CHICAGO, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of innovative exchange-traded funds, announces enhancements to the Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NDIV), expanding the fund's income-generating capabilities through the addition of a covered call strategy. The fund was previously named the Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF. NDIV will continue trading under its existing ticker NYSE Arca, NDIV.NDIV seeks to balance high income and capital appreciation ...

Quick Read ProShares Russell 2000 High Income (ITWO) yields 11.37%. iShares Treasury BuyWrite (TLTW) yields 14.71%. Westwood Midstream Income (MDST) yields 9.03%. ITWO’s daily reset covered call approach captures more upside than traditional monthly covered call ETFs. MDST holds midstream energy pipelines earning fee-based revenues from increased US energy exports to Europe. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money If you have a long-term focus and you also wa ...

Combine the biggest ETF manager, one of the hottest trends in ETF investing, and a new product launch, and what do you get? Meh. There’s nothing bombastic or shameful about the planned iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, due to debut soon. And it certainly has a solid firm behind it. Covered call ETFs, including active ones, are not new. And frankly, I find the product glut downright dangerous. More News from Barchart I’m not pointing fingers at any one firm. It is the sum total of option-driven income ...

Core Viewpoint - The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF offers a high distribution rate of 75.1%, but it comes with significant drawbacks that may deter even the most income-focused investors [2][3][11] Group 1: ETF Overview - The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF is an income-generating product linked to Strategy, the largest corporate owner of Bitcoin [2] - The ETF has $1.44 billion in assets under management, making it the fourth-largest single-stock ETF [3] Group 2: Income Generation Mechanism - This ETF operates as a covered call product, selling call options on shares of Strategy, which limits the upside potential for investors [5] - The ETF does not pay traditional dividends; instead, it provides distributions, with 94.7% of its most recent distribution being a return of capital (ROC) [7][8] Group 3: Tax Implications and NAV Concerns - Distributions from the ETF are taxed at higher rates (up to 37%) compared to qualified dividends (up to 20%), making traditional dividend stocks potentially more attractive from a tax perspective [9][10] - The return of capital leads to erosion of the ETF's net asset value (NAV) over time, which can cap upside potential and result in scenarios like reverse splits [11]

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund (NYSE: MCN) (the “Fund”) today announced that it plans to host the Fund’s Quarterly Webinar on February 3rd, 2026 at 11:00 am (Eastern Time). Kimberly Flynn, President at XA Investments (“XAI”) will moderate the Q&A style webinar with Ray Di Bernardo and Drew Justman, Portfolio Managers at Madison Investments. TO JOIN VIA WEB: Please go to the Knowledge Bank section of xainvestments.com or click here to find the online registr ...

Amplify ETFs has launched a new options-based cybersecurity ETF to meet the needs of investors wanting monthly income from a sector more associated with growth than income generation. • What’s driving HAKY shares up?The new fund, referred to as the Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (NYSE:HAKY) , will be comprised of shares of the Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:HACK) and call options on the ETF, generating income from the premiums of the call options. The ETF seeks a 15% or more annualized option ...

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Core Viewpoint - Starbucks is experiencing renewed optimism following an upgrade to outperform by William Blair, with expectations for its first domestic comparable sales gain in two years, potentially leading to a positive full-year outlook for comparable sales [1] Financial Performance - Starbucks is set to report earnings on Wednesday, with analysts anticipating a turnaround in performance based on recent positive metrics from both China and domestic markets [11] - The company has seen a 14% increase in stock price in January, indicating a potential recovery after a prolonged decline [10] Market Position - Starbucks has underperformed compared to its consumer discretionary sector and broader markets, with a decline of over 2% year-to-date [3] - The stock is currently trading around $96, with notable trading levels identified at $90, $94, and $97, which may serve as key resistance or support levels [4][5] Technical Analysis - Short-term moving averages are diverging from longer-term averages, suggesting potential improvement in momentum, although caution is advised due to the sensitivity of these indicators [7] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is just above 70, indicating a potential risk of a pullback if the stock does not maintain its upward momentum [8] Options Strategy - A covered call strategy is suggested for investors looking to capitalize on the stock's dividend yield of approximately 2.5%, allowing for income generation while holding shares [12] - The strategy involves selling out-of-the-money calls against owned shares, with a specific example of selling a January 30th 100 strike call, which could provide additional premium income [13][14]

Core Viewpoint - YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF (CONY) has been disappointing for many investors due to its strategy of writing covered calls against Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) [1] Group 1 - The ETF is designed to generate income through covered call writing, which involves selling call options on the underlying asset, Coinbase [1] - Investors have expressed frustration with the performance of the high-yield ETF, indicating potential issues with its strategy or market conditions [1]

Core Insights - The current market offers various ETFs with yields above 5%, appealing to income investors seeking better returns than traditional 2% or 3% yields [1] - These ETFs are established products with clear strategies for generating elevated income, though higher yields come with increased risk [1] ETF Summaries - The JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF (JEPI) has an 8.19% dividend yield, providing an annual dividend of $4.72 through a combination of large-cap US stocks and a covered call strategy [4][5] - The payout ratio for JEPI is 205.55%, indicating a significant portion of income is derived from options premiums rather than traditional dividends, with a distribution growth rate of 11.94% [5] - The Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) offers the highest yield at 9.17%, with a monthly dividend of $2.31, investing in the 100 highest-yielding stocks globally [6] - SDIV has a declining distribution rate of -1.33% and a payout ratio of 101.39% [7] - The iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF maintains a healthier payout ratio of 48.44%, but has experienced a distribution decline of 39.94% due to emerging market volatility [7]