Loading market dashboard
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF
QQQIFinancial ServicesNASDAQUS
Loading disclosure news
News and disclosures filtered by period, publisher, and event group.
Select a headline to open the full news page in the app.
At this market stage, risk-reward dynamics are unfavorable for new risk exposure. This means that growth-biased equities and aggressive credit risk positions might not be the areas where to put prudent capital. In this article, I share two 9%+ monthly-yield picks that have become quite attractive in the current market setting.
Three options-overlay ETFs are quietly paying double-digit annual distribution rates on a monthly (or weekly) schedule, and most income investors have never touched them.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio achieved a 42.41% return on invested capital, now yielding $3,037 in forward annualized dividends (7.78% yield, 11.08% yield on cost). I continue to add to rate-sensitive assets like Realty Income (O) and QQQI, expecting a favorable rate environment and market upside toward S&P 8,000 in 2026. Portfolio diversification remains a priority, with individual equities at 40.12% and a focus on increasing energy sector exposure for future growth.
At age 58, Robert wants to replace his $90,000 salary with investment income. For many investors, covered call ETFs have become an attractive option because their advertised yields are substantially higher than those available from traditional income sources such as 10-year Treasury bonds yielding around 4.5% or cash investments tied to the federal funds rate... This Accountant Wants to Replace a $90,000 Salary With JEPI and SPYI. Can It Work?
Value-oriented, high-yield assets can serve as a shelter against potential drawdown risks in the richly priced large-cap growth arena. The trick is to find the highest-yielding opportunities possible without taking on the income reduction and NAV decay risks.
The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI) has grown to roughly $9.4 billion in assets in just over two years.
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEOS Investments, an asset management firm comprised of leaders and pioneers in the options-based ETF space, announces May monthly distribution amounts for their suite of ETFs that pursue monthly income and tax efficiency across core portfolio exposures. May 2026 Distribution Information, based on each ETFs Ex-Dividend Date: Distribution Rate* Amount / Share (%) Amount / Share ($) Ex-Dividend Date 30-Day SEC Yield** Boosted Bitcoin High Income ETF (XBCI) 38.8.
QQQI: A Double-Digit Yield Comes At A Cost
The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI) paid out $0.6589 per share on May 22, 2026, the latest in a steady run of monthly checks that produce a headline distribution rate near 14%.
Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.
Income investors have spent the last two years quietly migrating away from traditional dividend stocks toward a newer category of fund that generates cash flow from options premiums rather than corporate payouts.
A listener named Carrie Anne wrote into the Rich Habits Podcast with a problem most adult children would recognize. She wants to pay her late 60s parents $1,000 a month for watching her kids. The parents refuse the cash and, in her words, would likely spend any of it on toys and clothes for the... I want to pay my late 60s parents $1,000 monthly for babysitting. They refuse the money: should I invest it for them instead?
There are several different paths to retiring on dividends. However, they all have major drawbacks. I share an approach that I have honed over time that seeks to bring out the best of each strategy and minimize its deficiencies.
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) boasts rapid AUM growth and a 13.3% yield, attracting income-focused investors seeking mega-cap tech exposure. However, it has several structural flaws that most investors overlook. I detail why these flaws mean that it is hard to make a case for ever buying it.
NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF is structurally flawed, offering high yield but exposing investors to nearly all the downside of QQQ. QQQI's covered call strategy caps upside and provides only modest downside protection, especially vulnerable in a prolonged bear market. The fund's popularity is driven by attractive monthly income, but this masks the risk of long-term capital erosion during market downturns.
According to FactSet data, 42.3% of ETFs are less than three years old. This means nearly half the ETF universe is technically too young to earn a Morningstar rating or appear in many traditional advisor screening systems.
With the artificial intelligence (AI) stock rally broadening to include names beyond the magnificent seven, the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), as of May 12, sported a year-to-date gain of more than 16%. That's more than enough to appease many investors, perhaps prompting them to ignore the index's scant dividend yield of 0.40%.
NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (XQQI) offers leveraged Nasdaq-100 exposure with a high, tax-efficient yield, suitable for bullish, income-focused investors. XQQI employs a 150% notional covered call strategy, capping upside but generating monthly distributions with yields around 19–23%. XQQI outperforms in flat or volatile markets but underperforms QQQ in rallies and amplifies losses in downturns; risk of rapid capital erosion exists in prolonged declines.
I coached my son's Little League baseball team for 10 seasons. There were often months-long gaps between when I would see the kids.
In times of uncertainty, investors will typically gravitate to simplicity, but lately, they've been running towards complexity. Options-based strategies, for example, have been seeing greater demand amid the market volatility.
Farther Finance Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: QQQI) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 11,592 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $624,000. A number of
Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF is rated Buy, and NEOS NASDAQ-100 High Income ETF is rated Hold, reflecting a tactical shift for a range-bound market outlook. QDVO's broader, more diversified portfolio offers superior long-term positioning, especially if tech underperforms, despite its less aggressive covered call strategy. QQQI's higher option coverage (~50% vs. QDVO's ~21%) positions it for better income in flat markets, but neither ETF is optimized for aggressive income harvesting.
