Dividend Stockpile

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile’s Income Investors Education Series, I sit down with JoAnne Bianco from BondBloxx to discuss one of the most overlooked areas of income investing: bond ETFs. While many income investors focus heavily on dividend stocks, bonds can play an important role in generating income, reducing portfolio volatility, and helping investors navigate changing market condition...

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I sit down with veteran technical analyst Carter Braxton Worth, Founder and CEO of Worth Charting and portfolio manager of the newly launched WRTH ETF (Worth Charting Options Income ETF).With more than 35 years of Wall Street experience, Carter has built a reputation for identifying opportunities created by major market events, earnings announcements, and vol...

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I sit down with Si Katara from TappAlpha to discuss the recent enhancements made to the TSPY ETF and what they could mean for investors seeking reliable income. We dive into the reasoning behind the changes, how the updated strategy works, and the potential benefits for investors looking to maximize income from their portfolios. Si explains how TSPY seeks to...

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, we’re joined by one of the most respected voices in investing and behavioral finance, Ben Carlson, to discuss his brand new #1 bestselling book, Risk & Reward. Ben is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, co-host of the incredibly popular Animal Spirits podcast and Ask the Compound YouTube channel, author of the widely...

In this episode, I sit down with Eric McArdle from Overlay Shares to discuss their innovative fixed-income ETF lineup:• OVB – Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF• OVT – Overlay Shares Short-Term Bond ETF• OVM – Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETFWith interest rates, inflation concerns, and income generation remaining top priorities for investors, we take a deep dive into how these ETFs are designed to prov...

In an era of high market concentration and sudden volatility spikes, investors are increasingly asking: 'How do I stay invested without losing sleep?' I sat down with Si Katara, CEO of TappAlpha, to discuss how their unique daily income engine (powered by 0DTE technology in TSPY and TDAQ) helps investors stay the course. We do a deep dive into the often-ignored world of tax classifications—proving...

Are you looking for high-quality dividends without sacrificing growth? I’m joined by Christian Magoon, CEO and Founder of Amplify ETFs, live from the Future Proof conference in Miami. Amplify has become a leader in the income space, and today we are doing a deep dive into their powerhouse "YieldSmart" suite: DIVO, IDVO, and QDVO.Most income investors are familiar with DIVO (Amplify Enhanced Divide...

Is the "Passive Bubble" finally reaching a breaking point? I sat down with Mike Green, Portfolio Manager and Chief Strategist at Simplify, live from the Future Proof conference in Miami to discuss the structural shifts moving the markets in 2026.Mike is widely known for his groundbreaking work on how passive flows distort price discovery, but in this interview, we pivot to actionable solutions. We...

Weekly Income from Gold & Silver? (The XFUNDS GLDN & SLVX Strategy)Are you tired of "dead money" commodities that just sit in a vault? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with David Nicholas, President of XFUNDS, to dive into their two groundbreaking new ETFs: GLDN (Nicholas Gold Income ETF) and SLVX (Nicholas Silver Income ETF).For decades, investors have held gold and silver as a hedge, but...

In this episode, I sit down with Howard Chan, CEO of Kurv Investment Management, to break down their Metals Enhanced Income ETF lineup: • Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF (KGLD) • Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF (KSLV) • Kurv Copper Enhanced Income ETF (KCOP)Gold. Silver. Copper. But with an income-focused twist. Instead of simply holding physical metals or mining stocks, Kurv uses an options-based s...

In this interview, I sit down with Chris Getter, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, to break down the FOXY ETF — the Simplify Currency Strategy ETF.Most investors think in terms of two asset classes: stocks and bonds. But what if currency is the third? FOXY is designed as an “all-weather” currency strategy that aims to generate income and diversification by combi...

In this episode, we sit down again with Barry Martin, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management, for a deeper dive into the Shelton Equity Premium Income ETF — SEPI.Since launching in September 2025, SEPI has drawn significant attention from income-focused investors looking for a way to balance equity exposure with options-based premium income. But how has it actually performed since incepti...

Brand new series: Income Investing Education Series on Dividend StockpileIn this episode, I sit down with Si Katara from TappAlpha to break down one of the most talked-about topics in the income investing world right now:👉 0DTE options strategies vs. 30-day options strategiesWhat’s the difference? Which approach generates more consistent income? How does risk actually compare? And what should inc...

