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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

My All-Weather Investing Strategy

Ryne Williams

last week

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

3 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

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

Armchair Income Blog

14 hours 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

A New Look at Markowitz Theory

@user_kkdgoiddbypjkcs

last week

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

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

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

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

Investing Wise Academy

2 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

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

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

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

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