Passive income-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a cheap and simple way to give yourself a nice dividend raise of sorts. These days, there are a dizzying array of options to pick from.

In this piece, we'll narrow it down to two notable options for investors seeking yield and a slightly smoother ride as the market road gets a tad windier as the Trump administration gets to work in its first year. Indeed, Trump was quite busy on his first day in the Oval Office, so one can only imagine what other big moves are in store for the first year!

For the most part, investors seem optimistic but cautious over frothier valuations (which may be justified by AI-induced productivity growth and the rise of AI agents and "digital labor") and potential surprises made under the Trump 2.0 era. In any case, these income-oriented options look like a fantastic way to be optimistic but cautiously so for an era that could still be quite rewarding for investors of all ages.

Income investors have lots of intriguing ETF options out there. The JEPI is a specialty income option for those seeking maximum yields, while the SCHD is a good fit for those seeking a mix of income and appreciation.

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