ATLASFirst Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF (FTHI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.76% and the yield is 6.90%. The ten largest holdings are 35% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FTHI
| Last price | $23.38 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 59% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $23.11 – $23.92 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 6.90% |
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.
FTHI fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $2.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.76% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 95% |
| Inception | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will pursue its investment objectives by investing primarily in equity securities listed on U.S. exchanges and by utilizing an "option strategy" consisting of writing (selling) U.S. exchange-traded call options on the Standard & Poor"s 500® Index. The fund will employ an option strategy in which it will write U.S. exchange-traded call options on the S&P 500 Index in order to seek additional cash flow in the form of premiums on the options that may be distributed to shareholders on a monthly basis.
FTHI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 8.04% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 7.36% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 3.16% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 2.56% |
| Dell Technologies Inc DELL | Technology | 2.58% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM | Financial Services | 2.51% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 2.33% |
| ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares ASML | Technology | 2.35% |
| Bank of America Corp BAC | Financial Services | 2.03% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 1.99% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FTHI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 35.6% |
| Financial Services | 11.9% |
| Healthcare | 8.7% |
| Industrials | 8.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 8.1% |
| Communication Services | 7.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.9% |
| Energy | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.2% |
| Basic Materials | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 1.6% |
By region: North America 91.5%, Europe Developed 5.1%, United Kingdom 2.0%, Latin America 0.7%, Asia Developed 0.3%.
FTHI returns and risk
| Year to date | +8.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.3% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 7.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.32 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FTHI: frequently asked questions
What does FTHI invest in?
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Apple Inc. (8.0%), NVIDIA Corporation (7.4%), Microsoft Corporation (3.2%), Amazon.com Inc (2.6%), Dell Technologies Inc (2.6%).
What is the FTHI expense ratio?
0.76% a year: about $76.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FTHI dividend yield?
6.90%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FTHI go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 59%, with a likely range (50%) of $23.11 to $23.92 from $23.38 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FTHI performed?
Year to date +8.3%, one year +10.1%, three years +15.1% a year, five years +11.3% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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