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Sep 8
33m 35s

YieldMax ETFs are absolute GARBAGE

Christopher M. Uhl, CMA
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Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Today’s Big Money Bingo dives into one of the hottest yet most misleading products hitting the market: YieldMax ETFs. These funds are exploding in popularity across social media, with influencers pitching eye-popping dividend payouts that sound too good to be true. The problem? They are. In this video, we break down exactly why YieldMax ETFs are absolute garbage for long-term investors, even though they look like the ultimate passive income play.You’ve probably seen posts where people flash monthly payouts of $3,200, $10,000, or even $20,000, making it seem like a financial cheat code. The reality is much harsher. We dig into examples with Palantir, Tesla, and MicroStrategy, showing how these covered call ETFs systematically underperform their underlying stocks. Even when they pay dividends, the share price keeps collapsing, leaving investors with the illusion of income while their capital evaporates.We pull up charts and real data to prove the point. For instance, while Palantir was up over 100%, PLTY – the Palantir YieldMax ETF – was down more than 16% year-to-date. Tesla’s story is even worse, with TSLA up significantly while TSLY crashed 45%. This isn’t passive income, it’s robbing Peter to pay Paul.You’ll also see how YieldMax uses synthetic positions to sell at-the-money covered calls, locking in limited upside while leaving investors fully exposed to the downside. The dividends may look impressive at first, but they shrink rapidly over time. TSLY, for example, once paid $2 a month in distributions and now pays just 30 cents. That’s an 85% drop in less than three years, proving these payouts follow an asymptotic curve toward zero.We break down why these products always lag behind the stocks they’re tied to, why distributions steadily decline, and how the tax structure makes things even worse. Remember, dividends are taxable immediately, meaning you’re paying taxes on “income” while your account value sinks. It’s the opposite of smart investing.Beyond the hard truths about YieldMax ETFs, we highlight what actually works: finding stocks with both strong price appreciation and reliable dividends. That way the dividend becomes the icing on the cake, not a distraction from a collapsing share price. Expect to hear about proper risk management, market breadth, and why “don’t buy the dip” is more than just a catchphrase—it’s a survival strategy.This session is packed with powerful insights for traders and investors who want to avoid Wall Street traps and focus on strategies that actually build wealth. If you’ve been tempted by promises of 50% to 100% annual returns from high-yield ETFs, this breakdown shows the reality behind the hype and how to protect yourself from capital destruction disguised as income.➡️ Why YieldMax ETFs are a trap➡️ Real examples with Tesla, Palantir, and MicroStrategy➡️ How covered call ETFs destroy capital while paying “income”➡️ Why dividends shrink every year➡️ The tax trap hidden in high-yield ETFs➡️ What real dividend investing should look like➡️ Why proper discipline beats flashy payouts every timeWatch until the end to see the full breakdown and to learn why YieldMax ETFs are the latest Wall Street gimmick designed to look good but fail investors in the long run.Gain instant access to the AI-powered tools and behavioral insights top traders use to spot big moves before the crowd. Start trading smarter today 👉 https://ovtlyr.comSubscribe for more real talk and real signals. No fluff, no noise. Just strategies that help you save time, make money, and start winning with less risk.👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ovtlyrdotcom👉 https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteTrading📌 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yNq1vbdJAo&t=209s#Trading #StockMarket #OptionsTrading #YieldMax #ETFs #Dividends #PassiveIncome #StockTrading #CoveredCalls #OVTLYR

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