Bottom line: ULTY is an actively managed multi-stock options-income ETF that seeks very high weekly distributions by writing calls and related strategies across a rotating portfolio of high-volatility equities. The diversified approach and evolving use of collars and spreads aim to generate substantial income while moderating some of the single-name concentration risk found in pure single-stock funds.
It is not a stable or low-risk income vehicle. The strategy still caps upside, retains meaningful downside exposure to its holdings, and can experience NAV erosion when distributions exceed option income and capital gains. Yields remain highly dependent on the volatility of the selected names and active management decisions.
Treat it as a high-risk income satellite sized according to your tolerance for equity volatility and fluctuating weekly payouts. Always review the current holdings, distribution composition, and strategy updates in the prospectus. This is not investment advice.
Distribution History for ULTY
| Month | Distributions | No. of shares | Net Distribution / share |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $21.80 | 75 | $0.2907 |
| August 2026 | $36.86 | 120 | $0.3072 |
| July 2026 | $48.13 | 150 | $0.3209 |
| June 2026 | $44.57 | 120 | $0.3714 |
| May 2026 | $36.78 | 93 | $0.3955 |
| April 2026 | $17.21 | 42 | $0.4098 |
| March 2026 | $10.41 | 24 | $0.4338 |
| February 2026 | $2.85 | 6 | $0.4750 |
| November 2025 | $28.57 | 370 | $0.0772 |
| October 2025 | $151.73 | 1,734 | $0.0875 |
| September 2025 | $174.33 | 2,150 | $0.0811 |
| August 2025 | $647.29 | 7,580 | $0.0854 |
| Grand Total: | $1,360.56 | 14,049 | $0.0968 |
ETF Investment Summary
| Investment | Shares | Distributions | Purchase price / share | Real price / share | Market price / share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,190.12 | 45 | $1,456.24 | $7.02 | $26.45 | $25.25 |
Notes:
• Investment = Current Adjusted Cost Basis (after accounting for sells and distributions)
• Purchase price / share = Historical average price of all shares ever bought
• Real price / share = Current adjusted cost basis per remaining share (after distributions reduce basis)
• Market price / share = Latest market price of the ETF
Personal Chart – Real Price vs Real Price + Cumulative Distributions
Blue line = Real Price per share (cost basis after buys, sells & distributions)
Red line = Real Price + Cumulative Net Distributions received so far
Purple line = Cumulative Realised Capital Gains from sales
Green bars = Number of shares held at month-end
When the green bars drop to zero, the blue/red lines also go to zero (full exit of the position).