In volatile markets, two covered-call funds stand out by offering dividends above 8%, providing steady income without needing to sell shares. The Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (SPXX) yields 9.2% by selling call options on 35%-75% of its portfolio, currently trading at an 11.4% discount. The BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (BDJ) offers an 8.1% yield with monthly payouts, diversifying globally and trading at an 8.2% discount. Both funds hold familiar large-cap stocks and use option strategies to generate income, making them attractive for investors seeking dividends and some downside protection during market uncertainty.
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) has significantly outperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) in 2026, with a 20% year-to-date gain compared to SPY's 8%. This outperformance is largely due to EEM's heavy exposure to semiconductor companies li...
Headline inflation forecasts for Q2 have surged from 2.7% to 6.0% annualized, with producer prices rising faster than consumer prices. This shift challenges the view that inflation is mainly due to energy costs and raises the possibility of Federal R...
The bull market is expected to persist despite a recent dip in June, which is viewed as a chance to buy the dip. Strong money creation, with three out of four key money measures rising year-over-year, supports ongoing strength in the S&P 500. Histori...
As of June 8, 2026, five out of nine major global stock indexes are in positive territory for the year. Japan's Nikkei 225 leads with a strong 27.2% gain, followed by Canada's TSX (+8.7%) and the U.S. S&P 500 (+8.2%). In contrast, India's BSE Sensex ...
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) recently fell 9% in one day, reflecting investor concerns over the June 30, 2026 deadline for clean energy tax credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Despite this drop, ACES remains up 18% year-to-date, outperf...
