Informed Investing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

What XYLD, SPYI, and QYLD Actually Pay Per Share, and What That Income Costs You in Principal

Three popular covered call ETFs—XYLD, SPYI, and QYLD—offer monthly income, but their underlying share performance tells a different story. While XYLD provides substantial monthly checks, it sacrifices upside potential, with adjusted share prices reflecting reinvested gains. SPYI, however, balances income with growth through...

SEPI Beat JEPI and the S&P 500. It Wasn't a Better Covered Call.

The Shelton Equity Premium Income ETF (SEPI) offers a compelling investment strategy by combining large-cap stock holdings with covered call writing, generating a distribution yield of 7.23% and an annualized run-rate of 8.26%. With a total return of approximately 25.8% over its first year, SEPI outperformed competitors like...

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What XYLD, SPYI, and QYLD Actually Pay Per Share, and What That Income Costs You in Principal

SEPI Beat JEPI and the S&P 500. It Wasn't a Better Covered Call.