IncomeShares ETPs Now on Deutsche Börse Xetra

IncomeShares by Leverage Shares

Author

Jonathan Hobbs, CFA

Date

01 Apr 2025

Category

Market Insights

Where Do Income Options ETPs Sit in a Portfolio?

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Income Options ETPs (exchange-traded products) offer investors a potential way to balance growth and income within their portfolios. By using options strategies like covered calls or cash-secured puts, these products aim to generate cash flow and can help manage risk. In this guide, we’ll explore how Income Options ETPs might fit into a broader investment strategy. 

The role of Income Options ETPs in a portfolio 

Here’s how these ETPs might complement different types of investment portfolios: 

Growth portfolios: Growth-focused portfolios typically hold high-volatility stocks, like Tesla or Nvidia, that don’t pay dividends. Replacing part of these holdings with IncomeShares ETPs on those stocks may provide income through options strategies, while still offering some growth potential. These strategies also aim to cushion downside risks during market drops. 

Income portfolios: Traditional income strategies tend to rely on bonds or dividend-paying stocks to generate income. IncomeShares ETPs could provide an alternative as they can generate income from stocks that don’t typically pay dividends. This could offer investors a new source of potential cash flow while diversifying income streams. 

Balanced investors: Balanced portfolios aim to manage both risk and return through growth and income. IncomeShares ETPs could be an option here, depending on the investor’s goals and risk tolerance. For example, allocating a portion of holdings from stocks like the “Magnificent Seven” to their IncomeShares ETP counterparts could potentially smooth returns and add income – depending on market conditions. 

Example: Using Income Options ETPs with Tesla stock 

Let’s say an investor’s portfolio includes $100,000 of Tesla stock (TSLA). Replacing 30% of this position with the IncomeShares Tesla Options ETP (TSLI) could provide a more diversified approach. For example: 

  • 70% TSLA ($70,000): Maintains exposure to Tesla’s growth potential. 
  • 30% TSLI ($30,000): Aims to generate income through Tesla call premiums, with the potential to reduce overall volatility and provide cash flow. 

This adjustment may help balance growth opportunities with potential income generation. It could also provide downside cushioning, depending on market conditions.

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Benefits and trade-offs of Income Options ETPs in a portfolio 

While Income Options ETPs can provide potential advantages, they also come with trade-offs: 

Potential benefits: 

  • Regular income from selling options premiums. 
  • Lower volatility compared to holding stocks outright. 
  • A professional approach to options strategies. 

Potential trade-offs: 

  • Capped upside potential due to the options strategies. 
  • Risks tied to market downturns. 
  • More complexity than traditional ETPs. 

Key takeaways 

  • Income Options ETPs can replace part of high-volatility holdings, like “Magnificent Seven” stocks, to help balance risk and return. 
  • These products can potentially generate income from stocks that don’t pay dividends, making them attractive for growth or income-focused portfolios. 
  • While they may offer steady cash flow and lower volatility, capped upside potential is a key consideration for investors. 

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Distribution Yield

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