Income ETF health check

YieldMax SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF

SNOY

YieldMax · Weekly · $68M

Current price

$11.13

As of 2026-09-29 · USD

Canary status

SEVERE RISK

Significant NAV erosion — distributions may be returning principal while value declines.

Updated every Monday and Thursday

YieldCanary Health Metrics

Yield comparison

Advertised Yield

62.57%

Headline Yield (TTM)

69.22%

True Income Yield

38.72%

The real number is typically lower once return of capital is stripped out.

Health metrics

Death Clock
1.14 yrs
YieldCanary ROC %
44.1%

Income and return

After-Tax Monthly (25%)
$XX.XXUnlock free →
Last Distribution
$0.7606
1Y Price Return
-28.23%
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.

Fund Details

AUM
$68M
Expense ratio
1.00%
Inception date
2024-06-10
Payout frequency
Weekly
Advertised yield
62.57%
52-week high
$16.15
52-week low
$6.30
Average daily volume
160,352

Sustainability analysis

Health Score Breakdown

SNOY is currently Severe Risk on YieldCanary. The Death Clock of 1.14 years indicates significant NAV erosion at the current pace. 44% of distributions are estimated as return of capital with the NAV declining alongside distributions. This is the yield trap pattern at its most extreme.

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Fund questions

Frequently Asked Questions — SNOY

Is SNOY a good income ETF?

Based on YieldCanary's health framework, SNOY is currently Severe Risk. The current data suggests extreme caution. The fund is showing significant NAV erosion alongside its distributions — the classic yield trap pattern where the advertised yield looks attractive while the underlying value quietly disappears. 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 SNOY pay per month?

Based on last month's actual distribution of $0.7606 per share, $10,000 invested in SNOY at the current price of $11.13 generates approximately 898 shares. That's $683.02 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.

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YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.

What is SNOY's True Income Yield?

YieldCanary's True Income Yield for SNOY is currently 38.72%. 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. SNOY's current ROC estimate is 44.1%. 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.

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YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.

What is SNOY's Death Clock?

SNOY's Death Clock is currently 1.14 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 SNOY's return of capital good or bad?

SNOY's current ROC estimate is 44.1%. Moderate ROC worth monitoring. Not immediately alarming but track whether the NAV is holding up alongside the distributions over time. 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 SNOY compare to similar funds?

On YieldCanary, SNOY is currently Severe Risk with a 38.72% True Income Yield and a Death Clock of 1.14 years. It pays Weekly distributions and has a 1-year price return of -28.23%. Similar funds from YieldMax tracked on YieldCanary: YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY) — currently Severe Risk; YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF (CHPY) — currently Healthy; YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) — 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.

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YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.

How often does SNOY pay distributions?

SNOY 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 $0.7606 per share. To see exact upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for SNOY 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 SNOY's AUM and why does it matter?

SNOY currently has $68M in assets under management. SNOY 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 SNOY available in a Roth IRA?

Yes — SNOY 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

YieldMax · Weekly

The YieldMax SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF (SNOY) is a professionally managed investment vehicle that trades on an exchange. Its main goal is to produce consistent, weekly income by strategically writing (selling) call options or call spreads that are linked to the stock of SNOW. This strategy allows the fund to collect premiums from these option contracts, while also providing investors with a way to benefit from any potential increases in SNOW's share price.

At a glance

YieldCanary Health Summary

YieldMax SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF (SNOY) is a Weekly-paying income ETF issued by YieldMax with $68M in assets under management. The fund has an advertised yield of 62.57% and a trailing 12-month headline yield of 69.22%. SNOY is currently Severe Risk on YieldCanary with a True Income Yield of 38.72% and a Death Clock of 1.14 years. The most recent distribution was $0.7606 per share. The fund's price has returned -28.23% over the trailing 12 months.

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