How to Build a Summer Retirement Income Plan Before the Markets Move

Summer is often a slow time on Wall Street, as investors take time off for family and vacations.  If you are planning some summer fun, here's a simple formula for generating dividends that requires little attention.

The Motley Fool • May 31, 2026

Guide to High-Dividend Paying ETFs

High-dividend ETFs are back in focus as geopolitical risks and AI valuation worries push investors toward steady income plays.

Zacks Investment Research • May 29, 2026

Bonds Used to Be the Answer for Retirees Who Needed Income. Then Came the Covered-Call ETF That Pays 4.75%.

Bonds worked really well as a portfolio diversifier for more than four decades, and a huge part of that success came from the long-term trend of falling interest rates.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

DIVO: Near-Perfect Covered Call ETF, But Here's Why I Still Wouldn't Buy It

The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) is rated 5 stars by Morningstar for a reason. It also has one of the best covered call strategies among the ETFs I have seen. However, there are several key structural issues that many investors overlook that keep me from buying it.

Seeking Alpha • May 18, 2026

QDVO With DIVO: The Perfect Hedge For A Volatile 2026

In this article, you will learn why the Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (QDVO) leads during growth, while the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) saves during declines. A combination of QDVO and DIVO offers a balanced ~8% yield. Tactical covered call approach mitigates NAV erosion better than aggressive peers.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

It's a Mistake to Own JEPI, SPYI, or GPIX. I'd Buy This 1 ETF Instead

Covered-call ETFs like the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF ( NYSEARCA :JEPI ) , NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF ( BATS :SPYI ) , and Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF ( NASDAQ :GPIX ) have been extremely popular, and they still are.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 18, 2026

Amplify ETFs Offer Unique Angles on Income, Thematics

The rise of Amplify ETFs is one of the more interesting stories in the U.S. ETF industry. Although it only launched its first ETF under that brand in 2016, its founder, Christian Magoon, was a well-known figure in the ETF space long before that.

ETF Trends • Apr 17, 2026

DIVO: Safe Dividend ETF For Retirees

Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) delivers defensive positioning, a 6.3% yield, and strong total returns, making it ideal for retirees seeking income and capital preservation. DIVO's active management and option-writing strategy enable participation in market upside while buffering declines, evidenced by outperformance versus SPY and QQQ in volatile periods. The fund's concentrated portfolio of high-quality, dividend-growing blue chips ensures sector diversity, income consistency, and tax efficiency, with 65% of distributions classified as return of capital.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2026

4 ETFs That Pay Monthly Like a Paycheck and Yield Over 4 Percent

Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 8, 2026

3 ETFs That Beat SCHD Quietly Over the Last 3 Years

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:SCHD) is one of the best-run dividend funds available.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 7, 2026