Bottom line: YETH seeks weekly income through a synthetic covered-call strategy on ether-related ETFs while providing capped exposure to ether’s price moves. In environments with elevated crypto volatility, the option premiums can generate very high distribution rates, offering income-oriented investors a way to monetize ether volatility without holding the asset directly.
It is not a pure ether investment or a low-risk yield product. Upside is limited by the sold calls, downside remains largely unprotected, and crypto price swings can still produce significant capital losses. Distributions are highly variable and frequently include return of capital, which can erode NAV over time.
Size any position modestly and only if you can tolerate crypto-level volatility and fluctuating weekly payouts. Always review the latest prospectus, distribution composition, and the broader crypto market regime. This is not investment advice.
Monthly Distributions for YETH
| Month | Distributions | No. of shares | Net Distribution / share |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $8.51 | 150 | $0.0567 |
| August 2026 | $20.07 | 300 | $0.0669 |
| July 2026 | $27.42 | 375 | $0.0731 |
| June 2026 | $24.18 | 271 | $0.0892 |
| May 2026 | $25.87 | 300 | $0.0862 |
| April 2026 | $40.98 | 358 | $0.1145 |
| March 2026 | $31.06 | 232 | $0.1339 |
| February 2026 | $36.40 | 268 | $0.1358 |
| January 2026 | $92.57 | 442 | $0.2094 |
| December 2025 | $57.06 | 293 | $0.1947 |
| November 2025 | $17.85 | 76 | $0.2349 |
| October 2025 | $614.40 | 1,870 | $0.3286 |
| Grand Total: | $2,012.82 | 7,554 | $0.2665 |
ETF Investment Summary
| Investment | Shares | Distributions | Purchase price / share | Real price / share | Market price / share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $911.01 | 75 | $2,102.72 | $25.83 | $12.15 | $9.46 |
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).