Income ETF health check
GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF
FINY
GraniteShares · Weekly Payer · $746K AUM
Current price
$25.01
+$0.04 (+0.16%)
As of 11-02-2026 · USD
Canary status
Significant NAV erosion — distributions may be returning principal while value declines.
Updated every Monday and Thursday
YieldCanary Health Metrics
Yield comparison
Advertised Yield
10.98%
Headline Yield (TTM)
8.75%
True Income Yield
8.10%
The real number is typically lower once return of capital is stripped out.
Price and Distribution History
FINY
$25.01
+0.16% (+$0.04) 10-28-2026
FINY
$25.01
+0.16% (+$0.04) 10-28-2026
Health metrics
- Death Clock
- 1.02 yrs
- YieldCanary ROC %
- 7.3%
Income and return
- After-Tax Monthly (25%)
- $XX.XX
- Last Distribution
- $0.2160
- 1Y Price Return
- -0.64%
About True Income Yield
About True Income Yield: This is a YieldCanary proprietary sustainability indicator, not a standard accounting measure of economic gain. It strips return of capital from the headline yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and the full economic gain is only realized when you sell your shares. YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not from the 19a-1 notices that fund companies publish monthly. Our estimates can differ from official issuer reports and can differ significantly from your year-end 1099 tax forms. We are actively working on incorporating 19a-1 data to make these figures more precise. For confirmed ROC figures always check the fund's official 19a-1 notice on the issuer's website or your year-end 1099.
True Income Yield and Death Clock are YieldCanary proprietary metrics. Not financial advice. Data updates every Monday and Thursday.
Fund Details
- AUM
- $746K
- Expense ratio
- 1.07%
- Inception date
- 05-05-2026
- Payout frequency
- Weekly
- Advertised yield
- 10.98%
- 52-week high
- $25.79
- 52-week low
- $24.38
- Average daily volume
- 579
- Next expected ex-date (estimated)
- 11-06-2026
Sustainability analysis
Health Score Breakdown
FINY is currently Severe Risk on YieldCanary. The Death Clock of 1.02 years indicates significant NAV erosion at the current pace. 7% of distributions are estimated as return of capital with the NAV declining alongside distributions. This is the yield trap pattern at its most extreme.
See the full health score breakdown in YieldCanary.
Fund questions
Frequently Asked Questions — FINY
Is FINY a good income ETF?
Based on YieldCanary's health framework, FINY is currently Severe Risk. The current data suggests extreme caution. The fund is showing significant NAV erosion alongside its distributions — the classic yield trap pattern where the advertised yield looks attractive while the underlying value quietly disappears. This is not financial advice — always do your own research and consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What does FINY pay per month?
Based on last month's actual distribution of $0.2160 per share, $10,000 invested in FINY at the current price of $25.01 generates approximately 399 shares. That's $86.18 gross per month before taxes. Your after-tax income depends on your personal tax rate and account type. Set your rate inside YieldCanary to see your exact after-tax monthly income and connect your portfolio to see what all of your holdings generate together. Distributions change month to month based on options premiums and market conditions. Past distributions are not a guarantee of future payments.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
When is FINY's next ex-dividend date and pay date?
FINY's next expected ex-dividend date is November 6, 2026 (estimated). A confirmed date and amount are not available yet. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that distribution. FINY pays Weekly. Recent ex-dividend dates: October 23, 2026, October 16, 2026, October 9, 2026, October 2, 2026. See the Dividend Events tab for the full history. As of November 2, 2026.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is FINY's True Income Yield?
YieldCanary's True Income Yield for FINY is currently 8.10%. This is a distribution sustainability indicator — it strips the estimated return of capital portion from the headline TTM yield to show only what the fund generated from real investment activity. It is not an accounting measure of economic gain. Return of capital reduces your cost basis and full economic gain is only realized when you sell. FINY's current ROC estimate is 7.3%. The full methodology breakdown is available inside YieldCanary. For confirmed ROC figures check the fund's official 19a-1 notice or your year-end 1099.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is FINY's Death Clock?
FINY's Death Clock is currently 1.02 years. This estimates the number of years before 50% of the fund's NAV erodes at the current pace, assuming all things stay constant. It is a sustainability warning signal. The pace can improve or worsen as market conditions and distribution behavior change. Check back every Monday and Thursday when the data refreshes.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is FINY's return of capital good or bad?
FINY's low ROC estimate of 7.3% means most distributions are generated from real investment activity rather than return of principal — one of the cleaner income profiles on the platform. Note: YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How does FINY compare to similar funds?
On YieldCanary, FINY is currently Severe Risk with a 8.10% True Income Yield and a Death Clock of 1.02 years. It pays Weekly distributions and has a 1-year price return of -0.64%. Similar funds from GraniteShares tracked on YieldCanary: GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS) — currently High Risk; GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSLA ETF (TSYY) — currently Severe Risk; GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductor ETF (SEMY) — currently Severe Risk Full side-by-side comparison including True Income Yield, Death Clock, ROC%, and after-tax income across all similar funds is available inside YieldCanary.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
How often does FINY pay distributions?
FINY is a Weekly paying ETF. Distributions hit your account every week — one of the most frequent income vehicles on the platform. Weekly payers are popular for investors who want to align investment income with weekly expenses or reinvest more frequently. The most recent distribution was $0.2160 per share. To see exact upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for FINY in your portfolio, connect your holdings inside YieldCanary and check the Distribution Calendar.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
What is FINY's AUM and why does it matter?
FINY currently has $746K in assets under management. FINY is a smaller fund. While smaller AUM is not automatically a problem, funds with limited assets carry slightly more closure risk if assets decline significantly. Factor this into your position sizing. AUM alone does not determine whether a fund is healthy. Check the Canary Status and Death Clock above for the full sustainability picture.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
Is FINY available in a Roth IRA?
Yes — FINY can be held in a Roth IRA like any standard ETF, assuming your brokerage offers it. For income ETFs with high return of capital, a Roth IRA can be a particularly advantageous account type. ROC distributions reduce your cost basis in a taxable account, creating a deferred tax liability that grows over time. In a Roth IRA that tax treatment is irrelevant as all distributions are tax-free regardless of their character. This is not tax advice. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation and account type before making investment decisions.
YieldCanary calculates ROC from performance data, not 19a-1 filings. Not financial advice.
About the fund
Strategy & Objective
GraniteShares · Weekly Payer
This exchange-traded fund, the GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF, is sponsored by GraniteShares Inc. and managed by GraniteShares Advisors LLC. Domiciled in the United States, it primarily invests in the U.S. public equity markets. The fund constructs its portfolio by employing derivatives, such as options, to gain exposure to large-capitalization companies. These target companies span a wide array of financial sectors, including banks, financial services, capital markets, consumer finance, diversified financial services, mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs), insurance, thrifts, and mortgage finance. It focuses on both growth and value stocks within these large-cap firms.
At a glance
YieldCanary Health Summary
GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF (FINY) is a Weekly-paying income ETF issued by GraniteShares with $745535 in assets under management. The fund has an advertised yield of 10.98% and a trailing 12-month headline yield of 8.75%. FINY is currently Severe Risk on YieldCanary with a True Income Yield of 8.10% and a Death Clock of 1.02 years. The fund has a low ROC estimate of 7.3%, meaning most distributions are generated from real investment activity. The most recent distribution was $0.2160 per share. The fund's price has returned -0.64% over the trailing 12 months.
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