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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (IVVW) has returned -1.71% so far this year and 13.57% over the past 12 months.
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
- 1D
- 2.49%
- 1M
- -2.87%
- YTD
- -1.71%
- 6M
- 3.73%
- 1Y
- 13.57%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 15, 2024, IVVW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, IVVW closed higher 62% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | 0.39% | -2.87% | -1.71% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.72% | -1.00% | -4.93% | -1.56% | 1.80% | 3.67% | 1.37% | 1.46% | 2.47% | 2.66% | 0.91% | 1.87% | 11.71% |
| 2024 | 1.97% | -2.25% | 1.82% | 2.31% | 1.68% | 1.80% | 1.29% | -0.44% | 4.95% | -0.74% | 12.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.48%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (67.98%) than losses (56.98%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.48%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 67.98%
- Downside Capture
- 56.98%
Expense Ratio
IVVW has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IVVW ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (IVVW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| IVVW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 0.90 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.24 | 1.40 | -0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.46 | 6.61 | +0.86 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF provided a 19.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.69 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.69 | $8.45 | $6.72 |
Dividend yield | 19.90% | 18.55% | 13.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.55 | $1.12 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.33 | $0.81 | $0.68 | $0.75 | $0.66 | $0.64 | $0.49 | $0.72 | $0.73 | $2.08 | $8.45 |
| 2024 | $0.67 | $0.62 | $0.41 | $0.57 | $0.36 | $1.01 | $1.01 | $0.62 | $1.44 | $6.72 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF was 16.79%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 105 trading sessions.
The current iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF drawdown is 3.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.79% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 105 | Sep 9, 2025 | 140 |
| -6.2% | Jul 23, 2024 | 10 | Aug 5, 2024 | 8 | Aug 15, 2024 | 18 |
| -5.81% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.67% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 32 | Jun 5, 2024 | 47 |
| -2.59% | Dec 17, 2024 | 3 | Dec 19, 2024 | 18 | Jan 17, 2025 | 21 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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