SPYI: NAV Strength Makes This ETF Better Than Synthetic Peers

Summary

• SPYI offers a compelling balance of high income (12.5% yield) and price stability, making it an ideal anchor for income-focused portfolios.
• Unlike synthetic option ETFs, SPYI holds underlying S&P 500 equities, resulting in better NAV resilience and less capital erosion over time.
• The fund's capped upside means it will underperform traditional index ETFs in bull markets, but it excels in delivering consistent, tax-efficient monthly distributions.
• SPYI's return of capital structure minimizes tax liabilities, making it especially attractive for taxable accounts seeking reliable, high-yield income.

Klaus Vedfelt

Overview

I've covered a ton of different high-yield option ETFs this year and they all share similar vulnerabilities. While I have grown quite fond of these high-yield assets, time has revealed that all of these ETFs aren't constructed the

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