Dividend Stockpile

In this video, I walk you through my Top Quality Dividend Growth Portfolio—how I build it, how I picked the holdings, and the metrics I track to stay confident in every position. I break down my full process for finding the highest-quality dividend growth stocks, share my current holdings, and analyze each name using Snowball Analytics, including dividend safety, dividend yield and growth, growth...

Are covered call ETFs really the best answer for income investors… or are we settling for less than we should? In this video, we dive into why traditional covered call strategies may not be enough in today’s market and explore how the WEEL ETF looks to solve some of the biggest weaknesses investors face when relying only on options income. We break down:• Where covered call ETFs fall short• Hidden...

Today I’m joined once again by Jeff Schwarte, Chief Equity Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, to break down their brand-new high-yield ETF — XXV, the Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF.Last time Jeff was on, we discussed Simplify’s XV ETF (Target 15 Distribution), but XXV takes things to another level with a targeted 25% distribution. In this interview, we dig into what makes XXV d...

What if the goal of investing isn’t just growth — but consistent income and cashflow? I’m joined by Toby Mathis, managing partner at Anderson Business Advisors, founder of Infinity Investing, and author of Infinity Investing, to break down why income investing is one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — wealth-building strategies. We discuss:Why income and cashflow matter more than portfolio...

What does dividend investing look like as we head into 2026?In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I’m joined by Chris D’Agnes, Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager at Hamlin Capital Management, to break down how income investors should be thinking about dividends in the years ahead. We start with Chris’s background and Hamlin’s investment approach, then dive into how the dividend landscape is evo...

I’m joined by Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, to break down their two brand-new fund-of-funds ETFs: YBST and YBTY.Most income ETFs follow the same playbook — but YBST and YBTY are built differently. We dive into why GraniteShares chose a fund-of-funds structure, what problems it’s designed to solve, and how these ETFs aim to deliver income in a smarter, more flexible way. We cover:• What makes Y...

What if you could generate income without owning the stock—and get paid while waiting to buy it? In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I’m joined by Nikhil Jaisinghani, CIO and Portfolio Manager at Titan Capital Partners, to break down how selling put options can be used as a powerful income strategy. We cover: • What selling puts actually means (in plain English) • How put-writing generates cons...

Ready to boost your income investing strategy? In today’s interview, we sit down with Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist at ProShares, to break down the IQQQ, ISPY, and ITWO income ETF suite — three funds designed to generate consistent, diversified income in any market environment. We dive into:✔️ How IQQQ generates income from the Nasdaq-100✔️ Why ISPY is becoming a go-to S&P 500 income...

Today we’re diving deep into the world of energy income investing — and I’ve got the perfect guest to help us break it all down. I’m joined by Parag Sanghani, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Westwood ETFs. Parag oversees two of their income-focused energy ETFs:🔹 WEEI – Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF🔹 MDST – Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETFIn this...

I sit down with David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital, for a deep and timely conversation about the current state of REIT investing and where the biggest opportunities may be heading into 2026.We cover everything income investors want to know, including:✔️ How REITs are reacting to interest rate changes✔️ Which real estate sectors look most attractive right now✔️ Potential catal...

I break down three of the most popular utility and infrastructure closed-end funds: BUI, UTG, and UTF. These income-focused CEFs are widely used by dividend investors for their yield, defensive sector exposure, and long-term total return potential — but each fund is built very differently. This full comparison covers:• Fund strategies and portfolio differences• Dividend income and distribution his...

In this interview, I sit down with CFRA Research’s SVP & Head of ETF Research, Aniket Ullal, to explore the key trends shaping income ETF investing as we head toward 2026. Aniket brings a deep, data-driven view of ETFs, fund flows, and investor behavior — and he shares what the numbers are really telling us. We discuss:• The current state of dividend and income strategies• How rising rates and mar...

In today’s interview, I sit down with Howard Chan, CEO and Founder of Kurv Technology Titans Select (KQQQ) and Kurv High Income (KYLD) ETFs. We take a deep dive into how these two funds work, what makes their approach different, and why more investors are looking at options-based ETFs for income and growth. Howard breaks down the strategy behind KQQQ, which targets leading technology names, and KY...

