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

Forget the Dividend Aristocrats: $100,000 in DGRO Grew to $351,740 Including Dividends. NOBL Managed $254,580.

NOBL built its reputation on companies with iron-clad dividend records, but a rival ETF with far looser selection rules has outpaced it in every single time period investors can measure.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 7, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For October 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF trails SPY YTD, but 20 individual Aristocrats are outperforming the ETF. Dividend growth among Aristocrats in 2026 averages 4.43%, with notable increases from Nordson (14.63%) and McDonald's (3.76%) in the past month. 36 Aristocrats currently screen as potentially undervalued, each with an estimated long-term annualized return of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Bloom Energy, Microsoft & Amgen in Focus

Microsoft, Bloom Energy and Amgen highlight Zacks' latest market moves, with strong gains across Focus List, recommendation and dividend portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 28, 2026

NOBL: How VIG Beats The Dividend Aristocrats At Their Own Game

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF receives a reiterated 'sell' rating due to inferior long-term return prospects versus peers. NOBL's 25-year dividend growth requirement leads to sector overweights (Consumer Staples) and underweights (Technology), hampering upside capture and earnings growth. Compared to the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, NOBL exhibits lower EPS growth, profit margins, and ROE, with a negligible yield advantage and no superior downside protection.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 25, 2026

Is ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) debuted on 10/09/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 25, 2026

Beyond 60/40: ETFs for a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

A diversified ETF mix spanning stocks, income, commodities, gold, Bitcoin and AI could reshape retirement portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 25, 2026

These 3 ETFs Own Only Companies That Have Raised Dividends for 25 Years or More, and One Pays You Monthly

Not all dividend ETFs are built alike, and three funds targeting companies with decades of unbroken payout increases take wildly different approaches to turning that streak into returns for shareholders.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 23, 2026

The Market Is Near Another All-Time High and You're 66 With Cash to Invest. Buying Now Feels Like the Top.

Buying into an all-time high at 66 feels like the worst possible timing, but the data on what actually happens next might change how you think about that cash sitting on the sidelines.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 22, 2026

4 No-Brainer Dividend ETFs to Build Lasting Passive Income

The best passive income funds don't rely solely on dividend yield. They incorporate elements of dividend growth and balance sheet quality into their selection processes.

The Motley Fool • Sep 12, 2026