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

NEOS Launches Boosted High Income ETF Suite

NEOS Investments launched three Boosted High Income ETFs Tuesday, expanding the firm's options-based product lineup with funds designed to amplify both market exposure and income generation.

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

My Dividend Growth Income: January 2026 Update

January delivered a robust 2.47% monthly increase in forward dividend income, reaching $6,442.40 and positioning the portfolio ahead of 2026 growth targets. Initiated a new position in Agree Realty for its strong monthly dividend growth, investment-grade property mix, and prudent payout ratio. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners announced a 5.8% dividend increase, adding $47.85 in forward income and reinforcing conviction in its infrastructure-driven growth.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

I've Never Been More Bullish On Covered Call ETFs Than Now (But With One Caveat)

The market seems to be increasingly punctuated by notable volatility spikes, while the broad indices (and AI names) struggle to justify their valuations. This is the necessary setup for covered call ETFs to come in and shine. However, there is a huge caveat (not that visible risk), which, if not properly considered, might lead covered call investors to be disappointed.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 1, 2026

SPYI Vs. QQQI: Why I Prefer The SP500-Based Covered Fund

The combination of low volatility and high valuation risks make QQQI and SPYI timely as a hedge. Current realized and implied volatilities for both SPY and QQQ are unusually low, signaling complacency and underestimating downside risks. Both funds are also currently yielding above their historical averages.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

3 Monthly Dividend Payers I'm Buying Right Now

3 Monthly Dividend Payers I'm Buying Right Now

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

Forget JEPI – 3 Monthly Dividend ETFs With Higher Yield and Upside

Income investors have flocked to the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI ) for years, and it is easy to see why.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 20, 2026

Why Letter 'L' Is The Biggest Risk For Covered Call ETF Income

Covered call ETFs play an increasingly more important role for income investors and their cash flows. These products come with several risks, but most of them should be acceptable for those who seek sustainable income. Yet, the key risk is an L-shaped sell-off, which might lead to a serious impairment of both NAV and current income.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2026

3 Elite ETFs for Compound-Focused Investors

For investors focused on building long-term, compound returns, the strategy has shifted in recent years. Whilst buying a high-quality S&P 500 ETF still remains a Buffett-approved approach, several new options have recently become available for compound-focused investors.

MarketBeat • Jan 17, 2026