Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images The NEOS Nasdaq -100 High Income ETF ( QQQI ) has grown rapidly in popularity, and looking at it on the surface, it is not hard to figure out why. In the roughly two years since it was launched, it has seen its assets under management climb at a strong pace to where today they sit at $11.83 billion. Data by YCharts The reasons for this are pretty clear:...
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images The NEOS Nasdaq -100 High Income ETF ( QQQI ) has grown rapidly in popularity, and looking at it on the surface, it is not hard to figure out why. In the roughly two years since it was launched, it has seen its assets under management climb at a strong pace to where today they sit at $11.83 billion. Data by YCharts The reasons for this are pretty clear: QQQI pays out a very attractive dividend yield with monthly distributions. In fact, over the trailing 12 months, it has paid out a 13.31% yield relative to the current price. Its distributions are generally tax-advantaged, and it provides concentrated exposure to mega-cap tech stocks ( QQQ ). Not only that, but it has significantly outperformed popular dividend ETFs like the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD ) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF ( SPYD ). Thus, investors think that QQQI represents a sort of holy grail of income investing by combining strong total return performance with very high monthly tax-advantaged distributions. Data by YCharts While the emotional appeal that a fund like this has on investors who have owned it and have done well with it, a more objective analysis reveals that there is pretty much no scenario in which I think this fund would make sense to own. In this article, I will detail why. How I've Approached QQQI in the Past When I last wrote about QQQI , I spoke about the current tech environment and mentioned why I felt that covered call funds like QQQI offer better risk-reward right now than owning the underlying index, despite the fact that the underlying index has outperformed QQQI and its peers over time. The reason for this is simply that I see the big tech sector as being fairly richly valued right now, with risks rising due to the large outlays for AI CapEx. Time will tell what exactly the returns will be, but funds like QQQI that employ strategies that preserve some upside while also providing a more stab...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Seeking Alpha analysts offered a range of views on the valuation of Qualcomm ( QCOM ) as its shares lost ~8% this week, reversing five consecutive weeks of gains as part of a broader decline among chip stocks. The San Diego, California-based semiconductor firm currently trades at 18.7x in terms of a forward P/E (non-GAAP) basis compared to its five-year ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Seeking Alpha analysts offered a range of views on the valuation of Qualcomm ( QCOM ) as its shares lost ~8% this week, reversing five consecutive weeks of gains as part of a broader decline among chip stocks. The San Diego, California-based semiconductor firm currently trades at 18.7x in terms of a forward P/E (non-GAAP) basis compared to its five-year average of 14.3x and the sector median of 24.2x, according to SA data. Investing Group Leader Tech Stock Pros upgraded Qualcomm ( QCOM ) to Buy from Hold this week, noting that the company continues to trade at an attractive valuation. “QCOM multiples also fare favorably against competition like Intel, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), or Marvell ( MRVL ), which trade at a forward EV/Sales of 10.78x, 14.66x, and 13.37x, respectively,” the analyst wrote, adding, “We don’t view QCOM as expensive for the potential earnings growth ahead.” Analyst Brett Ashcroft Green reaffirmed his Buy recommendation, pointing out that QCOM can command a fair value of $247.97 per share based on a sector median of 18.2x and $14.7B of forward EBITDA. “Using the median EV/EBITDA FWD multiple of the cohort is both logical and conservative in my opinion. If not, the current price may be too rich for the new fundamental story,” the analyst wrote, adding that the stock trades significantly below the median EV /EBITDA of the group. Analyst Eduardo Salas initiated Qualcomm ( QCOM ) with a DCF-derived price target of $235.50 per share, implying an ~8% upside for the stock. “Geopolitical risks and customer vertical integration remain key threats, but segment diversification should support multiple expansion if growth targets are met,” Salas opined. Doug Collins offered a rare bearish thesis on the company following the “sharp rally, as current valuation embeds unproven future catalysts while core revenues contract.” The analyst argued that while QCOM’s forward non-GAAP P/E implies a sharp discount, its forw...