YYY: More Funds But Less Returns

YYY: More Funds But Less Returns

Seeking Alpha • May 29, 2026

Amplify Targets Tax-Efficient Income With New Municipal CEF Launch

Amplify ETFs expanded its income-oriented lineup on March 10 with the debut of the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (NYSE Arca: YYYM).  See more: Amplify ETFs Outpaces Industry Growth With 70% AUM Jump in 2025 This new “fund of funds” provides a streamlined approach to the municipal closed-end fund (CEF) market.

ETF Trends • Mar 10, 2026

The #1 Rule For Retiring On Dividends (3 Stocks That Prove It)

Most dividend investors focus on the wrong metric, and it quietly destroys retirement plans. A simple rule separates sustainable dividend income from ticking time bombs. I discuss three income machines that clearly demonstrate the power of following this rule.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 7, 2026

YYY: Return Free Risk, Don't Be Fooled By This 12% Yield ETF

Amplify CEF High Income ETF offers diversified exposure to high-yield closed-end funds with a 50/50 equities/bonds allocation and no top-level leverage. Despite a 12% yield, YYY's long-term annualized return is under 6%, raising concerns about fee drag and real, after-inflation returns. Recent 3-year performance exceeded 12.5% annualized, but peer funds like CEFS and FOF have delivered stronger risk-adjusted results.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26, 2026

Amplify ETFs Outpaces Industry Growth With 70% AUM Jump in 2025

Amplify ETFs had an impressive year in 2025, outperforming the broader market in both asset growth rate and performance across its thematic and income-oriented suites.  The firm ended the year with 39 ETFs in its lineup and a total of $17 billion in assets under management.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

Amplify ETFs Declares December Income Distributions for its Income ETFs

CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces December income distributions for its income ETFs.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 30, 2025

YYY: Trying To Deliver 12% Yield On A Portfolio Of CEFs

Amplify CEF High Income ETF (YYY) offers diversified exposure to around 60 closed-end funds, selected via a rules-based Nasdaq index. YYY emphasizes yield, discount to NAV, and liquidity, providing access to multiple asset classes. The ETF primarily replicates its index, rebalancing and reconstituting semi-annually to maintain alignment with its selection criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 18, 2025

Amplify ETFs Declares October Income Distributions for its Income ETFs

CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces October income distributions for its income ETFs. ETF Name Ticker Amountper Share Ex-Date RecordDate PayableDate Amplify Bitcoin Max Income Covered Call ETF BAGY $1.49450 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify Bitcoin 2% Monthly Option Income ETF BITY $1.10159 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF SLJY $0.46500 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify Samsung SOFR ETF SOFR $0.35157 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF QDVO $0.25116 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify COWS Covered Call ETF HCOW $0.24270 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify Bloomberg U.S. Treasury 12% Premium Income ETF TLTP $0.23310 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF IDVO $0.19040 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF DIVO $0.18152 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify High Income ETF YYY $0.12000 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF NDIV $0.11645 10/30/25 10/30/25 10/31/25 About Amplify ETFs Amplify ETFs, sponsored by Amplify Investments, has over $15.5 billion in assets under management (as of 9/30/2025).

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 30, 2025

YYY: Interesting Fund, Bad Timing

Amplify High Income ETF (YYY) is rated a hold, due to elevated risks not fully justified by its current returns, despite its unique fund-of-CEFs strategy. YYY offers a high dividend yield around 10%, but this comes with a high total expense ratio of 3.25% and significant portfolio complexity. The fund's risk profile is similar to the S&P 500, but its performance and capital appreciation potential have lagged, limiting its appeal for most investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2025

Amplify ETFs Declares September Income Distributions for its Income ETFs

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces September income distributions for its income ETFs.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 29, 2025