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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 19 MIN

Covered Call ETFs With a Lift | TDAX & TSYX

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I’m joined by Si Katara of TappAlpha to break down TDAX and TSYX, the first ETFs in TappAlpha’s Lift Series — a new take on covered call income strategies.Covered call ETFs are everywhere. But most follow similar playbooks.The Lift Series aims to rethink how covered call income is generated, using a more dynamic, rules-based approach designed to balance income, risk management, and participation across different market environments.We discuss how TDAX and TSYX are structured and what makes the Lift Series different from traditional option-income ETFs. Si also walks through the target investor, potential income profile, and key risks investors need to understand before using these strategies.If you’re already familiar with covered call ETFs — or considering them for income — this conversation will help you decide whether the Lift Series deserves a spot in your portfolio.Topics Covered:• What the Lift Series is and why TappAlpha launched it• How TDAX and TSYX generate income• Key differences vs traditional covered call ETFs• Risk, upside participation, and portfolio fit• Who these ETFs may — and may not — be appropriate forTickers discussed: TDAX, TSYXStrategy: Covered Call Income ETFsAs always, this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.👍 If you found this helpful, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and drop your questions in the comments.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.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nncWeDeE7WvMM530DHwkg/join

I’m joined by Si Katara of TappAlpha to break down TDAX and TSYX, the first ETFs in TappAlpha’s Lift Series — a new take on covered call income strategies.Covered call ETFs are everywhere. But most follow similar playbooks.The Lift Series aims to rethink how covered call income is generated, using a more dynamic, rules-based approach designed to balance income, risk management, and participation across different market environments.We discuss how TDAX and TSYX are structured and what makes the Lift Series different from traditional option-income ETFs. Si also walks through the target investor, potential income profile, and key risks investors need to understand before using these strategies.If you’re already familiar with covered call ETFs — or considering them for income — this conversation will help you decide whether the Lift Series deserves a spot in your portfolio.Topics Covered:• What the Lift Series is and why TappAlpha launched it• How TDAX and TSYX generate income• Key differences vs traditional covered call ETFs• Risk, upside participation, and portfolio fit• Who these ETFs may — and may not — be appropriate forTickers discussed: TDAX, TSYXStrategy: Covered Call Income ETFsAs always, this video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.👍 If you found this helpful, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and drop your questions in the comments.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.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nncWeDeE7WvMM530DHwkg/join

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I’m joined by Si Katara of TappAlpha to break down TDAX and TSYX, the first ETFs in TappAlpha’s Lift Series — a new take on covered call income strategies.Covered call ETFs are everywhere. But most follow similar playbooks.The Lift Series aims to...

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