The NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF is rated hold, with a 6–10% total return expected over the next 6–12 months. QQQI's semiconductor concentration (19.48%) increases near-term catalyst risk, especially as key earnings and macro events approach. The fund's NDX index option strategy preserves some upside but does not directly hedge concentrated chip stock risk.
Her 1099-DIV looks suspiciously light every year, and she tells friends the income is basically tax-free. She is right about the present and wrong about what is quietly building inside her cost basis.
Buy NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ:QQQI) for the headline yield and you're handing the issuer nearly twice the fee of the fund next to it on the shelf, for an income stream that leans on capped upside and, at times, return of your own money.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI David Izzi Brown, LISLE/CUMMINGS Inc. | 3,525 | $180,984.77 | $186,966 | $5,981.23 | 3.3% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 175,214 | $9.95M | $9.68M | -$271,568.65 | -2.73% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 3,739 | $196,172.29 | $205,794.56 | $9,622.27 | 4.91% |
| WDW William Dudley Webb Jr. WORLD EQUITY GROUP Inc. | 19,501 | $1.03M | $1.03M | $6,117.85 | 0.59% |
| BR Bill Reuther SILVER OAK SECURITIES Inc.ORPORATED | 3,907 | $221,878.53 | $215,822.68 | -$6,055.85 | -2.73% |
| NASDAQ (NMS) Exchange | US Country |
The fund operates as an actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a clear investment focus on replicating the performance and strategies linked to the Nasdaq-100® Index. It differentiates itself by not only investing in a selection of stocks that are part of this renowned index but also involves a sophisticated call options strategy. This strategy includes written (sold) call options on the Nasdaq-100® Index itself, showcasing an innovative approach to portfolio management and potential income generation. The fund commits to a significant investment in its core strategy, pledging that at least 80% of its net assets, alongside any borrowings made for investment purposes, are allocated towards securities or derivatives of companies listed on the Nasdaq-100® Index. This investment directive underlines the fund's commitment to closely follow the performance and composition of its benchmark index, ensuring that it remains a viable option for investors seeking exposure to some of the largest and most influential technology and non-financial companies listed in the United States.
The fund maintains a comprehensive portfolio of stocks that are constituents of the Nasdaq-100® Index. This selection aims to mirror the performance of the index, which is predominately comprised of leading companies in the technology sector alongside other non-financial sectors. By investing in this portfolio, investors gain exposure to a wide array of pioneering companies that drive innovation and economic growth.
Alongside traditional stock investments, the fund implements a call options strategy that involves writing (selling) call options on the Nasdaq-100® Index. This approach is designed to generate additional income for the fund through the premiums received from selling the options. It also allows the fund to potentially hedge some of the risks associated with its equity positions, providing an innovative risk management tool while striving to enhance returns for investors.