Four ETFs sell options against some of the most volatile corners of the market to generate monthly cash, but the fund paying the most income also carries a risk most investors overlook before they buy.
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.
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.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 6,044 | $315,771.86 | $343,540.96 | $27,769.1 | 8.79% |
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 50 | $2,328 | $2,842.5 | $514.5 | 22.1% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 358,676 | $21.27M | $20.39M | -$882,328.4 | -4.15% |
| CN Chris Nelson MJP ASSOCIATES Inc. /ADV | 130,370 | $6.61M | $7.32M | $717,315.62 | 10.86% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 3,173 | $173,202.83 | $180,385.05 | $7,182.22 | 4.15% |
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