IYRI's 10.9% Yield Shrinking Despite 9% YTD Price Gains

The NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF (CBOE:IYRI) has a current yield of 10.9%, primarily relying on call option premiums, as its underlying REIT index yields about 2%. Monthly payouts decreased from $0.51 in early 2025 to approximately $0.45 in 2026, even though IYRI has achieved a 9% year-to-date price gain. The fund's top holdings include Welltower (NYSE:WELL) at roughly 11% and other major REITs, but investors are cautioned about income sensitivity to market volatility. This is important for investors as the yield relies heavily on option income, which may diminish during times of low market volatility.