GPIX and BALI are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. GPIX offers ~8.6% yield with a focus on investor seeking s&p 500 covered call with minimum costs, while BALI provides ~8% yield targeting cost-conscious investor seeking passive s&p 500 covered call exposure. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.
Compare covered call ETFs with the same benchmark side by side
Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF
6.7
Overall Score
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
6.2
Overall Score
| Criteria | GPIX | BALI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 6.7 6.2 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 8.5 8.5 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 3.9 1.6 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 8.6 8.9 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 4.7 5.2 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 8.9 9.4 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 5.5 4.9 |
Since Inception
3 Years
Pro only
1 Year
Pro only
3 Months
Pro only
| Metric | GPIX | BALI |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.290% | 0.250% |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2023 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Issuer | Goldman Sachs | BlackRock |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 2/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
Direct competitor to SPYI — GPIX wins on fees, SPYI wins on yield
Investor Profile:
Investor seeking S&P 500 covered call with minimum costs
The cheapest S&P 500 covered call ETF — but 2-star maturity and very low downside protection are concerns
Investor Profile:
Cost-conscious investor seeking passive S&P 500 covered call exposure