ULTY vs. MSTY: Which High-Yield ETF Wins?

"Thanks to YieldMax, there's a vast menu of high-yielding exchange traded funds (ETFs) to choose from in 2025. Two red-hot picks with astounding annual distribution yields are the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:ULTY) and the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:MSTY). No matter how you slice it, there's no denying that both ULTY and MSTY offer amazingly high yields with frequent cash payment schedules."

"As of August 21, 2025, the ULTY ETF's expected annualized distribution rate is a whopping 91.45%. Certainly, this yield is subject to change in the future. Still, the allure of a 90%+ distribution rate is what attracts many investors to the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF. Another selling point of the ULTY ETF is its ultra-frequent payments. With the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF, investors will receive a cash distribution one per week."

Both ULTY and MSTY provide very large cash distributions and high annualized yields. ULTY's expected annualized distribution rate was 91.45% as of August 21, 2025. ULTY pays cash distributions weekly, offering much more frequent payouts than many dividend stocks and ETFs that pay quarterly. ULTY combines stock shares with option positions to provide portfolio diversification. MSTY also offers high yields and frequent cash payments, but ULTY distinguishes itself by its weekly payment frequency and its diversification strategy combining equity and option exposures.

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