Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both DAMD and LLYX fall intoTier 5: Octane. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | DAMD | LLYX |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 41.16% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 1.98% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
DAMD (Defiance Daily Target 2X Short AMD ETF) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by Defiance. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $2.2M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Uses aggressive derivative strategies on single stocks to produce yields far above market averages, with corresponding volatility.
LLYX (Defiance Daily Target 2X Long LLY ETF) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by Defiance. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $39.6M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Uses aggressive derivative strategies on single stocks to produce yields far above market averages, with corresponding volatility.
In the head-to-head battle of DAMD vs LLYX, the choice depends on your specific goal. LLYX wins for Immediate Income with a 39.18% yield. However, LLYX is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
DAMD
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
LLYX
Annual Yield: 39.18%
$3,265/mo
($39,184/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: LLYX generates $39,184/year more than DAMD on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $783,673 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. LLYX has delivered a superior Total Return of 41.16% over the past year.