: Historically, buy-write indices have exhibited about 30% lower volatility than the S&P 500. Performance in Different Market Conditions
The "buy-write" strategy's success is highly dependent on the market's trajectory: buy write index returns
: As of late 2025/early 2026, the BXM's 10-year annualized return was approximately 6.2% to 7.2% . : Historically, buy-write indices have exhibited about 30%