GOLY Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF
Quote as of Aug 26, 2026 19:59 UTC · Market data delayed approximately 15–20 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
| Previous Close | 28.52 | Day Range | 27.92 – 28.55 |
| 52-Week Range | 24.14 – 41.72 | Volume | 42.18K |
| Avg Volume | 36.44K | AUM | $89.4M (Aug 26, 2026) |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% | Yield (TTM) | 7.84% |
| NAV | 24.83 | Premium/Discount | +13.98% indicative |
| Inception | May 17, 2021 | Holdings | — |
| Issuer | Strategy Shares | Exchange | CBOE |
| Category | Gold | Index Tracked | Not stated in source data |
| CUSIP | 86280R878 | ISIN | US86280R8786 |
| Management | Not stated in source data | ||
About this ETF
The Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF, known by its ticker GOLY, aims to deliver regular monthly income to investors. It achieves this by investing in a diverse mix of assets, including fixed-income instruments, gold, and various other commodities. It's important to note, however, that these payouts may sometimes represent a return of invested capital rather than exclusively originating from net investment earnings. The fund primarily allocates its capital to high-quality, dollar-denominated bonds, specifically corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. Their selection process ensures investment-grade credit quality, relying on both rigorous quantitative analysis and fundamental financial scrutiny. To counteract inflation and currency risks, GOLY concurrently employs total return swaps linked to short-term gold futures contracts. Additionally, it implements a long/short trading strategy across several commodity sectors, such as energy, industrial metals, and precious metals, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Through the strategic application of financial leverage, the fund effectively doubles its market exposure, achieving a 200% notional value. This exposure is evenly divided, with half allocated to bonds and the other half to gold and commodities. A portion of this complex investment approach is managed by a subsidiary based in the Cayman Islands, which oversees the fund's swap agreements and associated collateral. Investors should be aware that the use of leverage significantly amplifies both potential gains and potential losses, a characteristic particularly pronounced during periods of heightened market volatility. Before February 1, 2024, the fund was previously known and traded under the ticker symbol GLDB.
Description from the fund data provider · profile as of Aug 26, 2026.
Price Chart
Daily closing prices (price return, not total return). Comparison lines are normalized to percent change from the range start. Source: Financial Modeling Prep.
Performance
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | Incep.* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price return | +16.64% | +1.71% | -28.13% | -18.40% | -2.70% | +15.06% | +3.18% | — | +2.53% |
| Total return | +17.13% | +2.59% | -26.55% | -15.89% | +3.71% | +21.52% | +7.74% | — | +6.89% |
* Annualized. Total return uses the dividend-adjusted price series (distributions reinvested); price return uses unadjusted closes. Performance through Aug 25, 2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Fees
| Net expense ratio | 0.79% | Annual cost of a $10,000 investment | $79.00 |
Illustrative calculation only: expense ratio × $10,000. It excludes trading costs, bid/ask spreads, taxes and changes in investment value. Gross vs. net expense details and any fee waivers are in the prospectus.
Holdings
Holdings as of Aug 22, 2026 — portfolio reporting date from the data provider; holdings are not live positions. 13 rows in database.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight | Shares | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RECV GOLY TRS BNPIG0GC | — | 69.53% | 107.74K | $78.9M |
| 2 | SSGH FUND LTD CFC | — | 20.12% | 1.04M | $22.8M |
| 3 | ISHARES IBOXX $ INVESTMEN | LQD | 16.41% | 175.94K | $18.6M |
| 4 | STATE STREET SPDR PORTFOL | SPIB | 13.42% | 460.49K | $15.2M |
| 5 | ISHARES BROAD USD INVESTM | USIG | 11.98% | 271.04K | $13.6M |
| 6 | ISHARES 5-10 YEAR INVESTM | IGIB | 11.97% | 260.76K | $13.6M |
| 7 | PAYB GOLY TRS BCKTGOL3 EQ | — | 10.34% | 2.47K | $11.7M |
| 8 | UNITED STATES 0% 03/18/27 | — | 9.65% | 11.20M | $11.0M |
| 9 | VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE-TER | VCIT | 2.89% | 40.51K | $3.3M |
| 10 | SCHWAB 5-10 YEAR CORPORAT | SCHI | 2.89% | 147.87K | $3.3M |
| 11 | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | — | 0.81% | 921.24K | $921.2K |
| 12 | RECV GOLY TRS BCKTGOL3 EQ | — | -9.01% | -10.24M | -$10.2M |
| 13 | PAYB GOLY TRS BNPIG0GC | — | -61.01% | -69.27M | -$69.3M |
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Geographic Exposure
Country weights as reported by the data provider. Developed/emerging/frontier labels follow the classification on the Methodology page. Currency hedged: No hedging indicated in the fund name.
Distributions
| Yield (TTM) | 7.84% | Paid (last 12 months) | $2.2357 |
| Frequency | Monthly | SEC yield | Not provided by our data source — see the issuer page |
| Last ex-date | Aug 13, 2026 | Last payment | $0.1124 (Aug 14, 2026) |
| Growth 1Y | +27.46% | Growth 3Y / 5Y (ann.) | +58.37% / — |
| Ex-date | Record | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.1124 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1068 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.1113 |
| May 13, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $0.1243 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1259 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1565 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1607 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1533 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.5808 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1420 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1418 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1390 |
Trailing distribution yield = last 12 months of cash ÷ current price. It is NOT the SEC 30-day yield and distributions are not guaranteed to continue. The difference explained →
Risk Statistics
| Volatility 1Y / 3Y | 34.53% / 25.02% | Sharpe 1Y / 3Y | 0.188 / 0.875 |
| Max drawdown 1Y / 3Y | -38.23% / -38.23% | Sortino 1Y | 0.245 |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (3Y) | 0.436 | Correlation vs S&P 500 (1Y) | 0.406 |
| Downside deviation 1Y | 26.56% | Risk-free rate used | 3.72% (3M T-bill, FRED) |
Computed by ETF Explorer from daily dividend-adjusted closes; volatility and drawdown are annualized/period figures; S&P 500 exposure proxied by SPY. As of Aug 26, 2026. Formulas →
Liquidity
| Volume today | 42.18K | Average volume | 36.44K |
| AUM | $89.4M | Premium/Discount | +13.98% |
| Bid/Ask spread | Not provided by our data source. Check your broker's quote screen; spreads are widest at the open and close. | ||
Premium/discount compares the delayed market price with the last reported NAV — an indicative figure, not the official closing premium/discount. How ETF liquidity works →
Fund Flows (estimated)
| Period | Est. net flow | % of starting AUM | AUM start → end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $0.00 | 0.00% | $89.4M → $89.4M |
| 1 Week | -$2.7M | -2.99% | $89.4M → $89.4M |
ETF Explorer estimate: change in reported AUM minus the market-move effect, from our own daily snapshots. Not official issuer creation/redemption data.
Official Fund Resources
External links open the issuer's site or SEC EDGAR in a new tab. The prospectus and official documents are always the authoritative source — review them before investing.
Latest News for GOLY
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Guided help: AUM is fund size. The expense ratio is the yearly cost baked into returns. NAV is the value of what the fund owns per share; the market price can sit slightly above (premium) or below (discount) it. Total return assumes distributions were reinvested. Every dataset shows its own as-of date because holdings, assets and quotes update on different schedules.