This week, we are doing a covered call analysis of Exxon Mobil (XOM). The stock price has been fairly range-bound this year. However, volatility remains high enough to make covered calls attractive. In fact, covered calls can pay over 20% in premium from calls for the year, compared to just around 3% for the standard […]
Dividend Increases on Tech Stocks
Single stock ETFs have become very popular with income investors. It’s no surprise considering they check all of the boxes for investors: double-digit yields, monthly dividends, and yield from hot sectors that normally pay little to no dividends. In today’s article we’re looking at funds that give you access to large-cap stocks like the Magnificent […]
A High-Yield Stock on a Path to Double
For long-term investment success, it’s hard to find a better strategy than investing in the stocks of companies that grow their dividends. The math for success is compelling and, for many investors, surprising. And there is one market sector with especially compelling yield plus dividend growth potential. Let’s look at the hypothetical math. Let’s say […]
Trade of the Week: TSLA
This week, we are doing an options analysis of Tesla (TSLA). The stock has struggled ever since topping out in mid July. However, volatility remains elevated for now, which keeps options prices higher than normal. This can make selling options more attractive from a return perspective. We are looking at TSLA because there is a […]
A Big Dividend Increase From This Stock Surging 50%
You might have noticed that the market has been brutal on stocks that report earnings or revenue misses. Sometimes, the selloff is warranted (but usually overdone), and sometimes, the market is dead wrong and puts an attractive stock “on sale.” On August 12, energy midstream company Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) reported earnings that caused a […]
This New High-Yield ETF Holds a Lot of Promise
For my ETF Income Edge service, I meticulously review the relatively new class of high-yield option strategy ETFs to unearth the most promising ones for my subscribers. The sheer volume of new funds being launched each week is a testament to the rapid growth of this sector. Consider the following. These hot offerings are known […]
Trade of the Week: DIS
This week, we are doing an options analysis of Disney (DIS). The company posted earnings and the stock dropped about 5% on the day. However, volatility remains elevated for now, which keeps options prices higher than normal. This can make selling options more attractive from a return perspective. We are looking at DIS because there […]
Here’s How to Make 50% a Year with Bitcoin… Without Owning Any Bitcoin
During the four market days from August 1 through August 6, Bitcoin experienced a massive price drop followed by a partial recovery. Leveraging a unique ETF, I have developed a strategy that capitalizes on the dips for long-term profits—a strategy that is sure to intrigue you. On August 1, Bitcoin closed at $65,337. On August […]
Buy These Three Top Energy Sector Dividend Stocks Profiting From AI
The news media and investors are rapidly realizing that the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will require massive increases in available electrical power. And investors have a significant opportunity to profit from AI’s growing need for power. A recent Forbes article titled, “AI Is Pushing The World Toward An Energy Crisis,” includes some interesting facts. […]
Trade of the Week: RILY
Last week, in my 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on investment bank, B. Riley Financial (RILY). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. We realized RILY put premiums were elevated due to the ongoing short […]