PBP and ISPY are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. PBP offers ~7% yield with a focus on conservative investor valuing historical track record above all, while ISPY provides ~10% yield targeting yield-focused investor accepting minimal downside protection. 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
Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
5.4
Overall Score
ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF
5.5
Overall Score
| Criteria | PBP | ISPY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.4 5.5 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 2.3 7.8 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 8.9 — | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 5.2 9.2 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 4.9 4.3 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 6.4 5.6 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 5.4 5.7 |
Since Inception
3 Years
Pro only
1 Year
Pro only
3 Months
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| Metric | PBP | ISPY |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.490% | 0.550% |
| Inception Date | Dec 20, 2007 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Issuer | Invesco | ProShares |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 5/5 stars | 2/5 stars |
The grandfather of covered call ETFs — its 2008 data is invaluable for stress testing
Investor Profile:
Conservative investor valuing historical track record above all
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