Rise in popularity of options income ETFs attracts income-seeking investors

From Nasdaq: 2025-05-15 11:42:00

Income-hungry investors flock to ETFs offering high dividends through options strategies. While these products can reduce portfolio volatility, they perform best in sideways markets and may lag during strong bull runs. Citadel’s Roni Israelov warns these strategies can undermine long-term returns, but inflows continue amidst market volatility. Notable ETFs include JEPI, JEPQ, DIVO, and QYLD.



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