Trade of the Week: TSLA

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%

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

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

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 […]

Buy These Three Top Energy Sector Dividend Stocks Profiting From AI

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

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 […]

This Energy Stock Looks to Raise Dividends Because of AI

This Energy Stock Looks to Raise Dividends Because of AI

I promote the idea of building a balanced, high-yield portfolio for my newsletter subscribers. This means that the bulk of a subscriber’s portfolio will consist of dull, but very powerful, income-producing investments. We view more aggressive investments as additions to the core holdings. Today, I want to highlight a remarkably stable, 8% yielding fund that […]

Could These Two New High-Yield ETFs Be My Next Buys?

Could These Two New High-Yield ETFs Be My Next Buys?

We launched our ETF Income Edge service a few months ago to help investors understand the rapidly growing world of high-yielding, option-strategy ETFs. Fund sponsors launch new funds into the category every week. Since using options allows for many strategies, I love reading about how a new fund plans to operate and its investment strategy. […]

Trade of the Week: CSTL

Trade of the Week: CSTL

Last week, in my 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on healthcare diagnostics company, Castle Biosciences (CSTL).  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 noticed CSTL put premiums were elevated with options expiration coming up. […]