I'm DUMPING QQQI For This NEW ETF In 2026.

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The video discusses QQQI, an ETF that tracks the Nasdaq 100, focusing on its yield and how it's generated through covered call strategies. It highlights that QQQI's advertised 14% yield is composed of both income and return of capital. Specifically, for every $1 received as a distribution, $0.98 is classified as return of capital, reducing the cost basis and not representing new income. This return of capital, over time, reduces the cost basis to near zero. The video contrasts QQQI with QQQ, showing that QQQI has underperformed QQQ in terms of price appreciation. For instance, year-to-date in 2026, QQQI is up under 5% while QQQ is up 10%. The fee structure of QQQI is also discussed, noting a 0.68% expense ratio, which amounts to $68 per $10,000 invested annually. The video suggests that QQQI is most suitable for retirees in taxable accounts seeking Nasdaq exposure and monthly cash flow, who understand that part of each distribution is a return of their own capital. The presenter implies that the high yield advertised for QQQI is a marketing tactic, masking the return of capital and the lower overall growth compared to QQQ.

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