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    Get Paid to Trade the Hottest Stocks - 5/4

    Ian Cooper
    Sunday, May 4, 20255 min read
    Get Paid to Trade the Hottest Stocks - 5/4



    Collect Yield from Some of the Market’s Hottest Stocks


    If you’re looking for a way to benefit from the explosive growth of Big Tech while collecting income along the way, it’s worth taking a closer look at a new breed of ETFs.


    These are option income strategy ETFs—funds designed to generate monthly distributions by writing covered call options on some of the market’s most in-demand names. That means you get potential upside tied to tech giants like Microsoft (SYM: MSFT), Nvidia (SYM: NVDA), and Amazon (SYM: AMZN)—without needing to own the stocks outright or manage options trades yourself.


    Let’s break down three standout ETFs in this category from YieldMax, a firm that has quickly become a leader in the option-income ETF space.






















    ETF: YieldMax MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF (SYM: MSFO)


    If you want to collect yield while following Microsoft’s continued dominance in AI and cloud computing, the MSFO ETF could be a strong fit.



    • Yield: Approximately 3.75%




    • Distribution Rate: 27%




    • Expense Ratio: Just under 1%




    • Dividend Frequency: Monthly (last paid: $0.3337 on April 4)




    While MSFO doesn’t directly hold Microsoft shares, it mimics exposure to MSFT by generating income through covered call options on the stock. These are options the fund sells to generate premiums, which are then distributed to investors as yield.


    Even better—you don’t need to understand options or manage any trades yourself. MSFO handles everything for you, making it an attractive vehicle for passive investors looking to benefit from Microsoft's price action and collect monthly payouts.


    Since its launch on August 25, 2023, MSFO has risen from $12.82 to a high of $18.28, for a price return of about 43% (not including dividends). While slightly underperforming Microsoft’s 44% return over the same period, MSFO’s monthly income component gives it a unique appeal for income-focused investors.

















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    ETF: YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (SYM: NVDY)


    Nvidia (NVDA) has been one of the biggest winners of the AI boom, and if you’re looking for a way to participate while earning monthly income, NVDY deserves a place on your watchlist.



    • Yield: About 4%




    • Distribution Rate: 61%




    • Expense Ratio: Under 1%




    • Dividend Frequency: Monthly (last paid: $0.6734 on April 25)




    Just like MSFO, NVDY does not own Nvidia shares directly. Instead, it earns income by selling call options on NVDA and distributes the proceeds to shareholders in the form of monthly dividends.


    Launched on May 11, 2023, NVDY began trading at $5.96 and reached a high of $19.70, delivering a 231% return (excluding dividends). Nvidia stock itself returned 417% over the same period—a tough benchmark to match. But again, NVDY’s value lies in its income generation, and for many investors, a steady yield combined with strong capital appreciation is a winning formula.


    NVDY is especially appealing for investors who want to ride Nvidia’s massive volatility while taking some profits off the table each month in the form of dividends.






















    ETF: YieldMax AMZN Option Income Strategy ETF (SYM: AMZY)


    Amazon may not be the flashiest AI play, but it’s still one of the most powerful forces in e-commerce and cloud computing. If you want to participate in its upside while collecting a higher yield than AMZN shares provide, AMZY is worth a look.



    • Yield: Around 4.4%




    • Expense Ratio: Just under 1%




    • Dividend Frequency: Monthly (last paid: $0.4877 on April 11)




    AMZY follows the same strategy as the other YieldMax funds—generating monthly income through call options on Amazon stock. That allows investors to benefit from AMZN’s trends while collecting regular income.


    Since launching on July 24, 2023, AMZY has climbed from $10.59 to a high of $18.27, delivering a 73% return—not counting dividends. Amazon stock gained about 86% in the same window, so while AMZY slightly underperformed on price, the steady dividend income helps bridge the gap.


    This ETF is ideal for long-term Amazon bulls who’d like to turn their conviction into a monthly income stream without directly owning shares.















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