NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF Sets $0.8139 Distribution, 20.62% Rate
NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF will distribute $0.8139 per share on March 4, representing a 1.72% monthly payout and a 20.62% annualized rate. Its 30-day SEC yield registers -0.18% and the fund is down 8.65% NAV since its February 2 launch.
1. Distribution Details
NEOS Boosted Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF announced a per-share distribution of $0.8139 for March, translating to a 1.72% payout based on NAV. The distribution is scheduled ex-dividend on March 4 and reflects an annualized distribution rate of 20.62%.
2. Yield Profile
The fund’s 30-day SEC yield stands at -0.18%, indicating that recent market pricing and option overlay costs have resulted in a negative short-term income yield. This contrasts with several other NEOS income ETFs, which currently report positive 30-day yields.
3. Performance Since Launch
Since its February 2, 2026 launch, XQQI has delivered a NAV return of -8.65% and a market return of -8.56%, reflecting the boosted strategy’s sensitivity to Nasdaq-100 volatility and option expense. These inception figures illustrate the balance between elevated monthly distributions and share price fluctuations.
4. Fund Positioning
XQQI is one of NEOS Investments’ options-based income ETFs designed to generate monthly payouts from Nasdaq-100 exposure. It complements the broader suite of NEOS funds by offering a high-yield, boosted equity income option alongside hedged and sector-specific ETFs.