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iPath CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index ETN
BWVTF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.22% | +0.92% | +1.79% | +18.82% | +40.41% | +48.52% |
| Flows | -$126K | -$126K | -$126K | -$841K | -$936K | -$1M |
Characteristics
The iPath CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index ETN is built to track the CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Total Return Index - USD. The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | Barclays |
| N° of holdings | 503 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | May 22, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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BWVTF's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.83% | +7.27% | +11.22% | +12.33% |
Max drawdown | -5.71% | -5.71% | -16.79% | -19.88% |
Max drawdown duration | 56d | 56d | 240d | 686d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 193d | 517d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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| daily return difference | |
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What type of ETF is BWVTF?
BWVTF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Barclays.
What index does BWVTF track?
BWVTF tracks the CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Total Return Index - USD.
What does BWVTF invest in?
This ETN provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BWVTF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BWVTF is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BWVTF launched?
BWVTF was launched on May 22, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BWVTF?
BWVTF is issued by Barclays.
What is the AUM of BWVTF?
As of April 23, 2026, BWVTF manages $1.44 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BWVTF performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, BWVTF delivered a return of 3.22% over the past month (1M performance), 0.92% over the past three months (3M), and 1.79% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BWVTF?
As of April 23, 2026, BWVTF has seen net flows of -$126K in the past month (1M flow) and -$126K year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in BWVTF
As of March 31, 2026, BWVTF holds 503 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is BWVTF?
As of March 31, 2026, BWVTF holds 503 securities, with 42.59% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of BWVTF?
As of March 31, 2026, BWVTF holds a portfolio of 503 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does BWVTF invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, BWVTF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does BWVTF focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, BWVTF is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.
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