Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both DJTU and TSII fall intoTier 5: Octane. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | DJTU | TSII |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
DJTU (T-REX 2X Long DJT Daily Target ETF) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by REX Shares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $9.6M 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.
TSII (REX TSLA Growth & Income ETF) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by REX Shares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $41.4M 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 DJTU vs TSII, the choice depends on your specific goal. TSII wins for Immediate Income with a 58.23% yield. However, TSII 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:
DJTU
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
TSII
Annual Yield: 58.23%
$4,852/mo
($58,229/year)
Frequency: weekly
Income Gap: TSII generates $58,229/year more than DJTU on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $1,164,573 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. TSII has delivered a superior Total Return of 0.00% over the past year.
What is an Expense Ratio? The annual fee charged by the fund, expressed as a percentage of assets. It's deducted daily from the fund's NAV, making it invisible to most investors—but it compounds over time.
DJTU (LOWER COST)
1.050%
Annual expense ratio
TSII (HIGHER COST)
1.520%
Annual expense ratio
20-YEAR FEE IMPACT SIMULATION ($100,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT)
The Hidden Cost of "Just 0.47%": That seemingly small difference of 0.470% annually becomes $9,400 in lost wealth over 20 years. Factor in compound growth, and you're giving up ~$22,564 in potential portfolio value.
💡 Cost Efficiency Winner: DJTU is the clear winner for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Lower fees mean more capital compounds in YOUR account, not the fund manager's.