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GraniteShares is known for offering specialized ETF strategies that extend beyond traditional equity and bond investing, particularly through structured products and income-focused solutions. The firm manages 48 ETFs organized around distinct fund families including Autocallable products, Commodities, Income strategies, Leveraged exposures, and their YieldBOOST line designed to enhance distributions. GraniteShares targets investors seeking alternative income generation methods and commodity access, with popular tickers like AHD, CRY, and FBL representing their diverse approach to yield enhancement and alternative asset classes.
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Seeks to provide weekly income through selling near-the-money put spreads on leveraged ETFs linked to Riot Platforms, with built-in risk control through the put spread collar structure.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
01/23/2003
12/02/2025
Beta
3.822
1.191
Last dividend
—
$0.2190
Ex-dividend date
10/12/2017
12/05/2025
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Total returns
RTYY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 31.1% against 84.5% for RIOT. 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 June 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Dec 2025” measures every fund from December 2, 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 shared window since Dec 2025. 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 shared window since Dec 2025) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
RIOT (Riot Platforms Inc.) is a stock, while RTYY (GraniteShares YieldBOOST RIOT ETF) is an ETF — they take fundamentally different approaches.
RTYY currently shows a 95.94% distribution yield. RIOT has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, RIOT has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while RTYY would produce $799.50/month, at current distribution rates.
RIOT yield—
RTYY yield95.94%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, RIOT would cost approximately $0 in fees vs $1,070 for RTYY (simplified, not compounded). The $1,070.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
RIOT ER—
RTYY ER1.07%
Strategy & risk
RIOT is a stock, while RTYY tracks Riot Platforms (RIOT) with a leverage approach. Beta is 3.822 for RIOT and 1.191 for RTYY, indicating RTYY is less volatile relative to the market.
RIOT beta3.822
RTYY beta1.191
Fund details
RIOT is managed by — (launched 01/23/2003) with — in assets. RTYY is managed by GraniteShares (launched 12/02/2025) with $3.55M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of RIOT or RTYY pays more dividend income?
RTYY currently reports a distribution yield, while RIOT 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 RIOT and RTYY?
RIOT (Riot Platforms Inc.) is a stock, while RTYY (GraniteShares YieldBOOST RIOT ETF) tracks Riot Platforms (RIOT) with a leverage approach. They are issued by — and GraniteShares respectively.
Can I hold both RIOT and RTYY?
Yes. Many income investors hold both to diversify across different strategies and underlying indexes. This can reduce concentration risk while maintaining a strong income stream.
Which has lower fees, RIOT or RTYY?
RIOT has an expense ratio of — while RTYY charges 1.07%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in RIOT vs RTYY generate?
At current rates, RIOT has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in RTYY would produce about $799.50 per month ($9,594.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, RIOT or RTYY?
RTYY has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 31.1% against 84.5% for RIOT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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