On Thursday, Peerless Wealth rolled out the Peerless Option Income Wheel ETF (WEEL). The fund is actively managed and seeks to provide investors with current income.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Steven Trigili Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC | 63,025 | $1.24M | $1.27M | $30,741.08 | 2.48% |
Kevin Stillman Evernest Financial Advisors, LLC | 14,300 | $289,104.68 | $286,286 | -$2,818.68 | -0.97% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund operates as an actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with a primary goal of generating current income for its investors. It adopts a distinctive investment approach by combining sector-specific investments with a strategic "option wheel strategy". The investment strategy is twofold; it involves direct investments in a mix of sector-specific ETFs and, occasionally, in individual securities. This approach is complemented by the execution of an option wheel strategy, which is designed to further enhance the fund’s income generation capabilities. Despite its targeted sector investments, it’s important to note that the fund is classified as non-diversified, meaning it may invest more heavily in certain sectors than a diversified fund might.
This component of the fund’s strategy involves investing in a variety of sector-specific ETFs. By targeting different market sectors, the fund aims to tap into specific growth areas, diversifying its portfolio within the chosen sectors. These investments are selected based on a rigorous analysis of sector performance, future growth potential, and the ability to generate income.
A critical and distinctive aspect of the fund’s approach to income generation is the implementation of an option wheel strategy. This involves selling covered calls and cash-secured puts on ETFs and, in certain cases, on individual stocks. This strategy aims to generate additional income through the premiums received from the options, providing an extra layer of potential income on top of the dividends or yields from the underlying investments.
Although focusing on multiple sectors, the fund adopts a non-diversified investment stance. This approach enables it to invest more heavily in specific sectors or investments that the management believes have high income or growth potential. While this could lead to higher volatility or risk compared to diversified funds, it also offers the possibility of higher returns, particularly in well-performing sectors.