NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI)
| Assets | $4.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| PE Ratio | 26.69 |
| Shares Out | 94.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $6.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.89% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 317.33% |
| Volume | 2,260,441 |
| Open | 50.97 |
| Previous Close | 50.79 |
| Day's Range | 50.90 - 51.44 |
| 52-Week Low | 41.60 |
| 52-Week High | 52.78 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 510 |
| Inception Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
About SPYI
Fund Home PageThe NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund aims for tax-efficient and high monthly income by actively investing in stocks and options on the S&P 500 Index. The fund employs a call spread approach that uses SPX index option futures contracts. SPYI was launched on Aug 30, 2022 and is issued by Neos.
Top 10 Holdings
37.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.93% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.97% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.23% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.90% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.97% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.54% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.18% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.77% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.69% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.67% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.5176 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.5112 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.5047 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.5063 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.4616 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.5065 | Mar 28, 2025 |
Performance
SPYI had a total return of 14.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.09%.
News
NEOS Investments Announces August 2025 ETF Suite Distributions
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEOS Investments, an asset management firm comprised of leaders and pioneers in the options-based ETF space, announces August monthly distribution amounts for their s...
Covered Call ETFs SPYI & GPIX Upside + Downside
Analyst Jack Bowman dives into SPYI and GPIX, innovative covered call ETFs offering high yields (8-12%) by actively managing call strategies to capture more upside than traditional funds. ETF structur...
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 232: $23,200 Allocated, $2,467.76 In Projected Dividends
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rebounded strongly, with profitability up 8.06% and total dividend income now at 19.77% of invested capital. I remain bullish on the S&P 500 reaching 7,000 this year,...
SPYI's Rough Edges And A Golden Fix
I maintain my Buy rating on SPYI for its drawdown protection and income, but highlight its yield sustainability limitations in flat or bearish markets. Combining SPYI with GLDI (gold-based option inco...
SPYI Vs. QYLD: Why I Prefer S&P 500-Based Covered-Call ETFs
Recent divergence between SPYI and QYLD calls for a revelation of their valuation risks. I see a few factors that can support SPYI's outperformance relative to QYLD going forward. The top ones include...
SPYI: Recent Performance Shows Why This ETF Is Becoming The Gold Standard
SPYI's innovative covered-call strategy consistently outperforms peers by capturing more S&P 500 upside while maintaining similar downside risk. The fund's approach—selling out-of-the-money calls and ...
SPYI: Sacrificing Long-Term Gains For Short-Term Income Defeats The Purpose
SPYI's extra yield comes at the cost of holding both equity risk and limited price appreciation, making it unattractive for long-term investors seeking material total returns. A 50/50 mix of S&P 500 e...
SPYI Is Closing In On $5 Billion AUM And Produces Double-Digit Yields
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF's dual-leg option strategy delivers double-digit yields without sacrificing all upside, outperforming other income-focused ETFs like XYLD and JEPI in volatile markets. SPY...
SPYI Offers Yield A-Plenty
SPYI has a far higher yield than that of the S&P 500 index, which it is built on. If everything goes well, then investors will collect a lot of income with SPYI. The fund also provides a small amount ...
Troy Cates of NEOS Talks Tax-Efficient Income in 2025
Whether looking to diversify income streams or to enhance income potential in existing exposures, investors find themselves with a diverse array of options-based ETFs to choose from. Troy Cates, co-fo...
State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
The S&P 500 hit record highs multiple times in late July 2025. While investors seeking capital appreciation should be thrilled, those wanting income from their equity investments are likely a little d...
SPYI a 2025 Top S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
In the enhanced volatility of 2025 markets, the NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) maintains notable outperformance within its covered call ETF peer group. The strategy's high distribution rates and ...
SPYI: A Rock-Solid JEPI Alternative
The NEOS S&P 500 High ETF offers an attractive 12% distribution yield and strong S&P 500 growth participation, especially for tech-focused investors. SPYI outperformed larger peers like JEPI in net as...
SPYI VS. GPIX: Declaring The New King Of S&P 500 Income ETFs (Rating Upgrade)
I revisit SPYI and GPIX ETFs after a rapid bear cycle to assess their performance and differences. Both funds experienced the market downturn and subsequent recovery, providing a real-world test of th...
5-9% Yields To Build A Low-Stress Dividend Income Stream
Building a low-stress retirement income stream requires a diversified portfolio of durable, defensive, and dividend-growing stocks or funds. I share two approaches to achieving a low-stress dividend g...
SPYI: Time To Be A Bit More Defensive
The market appears overbought amid macro uncertainties, making option income ETFs attractive tools for investors seeking stability. Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF stands out as my top pick for current c...
SPYI: NAV Strength Makes This ETF Better Than Synthetic Peers
SPYI offers a compelling balance of high income (12.5% yield) and price stability, making it an ideal anchor for income-focused portfolios. Unlike synthetic option ETFs, SPYI holds underlying S&P 500 ...
SPYI: An Ideal Options Income Fund
SPYI offers high income yields with much of the S&P 500's upside, outperforming traditional covered call ETFs like XYLD. The fund's actively managed options strategy allows for greater flexibility and...
Retire with dividends: best covered call ETFs for income investors
Income-focused investors have numerous options to generate strong returns today, with government bonds paying over 4.3%. One of the most popular approaches is known as covered call ETFs, which pay sub...
SPYI ETF: Is this 12% yielding JEPI rival a good fund to buy?
The NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) has become one of the top “boomer candy” funds in the past few years. It has attracted over $3.8 billion in assets under management and has beaten other similar...
I Hate Covered Call ETFs, But If You Must Own Them Pick, These Two
Covered call ETFs consistently underperform basic index ETFs over time due to capped upside and higher management fees. The NEOS funds (SPYI, QQQI) stand out by using call spreads, which help minimize...
SPYI Vs. XDTE: The Crash Showed Us These Funds' True Colors
I'm bullish on derivatives ETFs, especially as actively managed covered call strategies gain popularity. NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI) and Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (XDTE)...
SPYI May Be The Income ETF That Gets It Right
SPYI underperforms the S&P 500 long-term but offers less volatility and decent income, making it suitable for sideways to downward markets. SPYI's 12.52% dividend yield suits investors seeking stable ...