JEPQ's record payout leaves JEPI's yield in the dust - TheStreet
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

JEPQ's record payout leaves JEPI's yield in the dust - TheStreet

Investors in the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) experienced record distributions, with a payout of $0.70497 per share in August 2026, nearly double the annualized rate of its counterpart, JEPI. The key takeaway is JEPQ's strategy of writing options against the Nasdaq-100, which generates higher premiums due to...

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XQQI vs. QQQI: How Leverage Boosts the Payout — and the Risk
AUGUST 12, 2026

XQQI vs. QQQI: How Leverage Boosts the Payout — and the Risk

The NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (XQQI), launched in February 2026, offers a compelling annualized yield of over 20% through enhanced exposure to the Nasdaq-100. By leveraging synthetic long positions, XQQI amplifies potential payouts but introduces significant risk: a 20% market drop could lead to a 25% decline in...

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