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How Advisors Rebuilt Their ETF Lineups in Q2 2026
Advisors did not slow down on exchange-traded funds in the second quarter. They added more of them, and pointed the money somewhere new, according to AdvizorPro's Q2 2026 RIA ETF Trends report.
2 High-Yield ETFs Paying Up to 11% Without Covered Call Capped Upside
Covered call ETFs offer tempting yields but quietly surrender your upside every time the market rallies. Two fixed-income alternatives push past 11% without that hidden cost, though the trade-offs they demand deserve a hard look before you buy.
BIZD: The Great BDC Shakeout
BIZD remains my preferred vehicle for public business development company exposure amid recent sector volatility. Public BDCs like ARCC and OBDC have traded at steep discounts to book value, reflecting persistent risk aversion despite stable internal performance. A 20% valuation gap exists between public BDCs and their private counterparts, echoing similar dislocations seen in public versus private REITs.
VanEck BDC Income ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 34,544 | $508,519.49 | $428,345.6 | -$80,173.89 | -15.77% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 153,888 | $1.95M | $2.06M | $115,418.08 | 5.92% |
| SFH Sean F. Hanna Cambridge Associates LLC /MA/ /ADV | 1.91M | $26.11M | $25.5M | -$611,293.56 | -2.34% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 96,593 | $1.41M | $1.29M | -$116,067.83 | -8.25% |
| RC Robert Chess L.M. Kohn & Company | 13,384 | $217,804.42 | $165,961.6 | -$51,842.82 | -23.8% |
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VanEck BDC Income ETF Profile
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The fund operates with a focused investment strategy, committing a substantial portion of its assets, at least 80%, to securities that are part of its benchmark index. This benchmark index is composed of Business Development Companies (BDCs), which are entities that invest in small and medium-sized businesses, providing critical financing and operational support. By closely aligning its investments with the components of the BDC index, the fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies within this specific sector, leveraging the potential growth and income opportunities presented by these businesses.
Products and Services
- Securities Investment
The fund specializes in investing a significant majority of its total assets in securities that are included within its benchmark index. These securities represent shares or interests in Business Development Companies (BDCs), which are typically involved in providing financing and operational support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through this focused investment approach, the fund aims to capture the growth and income potential inherent in this sector, offering investors a pathway to participate in the development of SMEs.
- Investment Exposure Instruments
In addition to direct investments in BDC securities, the fund employs investment instruments that provide exposure to the benchmark index's constituents. These instruments may include derivatives or other financial contracts that mimic the performance of BDC securities, thereby broadening the fund's investment strategies. This approach allows for enhanced flexibility in investment tactics, enabling the fund to potentially mitigate risk and capitalize on market opportunities more efficiently, all while staying aligned with the investment objectives related to the BDC index.
