Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both MSTZ and NVDL fall intoTier 5: Octane. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | MSTZ | NVDL |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 71.53% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 63.71% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
MSTZ (T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by Rex Shares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $105.7M 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.
NVDL (null) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by GraniteShares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $4.7B 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 MSTZ vs NVDL, the choice depends on your specific goal. NVDL wins for Immediate Income with a 7.82% yield. However, NVDL 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:
MSTZ
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
NVDL
Annual Yield: 7.82%
$652/mo
($7,822/year)
Frequency: weekly
Income Gap: NVDL generates $7,822/year more than MSTZ on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $156,432 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. NVDL has delivered a superior Total Return of 71.53% over the past year.