The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) delivers a high 13.8% monthly yield by selling call options on the Nasdaq-100 index, generating income from option premiums rather than dividends. This strategy provides steady income but limits capital gains during strong tech market rallies, as gains above the option strike price go to option buyers. The fund's net asset value has held up well amid volatility, making the yield sustainable for now, though a drop in volatility could reduce payouts. QQQI suits investors seeking current income with Nasdaq exposure but willing to accept capped upside compared to direct Nasdaq-100 ETFs like QQQ.
The SPDR NYSE Technology ETF (XNTK) has significantly outperformed the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) over the past year, returning 51.65% compared to QQQ's 28.43%. XNTK uses an equal-weight approach focusing solely on about 35 tech leaders, capturing broad...
The Federal Reserve has reduced its forward guidance, leading markets to rely more on historical inflation data, which increases volatility and uncertainty. Recent stock gains are supported by a favorable June Consumer Price Index (CPI), but energy-d...
The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) offers attractive monthly dividends, distributing $7.63 per share over the past year. However, it underperformed the Nasdaq-100 index by about 6 percentage points year-to-date through July 2026, returning 12...
In 2026, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF, tracking the NASDAQ-100, returned 18.10%, slightly outperforming Broadcom's 15.99% gain. Broadcom saw impressive AI semiconductor revenue growth, with a 143% year-over-year increase in Q2 fiscal 2026 and management...
JPMorgan's NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) delivers attractive monthly income through covered-call options but limits upside gains compared to the uncapped Invesco QQQ ETF. While JEPQ charges a 0.35% fee, the real cost is the capped returns a...
