4 Monthly Income ETFs Paying 9.98% to 14.83%

Four ETFs sell options against some of the most volatile corners of the market to generate monthly cash, but the fund paying the most income also carries a risk most investors overlook before they buy.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2026

2 Battle-Tested Retirement Income Compounders To Buy Now

Stretched valuations and a crowded AI trade have pushed me toward portfolio defense. This has come at a cost, but I'm happy to pay it for reliable income. I highlight two battle-tested dividend machines yielding over 6% that have kept paying through decades of crises.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2026

Why I'd Swap Treasuries For High-Quality Covered Calls

Long-duration Treasuries finally offer an enticing yield, but several less obvious risks could undermine both the income and the hedge. Covered call ETFs share more with fixed income than most investors realize, and today's environment is paying them more for that role. The biggest, most popular covered call funds may fail exactly when defense is needed most.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 10, 2026

The Numbers Are In: Active ETF Innovation Pulling Big Flows

The ETF ecosystem is broad, and growing almost every day. Hundreds of ETFs launch each year, diversifying the options available to investors and advisors.

ETF Trends • Oct 9, 2026

Forget JEPQ: Goldman's Nasdaq Income Fund Raised Its October Payout While JPMorgan Cut Its Own

Goldman and JPMorgan both run Nasdaq covered-call funds targeting monthly income, but October revealed something unexpected: one raised its payout while the other cut, and the better total return does not belong to the fund writing the bigger checks.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 5, 2026

How To Potentially Retire In Your 40s

Not everyone wants to or needs to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose and discipline, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. Still, one size does not fit all. There would be many folks who like the idea of retiring from a 9-5 job in their 40s or early 50s and pursuing something they have always dreamt about. We will discuss what it really takes to retire early and how to go about investing for early retirement, also known as FIRE (Financially Independent Retire Early).

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

Your 12 Percent Income ETF Says Most of Its Payout Is ‘Return of Capital.' Here Is What That Actually Means

When your options ETF labels nearly the entire monthly payout as return of capital, that phrase can mean two opposite things for your portfolio, and confusing them is a costly mistake.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 1, 2026

Why Equity Income ETFs Can Star in Retiree Portfolios

It's a complicated economic environment to retire in, with high costs and significant geopolitical and policy uncertainty. Still, people want and often may need to retire.

ETF Trends • Sep 30, 2026

2 Of The Best 10-13% Yielding Monthly Income Machines For Uncertain Times

The future of the global and U.S. economies has seldom seemed more binary. I detail two high-yielding, monthly-paying dividend machines that could help position your portfolio to profit from these two outcomes. I also detail some of the downsides of these investments and how to mitigate those cons.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2026

How A $1,000,000 Portfolio Can Produce $6,000 In Monthly Dividends

A $1M hybrid portfolio can generate sustainable $6,000 monthly income with growth and capital protection elements. The portfolio balances dividend growth (SCHD, VYM), credit, real assets, options, and commodities to diversify income streams and risk. Option ETFs provide high, tax-efficient income but carry NAV erosion risk during prolonged downturns or capped upside in rallies.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026