6 Monthly Dividend ETFs That Won't Collapse in a Down Market

A sudden market downturn can deliver a serious blow to your portfolio. It could be devastating to see your assets diminish.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 4, 2026

A Near-Perfect Buy-And-Hold Dividend Growth Portfolio For Retirement

Most investors think they must choose between dividend growth and mega-cap tech, but this setup breaks that rule. One overlooked ETF combination quietly solves a major retirement problem. The balance hiding here could change how you think about income investing.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

The Dark Side Of High-Yield Investing Few Retirees Understand

Many retirees invest in high-yielding funds where the income looks irresistible, but the risk is hiding in plain sight. One overlooked factor can quietly destroy long-term retirement income. There is a far more reliable way most retirees completely ignore.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

2 Durable Buys Yielding 9%+ To Retire With Confidence

It seems that the tide has finally turned in a direction that favors income investors. The reliance on asset prices, earnings growth and valuation multiples going up has become questionable, to say the least. So, the question now is how to avoid the spillover of these risks (e.g., return unpredictability) into the income investing strategy.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

These 3 ETFs Could Pay You Even More Than Social Security

If you worked for decades, there's a good chance you'll be eligible for Social Security benefits once you retire.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 23, 2026

3 ”Forgotten” Dividend ETFs That Yield Over 5%

When you look into high-yield dividend ETFs, iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (NASDAQ:PFF ) , SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (NYSEARCA:BOAT ) , and ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSEARCA:RDOG ) likely aren't the first ones on your mind.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 22, 2026

The Income Quintet: 5 Pillars Of Safe High Yield

The Income Quintet - BDCs, Midstream Energy, REITs, Preferred Stocks, and Covered Call ETFs - offers a balanced approach to maximizing yield and income safety. I prioritize quality over raw yield, focusing on internally managed BDCs, disciplined midstream operators, select REITs, and actively managed preferred ETFs for sustainable income. BDCs with internal management, like MAIN, command significant NAV premiums, reflecting superior alignment and lower capital costs compared to externally managed peers.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 17, 2026

Boomers Are Grabbing 5 Passive Income High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs on Any Market Dip

Many Baby Boomers in 2026 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 16, 2026

Rate Cuts Are Going to Supercharge These 3 Dividend ETFs

Pressure is mounting on the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, and dividend ETFs like Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (NYSEARCA:TMF), iShares Preferred and Income Securities (NASDAQ:PFF), and Schwab US TIPS ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHP) will be the first in line to benefit.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 12, 2026

7 Dividend ETFs I'd Buy Today and Hold for the Next 20 Years

For most investors, this is a game to stick in for the long haul. That includes novice investors with decades ahead of them before they clock out for the last time and even retirees.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 12, 2026