Pacer’s QDPL and QSIX ETFs use dividend futures to deliver 4x and 6x dividend yields while maintaining ~90% equity exposure—eliminating the traditional trade-off between growth and income. By recapturing dividends abandoned in derivatives strategies, these funds might offer income-focused investors a compelling alternative to covered calls or sector concentration, aiming to generate compelling annual distributions with reduced volatility.
The Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST) targets the infrastructure fueling America’s industrial comeback, driven by surging power demand from AI, data center expansion, and chip manufacturing onshoring. With rising natural gas demand and a covered call overlay, MDST aims to deliver steady income and reduced volatility for equity income investors.
