How One Investor Made Retirement Happen With $61,600 In Annual Dividends

Dividend investing is an approach to building wealth over the long term. By investing in companies that consistently pay dividends to their shareholders, investors can benefit from a steady stream of income while potentially growing their principal investment. Reddit user Low-Stop5314 recently revealed how the strategy will enable them to retire with $61,600 in annual dividend income. While the user plans to continue reinvesting their dividends for the foreseeable future, they are considering strategic portfolio adjustments, such as potentially divesting from YieldMax AI Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:AIYY) and YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:TSLY) and exploring investment opportunities in YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs (NYSE:YMAX). Here’s a look at the portfolio that enabled Low-Stop to achieve the dividend income.

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategy (NYSE:ACP)

Aberdeen Income is a closed-end fund aiming to provide high current income while seeking capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in debt and loan instruments across various industries and geographic regions. It may invest in below-investment-grade credit obligations.

YieldMax AI Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:AIYY)

This actively managed fund goes beyond tracking C3.ai’s stock price. While it aims to deliver current income and some exposure to C3.ai’s share price growth, it has a limit on potential gains. The fund actively manages its investment strategy in C#.ai, even during tough market conditions, and doesn’t take defensive positions to avoid short-term losses.

Fidelity Capital & Income Fund (MUTF: FAGIX)

Fidelity Capital & Income is a fund that invests in a mix of stocks and bonds, with a focus on lower-quality debt securities, including those of companies in financial distress. The fund invests domestically and internationally. The investment team selects investments based on a thorough analysis of each company’s financial health, industry position, and broader market and economic trends.

Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund (MUTF: FFRHX)

This fund invests at least 80% of its assets in floating rate loans, which often are lower quality, to generate income. It targets companies experiencing financial difficulties or uncertainty. While it also invests in money market instruments, investment-grade debt, and repurchase agreements, its core strategy focuses on riskier floating-rate loans. The investment team selects investments based on a thorough analysis of each company’s financial health, industry position, and broader market economic trends.

Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio (MUTF: FSELX)

This Fidelity fund invests in stocks of companies involved in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and sales. It focuses on the sector domestically and internationally. The fund is not diversified.

YieldMax NVDY Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:NVDY)

The YieldMax NVDY fund doesn’t directly invest in NVIDIA stock. It’s a high-risk investment focused on a single company, making it more volatile than traditional funds. The fund’s strategy limits potential upside gains from NVIDIA’s stock price increase but exposes investors to all potential downside losses. Fund shareholders don’t receive dividends paid by NVIDIA.

Prospect Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:PSEC)

Prospect Capital is a business development company that invests in middle-market companies. It provides various types of financing, including loans, equity, and mezzanine debt. The fund primarily targets companies in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on energy and industrial sectors.

YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:TSLY)

This YieldMax fund does not directly invest in Tesla stock. Investing in the ETF carries significant risks. The fund’s concentration in a single security — Tesla — makes it more susceptible to price fluctuations than a diversified investment. The fund’s investment strategy limits its upside potential from Tesla’s price increases. The fund is fully exposed to the downside risk of Tesla’s price declines, without the benefit of diversification. Shareholders of the fund are not entitled to receive dividends paid by Tesla.

YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs (NYSE:YMAG)

This fund is a “fund of funds,” meaning it invests in seven YieldMax ETFs instead of individual stocks. The ETFs aim to provide exposure to the Magnificent 7, a group of seven well-known companies including Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. The fund rebalances its portfolio monthly to ensure each YieldMax ETF has an equal weight. While the fund offers indirect exposure to these companies, its potential gains are capped. However, the fund is fully exposed to losses in the underlying stocks’ share prices.

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