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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 October 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.71% | +4.42% | +12.14% | +16.67% | +57.97% | +47.86% |
| Flows | - | - | -$126K | -$126K | -$841K | -$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 | 0 |
| 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.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +6.12% | +7.50% | +10.96% | +12.23% |
Max drawdown | -1.23% | -5.71% | -16.79% | -19.88% |
Max drawdown duration | 12d | 62d | 240d | 686d |
Time to recover | N/A | 31d | 193d | 517d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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 October 27, 2026, BWVTF manages $1.59 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BWVTF performed recently?
As of October 27, 2026, BWVTF delivered a return of 0.71% over the past month (1M performance), 4.42% over the past three months (3M), and 12.14% year-to-date (YTD).
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