The ticker symbols SOXL and SOXS are both semiconductor ETFs issued by Direxion. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment funds that hold a basket of stocks. In this case, both SOXL and SOXS hold semiconductor-related stocks selected by a fund manager at Direxion. The holdings are not a secret; they can be viewed on various platforms, … Read more
Covered call ETFs continue to gain traction with income investors—and for good reason. They provide a structured way to convert volatility into consistent distributions, often on a monthly or even weekly basis. Instead of managing options positions yourself, these ETFs do the heavy lifting. You simply hold the fund and collect the income. No spreadsheets. … Read more
High-yield covered call ETFs have surged in popularity, offering attractive income streams in a market where investors crave yield. However, many investors fail to fully grasp these products, which comes with significant risks. While the allure of double-digit annual yields may seem too good to pass up, a closer examination reveals structural challenges that can … Read more
Perhaps you already know about the QQQ. But have you heard of QQQJ? If not, we will introduce QQQJ in this article and compare it to its bigger brother, QQQ. Contents The exchange-traded fund (ETF), going by the ticker QQQJ, has been called “QQQ Junior”. Whether that nickname is belittling or not is a matter … Read more
What is known as the ARK funds, or ARK ETFs, are a set of exchange-traded funds managed by ARK Investment Management LLC, an American investment firm led and founded by Cathie Wood in 2014. The acronym ARK stands for “Active Research Knowledge”. The funds focus on investing in “disruptive innovation” such as AI, blockchain, and … Read more
The YieldMax ETF is a family of ETFs (exchange-traded funds) designed to use option income strategies to generate income. Contents Each fund uses a particular underlying stock for its strategy. A few popular ones are: TSLY: Options strategies on Tesla (TSLA)APLY: Options strategies on Apple (AAPL)NVDY: Options strategies on NVIDIA (NVDA)AMZY: Options strategies on Amazon … Read more
At certain times, certain brokers have blocked the trading and investment of certain stocks and ETFs of certain types of accounts based on government regulations or the particular bank’s risk policies. Contents The types of accounts in which these restrictions have been placed are usually more conservative retirement accounts (such as IRA accounts) with lower … Read more
Trading the Spread: Bitcoin ETFs vs. Cryptocurrencies Infrastructure ETFs In this study, we explore the application of simple spread trading strategies using Bitcoin ETFs and cryptocurrency infrastructure ETFs—two highly correlated asset classes due to the broader influence of cryptocurrency market movements. Given their strong relationship, this setup provides a compelling case for implementing pair trading … Read more