USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund

USG

Market cap $13.1M

The S&P 500 is kicking off the second quarter on a solid note, tallying gains of more than 8% in the first three weeks of April as early earnings results suggest a sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth may be underway, according to FactSet data.

CEO Christopher Griffin will retire June 30, 2026 after more than 30 years at USG Corporation. USG's Board of Directors and owner Knauf Group have appointed Christopher Macey as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026.

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.

During the past week, in the wake of the Exchange conference, launches of new ETFs started to pick up again from their recent lull. A total of seven funds rolled out during the week, while several issuers announced or completed ETF closures.