Author · brief 2026-08-16

@incomeetfdaily

structured ETF holdings/AUM data feed

etf-data

trader score
-1.20
hit rate
65%
mean α
-0.71%
signals 14d
259

Grade = how their written analysis reads (A best). Trader score = how their last-20 timestamped calls performed vs SPY. · Analyst brief as of 2026-08-16.

Their picks, scored

Across their last 20 scored bets: 65% hit rate, -0.71% mean alpha, trader score -1.20. Their last-14d mentions, direction-adjusted, have moved +0.6% since posting (mean over 98 mentions with price data).

Income ETF scorecards favor flexible Nasdaq covered-call strategies

The author disclosed no positions or directional trades, instead screening income ETFs through distributions, total returns, fees, assets, and portfolio composition. The clearest preference is QQQI over QYLD because QQQI retains greater flexibility and upside participation; favorable performance spotlights also include GPIQ and JEPQ. No late-week position flip or conviction change was demonstrated.

Disclosed booknames the author says they hold — positions, not commentary

No positions disclosed this window — everything below is commentary, not book talk.

Themes5analyst read · 2026-08-16
Nasdaq covered-call income strategy comparisons
mixedintensifying21 signals
QQQIQYLDXQQIGPIQJEPQGPIXQUSA
Weekly distributions and headline yield tracking
neutralintensifying27 signals
WEEKQDTEQLDYAMZYMSTWHOYYSMYYYBTC
Income ETF portfolio composition and scale
neutralconsistent47 signals
Crypto-linked and single-stock income products
neutralintensifying12 signals
YBTCFIATCOINBTCCBPIGBTCBTCETCO
Alternative-asset and fixed-income ETF sleeves
neutralintensifying13 signals
IAUIGLDAAAURNTYDLRWELLPLDSPG
Hypotheses18what the author said, ticker-anchored — ✓ skin = disclosed position behind it
claimtickerdirstrengthsignalsskinthemereceipt
JEPQ has delivered an 85.71% total return since June 2022 through appreciation and distributions.JEPQ0.172·Nasdaq covered-call income strat
AMZY pairs a high distribution yield with positive returns and repeated YieldMax payments.AMZY0.043·Weekly distributions and headlin
QQQI offers greater flexibility and upside participation than QYLD.QQQI0.023·Nasdaq covered-call income strat
QYLD compares unfavorably with QQQI on flexibility and participation in market upside.QYLD0.012·Nasdaq covered-call income strat
GPIQ nearly doubled a launch-date investment while retaining large-cap Nasdaq exposure.GPIQ0.013·Nasdaq covered-call income strat
PFF is a large income vehicle whose yield, performance, and concentrated preferred holdings warrant comparison.PFF0.012·Income ETF portfolio composition
TSIB packages Tesla exposure with an income strategy whose yield, fee, and post-launch performance require joint evaluation.TSIB0.012·Crypto-linked and single-stock i
IAUI's gold-options income strategy carries meaningful fees and yield but posted negative 2026 performance.IAUI0.003·Alternative-asset and fixed-inco
WEEK remains part of Roundhill's recurring distribution-announcement calendar.WEEK0.002·Weekly distributions and headlin
QDTE combines a weekly-pay options strategy with recurring scheduled distribution announcements.QDTE0.002·Weekly distributions and headlin
QLDY continues declaring distributions, with distribution rate, SEC yield, and payment timing emphasized.QLDY0.002·Weekly distributions and headlin
CHPY provides semiconductor exposure led by major chip holdings while distributing income.CHPY0.003·Income ETF portfolio composition
LFGY's income proposition is evaluated through both distributions and its underlying portfolio weights.LFGY0.002·Income ETF portfolio composition
YBTC remains on Roundhill's recurring distribution-announcement schedule as a Bitcoin-linked income product.YBTC0.002·Crypto-linked and single-stock i
FIAT offers inverse COIN exposure packaged with distributions, fees, holdings, and performance trade-offs.FIAT0.002·Crypto-linked and single-stock i
BTCC is assessed against Grayscale crypto-income alternatives using yield, assets, holdings, and total performance.BTCC0.003·Crypto-linked and single-stock i
RNTY's real-estate income exposure is concentrated across major REIT holdings.RNTY0.006·Alternative-asset and fixed-inco
BNDI's August distribution is evaluated alongside its distribution rate and SEC yield.BNDI0.004·Alternative-asset and fixed-inco
Direction this week

Coverage was consistently informational rather than trade-driven, with no disclosed adds, trims, exits, shorts, or position flips. Attention concentrated on recurring ETF distributions and Nasdaq covered-call comparisons, where QQQI was favored over QYLD and GPIQ and JEPQ received positive total-return spotlights. Broad multi-product coverage limits single-ticker pump risk.

