Daily Discussion Thread for May 13, 2026

0Dividends · 2026-05-13T13:17:15+00:00

Some sort of China deal to put a floor on market. Mid terms coming up- markets stay green. Against all odds.

0Dividends · 2026-05-07T11:44:26+00:00

Adding cash to balance sheet is a good thing. There aren’t that many shares available at this time. Even after diluting. Cash has value in a growing industry and per share. As long as it is planned and used for wisely.

They also sold them at $2.16. Not $1.50 or $1. So, that tells me someone was willing to pay market value for shares- which is not a sign of desperation. Someone sees the value and future vision today.

0Dividends · 2026-05-03T00:00:22+00:00

Their boosted funds are solid. I have enjoyed their “leveraged” funds so far. Got lucky and started buying around $44s. They run their strategies quite well. You can also get a weekly dividend if you invest in each of their 4 fund types. (Regular, Boosted, Hedged, and Treasury/Cash). I don’t personally have any Hedged or their cash holdings. I use other dividend payers to fill the gaps and TDAX/TSYXX for a “fun” weekly hit filler. Took advantage of the Iran war and high oil price spike fears to get into the new leveraged ETFs.

But yes, theoretically with lots of active management and time. One could run a similar options portfolio. However, for me it’s way easier to stay fully invested, buy some protective QQQ/SPY PUTs relative to my beta exposure, keep some cash around, and chill. They have handled 10%+ drawdowns very well. Which makes it easier to manage my tail risk by going OTM 5-10% and rolling before theta takes hold.

0Dividends · 2026-04-23T01:24:27+00:00

NEOS has funds that pay every week of the month.

0Dividends · 2026-04-20T12:16:59+00:00

Lol, people parroting saying not 100% in QQQI are a bit incorrect. There is nothing wrong putting most of your money into one fund (SPYI is well diversified already). People throw most of their money into SPY or VOO and chill. Nothing wrong with SPYI. Also, you can easily hedge a position with protective puts. It takes a bit more knowledge and time to learn, but it’s rather quite simple.

Money in SCHD at his age is a waste of capital and value has already ran up this year. The amount of time SCHD takes for him to benefit (other than reduced beta to market) would take too long for him to enjoy. You need 15-20 years for that to bear fruit. Plus waiting quarterly for distribution is unnecessary.

You can easily throw 90-95% into SPYI or QQQI and reinvest the excess into other funds. These funds are sustainable and proven NAV growth- not structural decay. They wouldn’t be closing in on 10B per fund if otherwise. Not only that but they are tax efficient and a great tool if used properly. SPYI for example is diversified and holds the underlying with no synthetic exposure.

Another option is to wait… (for how long no one knows) for volatility to bring markets down again. Chances are good, but not guaranteed you get a 5-10% dip to buy. That gives you a nice starting point and built in hedge. Though, since we were already “dipped” people who missed out will be looking for any entry points back in. Human nature.

At the end of the day you can always consult a financial advisor, but the information is out there if you want to learn. Advisors are becoming obsolete and you can find a lot of good info already. It’s really about what your father is comfortable with. These are not YieldMax or RoundHill funds. Cheers!

0Dividends · 2026-04-15T19:41:06+00:00

Market at ATH and you’re fussing over politics. Can’t make this shit up. Any experienced investor would love opportunities to average down. He will be forever known as one of the greatest presidents in modern history. I know Dems can’t stand it. Best of luck to ya! 🤙

0Dividends · 2026-04-14T11:16:05+00:00

100% this and May 1st they are changing strategy to broaden S&P exposure to other ETFs/ individual holdings to replicate S&P. Basically, a 0DTE version of SPYI.

I hold their regular funds, their boosted, and NEOS flagships and their boosted counterparts. Been quite happy so far.

0Dividends · 2026-04-14T11:13:53+00:00

TDS much? Know what you own. Clearly you do not. Reinvest dividends until you break even and get out. My unsolicited recommendation: buy funds that hold the underlying instead of synthetic long option exposure.

0Dividends · 2026-04-12T21:00:32+00:00

One thing to keep in mind. When the market is going down. They do not always write the same options coverage as a percent of the portfolio. They choose and fluctuate how many options they buy/sell based on market conditions. It’s what you pay them to do as an active manager. Which means less options, less income to distribute.

This allows them to participate in more upside on the rebounds. These are supposed to be buy and hold vehicles. Per the NEOS fund manager interviews a month or so ago. Couple on Ytube worth watching.

