Dividend Stockpile

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...

Today I’m joined by Hans Williams, Head of ETF Distribution at Calamos Investments, to discuss their brand new income-focused ETF — the Calamos Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE).CAIE takes a unique approach to generating income by investing in a diversified portfolio of autocallable structured products tied to the MerQube US Large Cap Vol Advantage Index. These products are designed to deliver attrac...

Today I’m joined by Josh Dorfman, Co-Founder and CEO of Supercool, where climate meets commerce. Josh and his team spotlight proven climate technologies and business models scaling across the globe. The carbon transition is one of the biggest investment themes of our lifetime, requiring trillions in annual funding. Governments can’t cover it alone, which means public companies are leading the way....

Is it time for small caps? I sit down with Jay Hatfield, CEO & Portfolio Manager at Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to dive into whether now is the right time to invest in small cap stocks. We cover:✅ Why small caps could be attractive right now✅ The valuation divide between small cap and large cap stocks✅ The long-term performance track record of small caps✅ How the Fed funds interest rate c...

Troy from NEOS Investments joins to talk about their brand-new international income ETF — NIHI: NEOS MSCI EAFE High Income ETF.NEOS has already delivered some of the most exciting high-income ETFs on the market, including SPYI, QQQI, BTCI, IYRI, and IWMI. Now, they’re expanding into the international space with NIHI, giving dividend and income investors a brand-new way to diversify while collectin...

I’m excited to welcome a very special guest—Meb Faber. Meb is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management, host of The Meb Faber Show podcast, and a well-known author and researcher in global markets, asset allocation, and income strategies. In this interview, we dive deep into dividend investing, shareholder yield, and income-focused ETFs. Meb shares his thoughts...

In this video, I break down the world of Closed-End Fund (CEF) investing for income-focused investors. We’ll cover what CEFs are, how they work, things to look for before buying, and different ways to invest in them. I’ll also compare Closed-End Funds vs High-Yield ETFs, so you can decide which strategy might fit best in your dividend or income portfolio. Plus, I’ll walk through the Top 10 best-pe...

I sit down with Michael Loukas, Principal & CEO of TrueShares, to explore their innovative ETF: ONEZ – the TrueShares Seasonality Laddered Buffered ETF.We cover everything investors need to know about ONEZ, including:✅ The background and philosophy behind TrueShares✅ What “buffers” are and how they work in an ETF✅ The role of hedges in managing downside risk✅ How ONEZ uses option strategies fo...

GraniteShares YieldBOOST ETFs are brand-new high yield income ETFs designed to pay big distributions using a unique put spread strategy. In this interview with Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares, we discuss how YieldBOOST works, the truth about NAV erosion, and how these ETFs compare to YieldMax and NEOS. Perfect for dividend investors, income seekers, and anyone exploring high-yield ETF...

I sit down with Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, to discuss their brand-new income-focused ETF: ACKY – the VistaShares Target 15 ACKtivist Distribution ETF! We dive into:✅ How the ACKY ETF is designed around activist investor-driven companies✅ The methodology behind ACKY and how it selects its top 15 holdings✅ Where ACKY fits into a dividend investor’s income strategy✅ What investors can expect...

I sit down with David Nicholas, Portfolio Manager at XFUNDS, to discuss their 3 high-income ETFs: FIAX, GAIX, and BLOX.We break down each ETF’s investment strategy, portfolio holdings, options positions, and talk about the distribution yields investors can expect. David also shares the story behind why he started XFUNDS and what sets his firm apart from the competition in the crowded income ETF sp...

In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and revealing my entire REIT portfolio. I’ll walk you through all 12 of my individual REIT holdings plus the one REIT ETF I own, breaking down all the metrics you need to know. We’ll cover a mix of residential REITs, commercial REITs, industrial REITs, data centers, and more, showing you how I diversify across the real estate sector for both dividend inc...

I sit down with Eric Beyrich from Sound Income Strategies to dive deep into their innovative high-income ETF – DIVY (The Sound Equity Dividend Income ETF). If you’re a dividend investor looking for consistent income, this is a must-watch. We cover everything you need to know about DIVY:✅ What Sound Income Strategies does and their investment philosophy✅ The objective and strategy behind the DIVY...

Join me as I sit down with author Jillian Johnsrud to talk about her brand-new book, Retire Often. In this inspiring conversation, we dive into the concept of mini-retirements—what they are, why they matter, and how you can take them without sacrificing your financial goals. We cover:✅ What a mini-retirement actually looks like✅ How to plan and pay for your time away from work✅ Ideas for what t...

Are you leaving income — and safety — on the table? In this video, we break down why every income investor NEEDS a barbell strategy to protect wealth, reduce risk, and boost cash flow in 2025 and beyond. I am joined by David Sherman, CIO of CrossingBridge Advisors to discuss how low-beta, low-duration fixed income can balance out your long term income portfolio using a barbell strategy. The barbel...

Is it possible to make a living off options trading? In this video, I am joined by Erica Joan from Abundantly Erica, an options trading expert and coach, and we'll dive into the world of options trading and explore the realities of generating a sustainable income from this lucrative market. From understanding the basics of options trading to advanced strategies and risk management techniques,...

Join us as we dive into the future of AI infrastructure and explore the revolutionary changes it's bringing to the tech industry! In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the portfolio manager of Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF to discuss the exciting developments in AI infrastructure stocks and how they're the "Picks and Shovels" of the AI Gold Rush. From understanding the i...

I reveal my personal Dividend Stock Investing Universe – a carefully curated list of the 48 highest-quality dividend growth stocks selected from over 780 companies. These are the elite dividend payers I’ll be choosing from to build my long-term, income-focused portfolio. Each stock has been graded A+, A, or A- based on 18 key metrics, including dividend growth, earnings strength, ROIC, free cash f...

Join us as we chat with Jeff Schwarte, Chief Equity Strategist at Simplify Asset Management, to dive into their exciting new Barrier ETFs: XV and SBAR! XV: Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF and SBAR: Simplify Barrier Income ETF are groundbreaking funds designed to provide impressive monthly income with built-in downside protection — a game-changer for income-focused investors! Jeff reveals the m...