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The reviews from different experts on BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU-T) convey that the ETF provides a good dividend yield, but it may underperform in terms of growth. It is considered a defensive stock with a reliable dividend, but may not offer significant capital appreciation. The covered call strategy is seen as a way to enhance yield, but it also limits potential upside. Overall, it is viewed as a good option for income-seeking investors who are not looking for substantial growth.

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WEAK BUY

So far this year, this one has outperformed the ZUT (not covered call). When there's a flat or tepid market, covered call strategy will give you better returns. Yield of ~7.3% remains pretty solid. Combination of dividends and deferred capital gains, so it's quite tax efficient.

Utilities remain kind of boring. Decent strategy if you need the income, but he's looking for more growth and capital appreciation.

E.T.F.'s
WEAK BUY

For covered call strategies, always consider the yield and the source of that yield. With this one, you'll forego some upside if utilities markets are strong, but you get more yield on an ongoing basis. Best for ongoing yield to pay your bills.

Compare it to a non-covered call alternative such as ZUT. Over the long term, outperforms the covered call on a total return basis. The better growth alternative.

Given the kind of market we're heading into, some strategists feel pretty good about utilities. Utilities are considered defensive, as people need to pay them whether the economy is good or bad; tend to have stable dividends.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
ZWU vs. HMAX -- benefit from lower interest rates?

ZWU is far more interest-rate sensitive, as it focuses on utility companies. Generally as interest rates fall, utilities do better. HMAX is financial services, insurance, lifecos. Falling rates not necessarily good for them, because they're more sensitive to interest rate cuts for a slowing economy with prospects of a harder landing.

So, if rates are coming down due to an economic slowdown (as he believes), then ZWU will probably outperform HMAX in the short run.

E.T.F.'s
COMMENT

Be cautious on covered call vehicles. They may not move as much as the underlying stocks. It is hard to pin down and he likes buying the stocks directly and sticking with the fundamentals and dividend for income.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Covered call, says pays great income, but remember that all utilities are tied to interest rates.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Dividend yield is strong (~5%), however don't expect large capital gains (covered call gives the capital appreciation away). Would recommend for investors interest in dividend yield. 

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Excellent product with ~8% dividend yield. Concern about BCE dividend sustainability. Good time to buy.  Would recommend holding for the long term. 

E.T.F.'s
DON'T BUY
Fortis vs. ZWU

ZWU's covered call will pay a higher dividend, though FTS' is solid and growing. ZWU pays more income because you're selling calls. The downside is that as interest rates decline, utilities will improve and you will lose that upside if you hold ZWU and not a plain ETF or Fortis itself. If you are positive utilities, don't use a covered call ETF.

E.T.F.'s
COMMENT

Covered calls supplement income, but sometimes the underlying security performs better over time. Not in this case, which is rare (ZWU vs ZUT). ZWU pays an 8.5% dividend, including the covered call overlay. Share price has risen since October. Utilities are not a growth area, but bought for cash flow and income. Do you want the yield or growth?

E.T.F.'s
DON'T BUY

Great dividend, but not a lot of growth in terms of earnings. So total return not spectacular. Utilities don't grow at 15% earnings growth rates the way, say, a MA would.

With covered call strategies, you're missing some of the upside over time. You have to really understand what you need this for, income is a prime reason. MERs are also usually higher.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Defensive stock with excellent yield (~7-8%). Would recommend buying on stock price lows. Not a growth company, so don't expect major capital appreciation. On flip side, would recommend trimming on peaks. 

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PARTIAL BUY

Higher volatility option for a low volatility underlying asset(utilities). Nice enhancement option, but would recommend small position. 

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Good option for investors worried about recession. Defensive name with reliable dividends. Won't be hit as hard. Also, falling interest rates good these companies. 

E.T.F.'s
WEAK BUY

Nice income on this strategy. Yields about 8.25%. Interest rates are starting to steady and potentially pivot lower. As rates start to move lower, some of these dividend stocks, like pipelines or telecoms or banks, will look very attractive as they start to recover.

If you don't need the income, he prefers the underlying securities. Covered calls mean you lose out on some upside. Plus, these ETFs tend to charge higher expense ratios.

E.T.F.'s
HOLD

Dividend stocks should start to recover a bit once the 10 year bond yields start to back down. This ETF has a return of 5.6% so you can hold for when rates start to come down.
Also part of the question was on covered call strategies. Unless the underlying security is flat or falling you may see some under-performance related to the security itself

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BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF(ZWU-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 12

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 3

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 17

Stockchase rating for BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF(ZWU-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF stock symbol?

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol ZWU-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (ZWU-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:ZWU or ZWU-T

Is BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 17 stock analysts published opinions about ZWU-T. 12 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF.

Is BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF a good investment or a top pick?

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF.

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Is BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF worth watching?

17 stock analysts on Stockchase covered BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF stock price?

On 2024-09-20, BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU-T) stock closed at a price of $11.125.