Income ETF health check
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF
GOLI
Defiance · Weekly · $23M
Current price
$12.18
As of 2026-09-29 · USD
Canary status
Meaningful NAV erosion alongside distributions — the yield trap pattern is showing.
Updated every Monday and Thursday
YieldCanary Health Metrics
Yield comparison
Advertised Yield
26.37%
Headline Yield (TTM)
9.79%
True Income Yield
0.00%
The real number is typically lower once return of capital is stripped out.
Health metrics
- Death Clock
- 1.00 yrs
- YieldCanary ROC %
- 100.0%
Income and return
- After-Tax Monthly (25%)
- $XX.XXUnlock free →
- Last Distribution
- $0.2751
- 1Y Price Return
- -13.95%
About True Income Yield
About True Income Yield: This is a YieldCanary proprietary sustainability indicator, not a standard accounting measure of economic gain. It strips return of capital from the headline yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and the full economic gain is only realized when you sell your shares. YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not from the 19a-1 notices that fund companies publish monthly. Our estimates can differ from official issuer reports and can differ significantly from your year-end 1099 tax forms. We are actively working on incorporating 19a-1 data to make these figures more precise. For confirmed ROC figures always check the fund's official 19a-1 notice on the issuer's website or your year-end 1099.
True Income Yield and Death Clock are YieldCanary proprietary metrics. Not financial advice. Data updates every Monday and Thursday.
Price and Distribution History
Data last updated: Sep 28, 2026. Updates every Monday and Thursday.
Sustainability analysis
Health Score Breakdown
GOLI is currently High Risk on YieldCanary. Meaningful NAV erosion is being detected alongside the distributions. The Death Clock of 1.00 years indicates the fund is on a concerning trajectory at the current pace. High ROC combined with a declining NAV is the yield trap pattern — the distributions look attractive but the underlying value is eroding.
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Frequently Asked Questions — GOLI
Is GOLI a good income ETF?
Based on YieldCanary's health framework, GOLI is currently High Risk. The fund is showing meaningful NAV erosion alongside its distributions. The Death Clock of 1.00 years indicates the fund is on a concerning trajectory at the current pace. This warrants significant caution before adding to or initiating a position. This is not financial advice — always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What does GOLI pay per month?
Based on last month's actual distribution of $0.2751 per share, $10,000 invested in GOLI at the current price of $12.18 generates approximately 821 shares. That's $225.86 gross per month before taxes. Your after-tax income depends on your personal tax rate and account type. Set your rate inside YieldCanary to see your exact after-tax monthly income and connect your portfolio to see what all of your holdings generate together. Distributions change month to month based on options premiums and market conditions. Past distributions are not a guarantee of future payments.
Calculate your after-tax income on GOLI free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is GOLI's True Income Yield?
YieldCanary's True Income Yield for GOLI is currently 0.00%. This is a distribution sustainability indicator — it strips the estimated return of capital portion from the headline TTM yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. It is not an accounting measure of economic gain. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and full economic gain is only realized when you sell. GOLI's current ROC estimate is 100.0%. The full methodology breakdown is available inside YieldCanary. For confirmed ROC figures check the fund's official 19a-1 notice or your year-end 1099.
See the full health breakdown on GOLI free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is GOLI's Death Clock?
GOLI's Death Clock is currently 1.00 years. This estimates the number of years before 50% of the fund's NAV erodes at the current pace, assuming all things stay constant. It is a sustainability warning signal. The pace can improve or worsen as market conditions and distribution behavior change. Check back every Monday and Thursday when the data refreshes.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is GOLI's return of capital good or bad?
GOLI's current ROC estimate is 100.0%. A high ROC without NAV stability can indicate the fund is returning your own principal as income while the underlying value declines. The Death Clock and Canary Status reflect this in GOLI's current health rating. Note: YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How does GOLI compare to similar funds?
On YieldCanary, GOLI is currently High Risk with a 0.00% True Income Yield and a Death Clock of 1.00 years. It pays Weekly distributions and has a 1-year price return of -13.95%. Similar funds from Defiance tracked on YieldCanary: Defiance Nasdaq 100 Weekly Distribution ETF (QQQY) — currently High Risk; Defiance S&P 500 Target Income ETF (SPYT) — currently Watch; R2000 Weekly Distribution ETF (IWMY) — currently Severe Risk Full side-by-side comparison including True Income Yield, Death Clock, ROC%, and after-tax income across all similar funds is available inside YieldCanary.
Compare GOLI to similar funds free →YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How often does GOLI pay distributions?
GOLI is a Weekly paying ETF. Distributions hit your account every week — one of the most frequent income vehicles on the platform. Weekly payers are popular for investors who want to align investment income with weekly expenses or reinvest more frequently. The most recent distribution was $0.2751 per share. To see exact upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for GOLI in your portfolio, connect your holdings inside YieldCanary and check the Distribution Calendar.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is GOLI's AUM and why does it matter?
GOLI currently has $23M in assets under management. GOLI is a smaller fund. While smaller AUM is not automatically a problem, funds with limited assets carry slightly more closure risk if assets decline significantly. Factor this into your position sizing. AUM alone does not determine whether a fund is healthy. Check the Canary Status and Death Clock above for the full sustainability picture.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is GOLI available in a Roth IRA?
Yes — GOLI can be held in a Roth IRA like any standard ETF, assuming your brokerage offers it. For income ETFs with high return of capital, a Roth IRA can be a particularly advantageous account type. ROC distributions reduce your cost basis in a taxable account, creating a deferred tax liability that grows over time. In a Roth IRA that tax treatment is irrelevant as all distributions are tax-free regardless of their character. This is not tax advice. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation and account type before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
About the fund
Strategy & Objective
Defiance · Weekly
GLDY aims to generate monthly income through risk exposure to shares of GLD, a fund that tracks the gold spot price using physically held gold bars in London vaults. At least once a week, GLDY sells put options priced at-the-money or 0%-5% in-the-money, which places a cap on potential gains. The strategy may profit when GLDs share price increases, stays flat, or decreases slightly. However, the fund is subject to all potential losses if GLDs share price declines significantly, which may not be offset by the income received. The fund seeks to outperform relative to traditional option-based strategies with a typical duration of less than one week. GLDY does not invest directly in gold bullion or the underlying ETP. Due to the nature of its options strategy, the fund may occasionally hold GLD shares intending to be sold within the day to avoid tax implications. The fund will hold short-term US Treasurys as collateral. There is no guarantee the strategy will result in higher income.
At a glance
YieldCanary Health Summary
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (GOLI) is a Weekly-paying income ETF issued by Defiance with $23M in assets under management. The fund has an advertised yield of 26.37% and a trailing 12-month headline yield of 9.79%. GOLI is currently High Risk on YieldCanary with a True Income Yield of 0.00% and a Death Clock of 1.00 years. The fund's current ROC estimate is 100.0% which warrants monitoring alongside the Canary Status. The most recent distribution was $0.2751 per share. The fund's price has returned -13.95% over the trailing 12 months.
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