First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF Price & Performance (FTHI)

Major institutional investors, including Envestnet Asset Management and LPL Financial, have recently increased their positions in the First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI). The fund now boasts a market capitalization of $1.19 billion and a yield near 9%. This uptick signals continued interest in income-focused strategies.12

The First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) maintains a robust dividend yield of 9.5%, though its one-year return stands at -2.5%. The fund’s strategy of writing covered calls on S&P 500 stocks provides steady income, but also limits growth, reflecting a trade-off between yield and capital appreciation for investors.23

Recent trading activity in FTHI shows resilience, with the ETF’s price stabilizing above its 52-week low. Analysts note that its buy-write strategy delivers monthly income and reduces portfolio volatility, making it appealing during uncertain markets, even as it trails the S&P 500 in long-term growth.234