Right Now Retirees Should Forget Dividend Stocks And Flip to This Income Strategy Instead

Traditional dividend stocks have long been the go-to for income investors. However, covered call ETFs have emerged as a compelling alternative, generating income through options premiums rather than waiting for quarterly dividends.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 18, 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

GPIQ Vs. QYLD Revisited: Structure Still Matters, Timing Now Does Too

GPIQ remains a buy for long-term investors, despite recent underperformance versus QYLD in a sideways market. GPIQ's active, growth-focused strategy preserves upside by covering only ~38.5% of its portfolio with calls currently, but sacrifices income in range-bound conditions. QYLD, with ~100% covered calls, is better positioned for current market stagnation and offers tactical outperformance for short-term income-focused allocations.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 7, 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

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

Can Retirees Count on QYLD's Amazing 11% Dividend Any More?

The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NYSEARCA:QYLD) has attracted income-seeking investors with its impressive 11% yield, but recent trends suggest retirees should approach this fund with caution.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 7, 2026

Why a $8.3 Million Cut to a 12% Yield ETF Signals a Portfolio Reset

Michigan-based Foguth Wealth Management sold 475,844 shares of QYLD in the fourth quarter for an estimated $8.28 million based on quarterly average pricing. The quarter-end position value decreased by $6.76 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement.

The Motley Fool • Jan 5, 2026

14%+ Yielding Way To Hedge Against The AI Bubble

Current market valuations are near dot-com bubble highs, especially in AI leaders, where the P/S are just extreme. The fact that we have entered 2026 with an active 3-year bull run does not help either. However, we have to be also mindful of the risk that comes with such a thinking - i.e., the risk of incurring painful opportunity cost.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2026