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Seeking Alpha analysts offered a range of views on the valuation of Qualcomm ( QCOM ) as its shares lost ~8% this week, reversing five consecutive weeks of gains as part of a broader decline among chip stocks. The San Diego, California-based semiconductor firm currently trades at 18.7x in terms of a forward P/E (non-GAAP) basis compared to its five-year ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Seeking Alpha analysts offered a range of views on the valuation of Qualcomm ( QCOM ) as its shares lost ~8% this week, reversing five consecutive weeks of gains as part of a broader decline among chip stocks. The San Diego, California-based semiconductor firm currently trades at 18.7x in terms of a forward P/E (non-GAAP) basis compared to its five-year average of 14.3x and the sector median of 24.2x, according to SA data. Investing Group Leader Tech Stock Pros upgraded Qualcomm ( QCOM ) to Buy from Hold this week, noting that the company continues to trade at an attractive valuation. “QCOM multiples also fare favorably against competition like Intel, Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), or Marvell ( MRVL ), which trade at a forward EV/Sales of 10.78x, 14.66x, and 13.37x, respectively,” the analyst wrote, adding, “We don’t view QCOM as expensive for the potential earnings growth ahead.” Analyst Brett Ashcroft Green reaffirmed his Buy recommendation, pointing out that QCOM can command a fair value of $247.97 per share based on a sector median of 18.2x and $14.7B of forward EBITDA. “Using the median EV/EBITDA FWD multiple of the cohort is both logical and conservative in my opinion. If not, the current price may be too rich for the new fundamental story,” the analyst wrote, adding that the stock trades significantly below the median EV /EBITDA of the group. Analyst Eduardo Salas initiated Qualcomm ( QCOM ) with a DCF-derived price target of $235.50 per share, implying an ~8% upside for the stock. “Geopolitical risks and customer vertical integration remain key threats, but segment diversification should support multiple expansion if growth targets are met,” Salas opined. Doug Collins offered a rare bearish thesis on the company following the “sharp rally, as current valuation embeds unproven future catalysts while core revenues contract.” The analyst argued that while QCOM’s forward non-GAAP P/E implies a sharp discount, its forw...
Cloudflare isn't a cheap, smooth ride, but it's quietly evolving into a full-stack artificial intelligence (AI)-era infrastructure platform that the market still hasn't properly priced in.
Cloudflare isn't a cheap, smooth ride, but it's quietly evolving into a full-stack artificial intelligence (AI)-era infrastructure platform that the market still hasn't properly priced in.
People who work harder should enjoy greater financial success, but the country also has a responsibility to make sure children have access to basic opportunities, former White House communications director and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said. “I’m not for...
People who work harder should enjoy greater financial success, but the country also has a responsibility to make sure children have access to basic opportunities, former White House communications director and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said. “I’m not for...
AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the semiconductor supply chain in unexpected ways. AXT emerged as one of the market’s top performers by supplying materials essential to modern data centers.
AI infrastructure spending is reshaping the semiconductor supply chain in unexpected ways. AXT emerged as one of the market’s top performers by supplying materials essential to modern data centers.
You want to pay as little as possible in taxes, but when it comes to retirement savings, there's a trade-off you have to weigh. Using tax-deferred accounts, like traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, lowers your tax bill today, but it increases your future tax burden. You can mitigate this by doing a Roth IRA conversion now. This changes some of your tax-deferred savings into Roth savings, which allow for...
You want to pay as little as possible in taxes, but when it comes to retirement savings, there's a trade-off you have to weigh. Using tax-deferred accounts, like traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, lowers your tax bill today, but it increases your future tax burden. You can mitigate this by doing a Roth IRA conversion now. This changes some of your tax-deferred savings into Roth savings, which allow for tax-free withdrawals in retirement. The move will increase your tax bill this year, but you may want to do it anyway if any of the three things appeal to you. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Sea Cliff Partners Management disclosed a purchase of 55,359 Integer Holdings (NYSE:ITGR) shares in its May 15, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $4.71 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to its SEC filing dated May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management increased its position in Integer Holdings (NYSE:ITGR) by 55,359 shares during the first quarter. The estimated value of th...
