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#etfs

VOO tracks the S&P 500, an index of 500 large-cap U.S. companies across sectors like technology, healthcare, and finance. Giants like Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ), and Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) dominate its holdings, reflecting the performance of America's biggest firms. VTI, on the other hand, follows the CRSP US Total Market Index, encompassing over 3,600 stocks, including large-, mid-, small-, and micro-cap companies. This broader scope captures nearly the entire U.S. stock market, offering more diversification.

Gold prices have surged over 45% in 2024, reaching multiple record peaks and heading toward their strongest annual performance in 45 years. Beyond purchases by central banks, the precious metal has gained momentum from the Federal Reserve's interest rate reductions, the global shift away from dollar dependence, and increased investment in gold ETFs. In addition, with the stock market seemingly printing new all-time highs every week, gold and the gold miners are seen as a solid hedge against a market meltdown

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is an exchange-traded fund that aims to match the performance of the S&P 500 index, consisting of the 500 largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization.

The YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs (YMAG) seeks to generate extra income from stocks known as the Magnificent Seven, aiming for a high distribution rate.

Investors are scrambling to look for low-risk options to invest their money. Amidst the uncertainty, the only way to invest is to look for low-volatility investment options that can generate steady income.

The YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) currently boasts an annual yield of 84.23%, but investors should be cautious due to its lack of diversification and fluctuating yields.

"MSTY, QQQI, and JEPQ offer monthly cash distributions and exposure to top tech names, creating powerful wealth-compounding possibilities for passive income investors."