Are you ready for the million-dollar question that’s rocking the ETF world? 🤯
Is QDVO, the tactical covered call rookie, really beating the established heavyweights QQQI and JPQ? And trust me, the results might just surprise you…
As of October 2025, QDVO has delivered a jaw-dropping 20.75% year-to-date return, leaving QQQI’s 15.3% and JPQ’s 12.91% in the dust. 💸 But before you rush to invest, there’s a twist most investors completely overlook…
By the end of this breakdown, you’ll know exactly which ETF fits your personal investing style—because spoiler alert: one size DOES NOT fit all.
🥊 Meet the Contenders
QDVO – Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF
Launched: August 2024
Assets: $375M
Strategy: Tactical covered calls on 30–50% of portfolio
Strength: Income + upside potential
QQQI – NEOS NASDAQ 100 High-Income ETF
Launched: January 2024
Assets: $5.94B
Strategy: Full portfolio coverage using NASDAQ 100 index options
Strength: Maximum monthly income (13.36% yield!)
JPQ – JP Morgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF
Assets: $31.36B
Track record: 3+ years
Strategy: Active stock selection + systematic options overlay
Strength: Balanced growth + income with institutional reliability
The key difference? Tactical flexibility vs systematic income vs institutional balance.
💹 Performance Face-Off
QDVO: 20.75% YTD, 16.73% price appreciation
JPQ: 12.91% YTD, 16.48% price appreciation
QQQI: 15.3% YTD, 8.66% price appreciation
Why does QQQI lag in price growth? Because it distributes almost all gains as income—perfect for retirees, but less so for growth seekers.
During the April 2025 market correction, QDVO’s drawdown was only 7.75%, crushing QQQI’s -20% and JPQ’s -20.07%. 💪 Its secret? Tactical flexibility + sector diversification (only 41% in tech vs 54% for the others).
💰 Income Battle
QQQI: 13.36% yield (~$0.64 per share monthly)
JPQ: 10.14% yield (~$0.45–$0.62 monthly)
QDVO: 9.08% yield (~$0.19–$0.29 monthly)
📌 Critical insight: Most QDVO & QQQI payouts come from option premiums, not dividends—so income can be more volatile. JPQ has a stable dividend base supporting its distributions.
Tax efficiency alert:
QQQI’s Section 1256 treatment can save investors 10–15% annually in taxes.
QDVO: 96% of distributions classified as return of capital (similar tax benefit)
JPQ: standard income treatment
⚙️ How They Work
QDVO: Tactical calls on 30–50% of holdings, focuses on out-of-the-money, 1-month duration options → preserves upside.
QQQI: Systematic, full portfolio coverage → predictable income, capped upside.
JPQ: Hybrid → active equity selection + systematic overlay → balance of growth & income.
2025 conditions favored QDVO: low volatility meant it could sit out when premiums were unattractive, while QQQI & JPQ kept writing calls. Result? QDVO outperformed during the low-volatility rally.
📊 Portfolio & Diversification
QDVO: Top 10 = 63.27%, Tech = 41%
QQQI: Top 10 = 53.41%, Tech = 54%
JPQ: Top 10 = 46.27%, Tech = 54%
QDVO’s broader sector mix (financials, industrials, consumer staples) helped it survive the April tech sell-off.
💸 Costs & Liquidity
JPQ: 0.35% expense ratio → institutional-grade liquidity
QDVO: 0.55%
QQQI: 0.68%
QDVO’s smaller asset base (375M) may be less liquid for large investors, while JPQ dominates with $31B assets.
🎯 Who Should Invest?
1️⃣ Growth Seekers: QDVO → superior total return, tactical flexibility, tax-efficient distributions.
2️⃣ Income Maximizers: QQQI → maximum monthly income, unbeatable tax efficiency, systematic and predictable.
3️⃣ Balanced Investors: JPQ → moderate income + solid growth, lowest cost, institutional backing.
⚡ Verdict
QDVO: Total return king (best for growth-focused investors)
QQQI: Income champion (perfect for retirees)
JPQ: Balanced choice (best for steady, long-term investors)
Remember: recent performance ≠ future results. Match your ETF to your investing goals, not just headlines.
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