JEPI, JEPQ, SPYI, DIV

Key Factors & Analysis Strategy & Risk Profile ETF Strategy Yield Risk Level Key Risks JEPI Covered calls on S&P 500 7-9% Moderate Capped upside, market volatility JEPQ Covered calls on Nasdaq-100 9-11% High Tech sector swings, derivatives risk SPYI S&P 500 options strategies 10-12% Moderate Higher fees, execution risk DIV Global high-dividend stocks 7-8% Moderate-High Capital erosion, interest rate sensitivity Risk vs. Reward Least Risky: JEPI (S&P 500 stability + structured income) Moderate-High Risk: DIV (global diversification but capital decay) Highest Risk: JEPQ (tech volatility + options complexity) Performance by Market Conditions ETF Bull Market Bear/Sideways Market JEPI Underperforms (capped gains) Excels (premium income) JEPQ Partial upside (tech growth) Strong income (Nasdaq premiums) SPYI Limited growth Performs well (options income) DIV Lags (value stock drag) Struggles (dividend cuts) Liquidity & Costs JEPI: High liquidity ($30B+ AUM), 0.35% expense ratio JEPQ: Moderate liquidity ($5B AUM), 0.35% expense ratio SPYI: Low liquidity ($400M AUM), 0.68% expense ratio DIV: Moderate liquidity ($700M AUM), 0.45% expense ratio Recommendations 🛡️ Best Balance of Yield & Risk: JEPI Why: Combines S&P 500 stability with reliable ~8% yield. Minimal capital erosion risk. 🌍 Global Diversification Pick: DIV Why: 7-8% yield with international exposure, but pair with growth ETFs to offset decay. 🚀 Aggressive Tech Income: JEPQ Why: High yield (~10%) for risk-tolerant investors betting on Nasdaq resilience. ⚠️ SPYI Consideration: Verify strategy details and fees. Higher yield comes with execution risk. Final Takeaway For Most Investors: Prioritize JEPI for stability and income. Use DIV sparingly for global exposure, and limit JEPQ to <5% of portfolios. Always monitor interest rates and sector trends. ...

February 2, 2025 · Howe