ISPY and BALI are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. ISPY offers ~10% yield with a focus on yield-focused investor accepting minimal downside protection, 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
ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF
5.5
Overall Score
iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
6.2
Overall Score
| Criteria | ISPY | BALI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.5 6.2 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 7.8 8.5 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | — 1.6 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 9.2 8.9 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 4.3 5.2 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 5.6 9.4 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 5.7 4.9 |
Since Inception
3 Years
Pro only
1 Year
Pro only
3 Months
Pro only
| Metric | ISPY | BALI |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.550% | 0.250% |
| Inception Date | Mar 22, 2023 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Issuer | ProShares | BlackRock |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 2/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
High yield but zero downside protection is a significant red flag — not suitable as a defensive holding
Investor Profile:
Yield-focused investor accepting minimal downside protection
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