2 Retirement Income Anchors Worth Buying On The Dip

Most of my income comes from a "set and forget" layer of the portfolio that gets surprisingly little of my time. A well-known dividend favorite has been beaten down, and I think the dip has created a rare entry point. There is a way to own a classic safe-haven asset without giving up yield, and one fund stands out from its peers.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 26, 2026

Bond Vigilantes Smell Blood In The Water

Treasury Secretary Bessent insists on challenging the bond vigilantes, and neither side is backing down. The underlying trends are pointing toward volatility ahead and potentially much more.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

2 Covered Call ETFs That Deserve More Attention Now

The 2018–2020 yield desert marked an inflection point for covered call ETFs. Starting from the inception of JEPI, many names have emerged that have been widely adopted by income-oriented investors. However, apart from "7-10" flagship names, other instruments haven't managed to attract significant AuM figures.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 30, 2026

Two 7%+ Picks Built To Write Retirement Paychecks

Monthly dividend payments offer superior cash flow alignment for both income builders and retirees. For example, frequent dividends enhance reinvestment opportunities, accelerating portfolio growth as portfolio size increases (and nothing beats the feeling of portfolio feeding its own growth). However, the number of retirement-proof monthly dividend payers that come with meaningful yields is very low.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 15, 2026

IGLD: A High Yield To Buy If You're Bullish On Gold Long-Term

FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF (IGLD) offers gold exposure with a high 21% yield, appealing to income-focused investors seeking diversification. IGLD's covered call strategy caps upside but provides downside protection and preserves NAV through a relatively low 21.59% overwrite percentage. Recent gold pullback reduced IGLD's NAV and distributions, but long-term prospects remain strong if gold rallies, especially if geopolitical tensions ease.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 8, 2026

High-Income Gold ETFs Signal Unease Beneath Market Surface

The S&P 500 is kicking off the second quarter on a solid note, tallying gains of more than 8% in the first three weeks of April as early earnings results suggest a sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth may be underway, according to FactSet data.

ETF Trends • Apr 22, 2026

IGLD Gets The Job Done For Retirees Inside A Diversified Portfolio

IGLD Gets The Job Done For Retirees Inside A Diversified Portfolio

Seeking Alpha • Feb 2, 2026

IGLD: Exploit The Momentum And The Implied Volatility Of Gold

IGLD participates in the price returns of GLD while at the same time providing consistent income through a synthetic covered call strategy with partial overlay. This allows it to partially participate in gold's upside (GLD), and to benefit from the increase in implied volatility on the underlying GVZ. Considering an on-average high level of GVZ, and the momentum of GLD, a potentially stimulating environment is created for IGLD's results.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 20, 2026

After Reading This Article You Will Reconsider Your Position In IGLD (Downgrade)

I liquidated my position in FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF due to its lower yield and synthetic structure. IGLD offers partial gold upside, decent income, and downside protection, but its yield (~7%) lags alternatives like NEOS Gold High Income ETF (~12%). IAUI provides higher monthly income and holds physical gold, reducing structural and systematic risks versus IGLD's synthetic approach.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 26, 2025

The Bubble In Covered Call ETFs That Nobody Is Talking About

Covered call ETFs have surged in popularity, but most are heavily concentrated in AI-driven indices, like QQQ and SPY. AI valuations appear stretched, and a correction could hit covered call ETF investors, as hard as pure index, or AI stockholders. The question is how to navigate this.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 16, 2025