Six popular income ETFs have raised their payouts faster than inflation over the past year, with the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) leading by increasing its trailing payout by about 12.4% and offering a 14.95% yield. Unlike its competitor JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), QQQI benefits from a more favorable tax structure, classifying most distributions as return of capital, which reduces current tax liabilities for taxable accounts. While JEPQ remains a strong performer, QQQI's higher yield, faster payout growth, and tax advantages make it a better choice for income investors, especially in taxable accounts. Investors should consider gradual reallocation to manage tax impacts if switching funds in taxable accounts, while IRA holders can switch without tax consequences.
JEPQ trades at USD 61.22 with a slight 0.34% gain as of Sep 23, 2026 05:12 WIB on Pluang. SPYI holds steady at USD 53.74 with minimal change, while SCHD shows a small rise to USD 33.75. These ETFs remain actively traded, reflecting ongoing investor interest in income-focused funds despite inflation pressures.
Three covered call ETFs—JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income (JEPQ), ProShares S&P 500 High Income (ISPY), and Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call (QYLD)—provide monthly income but differ in how they balance premium income and equity growth. JEPQ offer...
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) has become more attractive than its sister fund JEPI due to changes in yield spread, valuation, and dividend yield. Rising interest rates pushed JEPI's yield spread below historical averages, while...
