Buffett left unusually precise instructions for investing his wife's inheritance after his death, and those instructions have a surprising weakness that income investors keep running into.
It's often said “cash is king” and that royalty may be further cemented over the near term following a recent interest hike by the Fed and one more likely before the end of this year. Said another way, roughly $8 trillion sitting in money market accounts may not be going anywhere for a while.
Amplify Cash Flow ETF offers a competitive distribution yield with a 47-day duration, blending weekly-laddered T-bills and S&P 500 put spreads. CSHI, in my opinion, could benefit from a near-zero duration as hawkish Fed expectations support stable or rising T-bill yields, enhancing its cash alternative appeal. The fund's distribution rate exceeds T-bill yields, sourced from option premiums, but carries measurable tail risk if equities decline sharply.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 409,849 | $20.41M | $20.33M | -$86,069.6 | -0.42% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 321 | $15,989.01 | $15,921.6 | -$67.41 | -0.42% |
| MBV Matthew B. Vawter NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP Inc., /IA/ /ADV | 20,405 | $1.02M | $1.01M | -$4,007.81 | -0.39% |
Dipen Mehta Invst LLC | 18,622 | $927,393.61 | $923,930.53 | -$3,463.08 | -0.37% |
| TSR Ted S. Rich RiverTree Advisors LLC | 6,140 | $305,342.2 | $304,605.4 | -$736.8 | -0.24% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund is an innovative financial instrument that operates as an actively-managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). It is designed for investors seeking to optimize their investment strategy by capitalizing on the stability of short-term T-Bills and the potential income generated from options trading. By focusing on 1-3 month T-Bills and S&P 500® Index put options, the fund aims to offer a balanced approach to income generation and capital preservation. The dual strategy of investing in low-risk government securities while engaging in options trading allows for an income boost to the fund, which is not solely reliant on the yields from the Underlying Investments.
As a primary strategy, the fund invests in 1-3 month Treasury Bills (T-Bills), which are short-term U.S. government debt securities. These T-Bills are known for their stability and low risk, making them an attractive foundational asset for the fund. By holding these securities, the fund aims to preserve capital while ensuring liquidity, which is critical for the active management component of the strategy.
In addition to direct investment in T-Bills, the fund may also invest in other ETFs that have substantial exposure to 1-3 month T-Bills. This allows for diversification within the short-term fixed-income space, spreading risk across various issuers and maturities within the confines of a very short-term investment horizon. It is an efficient way to gain broader exposure to the market for short-duration government securities without needing to individually select T-Bills.
To generate additional income beyond what is received from the underlying T-Bill investments, the fund engages in selling and purchasing put options on the S&P 500® Index. This strategy involves writing put options to collect premiums, which can enhance the overall yield of the fund. Simultaneously, the fund may purchase put options to protect against downside risk, creating a balanced approach to options trading that seeks to generate income while mitigating potential losses.