How JEPQ, JEPI and XYLD behave across market cycles They reassure with monthly payouts—yet unsettle with ever-changing amounts. Even more intriguing, they seem counter-cyclical and could potentially provide you with a higher income precisely when the market is in crisis.…
The Global Dividend Clock My greatest pleasure in life is seeing my dividends come in. Like J. D. Rockefeller, I love receiving dividends. Actually, it’s the common trait of all income investors. The following question is simple: how often? Because…
High Income REIT Q3 2025 Update: High yield, High nerve, High potential Test your nerves If there’s one area where AI will never replace human beings, it’s in emotional management. With volatile investments like this one, it’s the essential skill…
What The m-REITs are made of Oct 21, 2025 Mortgage REITs look like yield machines — but under the hood, they’re leveraged bond funds walking a tightrope. Yet, tens of billions are invested in them, even as everyone knows that…
Legal and General as an income investment Sep 23, 2025 For a 9% yield without venturing into excessive risk, exotic assets, or volatile emerging markets, Legal & General deserves a close look. This blue-chip company, with a nearly two-century history,…
JEPG – Monthly, Boring, Global 8 % income Sep 16, 2025 Stuck behind the UCITS barrier? European investors hunting for yield often find themselves locked out of the world’s best income funds. But one ETF—JEPG—offers a rare gateway to a…
Betting on the Chinese High Education Market? Sep 09, 2025 In my relentless search for yield across sectors and currencies, I often venture into high-risk, high-reward territories that many income investors avoid. China, despite its well-documented challenges of transparency and…
Surviving in a Low Oil Price Environment Sep 02, 2025 High yield, high drama — Petrobras offers both. But now that Q2 2025 results are in, the question arises: can this dividend darling still deliver? Since early June, I’ve been…
Until Now Aug 26, 2025 Three months ago, we analyzed JEPQ to understand how this ETF works. I recommend revisiting the first article (First article on JEPQ) for those unfamiliar with this product. It appears complex, but it really isn’t.…
The Psychology, Demographics, and Global Rise of Dividend Seekers Aug 14, 2025 They’re older. They’re everywhere. And they’re quietly moving trillions. In 2025, one ETF — JPMorgan’s JEPI — crossed $41 billion in assets. Its sibling JEPQ hit $29 billion.…