Why do some ETFs yield 40% or more?

Extremely high yields almost always come from options-income (covered-call) funds, which convert market volatility into large distributions — often at the cost of long-run price appreciation. The yield is real but the total return can lag.

How This List Is Built

ETFs ranked by trailing twelve month distribution yield, using live prices.

We compute each fund’s trailing twelve month distribution yield from its payment history and live price, then rank highest first. A very high yield often signals an options-income strategy — check the fund before assuming it’s “safe” income.

S&P 500 Futures

7,514.25+0.40%30.00

Nasdaq 100 Futures

29,058.25+0.97%279.50

Dow Futures

52,234.00+0.31%161.00

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Highest-Yield ETFs

How This List Is Built

ETFs ranked by trailing twelve month distribution yield, using live prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some ETFs yield 40% or more?: Extremely high yields almost always come from options-income (covered-call) funds, which convert market volatility into large distributions — often at the cost of long-run price appreciation. The yield is real but the total return can lag.