The Blueprint To Navigate Option ETFs Through 2026
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Cain Lee7.41K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(12min)Comment(1)SummaryI expect S&P 500 and tech-driven indexes to trend higher into 2026, though volatility will persist due to elevated valuations.Index-linked option ETFs with OTM strategies and sustainable yields offer the best balance of income, capital preservation, and upside capture.Single-stock and leveraged high-yield option ETFs risk severe capital erosion and unsustainable payouts, underperforming in both rallies and drawdowns.Option ETFs should supplement, not replace, growth ETFs; tax efficiency and total return considerations favor tax-advantaged accounts. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview I recently published an article detailing my bull thesis for the S&P 500 over the course of 2026. In short, I believe that the market will again be driven by the expansion of the technologyThis article was written byCain Lee7.41K FollowersFollowFinancial analyst by day and a seasoned investor by passion, I've been involved in the world of investing for over 15 years and honed my skills in analyzing lucrative opportunities within the market.I specialize in uncovering high quality dividend stocks and other assets that offer potential for long term-growth that pack a serious punch for bill-paying potential. I use myself as an example that with a solid base of classic dividend growth stocks, sprinkling in some Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds can be a highly efficient way to boost your investment income while still capturing a total return that follows traditional index funds. I created a hybrid system between growth and income and manage to still capture a total return that is on par with the S&P.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of GPIQ, GPIX, WPAY, YMAX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.