TSLY ETF

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high but inconsistent distribution rate via a covered-call strategy on Tesla, with a 0.99% expense ratio. The ETF has grown significantly in assets but lags behind Tesla stock during surges, highlighting the downside of covered-call strategies in volatile markets. Despite personal reservations about Tesla and covered-call strategies, current high option premiums and historical performance make TSLY slightly favorable over TSLA.

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high dividend yield of over 92%, allowing investors to rapidly amplify income without significant upfront capital. TSLY replicates Tesla's daily price movements through call options, capping upside potential and exposing it to single stock risk and price volatility. Despite price declines, TSLY provides a positive total return, making it suitable for income-focused investors aiming to compound wealth through high distributions.

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF has historically underperformed, but recent political developments involving Elon Musk's increased influence have led me to upgrade it to a hold. Trump's election win and Musk's potential role as "Efficiency Czar" could boost Tesla's business, indirectly benefiting TSLY through increased volatility. TSLY is suitable for bullish but cautious investors seeking high income, though conservative investors should avoid single-stock covered call funds like TSLY.

The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (TSLY) ETF jumped by 8.135% in the extended hours after Tesla published strong financial results and provided an exciting update of its business.  Similarly, the closely-watched Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares ETF (TSLL) ETF jumped by 24% to $11.18.

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high yield of 124% by trading options on Tesla stock, but carries risks in volatile markets. TSLY's strategy involves writing covered calls and credit call spreads on TSLA, complemented by investments in short-term U.S. Treasuries. Despite high distribution yields, TSLY has delivered a negative ROI of -14% since inception, underperforming TSLA's 13% ROI.

Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) stocks have done well in the past few days as American equities bounced back. Tesla has jumped by over 33% from its lowest point in August and is slowly nearing its highest point this year.

The YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF is unsuitable for income investors due to its inherent principal decay and declining distributions over time. The TSLY ETF can offer strategic value in specific market conditions, particularly given Tesla's low S&P 500 correlation. TSLY's performance hinges on reinvesting distributions; using them as income leads to permanent capital losses, but it will outperform in flat markets.

YieldMax introduced covered call ETFs on single stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, offering high monthly distributions of up to 103% annually. Despite high distributions, YieldMax ETFs have lower returns than underlying stocks, with risk characteristics not significantly improved by writing call options. TSLY, the most actively traded YieldMax fund, underperformed on a risk-adjusted basis in both bull and bear markets, leading to a Strong Sell rating and better alternatives for investors.

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high distribution yield tied to Tesla option premiums. TSLY uses a synthetic covered call strategy to generate income from Tesla shares. TSLY's total return since inception is -4.19%, with investors recouping 57% of their initial investment so far.