Covered Call ETFs to Earn Higher Income & Stave Off Volatility

Rising oil prices, higher bond yields and AI debt concerns are fueling market volatility. Explore five covered call ETFs offering attractive income potential.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 26, 2026

TSPY: The Flexibility Edge Didn't Show Up, Downgrading To Hold

TappAlpha S&P 500 Growth & Daily Income ETF is downgraded to Hold due to underwhelming performance versus both continuous and 0DTE peers. TSPY's touted option layer flexibility has not delivered incremental alpha or superior drawdown protection, especially during recent market stress. Lower expenses and a reduced payout (~14% TTM) are TSPY's main advantages, but total returns still lag XDTE despite these structural benefits.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2026

One Year, $330 Million: TappAlpha's TDAQ Triples a Threshold Nearly 90% of Active ETFs Never Reach

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TappAlpha today announced that the TappAlpha Innovation 100 Growth & Daily Income ETF (Cboe: TDAQ) completed its first year of trading with $330 million in assets under management.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 15, 2026

5 S&P 500 Index Call Writing ETFs But Not All Created Equal

Call-writing S&P 500 ETFs can all differ in overwrite aggressiveness, option tenor, and upside participation, impacting performance in various market regimes. In flat or slightly downward markets, funds with a larger notional value overwrite can tend to outperform due to elevated premium collection. On the other hand, the lower overwrite percentages and laddered call strategies better capture upside in rising or volatile markets, making them stronger performers.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

TSPY: 13.8% Yield For A Slower S&P 500 Rally

TappAlpha S&P 500 Growth & Daily Income ETF is rated BUY, targeting a 7–10% total return over the next 6–12 months. TSPY's 13.81% trailing yield is attractive, but total return expectations are lower due to call option overlays limiting upside in fast rallies. The ETF outperforms in steady or moderate market advances but lags VOO during sharp S&P 500 rallies due to its daily call-selling strategy.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2026

TSPY: A Daily Volatility Management Alternative Weathering Macro Shocks

The TappAlpha S&P 500 Growth & Daily Income ETF is an option income ETF selling ODTE Index call option to generate a high 15% yield. TSPY has lower volatility and is expected to be a better alternative than the underlying S&P 500 index when facing uncertain market conditions. TSPY is rated HOLD, as the market sentiment is neutral and is expected to have limited price appreciation in the near future.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2026

TappAlpha Expands Growth + Income ETF Platform with TMGN, Bringing Tax-Efficient Income to the Cboe Magnificent 10 Index

SEATTLE, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following its recent milestone of surpassing $500 million in assets under management, TappAlpha today announced the launch of the TappAlpha Cboe Magnificent 10 Growth & Daily Income ETF (TMGN), a new ETF designed to provide exposure to the Cboe Magnificent 10 Index (MGTN Index) while applying TappAlpha's daily options-based growth + income strategy. TMGN, listed on Cboe BZX Equities Exchange, expands TappAlpha's growing Growth + Income ETF lineup, which seeks to help investors maintain core equity exposures, while simultaneously generating tax-efficient income through a disciplined options overlay.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 15, 2026

TSPY: Solid Covered Call ETF, But Recent Changes Could Make It Even Better

TappAlpha's S&P 500 Growth & Daily Income ETF stands out for its high yield, active 0DTE covered call strategy, and recent cost-saving changes. TSPY switched its underlying holding from SPY to VOO, reducing its total expense ratio from 0.77% to 0.71%, enhancing long-term return potential. Distributions have averaged $0.30 monthly, with 100% return of capital in 2026, making TSPY highly tax-efficient for taxable accounts.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

TappAlpha Adds S&P 500® Naming to TSPY and Reduces Costs Through VOO Transition

SEATTLE, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TappAlpha today announced two enhancements to its flagship ETF, TSPY: the addition of S&P 500® naming through a licensing agreement with S&P Dow Jones Indices, and a reduction in underlying fund costs through a transition to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. The fund will be renamed the TappAlpha S&P 500 Growth and Daily Income ETF, while maintaining its ticker (TSPY), investment strategy, and options-based income strategy.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 2, 2026

Growth + Income Emerges as a Category: TappAlpha Crosses $500M AUM, Doubling in Four Months

SEATTLE, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TappAlpha, an ETF platform helping define the Growth + Income investing category, today announced it has surpassed $500 million in assets under management (as of 5/8/26), doubling AUM in just four months and reflecting what the firm has heard consistently from the advisors and investors who have trusted TappAlpha with their allocations. For decades, generating income from a portfolio meant stepping out of equities, either by selling shares to fund cash needs, or rotating into bonds, dividend stocks, or alternatives to reach for yield.

GlobeNewsWire • May 12, 2026