This ETF is the Best for You If You Want Both Yield and Upside - 24/7 Wall St. S&P 5006,615.40 +0.08% Dow Jones46,560.40 +0.17% Quick Read SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) is producing significant returns as maritime volatility has translated into higher fees for shipping. Sustained geopolitical disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz have given shipping companies room to bargain for more. Nasdaq 10024,256.20 +0.08% Russell 20002,538.62 +0.05% FTSE 10010,118.40 +1.02% Nikkei 22554,015.50 + ...

Core Insights - High-yield dividend ETFs like iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF), SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT), and ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) are often overlooked compared to covered call ETFs, which attract most new capital seeking a 5% yield [2][3] Group 1: iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (PFF) - PFF provides exposure to preferred stocks, which combine features of both stocks and bonds, offering a fixed yield and par value [5] - Preferred stocks are currently attractive as companies prioritize commitments to preferred shareholders, and missed dividends accumulate, ensuring they must be paid later [6] - PFF offers a 6.12% dividend yield with monthly distributions and has an expense ratio of 0.45%, or $45 per $10,000; it is expected to deliver capital gains as it is currently at a discount due to higher interest rates [7] Group 2: SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) - BOAT tracks the maritime shipping industry, which is critical to global trade and often underappreciated; it provides exposure to major companies in this sector [8] - BOAT has returned 25.7% over the past year and offers a yield of 7.51% [9] Group 3: ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) - RDOG tracks 45 REITs that are required to distribute 90% of their earnings as dividends, making it a significant player in the dividend space [9]