Today we’re taking a first look at the brand-new NEHI ETF — the NEOS Ethereum High Income ETF, launching on December 3, 2025. This new fund from NEOS Investments aims to combine exposure to Ethereum spot ETFs with an option-writing strategy designed to generate consistent monthly income for investors. In this video, we break down:🔹 What the NEHI ETF is and how it works🔹 How the fund uses covered...

Today I’m excited to sit down once again with Jenny Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management, professional money manager, CNBC contributor, and author of Dividend Investing – Dependable Income to Navigate All Market Environments. If you care about income investing, dividend strategy, dividend stocks, or high-quality cash flow, this is a must-watch conversation. With markets shifting rapidly...

I sit down with Si Katara, Founder and CEO of TappAlpha, to break down two of their ETFs: TSPY and TDAQ. We explore what inspired these funds, how their methodology differs from other income ETF products, and what types of investors they’re built for. Si explains the approach behind TSPY (TappAlpha SPY Growth & Daily Income ETF) and TDAQ (TappAlpha Innovation 100 Growth & Daily Income ETF), how th...

Today, I’m joined by Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, to talk about one of the most exciting new thematic ETFs on the market — the VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF (ticker: POW).In this interview, Adam reintroduces VistaShares and gives us an update on their growing ETF lineup — including AIS, OMAH, and the expanding Supercycle® series. We take a deep dive into the Electrification Supercy...

Today, we’re joined by Clark Allen, Head of ETFs at Horizon Investments, to dive into two of Horizon’s newest income-focused ETFs — DIVN (Horizon Dividend Income ETF) and FLXN (Horizon Flexible Income ETF).Both funds are designed to help investors generate reliable income through a combination of dividend-paying holdings and options-based income strategies — but each takes a slightly different app...

How do you build reliable, sustainable income in retirement — even as markets, interest rates, and inflation change? In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, we’re joined by Kevin Feig, founder of Walk You To Wealth — a CPA, Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) who helps clients create income plans they can count on. Kevin shares his insights on: • How to balan...

Today on Dividend Stockpile, we’re diving into one of the most unique corners of the income investing world — catastrophe bonds and insurance-linked securities (ILS) — a market that was once reserved for big institutions. To help us unpack it all, I’m joined by Ethan Powell, Principal and Chief Investment Officer at Brookmont Capital Management, the firm behind the Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF...

Looking for income with protection? Today we’re breaking down Innovator’s brand-new Autocallable ETFs — ACII and ACEI — with Joe Becker from Innovator ETFs. These funds blend structured income with ETF simplicity to help investors earn consistent income with defined risk. These funds introduce a brand-new approach to generating income, blending the structured features of autocallable notes with th...

We’re diving into Invesco’s new lineup of income-focused ETFs — the Income Advantage Series, featuring QQA (Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF), RSPA (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Income Advantage ETF), and EFAA (Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF).Joining me is John Burrello, Senior Portfolio Manager at Invesco, to break down how these funds are designed to help investors stay invested in equit...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of Business Development Companies (BDCs) with Kelly Green, the Editor of Dividend Digest and Yield Shark at Mauldin Economics. Kelly specializes in helping income investors find high-yield opportunities while managing risk — and BDCs are a major part of that strategy. We’ll cover everything you need to know about BDC investing:✅ What are BDCs a...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Barry Martin, Senior Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, to discuss their exciting new income-focused ETF — SEPI (Shelton Enhanced Income ETF).Shelton Capital has long been known for their expertise in options-based income strategies, and with SEPI, they’re bringing that experience into the ETF market. We cover everything you need to know about this...

I sit down with Perth Tolle, founder of Life + Liberty Indexes and creator of the Freedom 100 Emerging Markets Index (FRDM).The FRDM ETF takes a different approach to emerging markets — instead of allocating capital to countries based purely on size, it focuses on economic freedom and personal liberty. That means avoiding authoritarian regimes and investing in freer, more transparent markets. We c...