Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ETF evolution over the past few years has come at a frenetic pace. For years, income-focused ETFs have paid monthly dividends, which investors appreciated, especially compared to the usual quarterly payouts from individual stocks. With the advent of what are called zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) covered call ETFs, there are now funds that pay weekly dividends. With […]
It’s a surprise to me to realize that it has been more than five years since JP Morgan set off the wave of option strategy ETFs with the May 2020 launch of the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI). JEPI’s sister fund, the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), launched in May 2022. The […]
Zero days to expiration (0DTE) option trading involves buying or selling puts or calls in the morning that expire that afternoon. The trading avoids the dangers of having open option trades open when the markets are closed, and news events can cause significant share price changes when the markets open. Only three securities, the SPDR […]
The cryptocurrency Ethereum has gone through a wild ride over the last few years. The move higher from its April lows has been impressive, and many experts are predicting that Ethereum could move multiples higher still. The orange line on the chart shows the three-year track record of Ethereum. The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF […]
Investors looking for a predictable income stream combined with high yields might like Target Pay ETFs. You’ve probably heard of Target Date Funds. These provide a set-and-forget portfolio for retirement with a shifting asset mix designed to become more conservative over time as a specific target date (like a retirement year) approaches. Target Pay ETFs […]
The term Magnificent 7, referring to seven specific top stocks— Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—was coined in 2023 by a Bank of America stock analyst. The term was a take on the 1960 western, The Magnificent Seven, which was nicely remade in 2016. Surprisingly, there are few ways to invest in […]
High-yield, option strategy ETFs have become hugely popular. The number of new ETFs launched in recent years is staggering. I maintain a tracking system for this type of fund, and the number on my list has grown 300% to 120 since the start of 2024. Covered call ETFs are available with a wide range of […]
Gold has been a hot commodity, pun intended, with the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) up 42% over the last 12 months. While we hope the trend continues, gold can remain stagnant for an extended period, and income-producing gold-focused funds can be appealing. Covered call ETFs sell call options to generate income when the underlying […]
With Bitcoin recently setting record highs, interest in crypto-related stocks is also at an all-time high. Our ETF Income Edge service researches and recommends high-yield ETFs that pay exceedingly attractive yields. My subscribers have been asking about a newly launched crypto ETF. There are actually two high-yield ETFs whose portfolios focus on cryptocurrency stocks. Let’s […]
After receiving SEC approval, Bitcoin ETFs, as well as other cryptocurrency ETFs, were first launched in January 2024, just over a year ago. As of the end of June, assets in Bitcoin funds reached $131 billion. The ETF database that I use as a starting point for my various ETF investing newsletters currently lists 25 […]
