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June 13th, 2026

This Options Strategy Is Changing Income Investing (OVL, OVS, OVF)

  1. This Options Strategy Is Changing Income Investing (OVL, OVS, OVF) Dividend Stockpile 25:21

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, I sit down with Eric McArdle, Head of Advisor Solutions at Liquid Strategies, to break down their high-income “Overlay Shares” ETF lineup: OVL, OVS, and OVF.These ETFs take a different approach to income investing—using a put spread options strategy instead of traditional covered calls to generate consistent income across large cap, small cap, and international equities.We dive deep into how this strategy works, why these ETFs have outperformed their benchmarks since inception, and how they may fit into an income-focused portfolio.What We Cover: • Overview of Liquid Strategies and the Overlay Shares philosophy • What “overlay” actually means in OVL, OVS, and OVF • How the put spread strategy works (in simple terms) • Why these ETFs have outperformed their reference indexes • Key differences vs covered call ETFs • Deep dive into each ETF: • OVL – Large Cap Equity • OVS – Small Cap Equity • OVF – International Equity • Yield, income frequency, and fees • Tax considerations for income investors • Where these ETFs may fit in your portfolio • What makes this strategy stand out in a crowded income ETF marketIf you’re looking for high income ETFs, monthly income strategies, or alternatives to covered call funds, this is a must-watch.If you want a better way to track your dividend portfolio, try Snowball Analytics! Here is my referral link (no added cost to you): https://snowball-analytics.com/register/dividendstockpileor you can use my promo code: DIVIDENDSTOCKPILE.

Jeremy Shirey Dividend Stockpile

Dividend Stockpile features a wide range of guests — from portfolio managers and ETF creators to financial advisors, analysts, and independent investors — all sharing their expertise in dividend and income investing. Our conversations dive into real strategies for generating reliable income through dividend stocks, ETFs, closed-end funds, and options. Each guest brings a unique perspective to help you build, manage, and grow your own dividend stockpile for the long term.

I am a married father of 4 boys ranging from 4 to 16 years old. My goal is to live off the dividends and income from my portfolio. My wife will be able to retire in 2026 from our investment income and I hope to retire by the time I am 55 years old. I live in Florida and love to talk about investing!