Dividend Stockpile

GraniteShares has been making some significant changes to its YieldBOOST ETF lineup, and there are some important developments income investors need to understand. In this interview, I sit down with Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares, to discuss the evolution of the YieldBOOST strategy, changes designed to improve NAV stability, and the expanding lineup of ETFs targeting individual stocks, sectors, and other asset classes.We also discuss how the options strategies work, the trade-offs between generating high weekly income and protecting NAV, distribution sustainability, and what investors should watch when evaluating these high-income ETFs.In this interview, we cover:- Why GraniteShares changed its YieldBOOST options strategy to a 95/90 put spread structure- The potential benefits and trade-offs of the new approach- How the strategy seeks to improve NAV stability while generating weekly income- New ETF launches and expansion into additional sectors and asset classes- The risks of selling put options on leveraged ETFs- What investors should monitor beyond headline distribution yieldsIf you're interested in high-income ETFs, options strategies, and the trade-offs between generating income and preserving capital, this is an interview worth watching.

Mortgage-backed securities can offer an interesting alternative to traditional bonds, but not all MBS investments are created equal. In this interview, I sit down with Jason England from Simplify Asset Management to discuss MTBA, the Simplify MBS ETF, and how it seeks to generate attractive income by investing in newer-issue, higher-coupon agency mortgage-backed securities.We discuss how MTBA works, the advantages of its approach compared to traditional bond ETFs, interest rate sensitivity, prepayment risk, monthly distributions, and where mortgage-backed securities might fit in an income-focused portfolio.

Pacer ETFs is bringing a new approach to income investing with its lineup of autocallable ETFs. In this interview, we break down how these funds work, how they generate potential income, and what investors need to understand before investing.ACBH: Pacer Metaurus High Income Autocallable ETFACBE: Pacer Metaurus Enhanced Core Income Autocallable ETFWe discuss coupon payments, downside barriers, early redemption features, key risks, and how autocallable ETFs compare with traditional covered call ETFs and other income strategies.

Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC) continues to grow its business, increase its dividend, and deliver solid operating results, so why has the stock price been under pressure? Is the market overlooking the strength of this net lease REIT?In this follow-up interview, I’m joined by Joey Agree, CEO of Agree Realty, to get an update on the company's recent performance, discuss the disconnect between its business fundamentals and stock price, and explore what investors should expect going forward.We dig into the impact of higher interest rates on ADC's cost of capital and acquisition opportunities, the competitive landscape for quality net lease properties, and the biggest risks facing the business. We also discuss tenant credit quality, the sustainability of Agree Realty's dividend growth, and what could drive a recovery in the stock.

MLPs can offer investors attractive income and exposure to the energy infrastructure sector, but what's the best way to invest in this space? In this interview, we take a closer look at two popular ETFs from Global X: MLPX: Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETFand MLPA: Global X MLP ETFWe discuss the differences between these two energy infrastructure ETFs, how each fund builds its portfolio, and what investors should understand about their exposure to master limited partnerships (MLPs) and midstream energy companies.We also explore the role of energy infrastructure in an income-focused portfolio, the potential benefits of investing in pipelines and other midstream businesses, and the risks investors should consider, including energy market conditions, interest rates, and the impact of MLP-related tax structures.

In this interview, I’m joined by David Nicholas from XFunds to discuss the upcoming launch of the VTVX ETF, the XFunds Value Income ETF, how its investment strategy works, and what makes it different from other income-focused ETFs.We break down how VTVX identifies value opportunities, how the fund uses options strategies such as put spreads to generate income, and how it aims to balance income generation with participation in the potential appreciation of value stocks.We also discuss how the strategy may perform in different market environments, and the risks investors should understand before considering the fund.In this interview, we cover:- What is the investment strategy behind the new VTVX ETF?- How does the fund identify and invest in value opportunities?- How does VTVX use options to generate income?- Why use put spreads and other options strategies instead of relying primarily on covered calls?- How does the fund balance income generation with capital appreciation?- How might VTVX perform in rising, falling, and sideways markets?- What are the potential benefits and risks for income investors?If you're looking for new ways to generate portfolio income while maintaining exposure to value stocks, VTVX is an ETF worth understanding as it prepares to launch.

