30% of assets, and has delivered a 198.8% total return since inception. QDVO focuses on growth stocks, writes OTM options on 30–50% of assets, and currently yields 9.8%, but has a limited track record.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

2 Dividend ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF has a massive yield, but there's a fundamental problem with the ETF you shouldn't ignore. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF has a lower yield, but it could actually be an interesting alternative to an S&P 500 index ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jan 5, 2026

ULTY: High Yield, Now With Fewer Structural Landmines

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) earns a cautious Buy after recent structural changes targeting more stable, income-focused performance. ULTY's portfolio now emphasizes lower-volatility, cash-flow-rich large caps and real assets, reducing drawdowns and dependency on speculative growth narratives. The revised option strategy incorporates systematic, out-of-the-money call writing and net put positions, improving downside protection while capping upside.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025

This Is How I'm Harvesting BDC Cash Flows For My Retirement

This Is How I'm Harvesting BDC Cash Flows For My Retirement. The double-digit yields, term 'private credit,' cases like First Brands and Tricolor are just some examples that introduce a high degree of skepticism. However, if done right, BDCs can bring a lot of value to the table for safe passive income investors.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 20, 2025

ULTY, Meet ULTI, Your Newest Competitor

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF has underperformed, with a significant price decline since July and negative total returns versus the market. REX SHARES launched the REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF, which targets even higher volatility stocks, but its short history appears riskier than ULTY. As ULTY retires its "all gas, no brakes" strategy, ULTI comes in to fill the gap with a similar strategy to the one YieldMax is leaving behind.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 19, 2025

ULTY: Major Changes To The ETF Powerhouse

The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF remains a compelling high-yield income vehicle, despite NAV and share price volatility. ULTY is updating its portfolio by adding lower-volatility, large-cap stocks and diversifying across sectors to stabilize NAV and reduce downside risk. Management will implement new hedging and leveraged options strategies to better capture upside and mitigate losses, aiming for improved total returns.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 16, 2025