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12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion

Cashflow King

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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

My All-Weather Investing Strategy

Ryne Williams

3 days 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

RQI Just Raised Its Distribution (Now Yielding 8.2%)

Armchair Income Blog

3 days ago

Stock Analysis

RQI Just Raised Its Distribution (Now Yielding 8.2%)

After a lackluster year for real estate, investors in Cohen & Steers Quality Realty Income Fund (RQI) received a welcome surprise: a $0.13 special distribution on top of the regular payout. Even better, management announced a 12.5% increase in th

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

Armchair Income

2 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

A New Look at Markowitz Theory

@user_kkdgoiddbypjkcs

4 days 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

3 Dividend Kings For Long-Term Income

Sure Dividend

4 weeks ago

Stock Analysis

Regular dividend increases each year, even during recessions, are critical for dividend growth investors. This makes the Dividend Kings a great source of stocks that can provide long-term passive income. The Dividend Kings have each increased their

Global Exposure Is No Longer Optional (7.8% Blended Yield)

Armchair Income Blog

6 days ago

Stock Analysis

Global Exposure Is No Longer Optional (7.8% Blended Yield)

Last year, I added global exposure to my portfolio as a diversification move. Today, I see it differently. Global exposure is no longer “nice to have.” It’s essential. In 2025, while many investors debated whether the Magnificent 7 would continue to

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

Kfir Aharon

2 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

Top Software Stocks 2026: Why Datadog and Intellicheck Lead the Pack

Smart Money Talk

6 days ago

Stock Analysis

Top Software Stocks 2026: Why Datadog and Intellicheck Lead the Pack

The software landscape is shifting beneath our feet. We have moved past the initial hype cycle of generative AI and entered a phase of critical infrastructure build-out. Investors are no longer just looking for the companies building the flashy chatb

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

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

Income Architect

3 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

From Fishing to Financial Freedom: The Story of Utbyttereisen

Utbyttereisen/Dividend Journey

2 quarters ago

General

From Fishing to Financial Freedom: The Story of Utbyttereisen

When people see my portfolio today, worth over 4.4 million NOK (~€385,000) and paying me dividends every single month, they often think it was always like this. The truth is very different. I grew up in a humble home where money was always scarce. As