FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF

IGLD

Market cap $498M

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date:   December 29, 2025 Record Date:   December 29, 2025 Payable Date:   December 31, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Long-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount     ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS       Firs.

I liquidated my position in FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF due to its lower yield and synthetic structure. IGLD offers partial gold upside, decent income, and downside protection, but its yield (~7%) lags alternatives like NEOS Gold High Income ETF (~12%). IAUI provides higher monthly income and holds physical gold, reducing structural and systematic risks versus IGLD's synthetic approach.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 1, 2025 Record Date: December 1, 2025 Payable Date: December 2, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund DFII NYSE Arca.

Covered call ETFs have surged in popularity, but most are heavily concentrated in AI-driven indices, like QQQ and SPY. AI valuations appear stretched, and a correction could hit covered call ETF investors, as hard as pure index, or AI stockholders. The question is how to navigate this.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF offers a rare blend of high yield (~15.3%) and gold exposure for income-focused investors. IGLD's yield surpasses popular covered call ETFs like JEPI and QQQI, making it an attractive addition to income-seeking portfolios. Traditional high-yield sectors — MLPs, BDCs, REITs — carry risks, while bonds and gold alone lack sufficient yield or inflation protection.

Investing in gold is a defensive strategy, and one that has been working out incredibly well as the price has been surging. However, gold provides no income on its own, making it an unappealing choice for most income-focused investors. That said, one can still gain gold exposure and generate some cash flow through utilizing options writing strategies.

IGLD offers indirect gold exposure via an options strategy, delivering a high 16.58% yield with monthly distributions, appealing to income-focused investors. The ETF's synthetic covered call approach can outperform GLD in flat or declining gold markets, but limits upside during strong gold rallies. Risks include significant downside from short puts, liquidity concerns, and limited track record in adverse gold markets due to recent inception.

Imagine stocks and funds paying you dividends monthly! Your angst awaiting dividend payout is reduced 300%, or more, compared to quarterly, semi-annual, or (ugh) annual doles! September U.S. exchange-traded-monthly-paid (MoPay) dividends, upsides, and net-gains include: 1. Stocks-by-yield (77); 2. Stocks-by price-upside (30); 3. Closed-End-Investments, Exchange-Traded-Funds & Notes (CEICs/ETFs/ETNs) by-yield >10% (80); 4. ‘Safer' Ideal-Dividend-Equities by Cash Flow Margins (31). Items: 1. Top MoPay stock gains; 2. Overall best MoPay gainers; 3. Funds vs. Equities; 4. Fund risks/rewards. 5. Safer Equity Rankings All per prices as of 8/29/25.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: September 2, 2025 Record Date: September 2, 2025 Payable Date: September 3, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund DFII NYSE A.