PDI: You Were Clearly Warned (Rating Upgrade)

The PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund shares have fallen dramatically since our September 'don't buy' call. PDI offers a reliable monthly distribution, yielding nearly 15%, with a decade-long history of uninterrupted payouts — even through rate cycles and market turmoil. Returns of capital have eroded NAV over time, but the fund's cash flow remains strong; timing entry near NAV is critical for maximizing yield.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 248: $24,800 Allocated, $2,770.78 In Projected Dividends

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now at $32,939.88, has returned 32.82% on invested capital with an 8.41% yield, benefiting from dividend reinvestment and sector rotation. A December Fed rate cut probability of 87% is fueling bullish sentiment, with expectations of an S&P 500 rally and further portfolio gains in a lower-rate environment. Recent capital was allocated to ADX, BST, and AGNC, targeting discounted valuations, high yields, and exposure to tech and income-generating assets poised to benefit from falling rates.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 5, 2025

Is Your Retirement Income Enough? How I Leveled Up Mine With Covered Call ETFs

Yield for traditional income sources have started to compress. For income-oriented investors, who seek to build a reliable passive income machine it causes a real headache. To hit a certain target income figure, investors have to assume either higher risks, extend time horizon or save/invest more capital.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

Pimco Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Common Share Distributions

NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boards of Trustees/Directors of the PIMCO closed-end funds below (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”) have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 1, 2025

PDI: 15% Yield Is Near 10-Year Peak (Rating Upgrade)

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund upgraded to Hold as yield rises to 15.16%, near a 10-year high, providing a margin of safety. PDI's price-to-NAV premium has also dropped to a multi-year low. Such unusual yield and price premium suggest substantial pessimism is already priced in, limiting further downside risks.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 22, 2025

PDI: This 15% Yield Is Finally A Buy

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) now offers a 15% dividend yield after a recent share price pullback, making it more attractive for income-focused investors. PDI's valuation is appealing, trading at a low 3-4% premium to net asset value versus past double-digit premiums. The fund benefits from recent interest rate declines, which have stabilized its net asset value and could provide further upside if rates fall more.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 22, 2025

The Bubble In Covered Call ETFs That Nobody Is Talking About

Covered call ETFs have surged in popularity, but most are heavily concentrated in AI-driven indices, like QQQ and SPY. AI valuations appear stretched, and a correction could hit covered call ETF investors, as hard as pure index, or AI stockholders. The question is how to navigate this.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 16, 2025

This Is How I Earn $2,000 A Month From Covered Call ETFs

Covered call ETFs play an increasingly vital role for income investors. While they have inherent flaws, the benefits clearly outweigh them. In the article, I detail the rationale for including covered call ETFs in durable income investor portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2025

9%+ Yields To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

High-yielding investments can meaningfully help your passive income stream for an early retirement. However, it is important to be highly selective to avoid buying dividend traps. I share three of the very best 9%+ yielding investment opportunities for those looking to retire on passive income.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025

PDI: I Tried To Plot A Bear Case, I Failed

Currently, there is a negative sentiment on PDI out there. It makes sense, given the recent underperformance, high ROC, and ~14% yield, which seems too good to be true. However, if we look deeper into the fundamentals, the case for high yield and sustainable NAV remains very strong.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 27, 2025