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BWVTF
-4.83 · -4.20%
$110.20 · PINK

iPath CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index(SM) ETN (BWVTF) ETF Analysis | Derivative Income

iPath · USA
AUM:$1.5M
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Market Performance

Up 9.5% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.75% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is BWVTF?

The index is designed to measure the total rate of return of a hypothetical "buy-write", or "covered call", strategy on the S&P 500 Index. This strategy consists of a hypothetical portfolio consisting of a "long" position indexed to the S&P 500 Index and the sale of a succession of one-month, at- or slightly out-of-the-money S&P 500 Index call options that are listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
BWVTF returned 9.5% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.75%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
ETF Information
AUM$1.5M
Expense Ratio0.75%
Dividend Yield0.00%
Holdings1
Inception DateMay 2007
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProvideriPath
Beta0.46
CategoryDerivative Income
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+0.0%
1Y
+9.5%
3Y
+23.7%
5Y
+71.5%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in BWVTF 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,149 — a gain of £7,149.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

BWVTF delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearBWVTF
2026 YTD+0.0%
2025+9.5%
2024+10.5%
2023+21.8%
2022+0.0%
CAGR 4yr+10.2%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +8.4%Worst year: +0.0% (2026)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
102.2%
Very High
Momentum
+35.3%
30-day change
Support Level
115.00
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Momentum is upward with a 35.3% move over 30 days.
  • Elevated volatility indicates higher short-term price variability and risk.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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