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YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) ETF Analysis
YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) currently has an AIQ Score of 31/100, indicating a bearish setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 41/100. Risk is the weakest current factor at 0/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
WNTR at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $14.65 |
| AIQ Score | 31/100 |
| Overall View | Bearish |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Sell |
| Fund Size | $24.47M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Holdings Count | 18 |
| NAV | $16.30 |
| Asset Class | Alternatives |
| Primary Exposure | — |
| Issuer | YieldMax |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Distribution Yield | 152.55% |
| Beta | -1.88 |
| Average Volume | 168.7K |
| 52-week range | $14.12-$45.53 |
| RSI 14 | 47.6 |
| 50-Day SMA | $18.07 |
| 200-Day SMA | $26.96 |
| Risk Score | 0/100 |
| Momentum Score | 41/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | — |
WNTR Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -47.83% | -47.85% | -67.26% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | -68.60% | -52.27% | -75.86% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 5Y | -68.60% | -52.27% | -75.86% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 10Y | -68.60% | -52.27% | -75.86% | Mar 27, 2025 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
WNTRYieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management - Leveraged
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Latest quote
- Momentum41
- Value—
- Quality38
- Risk resilience0
- Sentiment—
WNTR ETF Analysis Summary
YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) currently has an AIQ Score of 31/100, indicating a bearish setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 41/100. Risk resilience is the weakest current factor at 0/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a bearish regime, WNTR has AIQ Score of 31/100 with Momentum base of 41/100 and fading Risk resilience at 0/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Momentum (41/100) leads while Risk resilience (0/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -6.81% ETF move · WNTR classified in Asset Management - Leveraged.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is WNTR Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
WNTR currently has a bearish overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 41/100, while Risk Resilience is weakest at 0/100. The current evidence suggests a defensive setup.
- - No strong bullish evidence is available in the current snapshot.
- - Momentum is weak at 41/100.
- - Risk Resilience is weak at 0/100.
- - Price is -45.67% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (34 vs 4).
Current Consensus
WNTR's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Sell, with 4 buy, 7 neutral, and 34 sell votes. WNTR's 14-day RSI is 47.6, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. WNTR's beta is -1.88, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in WNTR?
The largest recent change in WNTR is Momentum moving down by 13.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Momentum remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the WNTR Outlook?
The current bearish outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
WNTR Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF.
YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF (WNTR) ETF Analysis
YieldMax MSTR Short Option Income Strategy ETF has an AIQ Score of 31/100 in a Defensive regime. Momentum is strongest at 41/100. Beta is -1.88, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | WNTR is in a Defensive AIQ regime with score 31/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 41/100 while risk lags at 0/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 41/100 · Quality 38/100 · Risk 0/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Momentum is the strongest factor at 41/100.
Momentum is 41/100 and RSI (14) is 47.6.
WNTR is in a Defensive regime at 31/100.
Risk factor is 0/100 with beta -1.88 and annual volatility 60.93%.
Current conflict: momentum leads at 41/100 while risk lags at 0/100.
WNTR Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
WNTR ETF Analytics
WNTR holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
WNTR Technical Analysis
WNTR technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
WNTR ETF Market Context
Track WNTR market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
WNTR Distribution Analysis
WNTR distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
WNTR ETF Data
WNTR available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
WNTR Risk Analysis
WNTR volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
WNTR ETF News
WNTR ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
WNTR vs Options Income / Covered Call Peers
Current peer cohort: WNTR · XDTE · XPAY · YMAG · YMAX. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNTR Current ETF | 31/100 | — | 41/100 | 0/100 | -0.94 | 60.93% | Current |
| XDTE Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF | 48/100 | 39/100 | 44/100 | 87/100 | -1.2 | 13.72% | WNTR vs XDTE |
| XPAY Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution ETF | 45/100 | 40/100 | 39/100 | 84/100 | -0.63 | 14.19% | WNTR vs XPAY |
| YMAG YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs | 52/100 | — | 41/100 | 77/100 | -1.81 | 18.71% | WNTR vs YMAG |
| YMAX YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs | 43/100 | 33/100 | 38/100 | 60/100 | -2.07 | 25.85% | WNTR vs YMAX |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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WNTR ETF FAQ
What is WNTR ETF price today?
WNTR is currently shown at $14.65. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is WNTR's 52-week high and low?
WNTR's 52-week range is $14.12 to $45.53 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does WNTR pay a dividend?
WNTR's current distribution yield is 152.55% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying WNTR?
Compare WNTR's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.