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bucolic_frolic

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2. It's an ETF.

Reply to GreatGazoo (Original post)

Sun Jan 26, 2025, 02:59 PM

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Check the long term chart. Like most large cap funds, a large portion of its holdings are the biggest tech names. Check its strategy. Covered calls are a hedge on risk.

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Retirees -- Opinions? Experiences? Is 14% Div Too Good To Be True? [View all] GreatGazoo Sunday OP

No experience with these, but I agree it sounds too good. surfered Sunday #1

It's an ETF. bucolic_frolic Sunday #2

They have the same covered call set up with a S&P index ETF GreatGazoo Sunday #3

Check the 10 year and one year chart bucolic_frolic Sunday #4

The Fed paused rate cuts and missed an expected cut GreatGazoo Sunday #6

That was quite a buying opportunity. /nt bucolic_frolic Sunday #7

You get paid for taking risks. Short term treasuries marybourg Sunday #5

That's around the range I'm getting on bonds Mike 03 Monday #8

If you're willing to take the on the risk of complex securities you may not marybourg Monday #9

You make a good point and the rule in investing is the same as the rule GreatGazoo Monday #10