Welcome back to Dividend Stockpile! In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Sean O’Hara, President of Pacer ETFs, to break down two of the most unique dividend ETFs on the market today: QDPL and QSIX.These ETFs track the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 — but with a twist: they aim to deliver 400% (4x) and 600% (6x) of the dividend income generated by their respective indexes. And here’s the k...

Tesla and Nvidia are two of the most volatile mega-cap stocks in the market. Big upside… but big drawdowns too. What if there were a way to gain exposure to TSLA and NVDA while incorporating a level of downside protection and income potential? In this interview, I sit down with Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares, to break down their first-to-market single-stock autocallable ETFs: • TLA – GraniteShar...

Is your portfolio ready for a market shift? In this deep dive, we sit down with Paisley Nardini, Managing Director at Simplify Asset Management, to break down the Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA).Managed futures have historically been one of the few asset classes to provide "crisis alpha"—performing well when both stocks and bonds are down. We explore how CTA uses systematic,...

Sports teams. Concerts. Live events. Billionaires love them — now investors can access them too. In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I sit down with Chris Marangi from Gabelli to discuss their brand-new ETF, GOLS (Gabelli Opportunities In Live and Sports ETF). This unique ETF invests in the companies powering the global sports and live entertainment ecosystem. We break down why sports franchise...

I sit down with Joey Agree, CEO of Agree Realty (ADC), to break down what’s really happening in the net lease REIT space—and what investors should be watching next. We cover how Agree Realty has built one of the strongest balance sheets in retail real estate, why high-quality tenants matter more than ever, and how the company thinks about growth, risk, and dividends in today’s higher-rate environm...

In this interview, I’m joined by Mike Khouw at YieldMax to break down how their high-yield ETFs work and whether income investors should be taking another look. YieldMax ETFs are known for eye-catching yields, but they also come with important tradeoffs. We discuss how these strategies generate income, the risks investors often overlook, and the types of portfolios where YieldMax may—or may not—ma...

In this video, I walk through my monthly review of my Quality Dividend Growth Portfolio. We’ll break down current portfolio balances, dividends received, new buys and additions, and the latest news impacting my holdings. I’ll also share how the portfolio is positioned going forward, what’s driving income growth, and how I’m thinking about risk, valuations, and long-term dividend sustainability. If...

I’m joined by Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital Management, to break down two of the firm’s newest ETF launches: MAGO (Tuttle Capital Magnificent 7 Income Blast ETF) and BITK (Tuttle Capital Bitcoin 0DTE Covered Call ETF) — part of Tuttle’s new Income Blast ETF series. Options-based income ETFs have exploded in popularity, but not all strategies are created equal. In this conversation, we walk...

I’m joined by Mac Sykes, Portfolio Manager at Gabelli, for a deep dive into the Gabelli Financial Services ETF (GABF) and how active management is being used in today’s financial sector. We break down how GABF differs from traditional financial and bank ETFs, the types of financial services stocks the fund invests in, and where Gabelli is seeing value in banks, insurers, and diversified financial...

I’m joined by Si Katara of TappAlpha to break down TDAX and TSYX, the first ETFs in TappAlpha’s Lift Series — a new take on covered call income strategies. Covered call ETFs are everywhere. But most follow similar playbooks. The Lift Series aims to rethink how covered call income is generated, using a more dynamic, rules-based approach designed to balance income, risk management, and participation...

MLP investing can offer attractive income, but tax complexity — especially K-1s — keeps many investors away. In this video, I sit down with Rob Thummel, Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital, to break down TMLP, a new MLP ETF designed to provide energy infrastructure exposure in a more tax-efficient wrapper. We discuss why Tortoise launched TMLP, how the fund is structured to improve tax efficienc...

Not all real estate ETFs behave the same — and understanding the differences matters more than ever. In this deep dive, I’m joined by David Auerbach from Hoya Capital to explain how HOMZ and RIET work, how they differ from traditional REIT ETFs, and how investors might think about using them in a diversified portfolio. Topics covered: • What HOMZ is designed to capture in the housing market • How...