NEOS Investments is proud to announce that the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (Ticker: QQQI) was awarded “Best New Active ETF” at the 2025 ETF.com Awards, recognizing its standout approach to seeking high monthly income, tax efficiency, and upside potential within the rapidly growing segment of the options-based ETF market.
Launched on January 30, 2024, QQQI aims to offer:
- High monthly income through a data-driven call option strategy on the Nasdaq-100
- Tax efficiency by utilizing index options classified under Section 1256 and actively implementing portfolio tax-loss harvesting
- Upside capture in rising markets, allowing investors to pursue strong total returns alongside the Fund’s primary goal of tax-efficient monthly income generation
“This award highlights the differentiated value QQQI brings to income-focused investors,” said Garrett Paolella, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at NEOS Investments. “In addition to seeking high monthly income and upside potential, QQQI stands out for its tax-efficiency — a critical yet often overlooked factor that can significantly enhance after-tax outcomes for investors looking to keep more of what they earn.”
The recognition from ETF.com validates QQQI’s early success in building investor confidence, with strong adoption and performance since inception. The fund’s strategy has resonated with investors looking for more than traditional covered call exposure to the Nasdaq-100.
NEOS Investments, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Westport, CT, was established by a team of options-based ETF pioneers with decades of experience developing and managing some of the industry’s most widely used options-based ETFs. NEOS offers a suite of ETFs designed to deliver the next evolution of options-based investing — where seeking income is the outcome. The firm’s solutions aim to provide investors with core portfolio building blocks that offer monthly income, tax efficiency, and diversification through a data-driven approach.
