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AMD vs AMDY: Which Is the Better Pick in 2026?

A head-to-head comparison of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.

Updated October 16, 2026

How these figures are calculated: methodology.

Best for

AMDInvestors who want direct ownership of the underlying business, with no fund wrapper or management fee.
AMDYInvestors who want to maximize current income — roughly 81.18%, generated by selling options premium.

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Key metrics

Projected income on $10K

Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.

Total returns

100% reinvested · ex-date convention. Period returns use this fixed assumption, independent of chart settings. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year.

AMD has outpaced AMDY over the trailing twelve months, posting a 125.42% total return against 89.03%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: AMD has compounded at 70.60% a year, against 47.95% for AMDY. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

Total return and risk statistics by fund. Each row is one fund; each column is one period or statistic.
Symbol	YTD cumulative	1Y cumulative	3Y annualized	Since Sep 2023	Volatility	Sharpe	Sortino	Max drawdown
AMD	146.89%	125.42%	70.60%	70.99%	58.0%	0.85	1.31	-63.0%
AMDY	103.22%	89.03%	47.95%	47.12%	48.2%	0.73	1.07	-53.9%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date), split-adjusted, as of October 16, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative period returns; 3Y, 5Y, and 10Y are annualized. The shared Since-start window is annualized only when it covers at least one year. “Since Sep 2023” measures every fund from September 19, 2023 — the start of shared available history — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.

Distribution rate, SEC yield and return of capital

Metric	AMD	AMDY
Forward distribution rate	—	81.18%
Trailing 12-month yield	—	78.45%
30-day SEC yield	—	2.12%
Return of capital	—	0.00%

Total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is the Total returns section above. Return of capital is the share of a recent distribution that was not income. A 30-day SEC yield can sit far from the headline distribution rate; both numbers are the fund's own published fields.

Not a distribution payer

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) has no distribution rate on file and its distribution frequency is None. AMD is not a payer. The blank yield is not a zero yield.

Side-by-side snapshot

Side-by-side snapshot. Each row is one metric; each column is one fund.
Metric	AMD	AMDY
Full name	Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF
Issuer	—	YieldMax
Last Close	$528.75 as of October 16, 2026	$42.77 as of October 16, 2026
Distribution rate	—	81.18%
Trailing 12-month yield	—	78.45%
30-day SEC yield	—	2.12%
Distribution Safety Score™	—	59
Safety-Adjusted Yield	—	47.90%
Expense ratio	—	1.00%
AUM	—	$484M
Distribution frequency	None	Weekly
Underlying index	—	AMD (AMD)
Objective	Designs and sells microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for computing, gaming, and data center markets. Competes in CPU and GPU markets with Ryzen, EPYC, and Radeon product lines.	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF seeks current income while providing indirect exposure to the share price returns of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. common stock, subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The fund does not invest directly in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; it uses a synthetic covered call strategy built from standardized exchange-traded options.
Asset class	Equity	Equity
Inception date	N/A	09/18/2023
Beta	2.454	2.58
Last dividend	—	$0.6677 payable today
Ex-dividend date	04/27/1995	10/15/2026

Bottom lineChoose AMD if you want direct ownership of the underlying business, with no fund wrapper or management fee. Choose AMDY if you want to maximize current income — roughly 81.18%, generated by selling options premium. There's no free lunch: AMDY's payout comes from selling options, which caps upside and can erode the share price over time, while AMD keeps full price exposure.

How the risk works

Read this before the income numbers below: the strategy mechanics on this page shape what those payouts can cost you.

Capped upside and premium dependence. AMDY generates income by selling options, which trades away part of a strong rally in exchange for premium. Distributions can include return of capital, and a payout the underlying assets cannot sustain shows up as NAV erosion over time — the big yield number is not free.

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YieldMax

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Total AUM$10.0B

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YieldMax is known for specializing in options-based and income-focused ETFs that emphasize yield generation through covered call strategies and other income-producing methodologies. The firm operates a diverse lineup of 63 funds organized across multiple families including covered call strategies, 0DTE (zero days to expiration) options, double distribution approaches, and various target-date and performance-based portfolios designed to generate regular distributions. Notable offerings span popular underlying assets like major technology stocks and broad market indices, with a particular emphasis on providing enhanced income solutions for investors seeking regular cash flows through options strategies and other tactical approaches.

