Get 7.6% a Month From the Fund Built to Keep the IRS Away From Your Dividends

Investors chasing monthly checks have piled into the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) for its high headline yield and steady payment schedule.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 11, 2026

My Income Portfolio: The Music Of Dividends

A note is the basic element of musical language: each one represents a sound, and through their combination music takes shape. As with notes on a staff, infinite are the combinations of financial instruments through which investors' portfolios take shape. My current portfolio consists of 28 securities that play a music generated by the flow of dividends against the backdrop of a rising NAV for most of them.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2026

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

The risk-return tradeoff is the financial principle according to which potentially higher returns require accepting higher risk. Risk is the potential for monetary loss or default stemming from market volatility, excessive debt, or unexpected economic downturns. When it comes to volatility, the main culprit is often leverage—the use of borrowed money to fund investments with the goal of multiplying returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2026

EVT: Solid Income Fund For Retirees

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund remains a compelling buy, trading at a 9.36% discount to NAV versus its five-year average of 5.38%. EVT offers a 7.4% dividend yield, well supported by earnings, with 2025 total earnings of $2.50 per share versus $1.98 in annual payouts. The fund prioritizes income and dividend stability, but its structure limits capital appreciation and exposes NAV to market downturns and sector-specific risks.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 7, 2026

My Income Portfolio - Looking For Dividends

Dividend investing provides a consistent income stream, beneficial for those seeking passive income, while growth stocks may require selling shares to realize gains. Seeking dividend income does not rule out focusing on the growth of the portfolio's nominal value, thanks to many funds that see their NAV grow over time. These securities offer a dual advantage: immediate returns through regular, periodic distributions, and capital appreciation through long-term NAV increase.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 1, 2026

My Income Portfolio: Dividends Are Forever

Dividend strategies aim to generate steady streams of passive income over time. At the same time, they should not neglect capital growth, so demonstrating that dividend payouts do not erode their underlying value over the long term. A significant portion of my holdings currently show a positive NAV performance since their launch, which remains for me an equally important goal for the long run.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2026

EVT: Market Pullback And Discount Present Another Buying Opportunity

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers a value-oriented, diversified equity portfolio with a notable 9.17% discount and 8.31% yield. EVT's leveraged structure increases volatility and risk, but the wide discount relative to historical averages presents an attractive entry point. Sector shifts include increased financials and technology exposure, with Micron Technology now a top holding due to significant price appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2026

EVT: This Fund Could Work Well For An Income Investor Seeking Diversification

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers an 8.31% yield, primarily investing in U.S. dividend-paying equities with limited tech exposure. EVT's lower allocation to the "Magnificent 7" has supported capital preservation and outperformance versus peers and the S&P 500 during recent market weakness. Leverage and capital gains distributions enable EVT's high yield, while its net asset value has risen 11.55% over three years, supporting distribution sustainability.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 30, 2026

EVT: Time For Active Management For Equity Positioning

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund is rated Hold due to market uncertainty and relative underperformance when compared to its peers. EVT offers diversified, value- and dividend-focused equity exposure, with an 8.31% yield, an appealing strategy for thematic rotation. Top holdings like Micron may be impacted by helium supply chain issues in the Middle East, affecting AI and semiconductor growth exposure within EVT.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 31, 2026

Closed-End Funds: My Top 10 Holdings February 2026

My closed-end fund portfolio update provides a more concentrated top 10, and that is on the back of a reduction in the number of holdings since last year. I remain leaning toward utility/infrastructure positioning, and that remains an attractive area of the market to generate predictable cash flows. In general, CEF discounts are fairly narrow compared to their historical levels, but the average discount has moved wider, at least slightly.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 6, 2026