2 AI-Linked Covered Call ETFs I'd Buy For My Retirement Income

I advocate for value-oriented covered call ETFs with underlying holdings beyond AI-saturated large-cap growth indices like SPY and QQQ. The risks for NAV erosion and income declines are higher on this front. Despite these risks, including some QQQ/SPY-linked covered call ETFs could enhance diversification and capture higher yields from volatility and growth.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 10, 2026

The Biggest Risk For Covered Call ETF Investors And How To Avoid It

Covered call ETFs offer attractive monthly yields, often exceeding 10%, appealing to income-focused investors. Most top covered call ETFs are heavily concentrated in large-cap growth, specifically S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 exposures. This concentration introduces significant risk, as these ETFs exhibit strong performance correlations and similar downside profiles.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 7, 2026

XQQI: NEOS' Leveraged QQQI Targeting 19-23% Annualized Distribution Yields

NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (XQQI) targets 150% exposure to QQQI's strategy, aiming for 19-23% annualized yields. XQQI employs synthetic options and direct holdings instead of swaps, minimizing daily performance drag and closely tracking intended leverage. Downside risks are substantial; capped upside from covered calls and amplified losses can cause permanent NAV erosion in adverse markets.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 9, 2026

ETF Roundup: 3 New ETF Launches in February to Watch

The ETF ecosystem welcomed more than 50 new launches in February according to ETF Database data. The February 2026 crop of funds, with inception dates between February 1 and 28, added to the burgeoning income and nuclear ETF segments, for example.

ETF Trends • Mar 5, 2026

Opportunities & Evolving ETF Solutions in Derivative Income

There's an ongoing shift in how investors access income through ETFs. No longer is sourcing income a pursuit centered solely on fixed income assets.

ETF Trends • Feb 4, 2026

NEOS Launches Boosted High Income ETF Suite

NEOS Investments launched three Boosted High Income ETFs Tuesday, expanding the firm's options-based product lineup with funds designed to amplify both market exposure and income generation.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

NEOS Investments Launches Boosted High Income ETF Suite

WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEOS Investments, an award-winning ETF issuer specializing in options-based income solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the NEOS Boosted High Income ETFs, which seek higher tax-efficient monthly income and enhanced market participation. The new Boosted High Income ETFs build on the foundation of NEOS' three largest ETFs: the NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI), NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI), and NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF (BTCI).

Business Wire • Feb 3, 2026