Per-ticker coverage180positions first, then by signal count
tickersignalssentimentcallsposnewsactionalignment
NVDA12+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AAPL9+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MSFT8+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QQQI6+0.06000neutral commentaryneutral
SPYI6+0.11000neutral commentaryneutral
JEPI5+0.14000neutral commentaryneutral
CHPY5+0.04000neutral commentaryneutral
TOPW4+0.04001neutral commentaryneutral
WEEK4+0.03000neutral commentaryneutral
QLDY4+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
JEPQ4+0.14000neutral commentaryneutral
LFGY4+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMZY3+0.08000neutral commentaryneutral
AMDY3-0.03000neutral commentaryneutral
SCHD3+0.15000neutral commentaryneutral
GPIQ3+0.03000neutral commentaryneutral
NVII3+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSII3+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
PFF3+0.02000neutral commentaryneutral
AVGO3+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
WMTI3+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DIVO3+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QYLD3+0.03000neutral commentaryneutral
TYYY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QDTY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QQQY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YBTC2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
USOY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMD2-0.12000neutral commentaryneutral
YBMN2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
RDTY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GPIX2+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
MU2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
VYM2+0.08000neutral commentaryneutral
IWMY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XYZ2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XSPI2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
WDTE2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
LRCX2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
NYYY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
HOYY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MST2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
OPRA2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MINY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SMYY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GOLI2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
PYPL2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YETH2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XQQI2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
JNJ2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GPTY2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
IWMI2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MSTW2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ULTI2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AAPW2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CAT2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QDTE2+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YBST1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DLR1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ISSB1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMZW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BRK.B1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CSHI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
FGXXX1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
FIAT1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
KGLD1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
PYPY1+0.35000bullish commentarycommentary only
RTYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
COYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
COIW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BNDI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AVGW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMZP1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YSPY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CRY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BINC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BALI1+0.35000bullish commentarycommentary only
BA1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ASTS1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
AMZN1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AIPI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TMGN1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XBTY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
APLY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CLF1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
SPYH1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
JPM1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
KCOP1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
KQQQ1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CEPI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
RNTY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CBRS1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
COIN1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
RDVY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
KSLV1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GOOGL1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AIYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
RIOT1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MAAY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSPY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
NVDW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
NVDY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QDVO1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QUSA1+0.15000neutral commentaryneutral
HWM1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ABBV1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMLP1+0.20000neutral commentaryneutral
WFC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XYLD1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SNOY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SPG1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GLXY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
IDVO1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
KYLD1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BPI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
FIZY1+0.25000neutral commentaryneutral
PLTY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AXP1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MSTR1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MRVL1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BABW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SLVX1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YYYM1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BABO1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BTC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
OMAH1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CWY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GBTC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MSFW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
EQIX1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BABA1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
XDTE1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
RBLY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TLTI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DGRO1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
GLD1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSIB1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
RGYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DRMY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
GLDN1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ABT1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ORCL1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DOC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
IAUI1-0.15000neutral commentaryneutral
XPAY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
AMDW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BE1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
BRKC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DAL1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
FEPI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
HYBI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TDAX1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSYX1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
WELL1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ISBG1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
NVYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SPHD1+0.30000bullish commentarycommentary only
TDAQ1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TPAY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
YBTY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ETH1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSLA1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
QBY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
JPIE1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
APLD1+0.10000neutral commentaryneutral
AAAU1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ARMW1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
BTCC1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
CGDV1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
DVA1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
ETCO1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
MARO1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
NIHI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
PLD1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
SLJY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TQQY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
TSYY1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
VYMI1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral
JPST1+0.00000neutral commentaryneutral

Alignment separates skin-in-the-game from commentary: ✓ = the author discloses a position consistent with their talk; “call (no pos)” = directional call without a disclosed position; “commentary” = opinion only.

Best hypotheses1their highest-scoring claims in our index
Leveraged long and inverse SK Hynix single-stock ETFs launched for U.S. trading, making SKHZ directly tradable.
neutralHIGH10 co-supporters
Recent signals15receipts included
date (PT)tickerauthorsentwhat they saidsince thenreceipt
2026-08-28MSTY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports that 98.54% of the weekly distribution is estimated return of capital and explains its tax effect.
2026-08-28MRNY@IncomeETFDaily+0.25Provides detailed strategy, yield, holdings, assets and 2026 performance statistics for MRNY.·
2026-08-28MRNA@IncomeETFDaily+0.10Provides detailed strategy, yield, holdings, assets and 2026 performance statistics for MRNY.
2026-08-28WMT@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Calculates Walton family WMT holdings and annualized dividend income using explicit share and payout figures.
2026-08-28YBTY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports newly announced weekly distributions, rates, ex-dates and pay dates for two ETFs.·
2026-08-28YBST@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports newly announced weekly distributions, rates, ex-dates and pay dates for two ETFs.·
2026-08-28MRVY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28COIY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28IREY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28YMST@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28BMNY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28RIOY@IncomeETFDaily+0.00Reports explicit distribution amounts for multiple IncomeShares option ETPs.·
2026-08-28SPYI@IncomeETFDaily+0.10Compares SPYI total return with the S&P 500 and provides distribution rate and asset figures.
2026-08-28ULTY@IncomeETFDaily+0.05Compares two option-income ETFs across yields, assets, holdings, performance and risk.·
2026-08-28ULTI@IncomeETFDaily+0.15Compares two option-income ETFs across yields, assets, holdings, performance and risk.·

Grade is our human read-worthiness rating; trader score is a rolling 20-bet hit-rate/alpha composite — different things, often disagreeing. “Since then” is direction-unaware in the table; the summary line above adjusts for which way they leaned.