- CUSIP
- 97717X560
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Feb 24, 2016
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Volos U.S. Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $489M
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Performance
WTPI Performance Chart
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (WTPI) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. WTPI is currently trading at $33 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WTPI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,583.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (WTPI) has returned 4.36% so far this year and 18.38% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WTPI has returned 8.33% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund
- 1D
- -0.18%
- 1M
- 0.45%
- YTD
- 4.36%
- 6M
- 3.64%
- 1Y
- 18.38%
- 3Y*
- 13.18%
- 5Y*
- 9.62%
- 10Y*
- 8.33%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
WTPI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2016, WTPI's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 24 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WTPI closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.40% | -0.48% | -3.50% | 3.79% | 2.36% | -0.12% | 4.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.52% | -1.05% | -4.06% | 0.04% | 2.70% | 3.15% | 1.92% | 2.09% | 2.82% | 1.54% | 1.48% | 0.64% | 14.45% |
| 2024 | 1.98% | 3.67% | 2.35% | -3.08% | 3.92% | 2.47% | 0.56% | 0.30% | 1.37% | 0.28% | 4.34% | -1.93% | 17.18% |
| 2023 | 3.77% | -0.21% | 1.87% | 1.95% | 1.28% | 3.10% | 2.13% | -1.04% | -3.52% | -1.63% | 4.81% | 2.34% | 15.53% |
| 2022 | -2.02% | -0.30% | 4.15% | -4.14% | -1.80% | -3.31% | 3.46% | -4.48% | -5.57% | 3.40% | 2.30% | -1.66% | -10.11% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | 1.85% | 4.17% | 0.51% | 2.31% | 2.28% | 1.58% | 1.69% | -0.75% | 3.93% | -1.15% | 3.17% | 20.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.33%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 66.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.64 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.33%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 57.11%
- Downside Capture
- 66.98%
Expense Ratio
WTPI has an expense ratio of 0.44%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WTPI ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund (WTPI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| WTPI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.58 | 2.78 | -0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.19 | 12.44 | -0.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund provided a 12.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.00 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.00 | $4.35 | $3.95 | $2.84 | $0.98 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.42 | $1.64 | $1.02 | $0.62 |
Dividend yield | 12.05% | 13.18% | 11.99% | 8.94% | 3.27% | 0.00% | 1.43% | 1.47% | 6.46% | 3.52% | 2.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund. 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 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $1.24 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.81 | $4.35 |
| 2024 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $3.95 |
| 2023 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.29 | $0.51 | $0.11 | $0.25 | $0.15 | $0.30 | $2.84 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund. 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 WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund was 28.40%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund drawdown is 0.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.40%Mar 2020 | 28d | 9mo 21d | 10mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -16.56%Oct 2022 | 5mo 24d | 1y 2mo | 1y 7moApr 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.41%Dec 2018 | 2mo 22d | 1y 9d | 1y 3moOct 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.26%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 9d | 4mo 26dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -8.19%Feb 2018 | 10d | 3mo 12d | 3mo 22dJan 2018 - May 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WTPI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.40% | -56.78% | +28.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.15% | -9.10% | +1.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.26% | -18.90% | +3.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.56% | -25.43% | +8.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.40% | -33.92% | +5.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.39% | -1.80% | +1.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.43% | -10.71% | +7.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.51% | 2.03% | -0.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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