Can you build a growing stream of dividend income by focusing on companies that consistently increase their dividends rather than simply chasing the highest yields?In this interview, I’m joined by Jonathan Nurick from DivGro to discuss their rapid dividend growth investing framework and how investors can use a disciplined approach to identify companies with the potential for significant dividend growth over time.We explore the philosophy behind rapid dividend growth investing, how DivGro identifies and evaluates dividend-paying companies, and why starting with a lower yield may actually lead to greater income down the road. We also discuss the balance between current income and future dividend growth, how to evaluate dividend sustainability, and what investors should look for when building a long-term dividend growth portfolio.In this video, we discuss:- What is rapid dividend growth investing?- Why dividend growth can matter more than starting yield- How DivGro identifies potential dividend growth opportunities- What makes a company a quality dividend growth investment- Evaluating dividend growth rates and payout sustainability- Balancing current income with future income potential- How investors can apply this framework to build a long-term portfolioIf you're interested in dividend growth investing, building passive income, and creating a portfolio that can generate an increasing stream of income over time, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

Autocallable ETFs are bringing structured investment strategies to the ETF market, but how do they actually work, and what should income investors understand before investing?In this educational interview, we speak with Vest Financial about the growing autocallable ETF market, how these strategies are designed to generate income, and how they differ from traditional income ETFs and covered-call strategies.We break down the fundamentals of autocallable investments, including coupon payments, observation dates, autocall features, and coupon and maturity barriers. We also discuss how these strategies may behave in different market environments, the risks investors need to understand, and the trade-offs between potential income and downside exposure.In this video, we cover:- What autocallable investments are and how they work- How autocallable ETFs generate potential income- Understanding coupon payments, observation dates, and autocall features- How coupon and maturity barriers affect investor outcomes- The risks of investing in autocallable strategies- How autocallable ETFs compare with covered-call ETFs and other income strategies- What income investors should consider before adding these products to a portfolioAutocallable strategies can be complex, and their distributions and potential returns are not guaranteed. Investors should understand the underlying structure, downside risks, and conditions that can affect payments and principal before investing.

Can investors tap into the fast-growing photonics industry while generating income from options? In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I’m joined by Matt Tuttle from Tuttle Capital to discuss the OPTO ETF (Tuttle Capital Photonics Income Blast ETF), a unique strategy combining photonics-sector exposure with an options-based income approach.We explore why photonics is attracting attention, how OPTO works, and what investors should understand about its income potential, risks, and trade-offs.In this interview, we discuss:- What photonics is and why it matters for AI, data centers, and next-generation technology- The investment thesis behind launching OPTO- How OPTO provides exposure to the photonics sector- How the fund uses put credit spreads to pursue income- How put credit spreads differ from traditional covered-call strategies- How OPTO compares with Tuttle's FOTO ETF- The fund's distribution approach and what investors should know about distribution sustainability- The potential impact of market volatility and a sharp decline in the underlying exposure- The biggest risks investors should consider before investingFind more info: Tuttlecap.com

Can an autocallable ETF help investors generate income from the stock market while managing some of the risks? In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I’m joined by Matt Kaufman from Calamos to break down the upcoming Calamos Least-Of Autocallable Income ETF (CAYN) and explain what investors need to understand before buying shares.We explore how autocallable strategies work, how CAYN’s indexed least-of approach differs from other autocallable ETFs, and why the fund uses a weekly ladder of notes with coupon and maturity barriers.In this interview, we discuss:- Why Calamos is launching CAYN and how it differs from CAIE, CAIQ, and CAGE- How autocallable ETFs generate income and what determines whether coupons are paid- What the “least-of” or “worst-of” structure means for investors- How CAYN’s indexed strategy compares with other autocallable ETFs- How the weekly ladder of notes works and why diversification across notes matters- Coupon barriers, maturity barriers, and what happens when an underlying investment falls below a barrier- How the memory coupon feature works and when missed coupons may be recovered- When notes can be automatically called and what that means for shareholders- How changes in market conditions can affect CAYN’s net asset value (NAV)- How to compare autocallable ETFs with traditional covered-call income ETFs- The biggest risks and misconceptions investors should understand before investingFind out more: https://www.calamos.com/funds/etf/calamos-least-of-autocallable-income-cayn/