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Quick verdict

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) is a stock, while AMDY (YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF) is an ETF — their trading structures differ.

AMDY currently shows a 81.18% distribution yield. AMD has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.

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Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment, AMD has no reported distribution yield yet, so a cash estimate is not available, while AMDY would produce $156.12 cash per distribution, at current distribution rates.

AMD yield—

AMDY yield81.18%

Cost & efficiency

AMDY charges a 1.00% expense ratio — roughly $1,000 over 10 years on $10,000 (simplified, not compounded). AMD is a stock, not a fund, so it charges no expense ratio.

AMDY ER1.00%

Strategy & risk

AMD is a stock built around semiconductors exposure, while AMDY tracks AMD (AMD) with a covered call approach. Beta is 2.454 for AMD and 2.58 for AMDY, making AMD the less volatile of the two by this measure.

AMD beta2.454

AMDY beta2.58

Security details

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) is a stock. AMDY is managed by YieldMax (launched 09/18/2023) with $484M in assets.

AMDY AUM$484M

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Frequently asked questions

Which of AMD or AMDY pays more dividend income?

AMDY currently reports a distribution yield, while AMD has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.

What is the difference between AMD and AMDY?

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) is a stock built around semiconductors exposure, while AMDY (YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF) tracks AMD (AMD) with a covered call approach. They are issued by — and YieldMax respectively.

Can I hold both AMD and AMDY?

Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.

Which has lower fees, AMD or AMDY?

AMDY charges a 1.00% expense ratio. AMD is a stock, not a fund, so it has no expense ratio — owning it directly costs nothing in ongoing fund fees.

How much income does $10,000 in AMD vs AMDY generate?

At current rates, AMD does not pay distributions, so there is no cash income to estimate. The same in AMDY would produce about $156.12 cash per distribution ($8,118.00 annually).

Which has performed better historically, AMD or AMDY?

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AMD vs AMDY — at a glance

Generated October 17, 2026.

The key distinction: AMD captures full upside from chip demand and competitive positioning, while AMDY trades that upside potential for a mechanically generated 81.18% distribution rate funded by selling call options against AMD's price movement.

How they differ

AMD is a direct equity stake in the semiconductor manufacturer—no derivatives, no income cushion, no capped gains. AMDY charges a 1.00% expense ratio on $484M in assets. Both carry semiconductor-sector beta around 2.5, meaning both amplify broad market swings—AMDY's beta is 2.58 versus AMD's 2.454—but AMDY's derivatives add their own volatility independent of directional market moves.

Who each is best for

AMD: Investors seeking direct ownership of a semiconductor manufacturer who can tolerate or expect to hold through cyclical downturns and who want unrestricted participation in upside if AMD gains market share or the industry rebounds from current valuations.

Capped upside in AMDY. Call options sold by the fund establish a ceiling on price appreciation. If AMD rallies sharply, AMDY shareholders forgo gains above that strike; AMD shareholders capture the full move.

AMD's semiconductor cyclicality. Both securities ride the chip cycle—demand shocks, oversupply, and competitor actions directly hit cash flow and valuations. A data-center slowdown or share-loss to Intel or NVIDIA would pressure both.

Options and synthetic structure risk in AMDY. The fund's income depends on option pricing, liquidity, and roll management. If AMD options widen in bid-ask spreads or pricing dislocates, AMDY's ability to generate the stated distribution frequency and rate could suffer.

AMD's competitive positioning. Semiconductor design is capital-intensive and winner-take-most; loss of design wins to NVIDIA in AI or to Intel in traditional CPU markets can rapidly erode market share and margins, affecting both holdings equally.

Bottom line

If you want full upside participation in AMD's business and can tolerate high volatility without demanding income, AMD offers direct ownership with no mechanical yield drain. If you prioritize current cash flow and are comfortable capping gains above a set price, AMDY's weekly distribution and options-income structure fit that need—at the cost of an expense ratio and the certainty that strong rallies won't be fully captured. Past performance does not predict future results; both are volatile semiconductor plays, and option-income strategies carry execution and structural risks distinct from plain equity ownership.

AI-generated analysis for educational purposes only. Verify important details independently; past performance does not guarantee future results.

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