

YYY: More Funds But Less Returns

CreativeOne Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amplify High Income ETF (NYSEARCA:YYY) by 109.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 94,025 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 49,164 shares during the period. CreativeOne Wealth LLC owned about

Amplify ETFs launches the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF, a new ETF targeting high tax-free income through municipal closed-end funds.

Amplify ETFs expanded its income-oriented lineup on March 10 with the debut of the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (NYSE Arca: YYYM). See more: Amplify ETFs Outpaces Industry Growth With 70% AUM Jump in 2025 This new “fund of funds” provides a streamlined approach to the municipal closed-end fund (CEF) market.

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Amplify CEF High Income ETF offers diversified exposure to high-yield closed-end funds with a 50/50 equities/bonds allocation and no top-level leverage. Despite a 12% yield, YYY's long-term annualized return is under 6%, raising concerns about fee drag and real, after-inflation returns. Recent 3-year performance exceeded 12.5% annualized, but peer funds like CEFS and FOF have delivered stronger risk-adjusted results.

Amplify ETFs had an impressive year in 2025, outperforming the broader market in both asset growth rate and performance across its thematic and income-oriented suites. The firm ended the year with 39 ETFs in its lineup and a total of $17 billion in assets under management.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs announces December income distributions for its income ETFs.
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