Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use options strategies have exploded in popularity, with two of the most popular types reaching about $120 billion in assets in 2025. The upshot is that you can ...

One of the key focuses for most investors is going to be the monthly dividend. They have a long history of paying a monthly dividend that has grown for over 30 years now. While the growth isn't ...

Option income ETFs typically employ covered call strategies, where the fund holds a portfolio of stocks and sells call options on those holdings to generate income. The premiums collected from selling ...

"IWMY has the potential to reshape the Russell 2000 options income strategies within the ETF landscape, offering investors a new paradigm for income generation." - Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ...

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade ...

I rate ETO a Buy for income-focused, long-term investors due to its 7.64% yield, monthly distributions, and global diversification. The fund trades at a -7.53% discount to NAV, offers tax-advantaged ...

These three ETFs pay attractive monthly dividends while using options strategies to protect investors from downside risk.

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How much income will an annuity produce today? It's a straightforward question, but the answer gets a bit complicated. However, it's just a matter of comparing and selecting annuity options, plugging ...

Most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pay some form of distribution, and that stems from their legal structure. As most ETFs are regulated investment companies, they are required to pay out a vast ...

Peter Gratton, M.A.P.P., Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex ...