NEOS Investments is proud to announce that the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (Ticker: QQQI) was awarded “Best New Active ETF” at the 2025 ETF.com Awards, recognizing its standout approach to seeking high monthly income, tax efficiency, and upside potential within the rapidly growing segment of the options-based ETF market.

Launched on January 30, 2024, QQQI aims to offer:

• High monthly income through a data-driven call option strategy on the Nasdaq-100
• Tax efficiency by utilizing index options classified under Section 1256 and actively implementing portfolio tax-loss harvesting
• Upside capture in rising markets, allowing investors to pursue strong total returns alongside the Fund’s primary goal of tax-efficient monthly income generation

“This award highlights the differentiated value QQQI brings to income-focused investors,” said Garrett Paolella, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at NEOS Investments. “In addition to seeking high monthly income and upside potential, QQQI stands out for its tax-efficiency — a critical yet often overlooked factor that can significantly enhance after-tax outcomes for investors looking to keep more of what they earn.”

The recognition from ETF.com validates QQQI’s early success in building investor confidence, with strong adoption and performance since inception. The fund’s strategy has resonated with investors looking for more than traditional covered call exposure to the Nasdaq-100.

NEOS Investments, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Westport, CT, was established by a team of options-based ETF pioneers with decades of experience developing and managing some of the industry’s most widely used options-based ETFs. NEOS offers a suite of ETFs designed to deliver the next evolution of options-based investing — where seeking income is the outcome. The firm’s solutions aim to provide investors with core portfolio building blocks that offer monthly income, tax efficiency, and diversification through a data-driven approach.

For more information about QQQI and the full suite of NEOS strategies, visit www.neosfunds.com.

Important Disclosures:

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) before investing. To obtain an ETF's prospectus containing this and other important information, please call (866) 498-5677 or download QQQI’s prospectus here. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

An investment in NEOS ETFs involve risk, including possible loss of principal. The use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. The use of leverage by the Fund, such as borrowing money to purchase securities or the use of options, will cause the Fund to incur additional expenses and magnify the Fund’s gains or losses. The earnings and prospects of small and medium sized companies are more volatile than larger companies and may experience higher failure rates than larger companies. Small and medium sized companies normally have a lower trading volume than larger companies, which may tend to make their market price fall more disproportionately than larger companies in response to selling pressures and may have limited markets, product lines, or financial resources and lack management experience. The funds are new with a limited operating history.

The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX^®) defines today’s modern-day industrials—comprised of 100 of the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization.

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The recognition from ETF.com validates QQQI’s early success in building investor confidence, with strong adoption and performance since inception.