TSE:ZWK

Covered Call US Banks ETF (ZWK.TO)

30.40
+0.02 (0.07%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 7:49:55 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

The Covered Call US Banks ETF (ZWK-T) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting varied perspectives on its performance and composition. While some analysts argue that the ETF primarily focuses on regional banks, which may not outperform larger institutions, others appreciate the covered call strategy for its yield that currently stands around 7%. There's a consensus that US banks, particularly regional ones, have potential due to growth in their businesses, though many believe that traditional stock holdings may yield better total returns compared to using covered call strategies. The ETF has provided a favorable return over three years but significantly underperformed the broader US banking index. Experts remain cautiously optimistic about the banking sector, especially with the prospect of deregulation, but many prefer investing in large-cap banks individually for greater upside potential.

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DON'T BUY
He doesn't like the US banks this late in the cycle as the yield curve inverts. Banks are making less money and will face increasing challenges.
HOLD
He likes it. He knows how BMO runs the covered call desk and he likes it. He likes US Banks. He would hold.
COMMENT
The US banks benefited from the looser regulatory environment of the Trump's administration. If you think that the US banks are to move higher you are better off just owning the banks directly. 3-5 years out he prefers the banks directly.
TOP PICK
What is interesting is that this starts trading tomorrow. He likes the structure of BMO covered calls as they don't overlay the calls too tight to the strike price. In a low rate environment, this is a good way to boost FI yield. MER: 0.65%
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