Paltry S&P 500 Yield Makes This ETF Appealing

The largest S&P 500 ETF yields a scant 1.06%. That confirms something some income investors may not want to be reminded of: The dividend yield on the benchmark domestic equity index hovers around multi-decade lows.

ETF Trends • May 11, 2026

9-11% Monthly Dividends For Retirement Income: One To Buy And One To Sell

High monthly dividend yields are very attractive to investors who live off of passive income from dividend investments. However, not all of these investments are created equal, especially in the covered call arena. I compare GPIQ and QYLD to demonstrate this point.

Seeking Alpha • May 11, 2026

The ETF Growth Spurt: Looking Past the S&P 500 Giants

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ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

10-13% Yields To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

It is generally prudent to focus on stocks with single-digit yields and steady dividend growth. However, not all 10%+ yields are dangerous. I detail two double-digit yielding income machines that offer strong sustainability without blowing up your portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

Q2 Symposium: Navigating the Options Boom With NEOS Investments

In times of uncertainty, investors will typically gravitate to simplicity, but lately, they've been running towards complexity. Options-based strategies, for example, have been seeing greater demand amid the market volatility.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Wrap-Up From VettaFi's Q2 Market Outlook Symposium

The Q2 Market Outlook Symposium, Defining the Quarter Ahead, held on April 30, 2026, brought together industry leaders to dissect the evolving macroeconomic landscape and highlight sophisticated strategies for the modern portfolio.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Modernize Fixed Income Portfolios With Income Alternatives

The traditional approach to fixed income is undergoing a sophisticated evolution. While core aggregate benchmarks remain the bedrock of many fixed income portfolios, advisors are increasingly looking to complement these holdings with specialized income alternatives.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

2 Value-Oriented Covered Call ETFs For A Durable Retirement Income

Durable retirement income investing comes with limits. One of the consequences is that specific asset classes are left unexplored. This is where covered call ETFs can come into play.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2026

The Dark Side Of Dividend Investing That Leads To Underperformance

Dividend investing sounds like a dream retirement strategy. However, there is a real dark side to it that many investors overlook and thereby suffer from long-term underperformance. This article details the dark side of dividend investing and how to avoid it.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

SPYI: Can Outperform Through 2026 If The Market Trades Sideways

NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF remains a buy for its defensive, income-focused approach amid market uncertainty and volatility. SPYI offers a 12%+ starting yield with monthly, tax-efficient distributions, leveraging an OTM call spread strategy to generate income and partial upside. While SPYI underperforms the S&P 500 over long periods, it excels during sideways or volatile markets, making it ideal for income-oriented, defensive investors.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026