QQQI With JEPQ: Outperforming QQQ Amidst The 2026 Tech Correction

Dmytro Lebid2.54K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(12min)CommentsSummaryQQQI and JEPQ are hybrid Nasdaq-100 ETFs offering double-digit yields and downside mitigation via options strategies.Both funds outperform QQQ during volatile or bearish markets in early 2026.QQQI yields 15.54% (mostly return of capital), while JEPQ yields 11.10% (ordinary income), each employing distinct options-based income generation.I rate both QQQI and JEPQ a 'Buy' for their ability to provide income and partial downside protection amid heightened market volatility. Aziz Shamuratov /iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (QQQI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) are two hybrid funds designed to generate double-digit dividend yields whilst maintaining exposureThis article was written byDmytro Lebid2.54K FollowersFollowMy professional journey in the investment field began in 2011. Today, I combine the roles of an Investment Consultant and an Active Intraday Trader. This synergistic approach allows me to maximize returns by leveraging deep knowledge in economics, fundamental investment analysis, and technical trading.

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