Saturday, August 2, 2025
I recently researched an energy company – Vitesse Energy LLC – whose business motto included the phrase “the velocity of capital compounding.” That idea caught my eye and applies to the power of compounding dividend or interest income. I like using the word “velocity” to indicate the speed at which gains can happen. By the […]
In mid-April, Simplify ETFs launched a pair of what they call “barrier ETFs,” which use an advanced option strategy to generate above-average income for investors. The strategy is fascinating and hopefully profitable. Barrier put options have binary outcomes. Suppose the underlying asset is above the barrier at expiration. In that case, the option expires without […]
Recently, I ran across a list of the “7 Deadly Investing Sins Clients Make.” The article was aimed at financial advisors, but I think regular investors would benefit from understanding the list items. Let’s go through the “investing sins,” and I will share my thoughts. Forgetting Arithmetic My newsletter subscribers manage their own investments, so […]
My Dividend Hunter service focuses on earning income from a portfolio of high-yield investments. When I read analyst ratings on the stocks I recommend, I often find the analysis has the wrong focus. Traditional stock analysis examines a company’s business results and growth prospects to value the share price. From there, an analyst determines whether […]
Editor’s note: This issue was written ahead of the news that the Trump administration tariffs would be paused for 90 days for all countries except China. Crude oil prices have dropped 16% since April 1. Oil at $60 per barrel has significantly different implications compared to oil at $75. The commodity has fallen on the […]
Gold is a hot commodity and a popular investment. The precious metal has gained 19% this year to date, and 38% over the past 12 months. While I expect gold to continue to post gains, those profits won’t come in a straight line. The new world of option income ETFs enables investors to gain exposure […]
When the markets become volatile, as we have seen them do over the last couple of months and even more so with recent tariff announcements I am often asked about safe places to park cash and earn a reasonable interest rate. Recently, a new ETF was launched that provides an interesting alternative to money market […]
Over the past few weeks, the major U.S. stock market indexes have tumbled into correction territory. Of course, falling stock prices lead to news reports filled with warnings about continued price declines, the potential for a bear market, and even an economic recession. Every time stock prices enter a downturn, news outlets and many investors […]
On March 7, 2024, Roundhill Investments launched the first two ETFs utilizing zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options to generate income and pay dividends to investors. The team at Roundhill recently released a report detailing the returns and features of these two high-yield funds. The two Roundhill ETFs are: · Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call […]
With the stock market in a downturn, my publisher says fewer people are signing up for newsletters because they’re sitting on their hands. Fear has taken control. I would think that with stock prices going down, investors would be looking for ideas and strategies that let them weather the decline without giving in to the […]
