SMCY: Less Than Meets The Eye

  • Single-stock covered call funds like YieldMax SMCI Option Income Strategy ETF offer high yields but have significant downsides, including capped upside and retained downside risks. SMCY has lost money at a 32% annualized pace since inception, despite a 98.8% distribution rate, due to its structure and market volatility. Investors should avoid SMCY and consider direct ownership of SMCI shares if bullish, as SMCY's structure limits potential total returns.