Sea Cliff Partners Management disclosed a purchase of 55,359 Integer Holdings (NYSE:ITGR) shares in its May 15, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $4.71 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. According to its SEC filing dated May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management increased its position in Integer Holdings (NYSE:ITGR) by 55,359 shares during the first quarter. The estimated value of this trade was $4.71 million, based on the quarter’s average share price. The quarter-end position was worth $16.57 million. The net position change, including market movement, was $6.14 million higher than the prior quarter. Integer Holdings is a leading medical device outsource manufacturer with a broad portfolio serving the global healthcare industry. The company leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities and deep engineering expertise to deliver high-quality products for complex medical applications. Its scale, technical know-how, and diversified customer relationships underpin a competitive position in the medical device supply chain. Continue reading
WTI crude touched $114.58 a barrel on April 7, 2026 before sliding back to $99.89 by April 27, a roughly $29 swing inside three weeks. That is the kind of move that makes investors want commodity exposure, and also the kind that makes them remember why direct futures contracts are a headache. Roll yield, contango, ... If You Want Commodity Exposure Without Futures Contracts, Start Here
WTI crude touched $114.58 a barrel on April 7, 2026 before sliding back to $99.89 by April 27, a roughly $29 swing inside three weeks. That is the kind of move that makes investors want commodity exposure, and also the kind that makes them remember why direct futures contracts are a headache. Roll yield, contango, ... If You Want Commodity Exposure Without Futures Contracts, Start Here
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Nicole Grajewski, Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Holly Alfano, CEO of Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, and Fortesa Latifi, Au...
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Nicole Grajewski, Nonresident Scholar, Nuclear Policy Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Holly Alfano, CEO of Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, and Fortesa Latifi, Author of "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online." (Source: Bloomberg)
On May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management, LP, fully exited its position in Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM) , selling 1,334,112 shares in an estimated $8.28 million trade based on average quarterly pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management sold its entire holding of 1,334,112 shares of Sprinklr. The estimated transaction valu...
On May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management, LP, fully exited its position in Sprinklr (NYSE:CXM) , selling 1,334,112 shares in an estimated $8.28 million trade based on average quarterly pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated May 15, 2026, Sea Cliff Partners Management sold its entire holding of 1,334,112 shares of Sprinklr. The estimated transaction value was $8.28 million, calculated using the average closing price from January 1 to March 31, 2026. The net position change for the quarter, including both trading activity and price fluctuation, was a decrease of $10.38 million. Sprinklr, Inc. is a technology company specializing in enterprise cloud software for customer experience management at scale. The company leverages a comprehensive platform that integrates analytics, marketing, care, and engagement capabilities for large organizations. Continue reading
Key PointsAnchor Capital acquired 40,352 additional shares of McGrath RentCorp; the estimated transaction value was $4.49 million based on quarterly average pricing.
Key PointsAnchor Capital acquired 40,352 additional shares of McGrath RentCorp; the estimated transaction value was $4.49 million based on quarterly average pricing.
Persian Gulf Countries 'Refused' UAE Call For Joint Attack On Iran Via The Cradle The UAE tried but failed to persuade neighboring states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to take part in a coordinated military attack on Iran , Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS)...
Persian Gulf Countries 'Refused' UAE Call For Joint Attack On Iran Via The Cradle The UAE tried but failed to persuade neighboring states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to take part in a coordinated military attack on Iran , Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) and other regional leaders to propose the coordinated attacks, shortly after the US and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28, the sources said. During the calls, MbZ argued that the states that formed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) must act as a bloc to attack Iran alongside the US and Israel. However, his fellow Gulf leaders told him it was "not their war," according to the report. When Saudi Crown Prince MbS refused to go along with the scheme, already shaky ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia were further strained. The Saudi refusal also contributed to the Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+, the oil-producing cartel, and deepen its existing ties to Israel . The UAE ultimately carried out several strikes against Iran without support from other Gulf states in early March and in April. Iran targeted US bases and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia with drones in the first days of the war. Yet the kingdom focused its efforts on promoting Pakistani-mediated negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Qatar considered joining the UAE in an attack after Iranian missile strikes hit Doha's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, causing extensive damage and major fires, a Gulf official said. However, Doha also ultimately chose to de-escalate and throw its support behind negotiations. Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in rejecting the UAE plan. One source said US officials were aware of the UAE effort and that Washington pushed Saudi Arabia and Qatar to join a coordinated military response. On ...