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DIVO

Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF

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Asset Management - Income

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying U.S. exchange-traded equity securities ("Equity Securities") and will opportunistically utilize an "option strategy" consisting of writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded covered call options on such Equity Securities. The fund is non-diversified.

Open

39.87

Mkt cap

Volume

290K

High

40.23

P/E Ratio

23.68

52-wk high

42.88

Low

39.72

Div yield

0.05

52-wk low

37.46

The economic slowdown is increasing market volatility, impacting investment strategies. Covered-call funds like DIVO, which sells out-of-the-money call options on 20% of its holdings, aim to generate 2-4% income. However, increased volatility may pose more risk than opportunity for DIVO.

Portfolio Pulse from

March 09, 2025 | 2:00 pm

The article discusses the author's preference for dividend-focused ETFs if they were to start investing again, highlighting the benefits of ETFs such as cost-effectiveness and diversification.

Portfolio Pulse from

March 03, 2025 | 11:30 am

DIVO ETF is highlighted for its balanced approach, offering moderate yield and capital appreciation. It outperforms other high-income ETFs during market volatility due to its portfolio construction and covered call strategy, showing smaller declines compared to SPY and QQQ.

Portfolio Pulse from

February 26, 2025 | 2:15 pm

The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) employs a unique strategy of combining dividend growth stocks with a tactical covered call approach. Despite its innovative strategy, DIVO's performance and volatility metrics do not significantly outshine its peers, leading to a hold rating. The ETF faced dividend yield issues in 2022, highlighting potential risks, and its strategy lacks transparency, making it less predictable for investors.

Portfolio Pulse from

February 04, 2025 | 1:30 pm

The article discusses strategies for retirees to balance income and safety in their investment portfolios, focusing on high-income investments to ensure consistent cash flow without excessive risk. It highlights three ETFs suitable for retirees.

Portfolio Pulse from

January 27, 2025 | 12:45 pm

The article discusses the author's reassessment of their investment in DIVO, a covered-call ETF, after achieving over 27% returns since July 2023. The author compares DIVO with other covered-call ETFs like JEPQ, FEPI, and JEPI, and concludes that there is no strong strategic rationale for continuing to invest heavily in DIVO, especially for those already holding high-quality, income-producing businesses.

Portfolio Pulse from

January 24, 2025 | 2:30 pm

DIVO, a covered call ETF, is expected to perform better in 2025 due to its focus on high-quality dividend stocks, offering lower volatility and higher income. It underperformed in the 2024 bull market but is now positioned for a stable market with a 4.9% yield.

Portfolio Pulse from

December 30, 2024 | 10:00 am

The article compares DIVO and QDPL, two ETFs offering high yields. DIVO has a track record of 4-7% yields with lower volatility since 2016. QDPL, developed by Pacer ETFs, offers 4X the S&P 500's yield using dividend futures, but with higher volatility. Long-term analysis suggests QDPL may perform similarly to DIVO.

Portfolio Pulse from

December 23, 2024 | 5:30 am

The article discusses the performance of three covered call ETFs: JEPI, SPYI, and XYLD, in 2024. SPYI has outperformed with a 16.5% total return and an 8.9% yield, benefiting from out-of-the-money call strategies and favorable tax treatment. JEPI and XYLD have lower returns and yields, with JEPI offering lower volatility but higher tax implications. The author has chosen SPYI as a core holding in their income-focused portfolio.

Portfolio Pulse from Austin Hankwitz

October 15, 2024 | 3:52 pm

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) announced an increase in its annual cash dividend from $4.32 to $4.52 per share, marking the 15th increase in 14 years. The company is focusing on automation, aviation, and energy transition, with plans to deploy $25 billion towards dividends, acquisitions, and more by 2025. Honeywell shares have gained over 12% in the past year, and the stock is trading higher by 0.67% today. Investors can access Honeywell through ETFs like GCAD and DIVO. Honeywell is also developing an AI-enabled agent for mobile devices with Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM).

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

September 27, 2024 | 5:31 pm

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