# GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: GraniteShares · Asset class: Alternatives
- Strategy: Single-Stock · Inception: 2025-12-16

The Fund's foremost objective is to provide a consistent stream of current income. Additionally, it aims to offer investors exposure to a varied selection of YieldBoost exchange-traded funds. These goals are pursued by strategically investing in specific high-yielding securities identified from within the broader GraniteShares family of products.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $11.09 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.38% |
| Assets Under Management | $881,309 |
| NAV | $11.02 |
| Holdings Count | 18 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 75.28% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $8.35 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Weekly |
| 52-Week Range | $10.73 – $25.38 |
| Beta | 0.77 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0893 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-26
- Pay date: 2026-10-28

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does YBST invest in?

The Fund's foremost objective is to provide a consistent stream of current income. Additionally, it aims to offer investors exposure to a varied selection of YieldBoost exchange-traded funds. These goals are pursued by strategically investing in specific high-yielding securities identified from within the broader GraniteShares family of products.

### What is the expense ratio of YBST?

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST) charges an expense ratio of 1.38%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is YBST's dividend yield?

YBST's trailing-twelve-month yield is 75.28%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is YBST?

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST) manages $881,309 in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is YBST actively managed or an index fund?

YBST's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was YBST launched?

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST) launched in December 2025 and is managed by GraniteShares.

### Does YBST pay a dividend?

Yes, GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF (YBST) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 75.28%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does YBST pay dividends?

GraniteShares YieldBoost Single Stock Universe ETF pays dividends Weekly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is YBST's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for YBST was 2026-10-26. The next ex-date typically follows Weekly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will YBST's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.38% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does YBST charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from YBST's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does YBST cost more than a fund like VOO?

YBST's strategy (current expense ratio 1.38%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where YBST sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to YBST?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as YBST (1.38%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ybst
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ybst/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ybst/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ybst/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ybst/peers

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