Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both ARMW and AVGW fall intoTier 5: Octane. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | ARMW | AVGW |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
ARMW (Roundhill ARM Weekly Income) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by Roundhill. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $7.1M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Uses aggressive derivative strategies on single stocks to produce yields far above market averages, with corresponding volatility.
AVGW (Roundhill AVGO Weekly Income) is a high-risk synthetic income fund managed by Roundhill. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $50.0M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Uses aggressive derivative strategies on single stocks to produce yields far above market averages, with corresponding volatility.
In the head-to-head battle of ARMW vs AVGW, the choice depends on your specific goal. ARMW wins for Immediate Income with a 48.39% yield. However, AVGW is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
ARMW
Annual Yield: 48.39%
$4,033/mo
($48,391/year)
Frequency: weekly
AVGW
Annual Yield: 47.89%
$3,991/mo
($47,889/year)
Frequency: weekly
Income Gap: ARMW generates $502/year more than AVGW on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $10,033 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. AVGW has delivered a superior Total Return of 0.00% over the past year.