Like the Nasdaq-100 But Hate the Lack of Income? These Monthly-Paying Nasdaq ETFs Have Yields of ~12%

Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.

24/7 Wall Street • May 21, 2026

Bond ETFs to Watch Amid Rising Global Volatility

Bond ETFs are drawing record inflows as geopolitical tensions and high rates push investors toward fixed income.

Zacks Investment Research • May 15, 2026

Wrap-Up From VettaFi's Q2 Market Outlook Symposium

The Q2 Market Outlook Symposium, Defining the Quarter Ahead, held on April 30, 2026, brought together industry leaders to dissect the evolving macroeconomic landscape and highlight sophisticated strategies for the modern portfolio.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Matt Kaufman on the Calamos Approach to Autocallable ETFs

Considering the macroeconomic environment we currently find ourselves in, it's no surprise that many have looked to alternative strategies to potentially help augment the income or total return of their portfolio. This includes autocallable ETFs, which can provide a structured, streamlined means to tap into income through autocallable yield notes.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Alternative ETFs: Expanding Access

While the ETF industry is sometimes scrutinized for packaging niche investments into a retail wrapper, ETFs have historically been one of the key ways to democratize access to legitimate “hard-to-reach” investment strategies. The ETF wrapper has made many of these exposures more convenient to buy and easier to incorporate into portfolios.

ETF Trends • Apr 2, 2026

Will Autocallable Income ETFs Keep Building Steam in 2026?

The new year may be in full swing, but many advisors and investors are wondering if the winners of 2025 are going to keep pace in 2026. One investment strategy that emerged as a particular victor in 2025 was the autocallable income ETF.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2026

Autocallable 101: Why Transparency & Fees Matter

Demand from advisors and investors alike for equity income strategies isn't necessarily a new phenomenon. These strategies have long filled an important niche across a range of portfolio needs.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

CAIQ Vs. CAIE: Go With The Higher Barrier For Default

The Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) offers high monthly income via a structured derivatives strategy linked to the Nasdaq-100 Volatility Advantage Autocallable Index. CAIQ and CAIE share similar structures, but CAIE's lower principal and coupon barriers (60% vs. CAIQ's 70%) provide greater downside protection and may be more appealing. Both CAIQ and CAIE are rated Buy for alternative income exposure, but investors should monitor risks tied to index thresholds and limited performance history.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2026

Calamos Launches Next Autocallable ETF With Nasdaq-100 Focus

With traditional yield susceptible to rate cuts and equities volatile, many investors seek alternative sources for stable, higher, predictable income. On November 20, 2025, Calamos Investments launched the Calamos Nasdaq Autocallable Income ETF (CAIQ) to address this need.

ETF Trends • Nov 21, 2025