BNDI Worth a Bet as Bond Yields Rise

Ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that starts on Tuesday, September 15, bond markets were already on edge as rate hike expectations soared. It doesn't help matters that, earlier in the summer, 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest levels in 19 years.

ETF Trends • Sep 15, 2026

BNDI: Earning Excess Yield For Fixed Income Investors

NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF offers diversified bond exposure with enhanced monthly income via an active S&P 500 put spread strategy. BNDI outperforms underlying bond ETFs (BND, AGG) with a 5.87% yield versus 3.99% and 4.01%, respectively, and maintains limited credit/default risk. Easing inflation, stabilizing oil prices, and steady rates create a favorable environment for BNDI's income-focused strategy.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Less Chatty Fed Could Be Beneficial for This Income ETF

The Federal Reserve is coming off its first meeting under new Chairman Kevin Warsh. Aside from the obvious of limited scope for interest rate cuts over the near-term, one of the other takeaways some experts are focusing on is how the central bank will communicate with markets under Warsh's stewardship.

ETF Trends • Jul 2, 2026

NEOS Investments Announces May 2026 ETF Suite Distributions

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.

Business Wire • May 29, 2026

BNDI: Bonds And Equity Spreads ETF, Above-Average 5.7% Yield, Great Track-Record

BNDI focuses on investment-grade bonds, with assorted equity option spreads meant to boost income. The fund's 5.7% dividend yield is quite a bit higher than its benchmark, leading to stronger long-term total returns. There could be small losses during significant, sharp equity drawdowns, but these are rare occurrences, and none have led to persistent losses in the past.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2026

BNDI: Defend Against Volatility With This Bond ETF

NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) is ideal to defend against the current volatility caused by war. The ETF earns extra income by selling puts on SPX Index options, delivering higher, tax-advantaged income and professional options management. Results show BNDI at 5.74% yield outperforms the U.S. Aggregate Bond Index at 3.93% over time.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 2, 2026

Basic Bonds Not Delivering? Bet on BNDI.

Aggregate bond ETFs aren't delivering alarmingly negative performances, but there is some level of disappointment. Still, BNDI shows promise.

ETF Trends • Mar 30, 2026

BNDI: The Aggregate Index With A Flavor Of Equities

Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF layers S&P 500 put spreads over core bond ETFs, outperforming the Bloomberg Aggregate Index since January 2023. BNDI delivered approximately 250 bps excess return over AGG, with higher volatility driven by equity-linked put spreads. Volatility is modestly higher than AGG, but BNDI recovered well from the April 2025 equity drawdown, demonstrating structural resilience.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

NEOS Investments Announces November 2025 ETF Suite Distributions

WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEOS Investments, an asset management firm comprised of leaders and pioneers in the options-based ETF space, announces November monthly distribution amounts for their suite of ETFs that pursue monthly income and tax efficiency across core portfolio exposures.

Business Wire • Nov 28, 2025

This Issuer's Income ETFs Are Garnering Praise

Advisors and investors are seeking dependable, above-average income outside of the fixed income universe. That makes covered call and options-based ETFs increasingly fertile territory for income seekers.

ETF Trends • Nov 10, 2025