GPIX vs ISPY: Which Covered Call ETF Is Better?

GPIX and ISPY are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. GPIX offers ~8.6% yield with a focus on investor seeking s&p 500 covered call with minimum costs, while ISPY provides ~10% yield targeting yield-focused investor accepting minimal downside protection. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.

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GPIX

Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF

S&P 500Inception: Mar 1, 2023

6.5

Overall Score

ISPY

ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF

S&P 500Inception: Mar 22, 2023

5.6

Overall Score

CriteriaGPIXISPY
Overall Score
6.5
5.6
Total Return (25%)
8.6
8.0
Downside Protection (25%)
3.3
Upside Participation (25%)
8.7
9.0
Consistency (15%)
4.4
5.3
Expense Ratio (5%)
8.9
5.6
Liquidity (5%)
5.5
5.7
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Key Metrics

MetricGPIXISPY
Expense Ratio0.290%0.550%
Inception DateMar 1, 2023Mar 22, 2023
IssuerGoldman SachsProShares
Distribution FrequencyMonthlyMonthly
Maturity Rating2/5 stars2/5 stars

Verdicts

GPIX

Direct competitor to SPYI — GPIX wins on fees, SPYI wins on yield

Investor Profile:

Investor seeking S&P 500 covered call with minimum costs

ISPY

High yield but zero downside protection is a significant red flag — not suitable as a defensive holding

Investor Profile:

Yield-focused investor accepting minimal downside protection

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