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Roundhill Investments is known for creating thematic and income-focused ETFs that often incorporate covered call strategies and weekly distribution mechanisms. The firm operates 38 funds across four main families—Core, Income, Thematic, and WeeklyPay—with popular tickers like MAGC, MAGS, and MAGY in their income lineup, plus numerous weekly call writing products (AAPW, AMDW, MSFW, and others) tied to major technology and commodity names. The issuer specializes in niche strategies designed to generate frequent income distributions while providing targeted sector or individual stock exposure.
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Designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. Also provides digital content, streaming, and cloud services.
AAPW targets weekly payouts and 120% of the weekly total return of Apple Inc. before fees.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
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02/19/2025
Last dividend
$0.27
$0.26
Ex-dividend date
05/11/2026
05/18/2026
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Quick verdict
AAPL (Apple Inc.) and AAPW (Roundhill AAPL WeeklyPay ETF) are both dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
AAPW offers the higher yield at 31.00% vs 0.34% for AAPL. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
AAPL is cheaper with an expense ratio of compared to 1.00%.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, AAPL would generate roughly $2.83/month, while AAPW would produce $258.33/month, at current distribution rates.
AAPL yield0.34%
AAPW yield31.00%
Monthly diff on $10K$255.50
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, AAPL would cost approximately $0 in fees vs $1,000 for AAPW (simplified, not compounded). The $1,000.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
AAPL ER—
AAPW ER1.00%
Strategy & risk
AAPL tracks — with a dividend approach, while AAPW tracks Apple (AAPL) using a leverage strategy.
Fund details
AAPL is managed by — (launched —) with — in assets. AAPW is managed by Roundhill Investments (launched 02/19/2025) with $39M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AAPL or AAPW better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. AAPW currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between AAPL and AAPW?
AAPL (Apple Inc.) tracks — with a dividend strategy, while AAPW (Roundhill AAPL WeeklyPay ETF) tracks Apple (AAPL) with a leverage approach. They are issued by — and Roundhill Investments respectively.
Can I hold both AAPL and AAPW?
Yes. Many income investors hold both to diversify across different strategies and underlying indexes. This can reduce concentration risk while maintaining a strong income stream.
Which has lower fees, AAPL or AAPW?
AAPL has an expense ratio of — while AAPW charges 1.00%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in AAPL vs AAPW generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in AAPL would generate roughly $2.83 per month ($34.00 annually). The same in AAPW would produce about $258.33 per month ($3,100.00 annually).
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