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BUYW is an actively-managed covered call ETF that invests in a selection of ETFs based on a reversion to the mean strategy and sells covered calls. Despite its high dividend yield of 5.9%, BUYW has a high expense ratio of 1.31%, underperforms during bull markets and has mixed results, making it less attractive compared to other more affordable and higher-performing covered call ETFs.

The iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF (IYH) is no longer considered a beneficial long-term holding due to its diminished long-term earnings growth and high valuation. Although IYH offers better downside protection compared to the S&P 500 index, its weaker long-term growth outlook makes it less attractive for investors. Even with its undeniably strong performance in the past, experts recommend waiting on the sidelines due to IYH’s unappealing risk and reward profile.

Generative AI, capable of creating diverse content, requires substantial computing infrastructure and power. Advancements in this field necessitate a new tech stack, including certain semiconductors, supercomputers, advanced models, and novel data management strategies. The growing demand for GenAI technology calls for upgrades in physical infrastructure supporting cloud computing. The process of GenAI implementation involves training and inference, each with different infrastructure needs, presenting potential growth opportunities for investors.

The S&P 500 has fallen almost 3% within the past month, highlighting the volatility that typically hits at the end of the summer. For volatility through the end of 2023, investors may want to consider two active ETFs from American Century. Investors can simply wait for a September slowdown to occur.

The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF seeks to generate income through selling at-the-money covered calls on companies in the Nasdaq-100.The fund retains a portion of the premium it collects to mitigate long-term erosion and has a history of paying distributions in the form of return of capital.Its volatility can be hedged by taking on a short position in TQQQ.

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Diversification has not worked well this year, with large-cap tech stocks outperforming other sectors.The iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) offers broad exposure to the entire U.S. stock market, including large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks.ITOT has low fees, tax efficiency, and potential for future growth, making it a compelling investment option for diversified portfolios.



Schwab 1000 Index ETF (SCHK) covers over 90% of the total US stock market capitalization, but the market is considered expensive based on the revised Buffett Indicator and forward P/E ratio.SCHK had a challenging year in 2022 but has since recovered, delivering a positive return of 19.2%.The Federal Reserve’s elevated interest rates and the possibility of a recession pose significant downside risks to SCHK’s fund price, so investors should wait on the sidelines.

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Covered call ETFs are becoming increasingly popular among retirement income investors.But as valuable as these vehicles are, they can be even better if you put some good players around them.I outline in detail how I supplement covered call ETFs with offense and defense ETF “tilts” to create and maintain a flexible, dynamic retirement portfolio for my family.

September and October are infamous for major bouts of volatility striking markets.Identifying the possible catalysts for volatility is the first step to staying ahead of it.Our team also spotted unusual activity in the embattled Real Estate sector, but M&A action offers hope amid real estate’s ruins.

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is a diversified investment portfolio focused on high-quality dividend stocks.The ETF offers a low expense ratio, strong long-term returns, and a decent dividend yield of 3.1%.The fund is broadly diversified across all sectors of the economy and includes top holdings in leading companies.



iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF is a diversified small-cap ETF that offers exposure to growth stocks in various sectors.The ETF is cheaper and less time-consuming than investing in individual small-cap stocks or close-ended mutual funds.The fund prioritizes fundamentally strong small-cap stocks with higher P/B ratios and growth forecasts, and generates strong price growth over the long run.We are Avisol Capital Partners, a team of medical/biotech experts and finance professionals. We lead the investing group Total Pharma Tracker, where we aim to make the science of biopharma investing easily undestandable to regular investors.