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RDVI aims to provide income at an annual rate of 8%, before fees and expenses, over the annual dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index. The sources for income stem from dividends from individual equity positions and premiums from selling naked call options. Selecting the portfolio involves screening a broad market index for those that have a history of raising their dividends, while exhibiting characteristics to continue to do so. Each week, RDVI attempts to bridge the difference between the dividend income of its equity portfolio and its target distribution by selling at-the-money, naked call…
Equity markets remain in a prolonged, robust bull run, demanding high selectivity for new opportunities. Infra and utility sectors are heavily dependent on AI, while energy and midstream appear overinflated due to war-related factors. High-duration assets are considered excessively risky in the current environment, favoring cash preservation instruments like high-quality CLOs and T-bills.
FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF maintains a buy rating, offering an 8.6% yield and consistent monthly distributions. RDVI outperformed SPY over the past year, benefiting from higher volatility and a portfolio focused on dividend growers in financials, technology, and industrials. The fund's option strategy writes weekly SPX calls, enabling 73.5% upside participation while supporting stable payouts and potential outperformance through 2026.
Externally managed BDCs have to meet a high bar to qualify for a durable income portfolio. Their fees and sub-optimal incentives provide a structural headwind for long-term compounding. In my portfolio, I hold 2 externally managed BDCs that have passed the test.
FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI) offers a differentiated approach, combining a rising dividend-focused index with a dynamic S&P 500 call-writing overlay. RDVI targets an 8% annual distribution yield, currently yielding 8.31% monthly, and has delivered consistent, growing payouts supported by its strategy. RDVI has outperformed other call-writing funds and, at times, even SPY, despite a higher expense ratio, making it compelling for income-focused investors.
First Trust FT Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Income ETF (RDVI) targets an 8% yield above the S&P 500, blending dividend growth equities with partial covered calls. RDVI's unique strategy selects Nasdaq dividend growers and writes S&P 500 index calls, aiming for steady income and some capital appreciation. RDVI has delivered strong, rising monthly distributions and robust total returns since inception, but lacks a track record through a significant market correction.