Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Energy infrastructure has become a hot-button topic in the discussion around the data center buildout. However, energy sector infrastructure stock prices have been hit- or-miss this year, as investor sentiment about the data center buildout swings from enthusiastic to negative. For example, here is the year-to-date chart for Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), which provides natural […]
Autocallable ETFs have become a hot, exciting topic for income-focused investors. These funds provide a lot of stability, plus very attractive yields. Our team has taken the lead in explaining these funds to investors. Recently, VegaShares launched a second ETF in the category. One is more aggressive; the other is quite conservative. Let’s look at […]
Although crude oil (WTI) is down from its recent high of almost $105 per barrel, even in the $90s, oil and fuel production will remain highly profitable for the energy sector. Several factors should support continued profits for energy companies. Even as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal levels, I expect oil […]
The universe of ETFs that use option strategies to generate income and pay very attractive distribution yields is heavily invested into technology stocks these days. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies are also well represented. One asset class that has been poorly represented in these types of ETFs is energy. That remains the case, but I want […]
ETFs that own autocallable notes are a new, hot category of income-focused funds. Of the 20 ETFs of this sort in my database, only three are more than a year old, and 12 launched in 2026. Autocallable notes are market-linked, structured investment products that produce high-yielding stable income. According to a white paper published by […]
Here in our little corner of the internet at Investors Alley, we are constantly on the hunt for high-yield investment ideas and products. For the last three years, we’ve helped subscribers navigate the rapidly growing world of option strategy exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. Recently, the team has been digging into a new type of ETF, […]
I want to lock in some profits on a small portion of the silver I hold in my OneGold.com account. When I went to place a trade, I was shocked to see how much the bid/ask spread had widened. While most of my investing focus and recommendations to subscribers cover high-yield investing, I like the […]
Last night I dreamed about silver prices and trends. I am sure it’s a sign that I spend too much time reading, researching, and thinking about how to invest in silver and precious metals. But while it’s on my mind, I thought I would share my current thoughts about precious metals investing. As you may […]
Starting in late 2025, a fear gripped investors that the loans from software companies held in private credit funds would default in large numbers. The thesis was that because of AI, companies could easily write software for their own needs, and therefore, software companies would lose a large portion of their clients and revenues. […]
Over the last few years, Kurv has been very creative with new funds in the high-yield option strategy space. Several of the Kurv exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are in the recommended portfolios for our various newsletter services. Kurv’s newest fund goes a bit old school, which, with its strategy, means all the way back to January […]
