EATON VANCE TAX-M.BUY-W.O

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (ETV) and Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (ETW) offer exposure to equity positions and write index options. ETV benchmarks against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, while ETW incorporates the MSCI Europe Index, resulting in a more global portfolio. Both funds use call-writing strategies to potentially generate gains and mitigate downside risk, but losses for their options can also occur during strong market years. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

The high inflation rate in the US has led to increased cost of living and economic stress for many Americans. The Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund offers a high level of current income and gains through its options strategy. The fund's portfolio is heavily invested in technology stocks, which may be risky if the technology sector underperforms the broader market. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund has underperformed the S&P 500 this year, with a 6% increase compared to the index's 12% return. The underperformance is attributed to the widening of the discount to NAV and the collapse of the VIX, making shorting volatility unattractive. ETV has also been negatively affected by the market moves this year, which as of late have exceeded the CEF's 2.5% threshold in a two week period. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com