YieldMax XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF (XYZY) Performance
XYZY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −6.9% total return
- 3 years
- +12.1% a year
- Since first price
- +10.4% a year since 2023
XYZY trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XYZY total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.6% | +0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.6% | −9.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.1% | −17.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.9% | −32.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −6.9% | −49.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +40.8%+12.1%/yr | −76.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 11, 2023 | +35.1%+10.4%/yr | −77.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: XYZY vs SPY
From Oct 11, 2023: XYZY grew to $13,512, SPY to $18,061.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XYZY returns by calendar year
1 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+21.7%), worst 2025 (−29.4%). 2026 is year to date.
XYZY annual returns table
| Year | XYZY | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.9% | −30.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −29.4% | −46.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +21.7% | −20.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
XYZY largest drawdowns
Now 31.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | −52.3% | Feb 12, 2026 | not yet | 1.2 years | 1.9 years so far |
| Mar 28, 2024 | −20.9% | Aug 6, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | 4 months | 7 months |
| Dec 28, 2023 | −18.4% | Jan 24, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | 27 days | 2 months |
| Oct 11, 2023 | −13.3% | Oct 30, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | 19 days | 23 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XYZY risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.70 |
| Best month | +39.3% |
| Worst month | −24.7% |
| Best 12 months | +74.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −36.7% |
| Positive months | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
XYZY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | −36.7% | −4.3% | +74.9% | 32% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +15.2% | +15.2% | +15.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XYZY performance overview
YieldMax XYZ Option Income Strategy ETF (XYZY) returned −6.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +10.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,512. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −52.3%, from Dec 4, 2024 to Feb 12, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 41.6% a year.
Related: XYZY chart, XYZY dividends. See the XYZY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XYZY performance FAQ
What is the XYZY return over the past year?
XYZY returned −6.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 49.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in XYZY be worth?
$10,000 invested in XYZY at its first recorded close on October 11, 2023 would be worth about $13,512 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XYZY?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of −29.4%. The best was 2024 at +21.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XYZY?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −52.3% between December 4, 2024 and February 12, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 31.6% below its peak.
How volatile is XYZY?
Over the past history XYZY had an annualized volatility of 41.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.41 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).