That 8% Yield on JEPI Is Actually 5.5% After Taxes: Here's Why High Earners Should Know the Difference

On a recent episode of the Rich Habits Podcast titled “169: Our Favorite Passive Income Strategy (2026),” co-host Austin laid out the covered call ETF pitch that most yield-chasers skip: “Because JEPI uses these ELNs instead of actual listed options, the IRS treats virtually all of the premium income JEPI generates as ordinary income, not capital gains, not return of capital.

24/7 Wall Street • May 13, 2026

Undercovered Dozen: Bank Of America, Plug Power, Dycom And More

The Undercovered Dozen series spotlights 12 lesser-covered stocks from the past week on Seeking Alpha. This week's edition covers articles published between May 1 and May 7, offering fresh investment ideas. The focus is on stocks that may offer unique opportunities due to limited analyst coverage.

Seeking Alpha • May 13, 2026

If I Wanted 10% Annually, I Would Sell XYLD In Favor Of This Simple Strategy On SPY Instead

XYLD distributes 10% annually through covered calls but sacrifices over 2.5% in annual returns due to strict upside caps on 1-month rolling options. XYLD's theta decay advantage works in flat markets but the S&P 500 historically trends upward with 11% average annual growth making the upside cap costly. In my opinion, the mechanical implementation of XYLD's options strategy doesn't add distinctive value compared to this automatic withdrawals strategy on SPY.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

$25,000 in 4 of Wall Street's Top ETFs Delivers Over $1000 per Month of Passive Income

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 30, 2026

Covered Call ETFs: Boosting Your Dividend Income Strategy

A covered call ETF holds a basket of dividend-paying stocks while simultaneously selling call options on those same holdings. In return, you get paid a premium. That premium is extra income on top of your regular dividends. Covered call funds work best when stock prices are stable or rising slowly. If the stock price shoots up dramatically, your shares might get called away at the strike price. You miss out on that extra gain. That's the one caveat to covered call ETFs - you cap your upside.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

My Income Portfolio: Dividends Are Forever

Dividend strategies aim to generate steady streams of passive income over time. At the same time, they should not neglect capital growth, so demonstrating that dividend payouts do not erode their underlying value over the long term. A significant portion of my holdings currently show a positive NAV performance since their launch, which remains for me an equally important goal for the long run.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 28, 2026

The Biggest Risk For Covered Call ETF Investors And How To Avoid It

Covered call ETFs offer attractive monthly yields, often exceeding 10%, appealing to income-focused investors. Most top covered call ETFs are heavily concentrated in large-cap growth, specifically S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 exposures. This concentration introduces significant risk, as these ETFs exhibit strong performance correlations and similar downside profiles.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 7, 2026

4 ETFs Yielding Over 12% That Are Actually Worth Buying

Double-digit yields make most serious investors, and they should be wary as there is a history of high-yield funds that are littered with products that paid eye-catching distributions for a few quarters before quietly eroding into irrelevance.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 16, 2026

3 ETFs Paying Between 12% and 14% That Actually Deliver For Retirees

Monthly income above 12% sounds like a promise that usually comes with a catch. These three ETFs actually pay it, though each one earns that yield through a different mechanism, and each carries a different set of trade-offs worth understanding.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 11, 2026

XYLD May Outpace The S&P 500 In 2026

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) offers S&P 500 exposure with enhanced income via a covered call strategy. I expect a flat S&P 500 in 2026, making XYLD's 10.72% yield and buy-write approach appealing for income-focused investors. XYLD outperforms in flat or down markets but may lag during strong index rallies due to limited upside from call option overlays.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 9, 2026