Roundhill N-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETFQDTE
QDTE
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1.18% less ownership
Funds ownership: 2.76% [Q4 2024] → 1.58% (-1.18%) [Q1 2025]
17% less funds holding
Funds holding: 23 [Q4 2024] → 19 (-4) [Q1 2025]
30% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 10
38% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $520K | Put options by funds: $832K
40% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $17.9M [Q4 2024] → $10.8M (-$7.12M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for QDTE.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about QDTE published over the past 30 days
Positive
Invezz
1 week ago
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 substantial payouts to investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Compound Your Wealth With The Dividend Wheel Strategy
I use high-yield option ETFs to generate frequent, substantial income, which I manually reinvest into undervalued growth stocks for compounding returns. My Dividend Wheel strategy allows for flexible allocation of distributions, helping build growth positions without additional capital, and can be scaled to any income level. Strategic use of margin can amplify income, but I stress a conservative approach and caution against over-leverage or using margin without a solid financial foundation.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
FEPI Vs. QDTE: Both Funds Offer A Unique Value Proposition
Both FEPI and QDTE are strong option-based ETFs for income, but QDTE's higher yield and total return make it more compelling currently. FEPI offers more stability and consistent monthly payouts by holding underlying equities, while QDTE provides higher, weekly distributions using synthetic options. Both funds' distributions are funded by return of capital, making them tax-efficient for regular brokerage accounts and suitable for income-focused investors.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Here's How I Collect Dividends Every Week
I use weekly paying option ETFs as a supplemental income stream, pairing them with core S&P 500 and Nasdaq ETF holdings for a hybrid approach. These synthetic option ETFs offer high yields and tax-efficient distributions, but come with limited upside and significant downside risk during market declines. I focus on index-based option ETFs for stability, while keeping allocations to riskier, concentrated funds like YMAX and YMAG small.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
QDTE: We Saw The Worst Case Scenario Play Out
QDTE's zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) option writing allows participation in overnight upside moves, reducing the downside of traditional call writing funds. However, what it can't provide is participation in sharp intra-day upside moves, where the index opens lower and then moves higher. Seeing significant intra-day volatility is its Achilles' heel, but dollar-cost averaging and reinvestment during the sharp declines can help long-term results.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Evaluating GPIQ Against Covered Call Peers QYLD And QDTE
Investor interest in Covered Call funds has grown substantially in recent years. Capital is increasingly piling into these vehicles, represented by rising AUM. I've not previously evaluated GPIQ, which has its own unique characteristics: primarily a ~50% average covered call ratio. GPIQ charges a low expense ratio (versus peers), but it's lower fee versus QYLD is likely attributable to lower covered call exposure.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
QDTE: Not Well-Suited For Current Headline-Driven Environment
The QDTE ETF, designed for high-yield income, underperformed due to significant market events on April 2nd and April 9th, exposing its strategy's weaknesses. QDTE's '0DTE' covered call strategy missed upside gains during intraday market rallies and suffered from overnight market declines, highlighting its vulnerability in volatile environments. The fund is best suited for bull markets with low volatility, where it can leverage the 'Night Effect' for better performance.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
QDTE: The 0DTE Strategy Is Being Put To The Test
The QDTE ETF offers a compelling strategy, leveraging high volatility in the Nasdaq 100 to generate significant income. QDTE employs a unique 0DTE strategy, selling short-call options daily, which allows for systematic income generation without overnight short exposure. The fund's high volatility index and weekly distributions make it attractive, especially in choppy markets, with favorable tax treatment on distributions as the return of capital.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
QDTE: Massive Yield And Huge Losses
Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (QDTE) offers high yields but has limited price appreciation and significant downside risk, making its total return outlook unappealing. QDTE uses very short-term call options, generating high cash flow but capping upside potential and leading to higher expenses compared to other covered call ETFs. Despite a 50% dividend yield, QDTE's price performance is poor, underperforming peers like JEPQ and the Nasdaq, indicating a pronounced yield focus that hurts investors.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
GPIQ Vs. QDTE: Both Option ETFs Have Unique Benefits
Option ETFs can harness market volatility for high distribution income, with GPIQ and QDTE offering different strengths for investors. GPIQ holds underlying equities and uses a dynamic option strategy, providing better price stability and capital preservation. QDTE's synthetic strategy offers a higher dividend yield but lacks downside protection, leading to potential price erosion.
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