The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) currently yields just 0.97% after expenses, reflecting corporate shifts toward AI and buybacks over dividends and rising stock prices. Investors seeking income might consider selling covered calls on SPY, which has a robust options market with daily expirations and tight spreads. For example, selling a July $760 call on 100 shares bought at $746.74 could generate about 0.87% premium monthly, or an annualized 10.43%, though this caps upside potential and retains downside risk. Covered calls can enhance income but involve tradeoffs like limited gains, risk of shares being called away, and tax complexities.
The iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF (BALI) delivers a 7.7% yield by combining dividends from large-cap U.S. stocks with income from selling call options on the S&P 500. This strategy caps upside gains but provides steady monthly cash...
The S&P 500, currently up 7.4% year to date, is projected by a strategist to reach 8,000, driven by strong earnings growth and positive technical indicators. The strategist advises buying into sectors showing momentum like semiconductors and tech-rel...
Recent data shows a rotation in the stock market from tech stocks into healthcare, industrials, and financials, indicating a neutral phase for the S&P 500 rather than a clear trend reversal. Despite nine Federal Reserve officials expecting a rate hik...
The S&P 500 has exceeded expectations due to the AI boom and strong semiconductor fundamentals, prompting an upgrade of the 2026 price target from 7,380 to 7,500. Despite a recent pullback from June highs, semiconductor stocks remain the rally's core...
The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) offers an attractive 8.2% yield, generating about $100,000 annually in distributions if you invest roughly $1.22 million. The income comes from a mix of low-volatility large-cap stocks and equity-linked n...
