| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 1.04M | $20.77M | $20.99M | $215,961.09 | 1.04% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The First Trust Small Cap BuyWrite Income ETF (the "Fund") aims to achieve its primary investment goal of providing current income to its investors. Additionally, the Fund seeks to attain a secondary investment objective focused on capital appreciation. By focusing on small cap equity securities that are listed on U.S. exchanges, the Fund adopts a strategic approach to investing that is designed to generate returns through both income and growth. The utilization of a buy-write "option strategy" further enhances the Fund's capability to meet its objectives, involving the writing (selling) of U.S. exchange-traded call options on the Russell 2000 Index or on small cap equity exchange-traded funds (the "Underlying ETFs"). This multifaceted investment strategy reflects the Fund's commitment to balancing risk and reward in the pursuit of stable income and growth potential for its investors.
The Fund primarily invests in small cap equity securities that are listed on U.S. exchanges. This focus on small cap companies is aimed at harnessing the growth potential inherent in these businesses, which often exhibit higher growth rates compared to larger firms.
The Fund employs a buy-write strategy, which involves writing (selling) call options on the Russell 2000 Index or related small cap exchange-traded funds. This strategy is designed to generate income through option premiums, providing a current income stream while still maintaining exposure to potential capital appreciation.
A primary objective of the Fund is to provide current income to investors. By utilizing both investments in small cap equities and the buy-write strategy, the Fund enhances its capability to offer regular income distributions, appealing to income-seeking investors.
In addition to income, the Fund has a secondary objective of providing capital appreciation. The investment in small cap equities is aimed at capitalizing on growth opportunities, thus contributing to the overall increase in the value of the investment portfolio.