IVVW/ iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
Comprehensive risk audit, payout history, and forward-looking dividend projections.
What This Page Shows
- Dividend yield and net yield after fees (17.26% vs 17.01%)
- Risk tier classification: Tier 4 Volatility Harvest
- TTM NAV change: -6.8%
- Income sustainability flags and payout history trends
DivAgent Audit Brief
IVVW is a Tier 4 Volatility Harvest asset yielding 17.26%. It utilizes an aggressive options strategy to generate income, resulting in high immediate yield but significant risk of NAV erosion. Warning: NAV has declined -6.8% over the TTM.
Provider
iShares
Sector
Options/Buffer
Asset Class
Derivative Income
Expense Ratio
0.25%
AUM
$214.51M
Inception
—
Distribution
monthly
NAV Change (1Y)
-6.8%
Who Should Buy IVVW?
IVVW is best suited for Income Maximizers. The fund generates a 17.26% yield through collecting dividends from portfolio companies.
Aggressive income seekers who prioritize high current cash flow over capital appreciation.
You are building a 'forever portfolio' and cannot tolerate NAV (share price) decline.
Quick Audit
- TypeTraditional Equity
- ComplexityHigh
- Tax EfficiencyLow (Ordinary Income)
- VolatilityModerate (Lower Beta)
Comparing stated yield to actual total return performance
Yield ≠ Returns
This high-yield fund is experiencing significant NAV erosion. While the stated yield is 17.3%, your actual return is only 10.5% due to principal decline.
High-Yield Strategy Note: Tier 4 funds use aggressive income strategies. Always evaluate total return alongside yield to understand true performance.
Liquidity Warning: Very High Risk
IVVW has very high liquidity risk. You may experience wide bid-ask spreads and significant slippage when entering or exiting positions. Consider using limit orders and avoid market orders for large positions.
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Unlock MetricsDivAgent Analyst Verdict
“IVVW is currently serving as a high-yield accelerator. Investors should be aware that a traditional equity holding that pays dividends from corporate earnings and cash flow. focused on long-term sustainability and potential dividend growth.”
Risk Profile Audit
Classified as high risk to principal. Significant NAV erosion is possible during volatile markets. Suitable only for income-focused satellite positions.
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Estimate income for IVVW
~21.79 shares at $45.89
Estimates use the latest forecasted distribution and are not guarantees.
Track IVVW in DivAgentVerified Payout History
Last 5 of 20 Payments| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2026 | $0.5760 | Monthly | PAID |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.6600 | Monthly | PAID |
| Dec 02, 2025 | $1.4200 | Monthly | PAID |
| Nov 04, 2025 | $0.7300 | Monthly | PAID |
| Oct 02, 2025 | $0.7190 | Monthly | PAID |
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Institutional Analysis Context
This FAQ section provides institutional-grade analysis of IVVW. DivAgent evaluates dividend ETFs using a proprietary 5-Tier Risk Spectrum that measures income sustainability, NAV erosion risk, and distribution source quality. Data is updated daily from market sources.
DivAgent Data Methodology
Risk Tier Classification
Our 5-Tier Risk Spectrum is not an editorial opinion. It is a quantitative scoring model derived from 36-month volatility, max drawdown depth, and option skew (for derivative funds). A "Tier 1" rating implies volatility comparable to short-term treasuries, while "Tier 5" indicates localized volatility exceeding the S&P 500.
NAV Erosion Calculation
We calculate "Erosion" by stripping out distribution payments to isolate the price performance of the underlying collateral. If a fund's share price drops by more than its distribution yield over a rolling 12-month period, it is flagged as eroding capital. This protects investors from "Yield Traps" that return their own principal as taxable income.
Yield vs. Income
DivAgent distinguishes between "SEC Yield" (standardized) and "Distribution Rate" (cash-on-cash). For option-income ETFs (e.g., Covered Calls), we prioritize the Trailing 12-Month (TTM) distribution rate as a more accurate reflection of realized income, while flagging that future payouts fluctuate with implied volatility.
Performance Benchmarking
All "Total Return" metrics differ from price return. We assume immediate reinvestment of all dividends (DRIP) on the pay date, with no tax friction. This "Net Total Return" metric allows for a true apples-to-apples comparison between high-yield/flat-price funds and low-yield/high-growth funds.