How $700,000 Spread Across Four Preferred Stock ETFs Generates $42,000 a Year Even When the Stock Market Stalls

A 68-year-old retiree who wants to generate $42,000 a year in dividend income without constantly riding the swings of the S&P 500 faces a portfolio math problem that rewards precision.

24/7 Wall Street • May 23, 2026

$100,000 in These 4 ETFs Pays Over $500 a Month in Dividends

There's a version of income investing that most people will never discover because it doesn't get talked about the way growth stocks do.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 16, 2026

These 4 ETFs Generate $6,000 a Year in Monthly Income for Retirement Investors

Four ETFs, each yielding above 6%, each paying monthly. On a $100,000 investment spread across these funds, the income math works out to more than $6,000 a year before taxes.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 11, 2026

PFFD: Lagging Competitors In A Lagging ETF Category

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF continues its downtrend in asset value and distributions. The ETF offers a low expense ratio among peers but lags in total return, risk-adjusted performance, and dividend growth. I maintain a "Sell" rating on PFFD, suggesting VRP and PFXF as more attractive alternatives for preferred stock exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 24, 2026

5 Monthly Dividend ETFs With Yields Over 6%—And Real Staying Power

Many investors are turning to dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for reliable streams of income as well as capital preservation.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 3, 2026

Boomers Seeking Passive Income Are Buying 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, especially those getting ready to retire, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 3, 2025

PFFD Under The Microscope: Allocation And Portfolio Structure

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF provides diversified exposure to preferred securities, with an emphasis on traditional fixed-rate preferred stocks. PFFD's portfolio includes baby bonds, mandatory convertibles, and floating-rate securities, offering yields ranging from 5.2% to nearly 8%. The fund maintains an average credit rating around Baa3, balancing moderate credit risk with attractive income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 1, 2025

Retiring Soon? 5 Safe Monthly Pay ETFs Are All You Need

Many investors in 2025 require dependable passive income, especially those nearing retirement, and one effective way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 11, 2025

6 High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs to Buy and Hold for a Decade

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 11, 2025

Gen X and Boomers Are Grabbing 6 Must Own High-Yield Monthly Pay ETFs

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to achieve this is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 22, 2025