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BetaShares YMAX ETF (ASX:YMAX)

The BetaShares YMAX ETF is an actively managed portfolio of Australia’s top 20 blue-chip companies, designed to maximise income by using covered calls.

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YMAX ETF share price and fees

Ticker code: YMAX
Yearly fee (MER): 0.76%
FUM: $276.28 million
Monthly spread: 0.21%

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$25.00
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$30.00
$32.50
$35.00
$37.50
$40.00
$42.50
Range: 1 mth | 3 mths | 6 mths | 1 yr | 2 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs

ETF share prices are updated using end of day data from the ASX. FUM, fee and spread data is updated monthly, with a delay. Refer to the ETF's PDS and the ASX website for up-to-date information.

Data Last Updated: December 2020

What does the YMAX ASX ETF invest in?

The YMAX ETF invests in the top 20 Australian companies, by market capitalisation, and aims to generate tax-effective income and some capital growth.

What do investors use the YMAX ETF for?

YMAX could be used by investors who are primarily focused on income from Australia’s top 20 blue-chip companies. The fund generates higher levels of income by selling call options on up to 100% of the portfolio holdings. Please note that YMAX does not track an index.

YMAX's dividend information

YMAX dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 8.18%

Dividend yield information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns. Refer to the Issuer’s website before choosing this ETF for its dividend yield.

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When does YMAX pay a dividend?

Quarterly

A quarterly distribution means the ETF or managed fund expects to return income (generated by the fund) or excess capital gains back to you, the investor, every three months.
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YMAX dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Full DRP

A full Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) means the ETF or managed fund allows you, the investor, to take all of your monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly distributions as new units in the ETF/fund. 
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Fund issuer

BetaShares

BetaShares is one of Australia’s largest ETF issuers, by the number of ETFs issued on the ASX and total funds under management (FUM).
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Warnings we apply to the YMAX ETF

The following warnings are applied by our ETF research team. Please know that these warnings are based on quantitative metrics and our internal methodology. These risks are not exhaustive and therefore they should not be relied upon. Always read the PDS of the function and speak to your financial adviser before acting on this information.

YMAX tax domicile

Australia

When a fund/ETF has a “domicile” of Australia it means it is a registered fund in Australia for tax purposes. This means investors who buy into this fund or ETF, and are Australian residents for tax purposes, will be subject to Australian taxes and regulation. 
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YMAX ETF registry

Link Market Services

Link Market Services is the second-largest share registry in Australia and operates from offices in 11 countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
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Sector Information

Australian Shares

The Best ETFs Australian shares sector includes ETFs, managed funds and index funds which cover the ASX and national stock exchange (NSX).
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Australian shares sector data

Average 1Y return: 10.05%

Average FUM: $520.58

Average fee (MER): 0.53%

How YMAX compares:

1Y return: 6.82%

FUM: $276.28

Fee (MER): 0.76%

Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to December 2020. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

YMAX ETF technical analysis chart

The Best ETFs technical analysis chart pack shows the 12-month share price movements, Stochastic bands and traded volume (for both up and down days). This chart uses end-of-day data, so it’s for illustrative purposes only.

YMAX ETF performance

This chart shows the return of YMAX shares up to a maximum of one year (12 months). Data in this chart is based on end-of-day pricing and NOT including dividends/distributions. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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