Tuesday, June 16, 2026
As I write this on March 30, the price of WTI crude oil has topped $100 per barrel. Brent crude trades at $114 per barrel. Oil was trading at $55 to $60 at the start of 2026, so it has nearly doubled. Oil prices will likely remain elevated as long as shipping through the Strait […]
The war with Iran has caused serious disruptions to the global energy markets. Much of the focus has been on oil tankers trapped on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz. However, the Persian Gulf countries export a range of energy and other products, and they must all transport them through the strait. Furthering […]
Over the last couple of years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use covered call strategies to generate income have become the rage. I have a tracking list of 98 ETFs, 55 of which have launched in the last two years. Today, I’m focusing my attention on two of these funds. Their sponsors only wish to gather […]
