FTHI ETF

FTHI uses a buy-write strategy on the S&P 500, providing a 9% distribution yield but limiting potential gains. By selling call options, FTHI creates monthly income while restricting growth, making it ideal for investors looking for income rather than capital growth. Over the last ten years, the fund has not performed as well as the S&P 500, showing the balance between consistent income and limited growth during a strong market.

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF uses options to increase income and capital appreciation. The FTHI ETF holds positions in well-known, large-cap companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. FTHI has a sector allocation that includes technology, healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities to mitigate concentration risk.

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF is an actively managed fund holding 179 stocks and rolling short positions in S&P 500 call options. FTHI return has been average relative to peers over the last 3 years, but it has outperformed for 12 months. The fund meets its primary objective of providing income, although distribution history raises a doubt about yield sustainability.

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF seeks to provide current income to its investors. The income objective is met with a two pronged approach. The fund yields over 8% and has had decent NAV preservation since inception in 2014.

First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to provide current income and capital appreciation. The FTHI ETF holds 200+ stocks and sells call options on the S&P 500 index, for a 12-month distribution rate of 8.38% and a total expense ratio of 0.85%. FTHI has underperformed its main competitor JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF in total return and yield, but it beats it in capital and dividend growth.