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AMD vs AMDY: Which Is Better for Income?

Fees, yield, total returns, drawdowns, holdings overlap and dividend history for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF, side by side. Updated October 21, 2026.

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AMD vs AMDY: key differences
The short answer, from the latest data on this page.
  • Performance. Over the last 3 years, AMD returned 425.2% versus 192.9% for AMDY, with dividends reinvested. $10,000 would have grown to $52,523 in AMD and $29,292 in AMDY.
  • Risk. AMD has been the bumpier ride. Its worst peak-to-trough decline over the last 3 years was -65.4%, against -53.9% for AMDY.

Bottom line: AMD fits better if you care most about stronger 3-year returns. AMDY fits better if you care most about smaller drawdowns.

Side-by-side snapshot
Trailing twelve-month figures where available. Higher yield is highlighted — not a buy recommendation.
MetricAMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
AMDY
YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF
Dividend yield (TTM)—78.01%
Dividend / share (TTM)—$33.55
Payout frequencyAnnualMonthly
Last dividend$0.0050 on May 24, 1995$0.6677 on Oct 16, 2026
Ex-dividend dateApr 28, 1995Oct 15, 2026
Price$534.74$43.00
Beta2.452.19
Max drawdown (5Y)-65.4%-53.9%
Market cap$863.17B$124.7M
ExchangeNASDAQAMEX
Expense ratio—1.00%
Assets under management—$463.0M
Number of holdings—8
Income on a $10,000 investment
Illustrative only — assumes current TTM yield stays constant. Actual distributions change.

AMD

—/mo

Yield data unavailable

AMDY

$650.11/mo

$7801 /yr at 78.01% yield

Dividend history
Total dividends paid per share in each calendar year. AMD pays annual; AMDY pays monthly.
YearAMDAMDY
2025—$30.6986
2024—$55.5925
Strategy: Single-stock option income
Funds that hold synthetic exposure to one stock, or a basket of them, and sell call options against it every week or month to pay very large distributions. The payout comes from option premium, which is high because the underlying stocks are volatile. When the stock rallies hard, the fund keeps only a slice of the gain; when it falls, the fund takes most of the loss.

Distributions can include return of capital and the share price tends to erode over time, so the headline yield overstates what the investor actually keeps.

Performance
Total returns with dividends reinvested, from the adjusted closing price series. $10,000 invested on Sep 19, 2023 would now be worth $52,627 in AMD and $28,345 in AMDY.
PeriodAMDAMDY
1 month-4.48%-4.27%
3 months7.86%2.85%
Year to date149.69%104.18%
1 year122.29%85.83%
3 years425.23%192.92%
5 years359.44%—
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Both series indexed to 100 on 2023-09-19 using the adjusted closing price series. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Sector allocation
Weight of each sector within the fund. Sectors are aligned on the same row so the two funds can be read against each other directly.
  • AMD
  • AMDY
0%25%50%75%100%Cash & Others100.0%

Quick verdict

AMD fits better if you care most about stronger 3-year returns. AMDY fits better if you care most about smaller drawdowns. Model the holding inside your real portfolio before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

Is AMD or AMDY better for dividend income?
Compare yield, payout sustainability, and how each fund or stock fits your income goals. Use Dividend Wealth to model both holdings inside a real portfolio forecast.
What is the difference between AMD and AMDY?
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a stock listed on NASDAQ. YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF (AMDY) is an ETF listed on AMEX. Side-by-side metrics on this page cover yield, fees, returns, drawdowns, holdings overlap and dividend history when available.
Which has performed better, AMD or AMDY?
Over the last 3 years, AMD has the higher total return with dividends reinvested: AMD returned 425.2% and AMDY returned 192.9%. Past performance does not predict future returns.
Which is riskier, AMD or AMDY?
Measured by the worst peak-to-trough decline over the last five years, AMD has been riskier: AMD fell as much as 65.4% and AMDY as much as 53.9%. Their betas are 2.45 and 2.19.
How often do AMD and AMDY pay dividends?
AMD pays annual and AMDY pays monthly.
Can I hold both AMD and AMDY?
Yes. Many income investors hold both to diversify strategy or index exposure. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on overlapping holdings and factor exposure. Model both inside Dividend Wealth to see combined income, sector mix, and forecast impact.
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For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice. Past performance and current yields do not guarantee future results. Verify figures independently before making investment decisions.