How Dividend ETFs Beat Inflation With Covered Calls

Dividend Investing with Fexingo: Income Stocks, Yield, and Long-Term Cash Flow Portfolios · Jul 18, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Lucas and Luna dig into a fresh angle for income investors in July 2026: dividend ETFs that also write covered calls. With the 10-year Treasury yielding 4.57% and the 2-year at 4.16%, traditional dividend stocks face headwinds from inverted yield curve fears. But a new breed of ETFs — like JEPI and XYLD — combine high dividend payouts with option premiums. Lucas explains how these funds work, why they've gained $12 billion in inflows this year, and the risks of capping upside. Luna challenges whether the extra yield is worth the tax drag and volatility. They compare real yields: VYM at…