(FTQI) Nasdaq BuyWrite Income - Overview

ETF Category: Derivative Income | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 864m USD | Total Return: 29.1% in 12m

Nasdaq Equities, Call Options
Total Rating 70
Safety 38
Buy Signal 0.20
Derivative Income
Category Rotation: +3.1
TER: 0.75%
AUM: 864M
Avg Turnover: 4.15M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility7.70%
VaR 5th Pctl1.47%
VaR vs Median6.13%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.16
Rel. Str. IBD63.4
Rel. Str. Peer Group66.9
Character TTM
Beta0.782
Beta Downside0.845
Hurst Exponent0.436
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD19.42%
CAGR/Max DD0.90
CAGR/Mean DD9.17

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Supp Ema20

Description: FTQI Nasdaq BuyWrite Income

The First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF (FTQI) employs a derivative income strategy by holding a portfolio of U.S.-listed equity securities while simultaneously selling call options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. These options typically feature short-term expirations of less than one year and are executed at-the-money or out-of-the-money to generate premium income.

This buy-write business model aims to mitigate downside risk and provide steady cash flow in flat or slightly bearish markets, though it limits capital appreciation during sharp market rallies. Derivative income ETFs have seen increased adoption as investors seek yield alternatives to traditional fixed-income instruments in volatile equity environments.

Investors can further evaluate these yield-focused metrics and underlying holdings by reviewing the data on ValueRay. Detailed historical performance and risk profiles are essential for determining if this strategy aligns with a specific income-oriented portfolio.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Nasdaq-100 Index price appreciation drives underlying equity component valuation
  • Option premium income levels fluctuate based on Nasdaq-100 implied volatility
  • Call writing strategy caps upside potential during rapid technology sector rallies
  • Declining interest rates increase demand for high-yield derivative income products
  • Technology sector concentration exposes fund to concentrated growth stock valuation shifts
What is the price of FTQI shares?

As of June 02, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 21.85 with a total of 135,893 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.06%, over one month by +3.58%, over three months by +9.87% and over the past year by +29.13%.

Is FTQI a buy, sell or hold?

Nasdaq BuyWrite Income has no consensus analysts rating.