Tier 5 Analysis

Real Net Return Analysis

The truth behind 50%+ yields. We calculate what you actually made (distributions received minus NAV erosion) over the last 12 months.

What This Page Covers

  • Real return rankings for Tier 5 high-yield ETFs.
  • Yield vs NAV erosion analysis across recent 12-month windows.
  • Winners, losers, and strategy pivots explained.
Updated May 19, 2026|Data: Yahoo Finance + SEC filings
Avg Stated Yield
1428.7%
Avg Real Return
+834.0%
Winners
17
Losers
13
Pivoted
0
New/Partial
15
How we calculate Real Return: NAV Change (price appreciation/depreciation) + Distributions Received, annualized. A fund showing 60% yield but -50% NAV change has a real return of only +10%.
Xmo= Less than 12 months of data available. Returns annualized from available period.
#TickerStated YieldNAV ChangeReal Return
1
Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF
17488.5%-93.0%+17395.5%
2
YieldMax SQ Option Income
233.4%+2996.9%+6069.2%
3
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RKLB ETF
202.4%+833.6%+895.9%
4
SEMY6mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductor ETF
135.7%+63.3%+268.4%
5
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF
2489.0%+129.2%+193.3%
6
NUGY6mo
GraniteShares 2x Long NUE Daily ETF
106.2%-1.3%+130.4%
7
SMYY8mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST SMCI ETF
114.2%-39.7%+118.4%
8
GraniteShares YieldBOOST Bitcoin ETF
104.4%-33.9%+112.2%
9
YieldMax MARA Option Income
111.4%-36.6%+105.3%
10
QBY5mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST QBTS ETF
105.5%-72.9%+74.2%
11
HOYY8mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST HOOD ETF
103.2%-71.2%+71.2%
12
MAAY6mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST META ETF
105.6%-84.8%+63.4%
13
CRCO8mo
YieldMax CRCL Option Income Strategy ETF
107.1%-24.2%+61.1%
14
RGYY6mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST RGTI ETF
107.5%-71.8%+57.6%
15
RDYY8mo
YieldMax RDDT Option Income Strategy ETF
114.8%-47.3%+34.8%
16
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SOFI ETF
309.1%-22.5%+10.8%
17
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HOOD ETF
420.0%-24.0%+6.2%
18
MTYY8mo
GraniteShares YieldBOOST MSTR ETF
106.3%-95.2%-8.5%
19
GraniteShares PTIR ETF
556.6%-20.1%-10.8%
20
T-REX 2X Long HOOD Daily Target ETF
572.4%-22.3%-12.6%
21
HIYY8mo
YieldMax HOOD Option Income
117.1%-80.3%-15.7%
22
T-REX 2X Long MSFT Daily Target ETF
425.6%-28.8%-23.5%
23
GraniteShares 2x Long UBER Daily ETF
681.4%-45.2%-37.9%
24
T-REX 2X Long SNOW Daily Target ETF
534.8%-45.1%-38.0%
25
SOUX11mo
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SOUN ETF
449.3%-77.2%-64.0%
26
GLXU9mo
T-REX 2X Long GLXY Daily Target ETF
533.7%-72.7%-68.2%
27
CRWU10mo
T-REX 2X Long CRWV Daily Target ETF
328.7%-76.2%-73.6%
28
T-REX 2X Long RBLX Daily Target ETF
129.0%-81.2%-80.2%
29
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF
147.1%-96.8%-96.5%
30
SMUP10mo
T-REX 2X Long SMR Daily Target ETF
15922.2%-119.8%-118.6%

Key Insights

The Yield Gap

The average stated yield of 1429% drops to a real return of +834% after accounting for NAV erosion.

Winners vs Losers

17 of 30 funds delivered positive real returns.

The Bottom Line

Some Tier 5 funds deliver real value, but due diligence is critical. Always check the NAV trend before buying.

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