Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both TLTW and WMTI fall intoTier 4: Harvest. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | TLTW | WMTI |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Max Drawdown | -18.50% | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.90 | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
TLTW (iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF) is a options-based income fund managed by iShares. It tracks the 20+ Year Treasury index across approximately 40 positions. With $1.7B in assets under management, this fund has been operational since May 2023.
Strategy: Generates enhanced income through covered call options on equity holdings, trading upside potential for premium income.
WMTI (REX WMT Growth & Income ETF) is a options-based income fund managed by Rex Shares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $1.9M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Generates enhanced income through covered call options on equity holdings, trading upside potential for premium income.
In the head-to-head battle of TLTW vs WMTI, the choice depends on your specific goal. TLTW wins for Immediate Income with a 9.91% yield. However, WMTI is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
TLTW
Annual Yield: 9.91%
$825/mo
($9,905/year)
Frequency: monthly
WMTI
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: weekly
Income Gap: TLTW generates $9,905/year more than WMTI on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $198,107 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. WMTI has delivered a superior Total Return of 0.00% over the past year.
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