分组1 - Investors are encouraged to refine their approach to high-yield ETFs, particularly the YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF as the new year approaches [1] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of a diversified investment strategy that includes classic dividend growth stocks, Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds to enhance investment income [1] - A hybrid investment system that balances growth and income can achieve total returns comparable to traditional index funds like the S&P [1]

Group 1 - YieldMax AAPL Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA: APLY) is an actively managed ETF launched on April 17, 2023, with a primary objective of generating current income and a secondary objective of providing capped exposure to Apple Inc.'s common stock [1] - The ETF is managed by Fred, who leads the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value, focusing on quality dividend stocks and tech innovation companies [1] - Fred Piard, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in technology and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010 [1]