ATLASMain BuyWrite ETF (BUYW): outlook, holdings and fees
Main BuyWrite ETF (BUYW) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Main Management ETFs. The expense ratio is 1.33% and the yield is 5.73%. The ten largest holdings are 114% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BUYW
| Last price | $14.53 (+0.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 66% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $14.48 – $14.75 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.3% |
| Distribution yield | 5.73% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BUYW fund facts
| Issuer | Main Management ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | Option income |
| Assets under management | $1.4B |
| Expense ratio | 1.33% |
| Number of holdings | 9 |
| Portfolio turnover | 4% |
| Inception | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund invests in domestic and international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to provide investors with sustained exposure to domestic and foreign equity markets over time. The fund also uses the Adviser"s "BuyWrite" strategy, an investment strategy of writing (selling) call options on a security owned by the fund to generate additional returns from the option premium. The fund also seeks returns by writing (selling) secured put options.
BUYW top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SPDR Russell 1000 ETF ONEK | Other | 41.07% |
| iShares Trust - iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | – | 16.92% |
| The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund XLE | – | 12.86% |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF QQQM | – | 12.27% |
| The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLF | – | 10.41% |
| The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund XLV | – | 9.86% |
| The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund XLU | – | 9.03% |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF STIP | – | 1.33% |
| iShares US Large Cap Deep Buffer UCITS ETF USD (Acc) DBUS | – | 0.00% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUYW sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26.4% |
| Financial Services | 15.3% |
| Healthcare | 14.0% |
| Energy | 12.5% |
| Utilities | 10.1% |
| Communication Services | 6.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.8% |
| Industrials | 4.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Real Estate | 0.9% |
| Basic Materials | 0.8% |
By region: North America 99.6%, Europe Developed 0.4%.
BUYW returns and risk
| Year to date | +6.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +6.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 3.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.35 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUYW: frequently asked questions
What does BUYW invest in?
Main BuyWrite ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are SPDR Russell 1000 ETF (41.1%), iShares Trust - iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (16.9%), The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (12.9%), Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (12.3%), The Select Sector SPDR Trust - The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (10.4%).
What is the BUYW expense ratio?
1.33% a year: about $133.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUYW dividend yield?
5.73%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUYW go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 66%, with a likely range (50%) of $14.48 to $14.75 from $14.53 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUYW performed?
Year to date +6.4%, one year +8.8%, three years +9.2% a year, five years +8.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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