Real yields, fees, and dividend histories for the income ETFs investors actually compare, from monthly payers and covered call funds to dividend growers and bonds.
Ranked by trailing 12-month yield. The largest payouts mostly come from option income, not company dividends. Here is how that works.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | Expense Ratio | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QYLD | Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.98% | 0.60% | Monthly |
| JEPQ | JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 11.96% | 0.35% | Monthly |
| JEPI | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 7.93% | 0.35% | Monthly |
| DIVO | Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 6.39% | 0.56% | Monthly |
| SPHD | Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 4.78% | 0.30% | Monthly |
| PEY | Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF | 4.30% | 0.54% | Monthly |
| SPYD | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 4.20% | 0.07% | Quarterly |
| RWR | SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | 3.48% | 0.25% | Quarterly |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 2.95% | 0.06% | Quarterly |
| USRT | iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 2.75% | 0.08% | Quarterly |
Get paid every month with JEPI, JEPQ, QYLD, DIVO, SPHD, and bond ETFs, ranked by real trailing yield.
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