Weekly-paying ETFs are exploding in popularity — but most investors don’t understand what they’re actually buying.

In this episode, we analyze 19 high-yield weekly dividend ETFs across YieldMax Roundhill, Defiance, Tuttle, Granite Shares, and Nicolas Global products to answer one question:

👉 Which weekly ETFs are worth your money — and which function more like Ponzi schemes?

We break each ETF down using:

• Total return (price + dividends)
• NAV erosion and price decay
• Return of Capital (ROC) percentages
• ETF structure (synthetic vs covered call vs 0DTE)
• Performance vs the underlying benchmark

This isn’t theoretical. We’re managing $50,000+ in a weekly income ETF portfolio, and this episode reflects what we've learned after owning these assets over 2+ years.

You’ll learn:

• Why 90–100% ROC is a massive red flag
• Which weekly ETFs are structurally broken
• The “sweet spot” for sustainable high yield (25–40% with 30–60% ROC)
• Why synthetic ETFs decay faster than covered call ETFs with real holdings
• How to use weekly ETFs for bridge income, not long-term retirement
• When to turn DRIP on — and when it makes things worse

We also explain how we personally use weekly ETFs:

• DRIP off until capital is recouped
• Diversification across structures (not tickers)
• Expecting some ETFs to decay — and planning for it
• Using macrotrends for better odds

This episode is for income investors who want cash flow without self-inflicted losses.

Questions? Email Tim at debrine9@gmail.com

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Most investors obsess over what to buy.
In 2026, the real edge is when and where you buy it.

In this episode, we break down the valuation-driven framework we actually use to decide whether something is a buy — across:

• Individual stocks
• REITs
• BDCs
• Closed-end funds
• ETFs (including the S&P 500)

We walk through real examples like UPS, Realty Income (O), Main Street Capital, USA CEF, and VOO to show:

• How entry price impacts total return more than exit timing
• Why yield and dividends act as downside protection
• Which valuation metrics matter for each asset type
• How to spot overvalued “favorites” before they correct
• Where income investors can still find margin of safety

This episode isn’t about predictions or hype — it’s about having your own valuation framework, so you’re not relying on analysts, headlines, or hope.

If you’re preparing for a volatile 2026 and want to protect capital while still getting paid, this is our playbook.

Questions? Email Tim at debrine9@gmail.com

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2025 looked like a great year on paper — but most investors didn’t experience those returns.

In this episode, we break down what really happened beneath the indexes, why passive investing masked widespread underperformance, and how a dividend-first, total-return strategy quietly outperformed the market.

We walk through:

• Why the S&P 500’s gains were driven by ~7 stocks
• Which unexpected sectors crushed it (utilities, REITs, commodities)
• Why many “obvious” AI and tech plays underperformed
• The biggest winners, losers, and surprises across 46 real holdings
• How dividends changed the math in flat and down positions
• Why total return matters more than price return
• How we rebalance without chasing winners or panic selling
• What these results mean for positioning in 2026

We also explain how we track everything manually using spreadsheets, why DRIP isn’t always your friend, and how income investing reduces emotional mistakes when markets get choppy.

If you care about real performance, not marketing returns, this episode will change how you look at your portfolio.

Questions? Email Tim at debrine9@gmail.com

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**DISCLAIMER**
Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here.

Episode music was created using Loudly.