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17 Jul 2026, 17:32 UTC · 1h ago
Finally, a Covered-Call ETF That Doesn't Kill Your Upside? Here's the Catch
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17 Jul 2026, 17:32 UTC · 1h ago
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ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (IQQQ) outperformed the traditional covered-call ETF QYLD over the trailing year, returning 23% compared to 20%. — Positive performance data for a specific fund structure suggests a shift in investor preference toward daily-reset strategies over monthly ones.
+0.30IQQQ implements its covered call overlay through total return swap agreements rather than direct option contracts, resulting in distributions largely treated as return of capital. — Favorable tax treatment for distributions can increase the fund's attractiveness to high-net-worth income investors.
+0.20The IQQQ fund maintains a high concentration in technology, with over 60% of its portfolio anchored by mega-cap stocks. — Confirms the fund's high sensitivity to the tech sector, mirroring the risk profile of the Nasdaq-100.
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Covered-call structures like IQQQ provide limited downside protection, as they generally fall in line with the underlying index minus the premiums collected. — Highlights a systemic risk for investors expecting these funds to act as hedges during a market crash.
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The article describes the fund as a 'more thoughtful answer' to the covered-call dilemma and notes it beat QYLD in returns.
Critiqued for allowing holders to learn 'the expensive way' that it sacrifices too much upside compared to newer structures.
Highlighted as the gold standard for long-term compounding with superior 5-year returns compared to covered-call overlays.
Mentioned positively in the context of crossing $10 billion in assets under management.
[mutual] Both are covered-call ETFs providing Nasdaq-100 exposure and competing for income-focused investors.
[mutual] IQQQ is presented as an alternative to QQQ for investors prioritizing monthly income over maximum long-term growth.
[mutual] QYLD is a covered-call strategy alternative to the plain Nasdaq-100 exposure of QQQ.
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