- As of Nov 4, 2026, the highest 12-month yield among 377 income ETFs is 125.5%, while the median is 16.5%.
In plain words
Some option income ETFs show a 12-month yield above 100%. Yield is cash paid over the year divided by today’s price, so if the price has fallen, the same cash looks like a larger yield.
The highest among 377 income ETFs is 125.5%; the median is 16.5%. A yield this high usually comes with a price that fell during the year and a large share of payments labelled return of capital: real cash, but partly your own money handed back. Among 264 funds with a full year, 189 ended with a lower price. ETFIQ shows cash and price change over the same window.
Questions
- Can a yield over 100% last?
A yield is a look back. If the price falls, the yield rises. It tells you nothing about the next year.
- Is a high yield the same as a high return?
No. Total return adds the price change. A fund can pay a lot and lose value.
- Where do I see the numbers?
The income desk shows cash paid, price change and total return for every income fund.