This New Gold ETF Can Glitter in 2026

Last year brought another record-setting avalanche of new ETF launches. Some of those rookie ETFs got off to impressive starts while the jury is still out on others.

ETF Trends • Jan 2, 2026

NEOS Gold High Income ETF: For Falling Rates And Rising Gold In 2026

NEOS Gold High Income ETF (IAUI) offers exposure to gold and U.S. government debt, enhanced by a covered call strategy for high income. IAUI delivered a 15.5% total return since inception, outperforming long bonds but underperforming gold due to capped upside from options. I rate IAUI a buy, favoring its income generation in a rangebound-to-bullish gold environment, with a 6.87% yield and tactical covered calls.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 2, 2026

My 10%+ Yield Cocktail Of 2026: 1 CEF, 1 BDC And 1 Covered Call ETF

We are entering 2026 with record highs and a 3-year bull-run. Investing in 10%+ yielding securities might not be the smartest idea against this kind of backdrop, when, theoretically, we should be considering a risk-off move. However, there are safe and high-yielding exceptions to be found.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025

This Article Will Change The Way You Approach Covered Call Investing

Covered call ETFs promise high income and outperformance in sideways or declining markets, but face opportunity cost in bull markets. Despite strong AuM growth and new launches like NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI), Covered Call ETFs are structurally suboptimal with inherent negative alpha. Covered call ETFs consistently underperform not only in rising markets due to capped upside, but also during market declines.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 22, 2025

NEOS Adds MLP & Energy Infrastructure Income ETF to Roster

In an easing monetary policy environment, yields start to fall in line with rate cuts. Bond investors might be seeking to supplant the income they've grown accustomed to.

ETF Trends • Dec 19, 2025

2 High-Yield Retirement Picks To Buy Even If Things Go South

The odds for a serious correction are not low. In this context, high-yield investing might not sound as the smartest idea, especially for durable or retirement income portfolios. Fortunately, in markets everything is not black or white.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

IAUI: Giving Gold The High-Income Treatment

NEOS Gold High Income ETF offers a covered call strategy on gold, targeting high monthly income and potential appreciation. IAUI delivers a 12.53% distribution rate, with approximately 85% of distributions classified as return of capital. The fund stands out due to its straightforward structure and is managed by a team with a strong track record in covered call ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

My Biggest Contrarian Bet: The BDC Hidden Income Gift

The market seems to question the true fair value of BDC portfolios. There is a fear that the BDCs will start to report elevated non-accruals, which would make their life more difficult (as they have already a lower interest rate problem at hand). For durable and high-yield income investors this has created a truly enticing and timely opportunity, which simply has to be explored given the direction of overall asset yields.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2025

Is Your Retirement Income Enough? How I Leveled Up Mine With Covered Call ETFs

Yield for traditional income sources have started to compress. For income-oriented investors, who seek to build a reliable passive income machine it causes a real headache. To hit a certain target income figure, investors have to assume either higher risks, extend time horizon or save/invest more capital.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 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