CBOE S&P 500 Buy Write Index (^BXM)
2287.87
-29.50
(-1.27%)
USD |
Jan 20, 20:00
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Key Stats
Basic Info
| The CBOE S&P 500 Buy Write Index is a benchmark index that tracks the performance of a potential buy-write strategy on the S&P 500. The index is designed to measure the total rate of return of a hypothetical “covered call” strategy applied to the S&P 500 Index. This strategy consists of a hypothetical portfolio consisting of a “long” position indexed to the S&P 500 Index on which are deemed sold a succession of one-month, at-the-money call options on the S&P 500 Index listed on the CBOE Options Exchange. | |
| Core Index Name | CBOE S&P 500 Buy Write Index |
| Return Type | Total Return |
| Currency Code | USD |
| Category Hedge Type | Not Hedged |
Total Return Performance
As of January 20, 2026.
Returns for periods of 1 year and above are annualized.
Annual Performance
As of January 21, 2026.
Basic Info
| The CBOE S&P 500 Buy Write Index is a benchmark index that tracks the performance of a potential buy-write strategy on the S&P 500. The index is designed to measure the total rate of return of a hypothetical “covered call” strategy applied to the S&P 500 Index. This strategy consists of a hypothetical portfolio consisting of a “long” position indexed to the S&P 500 Index on which are deemed sold a succession of one-month, at-the-money call options on the S&P 500 Index listed on the CBOE Options Exchange. | |
| Core Index Name | CBOE S&P 500 Buy Write Index |
| Return Type | Total Return |
| Currency Code | USD |
| Category Hedge Type | Not Hedged |