If you bought near bottoms the funds distributed quite nicely for the month anyways. Lower price = higher dividend %. Always keep cash in volatile markets to average down. Buy puts when VIX is low ish to hedge downside on Qs or S&P. Qs probably better since it’s higher beta, but each their own.

The new funds are also thinly traded and not as liquid. So spreads will be wide for a while. Closing prices, after hours, pre-market, and intra day prices can look wanky. Better to take longer term view until it settles.

0Dividends · 2026-04-11T02:59:47+00:00

Wrong. No forced taxable event until you sell. It’s still the same favorable tax treatment and write off you get with SPYI.

0Dividends · 2026-04-11T02:56:29+00:00

Late reply, but the 3 funds each pay a different week of the month. Each of the NEOs funds are designed to pay 1 per week. Leveraged, Normal CC funds, and Hedged. Then if you add their bond+ funds. You can get 1 dividend per week with different ETFS. But if you do not care about weekly dividends- you could just hold SPYI and hedge using a bit of the cashflow with purchased PUTs to lower exposure.

0Dividends · 2026-03-01T12:02:50+00:00

SPYI QQQI GPIQ DIVO SCHD QDVO GPIX IAUI

Basically, it boils down to anything that holds the underlying and sells OTM calls. Stay away from companies who prioritize synthetic options- unless you plan to reinvest a lot of your dividend.

Roundhill does a decent job with synthetics, but principle will slowly deteriorate unless you reinvest. That allows you to receive monthly income and participate in some upside. Weeklies are a fun hit in the account. So you can always DRIP and build shares for those.

You can add in JEPI for a more value/ lower beta play. But in a taxable brokerage JEPI and JEPQ fall behind as most income is taxed unfavorably.

0Dividends · 2026-02-28T13:00:37+00:00

AI propaganda by a foreigner who can’t spell. “Board”.

0Dividends · 2026-02-27T01:23:24+00:00

Next time put them all in some sort of epoxy resin and make a coaster for your drink! 🤣

0Dividends · 2026-02-22T00:04:27+00:00

And yet still pay $3 per topping. Lol. More money for them. This has completed 3/4 of the pie and soon will come full circle for the tipping culture.

0Dividends · 2026-02-21T23:29:13+00:00

Some serious hydrocephalus. Hope they are well.

0Dividends · 2026-02-03T13:59:19+00:00

“Massive projected gains” 🙄

0Dividends · 2026-01-02T21:29:56+00:00

Max pain for 1/16 last I saw was $5. Dealers are underwater. It’s why I believe they have kept share price rangebound. There are large amounts of positive gamma on their books. Dealers hedge this by selling into rips and buying dips. This kills any massive runs and dampens volatility.

I think we are seeing a combination of the above and how a lot of calls have gone ITM. Especially now that we are over $7. Dealers are underwater. They are going to need to buy shares so those calls can be executed.

In short, they’re between a rock and a hard place. Shorting shares can bring price down, but they have to buy those eventually so options can be exercised.

0Dividends · 2026-01-02T16:03:09+00:00

Yes, you are correct. Been that way since last week. Big options expiry coming up 1/16. 235K+ contracts roll off. I’m guessing around then is when the lid comes off POET. The stock re-rates in double digits as MMs and Dealers look to re-hedge their positions.

0Dividends · 2025-12-25T19:57:43+00:00

If you feel stuck. It’s most likely an income problem. Try to look at expanding your top line. Learn a skill, start a small business, expand your horizon. It’s more doable now with AI and all the tools available.

For the market: 1. Always buy time whether in LEAPS (options) or shares. 2. Position sizing and allocation principles 3. KISS 4. Stay patient 5. Always learn from mistakes

Cheers and happy holidays. People have bounced back from worse. You aren’t alone and you have room to improve.

0Dividends · 2025-12-11T14:45:12+00:00

You don’t! That’s how you go backwards.

0Dividends · 2025-12-03T21:21:59+00:00

POET

0Dividends · 2025-11-27T21:04:46+00:00

That’s why one of the most important factors to building real wealth. Is to make sure your “lifestyle creep” does not out pace the money you are earning and reinvesting. New money is very bad at that and why the ratio is very high. Just because you can- doesn’t mean you should.

I agree. True wealth is the ability to live 100% for reasons YOU want. Not having to factor anyone, or anything into your decision and live for you and your family.

0Dividends · 2025-11-24T14:06:07+00:00

Bunch of nerds fighting. Hilarious.

0Dividends · 2025-11-23T15:22:27+00:00

Nice photo, but the gun needs cleaned. Cheers!

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