A head-to-head comparison of Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF and YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Nicholas Wealth Management operates a focused lineup of 10 ETFs that emphasize digital assets, income generation, and thematic investing strategies. The issuer's portfolio includes specialized funds targeting sectors such as blockchain (BLOX), precious metals (GLDN, SLVX), nuclear energy (NUKX), and digital finance (FIAX), alongside income-focused offerings. This niche positioning reflects the firm's focus on alternative and emerging investment themes rather than broad market exposure.
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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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YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF
Issuer
Nicholas Wealth Management
YieldMax
Last Close
$14.18 as of July 15, 2026
$20.46 as of July 15, 2026
Distribution yield
36.19%
49.20%
Distribution Safety Score
51
39
Expense ratio
0.99%
1.02%
AUM
$321M
$127M
Distribution frequency
Weekly
Weekly
Underlying index
Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies)
Basket (Crypto industry & technology equities)
Objective
Seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation through exposure to crypto-related companies with an options strategy generating weekly income distributions.
Covered Call
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
06/17/2025
01/13/2025
Beta
3.1121
2.2492
Last dividend
$0.0987
$0.1936
Ex-dividend date
07/10/2026
07/14/2026
Bottom lineChoose BLOX if you want crypto exposure that pays you along the way, not just price gains. Choose LFGY if you want to maximize current income — roughly 49.20%, generated by selling options premium. There's no free lunch: LFGY's payout comes from selling options, which caps upside and can erode the share price over time, while BLOX keeps full price exposure.
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Total returns
BLOX has lagged LFGY over the trailing twelve months, posting a -12.19% total return against -11.08%. Measured from Jun 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — BLOX has compounded at 4.27% a year versus -2.05% for LFGY. LFGY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 39.3% against 54.6% for BLOX. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 14, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jun 2025” measures every fund from June 17, 2025 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the past year. 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 past year) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
BLOX (Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF) and LFGY (YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF) are both weekly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
LFGY offers the higher yield at 49.20% vs 36.19% for BLOX. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
BLOX is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.99% compared to 1.02%.
They track different benchmarks: BLOX is linked to Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) while LFGY tracks Basket (Crypto industry & technology equities), which means their performance drivers differ.
BLOX is the larger fund by assets ($321M), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose BLOX
Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF
Want crypto exposure that pays income rather than waiting on price alone.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.99% expense ratio vs 1.02% for LFGY.
Choose LFGY
YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF
Want to maximize current income — LFGY distributes roughly 49.20% from selling options premium, vs 36.19% for BLOX.
Want crypto exposure that pays income rather than waiting on price alone.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 2.2 vs 3.1 for BLOX.
Not sure? Use the income calculator and snapshot above to weigh these trade-offs against your own goals.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, BLOX would generate roughly $301.58/month, while LFGY would produce $410.00/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay weekly distributions.
BLOX yield36.19%
LFGY yield49.20%
Monthly diff on $10K$108.42
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, BLOX would cost approximately $990 in fees vs $1,020 for LFGY (simplified, not compounded). The $30.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
BLOX ER0.99%
LFGY ER1.02%
Strategy & risk
BLOX tracks Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) with an options approach, while LFGY tracks Basket (Crypto industry & technology equities) with a covered call approach. Beta is 3.1121 for BLOX and 2.2492 for LFGY, indicating LFGY is less volatile relative to the market.
BLOX beta3.1121
LFGY beta2.2492
Fund details
BLOX is managed by Nicholas Wealth Management (launched 06/17/2025) with $321M in assets. LFGY is managed by YieldMax (launched 01/13/2025) with $127M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BLOX or LFGY better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. LFGY currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between BLOX and LFGY?
BLOX (Tidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETF) tracks Basket (Equity portfolio focused on crypto-related companies) with an options approach, while LFGY (YieldMax Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF) tracks Basket (Crypto industry & technology equities) with a covered call approach. They are issued by Nicholas Wealth Management and YieldMax respectively.
Can I hold both BLOX and LFGY?
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, BLOX or LFGY?
BLOX has an expense ratio of 0.99% while LFGY charges 1.02%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in BLOX vs LFGY generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in BLOX would generate roughly $301.58 per month ($3,619.00 annually). The same in LFGY would produce about $410.00 per month ($4,920.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, BLOX or LFGY?
BLOX has lagged LFGY over the trailing twelve months, posting a -12.19% total return against -11.08%. Measured from Jun 2025 — when the younger fund began trading — BLOX has compounded at 4.27% a year versus -2.05% for LFGY. LFGY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 39.3% against 54.6% for BLOX. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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