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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.

With recession odds rising, investors should reassess portfolios for resilience against a potential downturn. Market volatility is expected, making income-generating stocks especially attractive during uncertain times. The article highlights two holdings, Agree Realty & USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund ETF, both having strong fundamentals likely to perform well if the U.S. economy weakens.

This time of year, according to seasonal trends, is known for the September Effect — a challenging month for equity performance — and the return of market volatility.

The week ending March 8 saw a lot of activity in the ETF industry, with 17 new ETFs debuting and several closures. A range of ETFs also underwent or expect to enact material changes.