Covered call exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are all the rage. And as I’ve said here, there, and everywhere — I don’t get it. It ...

Most traders don’t struggle with covered calls because the strategy is broken. It’s because they start in the wrong place: Scrolling through random tickers, chasing yield, or forcing trades on stocks ...

Buying covered call ETFs can provide investors with near-term outperformance during market cycles in which stocks hover sideways or trend downward. But there are key downsides to buying such ETFs as ...

Covered calls let investors earn income from stocks while limiting potential upside Covered calls let investors earn income from stocks they already own by selling the right to buy them at a set price ...

For investors hoping to juice up the income from their stock holdings or preserve capital, covered calls could be an effective and relatively low-risk way to accomplish those goals. In its most basic ...

Covered-call strategies can be an income investors' best friend. Whether the broader stock market goes up, down or merely grinds sideways, selling covered calls pays. Fortunately, we can buy ...

XYLD is one of the most widely used covered call ETFs, with $3.1 billion in assets under management and a 0.60% expense ratio (as of 7/31/2025). ICAP takes an actively managed approach. The fund does ...

Covered call ETFs trade potential stock gains for higher income, useful in volatile markets. Investors should assess how ETFs fit into portfolios due to the complexity and trade-offs involved. Key ...

During unpredictable times, investors tend to look for ways not only to hedge their investments but also to earn higher income. Covered call ETFs are gaining popularity as a means of earning income, ...