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24 Jun 2026, 19:35 UTC · 2h ago

Can You Sell Covered Calls on Leveraged ETFs for Income? Yes, But The Yield Is Risky

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TQQQ's extreme volatility and leverage lead to high option premiums, with a theoretical annualized yield approaching 49.9% for certain covered call strategies. — High yield potential attracts retail capital into leveraged Nasdaq-100 products, increasing volatility and trading volume.
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TQQQ carries significant structural risks including an 0.82% expense ratio, volatility drag, and a historical maximum drawdown of 81.65%. — These factors erode long-term returns and increase the risk of permanent capital loss for holders.
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Selling covered calls on TQQQ exposes investors to substantial downside risk while capping upside gains if the ETF rallies above the strike price. — Highlights the asymmetry of risk in the strategy, which could lead to significant retail losses during market corrections.
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