The $15 Billion Club: Active Income Strategies

Two popular ETFs crossed the $15 billion in assets mark last week. The JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF (JCPB) and the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI).

ETF Trends • 3 hours ago

Why I'd Swap Treasuries For High-Quality Covered Calls

Long-duration Treasuries finally offer an enticing yield, but several less obvious risks could undermine both the income and the hedge. Covered call ETFs share more with fixed income than most investors realize, and today's environment is paying them more for that role. The biggest, most popular covered call funds may fail exactly when defense is needed most.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 10, 2026

Your QQQI Check Has Swung From $0.5309 to $0.6589 a Share While Your Bills Did Not

QQQI sends a different check every month, and the gap between its best and worst payments is wide enough to break a budget built around either one.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

Nearly All of QQQI's Yield Was Return of Capital, Not Income. Here Is What That Does to Your Cost Basis

QQQI sends monthly cash to investors, but the IRS form filed by the fund tells a very different story about where that money actually comes from and what it quietly does to your cost basis every time a payment hits

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 3, 2026

The Dark Side Of Retiring On Dividends

Retiring on dividends can help you weather market crashes without selling shares. However, three major risks can still derail your retirement. I detail what these are and how to mitigate them.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2026

5 Monthly Income ETFs Paying 6.39% to 13.80% to Start Q4

Five ETFs paying monthly income sound straightforward until you see how differently they generate that cash and what each strategy quietly costs you in the long run.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 30, 2026

Your 12 Percent Income ETF Says Most of Its Payout Is ‘Return of Capital.' Here Is What That Actually Means

When your options ETF labels nearly the entire monthly payout as return of capital, that phrase can mean two opposite things for your portfolio, and confusing them is a costly mistake.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 1, 2026

Forget the Headline Yield. This Nasdaq Income ETF Told the IRS Most of Your Payout Was Return of Capital

QQQI attracts investors with fat monthly payouts from Nasdaq-100 options, but what the fund quietly tells the IRS about those distributions should change how you think about every dollar you receive.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 29, 2026

QQQI Vs. JEPQ Vs. GPIQ: The Winner Has Been Determined

GPIQ stands out as the top pick for sustainable, long-term income among option income ETFs. GPIQ captured 94.2% of QQQ's upside over the past year, offers a near 10% yield, and features slightly growing, stable distributions. QQQI excels for investors seeking immediate, high income with 100% options coverage, while JEPQ lags due to active stock selection and less predictable payouts.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

Beyond 60/40: ETFs for a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

A diversified ETF mix spanning stocks, income, commodities, gold, Bitcoin and AI could reshape retirement portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 25, 2026