Covered Call ETFs

Income, written stock by stock

REX Covered Call ETFs write calls on each individual holding, not the broad index, seeking richer premiums and weekly income with no K-1.

FEPI · AIPI · CEPI

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The Funds

Three indices, one stock level engine

Each fund targets a distinct sector while applying the same individual stock covered call approach, striving for distributing weekly payouts with no K-1 forms.

FEPI

REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF

FANG & Innovation

Solactive FANG & Innovation Index. About 15 U.S. large cap tech and innovation leaders.

OTM-ness† Up to 10%
Distribution Rate* 25.20%
30-Day SEC Yield** -0.40%

AIPI

REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF

Artificial Intelligence

BITA AI Leaders Select Index. About 20 U.S. stocks at the forefront of AI technologies.

OTM-ness† Up to 10%
Distribution Rate* 34.80%
30-Day SEC Yield** -0.26%

CEPI

REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF

Crypto & Digital Payments

BITA Crypto Assets & Digital Payments Index. About 25 U.S. listed stocks in crypto mining, trading and blockchain.

OTM-ness† Up to 10%
Distribution Rate* 41.26%
30-Day SEC Yield** -0.50%

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 844-802-4004. Short term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be made based solely on returns. Standardized performance for each Fund is available at FEPI, AIPI and CEPI.

†OTM-ness. OTM means out-of-the-money. A call option is out-of-the-money when its strike price is above the current market price of the underlying security. OTM-ness is calculated as the percentage difference between the strike price of the call written and the price of the underlying security at the time the option is written: (strike price minus underlying price) divided by underlying price. Higher OTM-ness leaves more room for the underlying security to appreciate before gains are capped, and generally results in a lower premium collected.

*As of 10/31/25. The Distribution Rate is the annual yield an investor would receive if the most recently declared distribution remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by multiplying an ETF’s Distribution per Share by twelve (12), and dividing the resulting amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. FEPI’s current distribution consists of 100% return of capital (ROC). AIPI and CEPI’s current distribution consist of 100% estimated return of capital (ROC). For full details on the composition of distributions, please refer to the latest 19a-1 notice.

**As of 10/31/25. The 30-Day SEC Yield represents net investment income, which excludes option income, earned by such ETF over the 30-Day period, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on such ETF’s share price at the end of the 30-Day period. The REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF has a gross expense ratio of 0.65%.

There is no guarantee any investment strategy will be successful. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.


How It Works

Three moves, one strategy

01

Own the underlying stocks

Each fund holds the stocks within a thematic index, offering the potential for NAV appreciation.

02

Write covered calls on each name

Selling out-of-the-money (OTM) calls on every individual stock seeks to harness single name volatility for higher potential premiums.

03

Balance growth and income

The funds seek a balance of NAV appreciation and income, striving for distributing weekly payouts with no K-1 forms.

Illustrative monthly returns assuming a 7% OTM strike and monthly call premium of 2% (100% coverage). Premiums vary based on market and individual stock volatility. Hypothetical example for illustration purposes only. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.


The Edge

Why stock level changes everything

Stock level

Most covered call ETFs write one option on a broad index. REX writes calls on every individual stock.

Single name volatility has historically run higher than index volatility, because diversification dampens the index. The strategy seeks to capture that spread as premium income.

0%of FEPI 2025 distributions estimated as return of capitalEstimated as of 10/31/25. Not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.

Higher Premiums

Writing on individual names seeks to capture the full implied volatility of each position.

Volatility Is the Edge

The link between implied volatility (IV), the market’s expectation of future price movement in a security expressed as an annualized percentage, and option yield is convex. Names with high IV pay disproportionately.

OTM Flexibility

Higher implied volatility (IV) lets the funds write further out-of-the-money while still seeking meaningful premium.

Natural Diversification

A basket of imperfectly correlated names avoids binary, all or nothing option outcomes.


Market Scenarios

How it behaves across regimes

From strong uptrends to downtrends, the covered call profile shifts. The strategy is built for the modest uptrend and sideways middle.

Strong Uptrend: Upside is capped at the call strike level, though income is still earned from premiums collected.

Modest Uptrend (Ideal): Both premium income and stock price appreciation below the strike level are captured.

Sideways Market: Volatility is harvested for income while the underlying position remains roughly flat.

Downtrend: Income from selling calls helps cushion losses, offsetting some or all of the price depreciation.

Hypothetical examples for illustration purposes only. There is no guarantee any investment strategy will be successful. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.


Single Stock Volatility

FEPI constituents: 5-year average implied volatility

Individual stock volatility has historically exceeded index level volatility. That gap is the advantage the strategy seeks to capture.

Source: Bloomberg data as of 10/31/2025. Average (5 years) 1M Call Implied Volatility (IV) at 25 Delta. For illustration purposes only. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.


Volatility

Volatility is not a linear driver

Yield is convex, not linear

A 50% drop in implied volatility (IV) can drive a 75 to 80% decline in option premium, especially at lower IV levels.

Active strike management matters

Managing strike selection balances income against upside, even at a fixed coverage ratio.

REX targets high IV names

A concentrated approach harnesses the convex relationship between volatility and premium potential.

Why strike flexibility matters

At 25% implied volatility

Writing closer to the money may yield only about 2.5%. Moving to a 105 strike cuts that by more than half, a steep trade.

At 50% implied volatility

The same strike shift costs only about a 25% drop in yield, from roughly 5.4% to 3.9%, freeing upside with minimal income loss.

REX prioritizes high IV names

Greater strike flexibility in elevated volatility regimes seeks to maximize the balance of income and upside.

Source: REX Shares. Hypothetical examples for illustration purposes only. There is no guarantee any investment strategy will be successful. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.


Questions

Common questions

What is a covered call ETF?

A covered call ETF holds a portfolio of stocks and sells call options against those holdings. Selling the call generates premium income. In exchange, the fund gives up some of the upside on a holding above the strike price of the option it sold.

How is the REX approach different from index level covered call funds?

Most covered call ETFs write a single option on a broad index. REX Covered Call ETFs write calls on each individual stock in the portfolio. Single name implied volatility (IV) has historically run higher than index level volatility, and the strategy seeks to capture that spread as premium income.

What does OTM-ness mean?

OTM means out-of-the-money. A call option is out-of-the-money when its strike price sits above the current market price of the underlying security. OTM-ness is the percentage difference between the strike price of the call written and the price of the underlying security at the time the option is written. Higher OTM-ness leaves more room for the stock to appreciate before gains are capped, and generally results in a lower premium collected.

How often do the funds distribute?

FEPI, AIPI and CEPI each strive for distributing weekly. There is no assurance that a fund will make a distribution in any given week, and the amounts of any distributions will likely vary from one distribution to the next.

What is return of capital?

Return of capital, or ROC, is a distribution classified as a return of an investor original investment rather than as income. ROC is not immediately taxable. It reduces cost basis, which defers taxes until shares are sold. This information is not intended to be tax advice. Investors should consult with a qualified tax professional about their own circumstances.

What happens when the underlying stocks rally sharply?

Upside participation on a holding is capped at the strike price of the call written against it for that period. The fund still collects the premium, so a strong rally typically means income is earned while price appreciation on that position is limited above the strike.

Do these funds issue a K-1?

No. FEPI, AIPI and CEPI are structured as ETFs and report on Form 1099, so shareholders do not receive a Schedule K-1.


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