REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF

FEPI

Market cap $612M

REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF ( NYSEARCA:FEPI ) delivers a 25% annual distribution from tech stocks that barely pay dividends.

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REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF offers a 25% annual distribution rate via a covered call strategy on the 'Magnificent 15' innovation stocks. FEPI's high income comes at the cost of capped upside, with lagging performance versus uncovered indexes, but provides high monthly distributions. The fund maintains equal-weighted, US-based large- and mega-cap holdings, with a heavy tilt toward technology and communication services.

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REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF offers a yield of ~25%. Optically, this looks like a value trap or covered call ETF with a clear NAV erosion dynamic. Yet, as I detail it in the article, FEPI is different.

Imagine stocks and funds paying you dividends monthly! Your angst awaiting dividend payout is reduced 300%, or more, compared to quarterly, semi-annual, or (ugh) annual doles! September U.S. exchange-traded-monthly-paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks-by-yield (77); 2. Stocks-by price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by-yield >10% (80); 4. ‘Safer' Ideal-Dividend-Equities by Cash Flow Margins (31). Items: 1. Top MoPay stock gains; 2. Overall best MoPay gainers; 3. Funds vs. Equities; 4. Fund risks/rewards. 5. Safer Equity Rankings All per prices as of 8/29/25.

FEPI offers a compelling 25% yield with monthly distributions, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking lower volatility and capital preservation. The ETF's strategy of holding common shares and writing OTM options allows for some growth participation while limiting capital erosion compared to synthetic peers. FEPI's distributions are tax-efficient, primarily classified as return of capital, helping investors defer taxes and potentially recover their initial investment within four years.

Usually, everything that offers a double digit dividend yield carries an elevated risk of being a value trap. If we speak about 25%+ yield zone, then I would say that '99%' of cases are just that - i.e., value traps. However, there are some very rare exceptions out there.

REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF offers a high 25% yield by writing covered calls on 15 mega-cap tech stocks, appealing to income-focused investors. The fund's strategy sacrifices significant upside potential compared to simply holding the underlying stocks, which may frustrate growth-oriented investors. I appreciate FEPI's steady distributions and relatively mild NAV erosion, though the non-core stock selection based on trading volume is a drawback.

June U.S. exchange-traded monthly paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks-by-yield (80); 2. Stocks-by-price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by yield >10% (80); 4. ‘Safer' Ideal-Dividend-Equities by Cash-Flow-Margins. Analyst estimates suggest top MoPay stocks could net 16.48% to 33.67% gains by June 2026, with an average net gain of 23.57% and higher-than-market risk. The dogcatcher rule highlights 31 'safer' MoPay stocks where dividends from $1K invested exceed share price, positive returns, and strong free cash flow coverage.