iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (IVVW)
| Assets | $238.08M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 5.44M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $8.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.09% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 44,668 |
| Open | 43.58 |
| Previous Close | 43.63 |
| Day's Range | 43.15 - 43.58 |
| 52-Week Low | 38.57 |
| 52-Week High | 47.28 |
| Beta | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 4 |
| Inception Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
About IVVW
Fund Home PageThe iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (IVVW) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in large cap equity. The fund is passively managed, aiming to participate in the price movement of US large-cap stocks, up to a certain cap, while also providing enhanced monthly income through a covered call option writing strategy. The fund-of-fund holds shares of the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) while simultaneously writing one-month call options. IVVW was launched on Mar 14, 2024 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | IVV | 99.88% |
| BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | XTSLA | 0.18% |
| USD CASH | USD | -0.00% |
| MAR26 SPX C @ 6950.000000 | SPX | -0.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.54794 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | $0.57622 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.6604 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $1.4205 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.72969 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.71865 | Oct 7, 2025 |
Performance
IVVW had a total return of 11.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.69%.
News
IVVW: Lagging Competitors Despite 15% Yield And Low Fees
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF offers a 15% distribution rate via a buy-write strategy on IVV and S&P 500 call options. IVVW has a low expense ratio among peers but lags in return and Sharpe ratio. In p...
IVVW: NAV-Conscious Covered Call ETF Shows Stability, Limited Upside
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF earns a Hold rating within S&P 500-based option income ETFs due to its balanced structure. IVVW's methodology emphasizes NAV retention and capped payouts, providing predic...
IVVW: BlackRock Jumping Into The S&P 500 Buy-Write Arena, Offers High-Yield
IVVW is BlackRock's new S&P 500 buy-write ETF, writing 1% OTM calls to offer higher upside than XYLD in bull markets. The fund's 17% distribution yield is not sustainable; investors should focus on to...
IVVW: Financial Acrobatics For Lower Returns, Sell
IVVW offers S&P 500 exposure with income from covered calls, but this strategy caps upside in strong bull markets. AI investments, trade deal progress, and reduced geopolitical risks are strong macro ...
BlackRock Broadens Outcomes Suite with Equity BuyWrite ETFs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the launches of the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (Cboe: IVVW) and the iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (Cboe: IWMW), which seek to generate an att...