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- The ETF primarily invests in a portfolio of 15-30 companies in the realms of cryptocurrency and technology.
- YieldMax plans to deliver weekly distributions for the ETF; The first payout is expected on Jan. 22.
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YieldMax, a prominent ETF provider managing over $8.9 billion in assets, kicked off its Portfolio Option Income ETF series with the launch of the YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF LFGY. This actively managed fund is tailored to generate current income as well as capital appreciation.
The ETF can pinch your pockets, with a net expense ratio of 0.99%. However, given its offerings and solid income-generating strategies, the cost seems reasonable.
The ETF primarily invests in a portfolio of 15 to 30 companies in the realms of cryptocurrency and technology — essentially firms involved in decentralized finance, blockchain technologies, crypto platforms, and emerging markets.
The fund also employs an options-writing strategy to boost income. It writes options contracts on its portfolio securities, aiming to provide consistent income, preserve capital during market downturns, and participate in limited share price gains of its underlying securities.
Like most of its ETFs, YieldMax plans to deliver weekly distributions for its Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF. The first payout is expected on Jan. 22.
Notably, the ETF holds cash or short-duration U.S. Treasuries as collateral for its options strategies. This allows further income generation.
Experts are rooting for a great year for crypto in 2025. Online broker VT Markets predicts the cryptocurrency sector will witness greater regulatory clarity and global market acceptance. This makes the Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF launch a timely move for gaining exposure to this industry.
LFGY joins YieldMax's solid lineup of more than 35 ETFs, including popular names such as the YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF TSLY and the YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF NVDY, which address a multitude of investor needs by employing options strategies across various sectors.
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