Amplify ETFs CEO on ETFs with income-focused strategies

Christian Magoon, Amplify ETFs CEO and founder, joins CNBC's Dominic Chu on 'Halftime Report' to discuss the firm's ETF suite which includes dividend and income-focused strategies via options.

CNBC Television • Feb 18, 2026

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 259: $25,900 Allocated, $2,793.02 In Projected Dividends

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached a new all-time high, surpassing $36,000 in value and generating $2,793.02 in forward annualized dividend income. Recent market volatility, especially in tech and SaaS, highlights the portfolio's defensive, income-focused, and diversified approach, which outperformed the Nasdaq during declines. Additions to QDVO and NNN REIT this week reflect tactical allocations to high-yield, undervalued assets with durable income streams and strong dividend histories.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2026

QDVO: A Big Winner For Investors Looking For Income Yielding Over 10%

Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF (QDVO) delivers a compelling blend of double-digit yield and capital appreciation, amassing $596 million AUM since inception. QDVO's tactical covered call strategy targets 4–6% option premium plus 0–2% dividend yield, producing a 15.78% total return over the past year. The ETF's concentrated portfolio, heavily weighted toward undervalued technology leaders, positions QDVO for continued outperformance as risk-free rates decline.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

QDVO: Covered Call ETF Focusing On Growth Equities, Strong Distribution Yield And Performance

QDVO is a covered call ETF focusing on growth stocks, writing covered calls on a portion of its holdings. It sports a massive 10.3% distribution yield, and quite a bit of upside potential. It is riskier than most covered call funds, and could see significant drawdowns during adverse scenarios. QDVO has performed quite well since inception, outperforming the Nasdaq-100.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

Opportunities & Evolving ETF Solutions in Derivative Income

There's an ongoing shift in how investors access income through ETFs. No longer is sourcing income a pursuit centered solely on fixed income assets.

ETF Trends • Feb 4, 2026

Amplify ETFs Outpaces Industry Growth With 70% AUM Jump in 2025

Amplify ETFs had an impressive year in 2025, outperforming the broader market in both asset growth rate and performance across its thematic and income-oriented suites.  The firm ended the year with 39 ETFs in its lineup and a total of $17 billion in assets under management.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

Amplify ETFs Nominated for ETF Provider of the Year

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs , a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces four nominations in three categories in the With Intelligence Mutual Fund and ETF Awards, including recognition for the ETF Provider of the Year. Amplify ETFs and its funds are shortlisted in the following categories: ETF Provider of the Year: Amplify ETFs Alternative ETF of the Year: Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) 5-star-rated1 BLOK, the first actively managed blockchain ETF, has offered investors early access to a rapidly developing sector years before blockchain and digital assets gained mainstream traction.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 12, 2026

2 Covered Call ETFs To Ride The Most Hated Rally

The market seems to once again disregard the increasingly challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop. Despite rich valuations and higher risks, we are seeing a continued rise across the major Mag-7-based indices. However, the ETF inflows show no signs of stopping, and the argument of sitting on the sidelines due to stretched valuations sounds really like a broken record.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 9, 2026

QQQI Vs. QDVO: Why The Tax-Efficient QQQI Is My Top Pick For Tech Income

QQQI and QDVO are two of the best tech-focused funds offering monthly distributions. However, in this article, you will discover the top 3 reasons why QQQI is the better buy. The NEOS fund is better adapted to various market phases and offers tax efficiency, including RoC.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2026

QDVO: Recent Performance Shows Fund's More Flexible Options Strategy

The Amplify CWP Growth and Income ETF is reiterated as a buy, offering a 34.6% total return since inception and a 9.9% trailing yield. QDVO employs a flexible, aggressive covered-call strategy, selling options on individual equities and indexes, with dynamic strike and duration adjustments. The ETF's discretionary approach to holdings and options selection has delivered rising monthly distributions, but introduces higher risk and less predictability.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2026