10%+ Dividends And Stress-Free Retirement: My Top 2 Picks

Ultra-high-yield strategies (e.g., CLO equity, aggressive call option funds) risk capital destruction and income instability. Yet, conservative blue-chip income portfolios often yield too little (3-4%) to meet robust income goals or outpace inflation. My approach is to strike a balance between these two worlds.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

The 1 ETF That Replaced My Entire Bond Portfolio and Pays 4x More

Bond portfolios are complex to manage if you look for fixed-income assets for varying corporations and governments.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 18, 2026

QQQI: This Is The Sideways Market We're Looking For

I am maintaining my Buy rating on the NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF due to its flexible OTM call-selling strategy and consistent 14% yield. QQQI outperforms most monthly NASDAQ 100 covered call funds, capitalizing on current sideways tech market dynamics and elevated implied volatility. Current option strikes allow QQQI to capture premium with limited risk of being called away, given only a 17–26% chance of expiring ITM.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

2026 Is About Volatility And 10%+ Covered Call Yields

Volatility and dispersion are the likely key themes for 2026. The sky-high valuations and increasingly shaky economic/financial fundamentals support that view. At the same time, the market's "put mechanism," which has made the buy-the-dip strategy work since really the GFC, has not disappeared.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Two 20%+ Yields That Have Entered Deep Bargain Territory

Recent AI and mega-cap growth volatility has impacted income-focused asset classes, underscoring the need for high-quality value and reliable current income streams. I structure my portfolio for an 8–9% yield by combining core dividend aristocrats, strategic yield enhancers, and a minor allocation to tactical high-yield trades. In this article I elaborate on two tactical trade picks, where I see dislocated, abnormally high-yielding (20%+) opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

Covered Call ETFs Look Perfect Until You Notice This Potential Fatal Flaw

The income looks irresistible, but the math tells a different story. A hidden risk could quietly erode long-term wealth. Why retirees may be better off skipping - or at the very least strictly limiting - exposure to this popular strategy.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

High-Yield Wreck Your Retirement? Here Is Your Path To Recovery

The yield that looks safe today may be your biggest long-term risk. Dividend cuts can be more damaging than market pullbacks. A better income strategy most retirees overlook.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

My Top 8 Tech Picks For Income Amid The AI Correction

Tech sector volatility presents unique opportunities for income-focused investors to buy high-quality dividend payers with AI and growth exposure at attractive valuations. IBM, Qualcomm, Cisco, Dell, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments offer compelling dividend growth, defensive characteristics, and strategic positioning in AI, quantum, and infrastructure. JEPQ and BST provide high-yield, tech-focused monthly income via covered call and closed-end fund strategies, with BST trading at a notable NAV discount.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

Investment Advisor Doubles Down on QQQI, Adds 59,000 Shares, According to Recent Filing

Added 58,594 shares of QQQI; estimated trade size of $3.19 million based on quarterly average pricing Quarter-end position value increased by $3.08 million, reflecting both trading and price changes Post-trade holding: 289,499 shares valued at $15.59 million as of December 31, 2025 QQQI represents 4.75% of Madden Securities Corp's 13F AUM, which makes it the fund's second-largest holding. These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Feb 5, 2026

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