I advocate for value-oriented covered call ETFs with underlying holdings beyond AI-saturated large-cap growth indices like SPY and QQQ. The risks for NAV erosion and income declines are higher on this front. Despite these risks, including some QQQ/SPY-linked covered call ETFs could enhance diversification and capture higher yields from volatility and growth.
A 7% yield sounds compelling until you ask the question that separates income investing from return-of-capital illusion: where is the money actually coming from?
Cinthia Murphy, investment strategist at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss record ETF flows in the first quarter despite challenging market conditions. The industry exceeded $460 billion in total flows, a 50% year-over-year increase from Q1 2025, according to Murphy.
Covered call ETFs have moved from a niche income strategy to one of the most discussed categories in retirement investing, and three names keep coming up in the same conversation, and all three pay monthly: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE:JEPI), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ), and the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI).
Covered call ETFs offer attractive monthly yields, often exceeding 10%, appealing to income-focused investors. Most top covered call ETFs are heavily concentrated in large-cap growth, specifically S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 exposures. This concentration introduces significant risk, as these ETFs exhibit strong performance correlations and similar downside profiles.
Replacing a paycheck with dividends sounds straightforward until you run the actual numbers and learn a simple truth. The reality is that the formula here to make things work is actually pretty simple in that you divide your target income by the yield, and that is the capital you need. Of course, you have to... How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace an $80,000 Salary With Dividends?
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise to hear that high yield has a bad reputation, and in plenty of cases, it deserves it.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio has delivered a 35.51% return on invested capital, emphasizing income growth and risk mitigation amid market volatility. Recent additions include SPYI, QQQI, and STWD, capitalizing on market weakness and locking in double-digit yields with a focus on undervalued income assets. Forward annualized dividend income has reached $2,913.80, with monthly and yearly dividend growth accelerating and compounding effects intensifying.
NEOS Investments' high-income ETFs deliver monthly distributions with tax efficiency, leveraging section 1256 options for enhanced yields and lower tax burdens. QQQI, SPYI, and other NEOS equity funds offer yields up to 14.6%, with most distributions classified as return of capital, supporting both income and portfolio diversification. Recent NEOS launches in alternatives—BTCI, NEHI, IAUI, MLPI—expand high-yield, tax-advantaged opportunities, though volatility and distribution variability warrant careful allocation.
Most income investors are unknowingly missing two of the best-performing sectors of the past decade. These two investments fill that gap while still paying 10–13% yields. They also benefit from superior tax efficiency and skilled management teams.
Pairing Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) with NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) balances growth exposure and a 14.1% yield for income-focused investors. QQQ offers efficient long-term exposure to leading tech and AI companies, while QQQI leverages option strategies for high, tax-efficient distributions. QQQI underperforms QQQ during strong rallies and risks NAV erosion in prolonged downturns, but excels in volatile or sideways markets by generating steady cash flow.
QQQI and JEPQ are hybrid Nasdaq-100 ETFs offering double-digit yields and downside mitigation via options strategies. Both funds outperform QQQ during volatile or bearish markets in early 2026. QQQI yields 15.54% (mostly return of capital), while JEPQ yields 11.10% (ordinary income), each employing distinct options-based income generation.
Soaring oil prices and renewed inflation concerns challenge income investors seeking yield without excessive risk. Traditional high-yield instruments are less attractive as inflation and recession risks complicate portfolio decisions. For example, growth-index covered call ETFs and private credit exposures offer high yields but may not suit conservative investors in this environment.
Market-wide risk-off sentiment is driving declines across major indices, high-growth stocks, REITs, small caps, BDCs, gold etc. Covered call ETFs present a potential hedge, offering defensive positioning and income amid elevated volatility and interest rates. Most covered call ETFs fail to deliver on their promise due to persistent losses, falling dividends, and opportunity costs during market rebounds.
The current environment does not support high-yield investments, especially if we talk about a 10%+ pick zone. In times like these, it is extremely hard to find 10%+ yield investments without introducing unnecessary stress. In BDC, CEF, and covered call ETF areas, there are some hidden gems available.
Double-digit yields make most serious investors, and they should be wary as there is a history of high-yield funds that are littered with products that paid eye-catching distributions for a few quarters before quietly eroding into irrelevance.
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio remains resilient amid market volatility driven by geopolitical conflict, with a focus on recurring income and downside risk mitigation. Current forward dividend income stands at $2,854.02 (8% yield), with a long-term target of $3,300–$3,500 for the year and ambitions to exceed $5,000 in coming years. Recent capital was allocated to NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) and NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI), emphasizing high yield and exposure to undervalued technology.
NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: QQQI - Get Free Report)'s share price was up 0.1% during mid-day trading on Wednesday. The company traded as high as $52.80 and last traded at $52.50. Approximately 3,788,015 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 35% from the average daily volume of 5,833,088 shares. The
Most investors chase yield and quietly destroy their retirement income in the process. A surprisingly simple portfolio structure can produce 7%+ income without excessive risk. The strategy combines three powerful income engines most investors rarely use correctly.
NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (XQQI) targets 150% exposure to QQQI's strategy, aiming for 19-23% annualized yields. XQQI employs synthetic options and direct holdings instead of swaps, minimizing daily performance drag and closely tracking intended leverage. Downside risks are substantial; capped upside from covered calls and amplified losses can cause permanent NAV erosion in adverse markets.
