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12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion

Cashflow King

last quarter

Stock Analysis

12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion

The income investing world is full of beautiful lies. The most seductive one? "Higher yield equals better returns." Here's reality: Most high-yield options ETFs are quietly liquidating your portfolio while disguising it as "income

3 S&P 500 Covered Call ETFs: Which One Wins?

Armchair Income Blog

3 days ago

Stock Analysis

3 S&P 500 Covered Call ETFs: Which One Wins?

These S&P 500 covered call ETFs now manage more than $50 billion combined. The monthly income is attractive, especially for retirees, two offer meaningful tax advantages, and there’s still potential for upside. At first glance, JEPI, SPYI, and GP

My All-Weather Investing Strategy

Ryne Williams

2 weeks ago

General

I’ve been investing consistently for almost six years now, and the more I learn about the stock market, the more I realize how little I actually know. One thing I do know for sure, though, is that the stock market is not like the weather. You can’t j

Utilities & Infrastructure Just Beat the S&P 500? (7-12% Yield)

Armchair Income Blog

6 days ago

Stock Analysis

Utilities & Infrastructure Just Beat the S&P 500? (7-12% Yield)

Back in July 2024, I reviewed two funds focused on utilities and infrastructure, expecting diversification and reliable income. What I didn’t expect was for them to surge past the tech-heavy S&P 500. Today we’re getting caught up on abrdn Global

The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)

Kfir Aharon

3 months ago

Stock Analysis

The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)

In the world of dividend growth investing, we often talk about royalty. We use terms like "Aristocrats" and "Kings" to describe companies that have achieved the holy grail of income investing: consistency. But for the Snowball Ana

A New Look at Markowitz Theory

@user_kkdgoiddbypjkcs

2 weeks ago

Stock Analysis

More than 70 years have passed since the publication of the works that became the foundation of the Modern Portfolio Theory by Markowitz, Sharpe, and Miller. It has been over 35 years since the authors were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics. This

BREAKING: YieldMax Files Reverse Splits on 12 ETFs - What Income Investors Need to Know

Cashflow King

last quarter

Stock Analysis

BREAKING: YieldMax Files Reverse Splits on 12 ETFs - What Income Investors Need to Know

The speculation is over. YieldMax/Tidal officially filed with the SEC this evening for reverse splits across 12 of their option income ETFs. If you're holding any of these funds, here's what's happening and what it means for your portf

The Best “Do It All” Income Fund? (7.8% Yield)

Armchair Income

3 weeks ago

Stock Analysis

The Best “Do It All” Income Fund? (7.8% Yield)

In a market flooded with income options, investors often face a different kind of risk: overcomplication. Covered call funds, corporate bond funds, preferred shares, gold, silver, government debt—each has a role. But deciding how much to allocate to

Why Your Spreadsheet is a Liar: The Hidden Psychology of True Wealth

Income Architect

4 weeks ago

General

Why Your Spreadsheet is a Liar: The Hidden Psychology of True Wealth

If personal finance were actually about math, we’d all be millionaires with six-pack abs. We know the formulas. We know how to subtract expenses from income. But the most dangerous financial decisions aren’t made in Excel; they’re made in the dark of

Could VRT Turn Your $500 Monthly Habit into a $126,000 Portfolio?

Investing Wise Academy

yesterday

Stock Analysis

Vertiv Holdings Co

Could VRT Turn Your $500 Monthly Habit into a $126,000 Portfolio?

$VRT stock is currently at $234.53 as of today, and its chart shows solid growth over the past five years, with a 984.28% increase. That means it went from around $21.63 to its current price, giving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 61.08

WFC's Banking Balance: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Steady Five-Year Account

Investing Wise Academy

5 days ago

Stock Analysis

Wells Fargo & Company

WFC's Banking Balance: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Steady Five-Year Account

Five years ago, Wells Fargo $WFC shares were trading around $33 each. Today, February 9, 2026, it's closed at $94.61—a solid 182% rise that reflects the bank's recovery and steady progress in consumer banking, commercial lending, wealth man

High-Yield ETFs: The Truth About NAV, ROC, and Reverse Splits

Nim

last quarter

General

High-Yield ETFs: The Truth About NAV, ROC, and Reverse Splits

High-yield ETFs have become increasingly popular among income investors seeking consistent cash flow, but they also attract criticism and confusion. Many investors assume that falling prices, large distributions, or reverse splits are red flags. In r