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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This New ETF Promises to Help You Invest Like Warren Buffett and Yields 15%
Warren Buffett's value-driven investment strategy has long been admired by both Wall Street professionals and everyday investors. Buffett's disciplined approach has consistently outperformed the market, even as economic cycles shift and market sentiment wavers. As inflationary pressures and interest rate uncertainty continue to rattle the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), investors are increasingly turning to Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.B) Class B shares for stability. These shares have surged 7% year-to-date (YTD), significantly outperforming the broader market. Yet for all of Berkshire's strengths, one thing it has never offered is a dividend, leaving income-focused investors on the sidelines. That's changing with the arrival of the VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH), a new exchange-traded fund launched in March 2025. OMAH not only holds Berkshire Hathaway shares but also invests in a curated selection of stocks from Buffett's own portfolio. With OMAH already attracting more than $275 million in assets under management (AUM), investors are clearly taking notice. This New ETF Promises to Help You Invest Like Warren Buffett and Yields 15% 3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Aristocrats About to Explode Higher Buy These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Portfolio Protection Amid Israel-Iran Conflict Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. The VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF gives investors a straightforward way to follow Warren Buffett's well-known investing style while aiming for a strong 15% yearly payout. The latest payout was $0.24 per share, which works out to an annual yield that's hard to find elsewhere. The fund's 30-day SEC yield is 0.69% while the yearly dividend is $0.73 per share, or a 3.83% annual yield. OMAH maintains this by putting money into the 20 biggest stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, along with direct investments in Berkshire itself. The fund also uses an options strategy to help keep income coming in regularly. The fund's portfolio includes 73 holdings total, each chosen to match Buffett's approach. The top 10 make up a large part of the fund, including Apple (AAPL) at 10.5%, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) at 9.76%, and American Express (AXP) at 8.74%. Other major allocations include Coca-Cola (KO) at 6.03%, Bank of America (BAC) at 5.57%, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) at 4.94%, Chevron (CVX) at 4.99%, Kroger (KR) at 4.87%, VeriSign (VRSN) at 4.61%, and Chubb (CB) at 4.5%. This lineup allows investors a simple way to have pieces of the same companies Buffett owns, all in one fund. Despite a solid setup, OMAH's price has remained relatively stable since its launch. OMAH is down 3.2% over the last three months. It's also down 1.8% in the past month. This kind of movement is pretty normal for new funds that use options to boost income. That said, OMAH has quickly built up a strong presence, holding $276.7 million in assets as of June 22, with 14.5 million shares on the market. Its 30-day median bid-ask spread is just 0.05%, which means it's easy to trade and there's plenty of interest from buyers and sellers. All of this comes with an expense ratio of 0.95%. While this is higher than what you'd pay for a basic index fund, it's in-line with other funds that use active management and options, and it covers the work needed to meet OMAH's income and growth goals. The way different market factors are coming together right now puts OMAH in a strong spot to deliver on its goal of a 15% yearly payout. As markets deal with more ups and downs and more investors look for ways to earn steady income, OMAH's approach fits well with what people want today — and could help it do even better in the near future. The fund's launch in March 2025 lined up well with a stretch when options-based income strategies started to shine. The S&P 500 has seen big swings this year, from a high of $6,147 in February to a low of $4,835 in April. This has made it a good time to collect options premiums. OMAH's options strategy is built for this kind of market, letting the fund earn extra income from selling covered calls while still holding onto its main stocks that follow the Berkshire model. Across the ETF world, more money is flowing into funds that use covered calls and other income strategies. U.S. derivative income funds brought in over $6 billion in May, the biggest monthly increase ever. Investors clearly want protection from losses and regular payouts. Experts point out that covered-call funds often do better than regular stock funds when markets are flat or only moving up a little because they collect income from selling options. With OMAH's focus on writing covered calls on a tight group of Buffett-backed stocks, the fund is set up to collect option premiums that can help smooth out market bumps and boost overall returns. If you're looking for a way to tap into Warren Buffett's legendary investing approach while pocketing a steady stream of high-yield income, OMAH brings something genuinely fresh to the table. With its blend of blue-chip Berkshire-inspired holdings and a data-driven options strategy targeting a 15% annual distribution, this ETF is engineered for both resilience and reward, even in today's unpredictable market. For investors who want to 'invest like Buffett' but also crave monthly cash flow, OMAH is a modern solution that makes classic value investing feel brand new. On the date of publication, Ebube Jones did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. 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Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) Passes the $250 Million AUM Mark
NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VistaShares, an innovative asset manager seeking to disrupt the status quo in thematic exposures, income investing, and more, is today celebrating the news that its VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) has passed $250 million in assets under management. 'We built OMAH to be a core equity holding with the added benefit of monthly income potential,' Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares. Share OMAH began trading on March 5 th of this year, meaning the fund passed this significant milestone in just its first four months of trading. OMAH has brought an entirely new approach to the fast-growing category of equity- and options-powered strategies as it provides investors with exposure to an equity portfolio designed to reflect a select group of the publicly disclosed investments of Berkshire Hathaway while an actively managed options overlay aims to achieve an annual income target of 15%, distributed 1.25% monthly. The fund has achieved that monthly distribution each of the last three months since inception. 'We built OMAH to be a core equity holding with the added benefit of monthly income potential,' said Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares. "We've been thrilled with the investor response to the fund and look forward to continuing to educate the marketplace on how an approach like this can fit into both core equity and income portfolios.' For more information and updates from VistaShares, please visit and follow the firm on Linkedin @VistaShares and on X @VistaSharesETFs. About VistaShares At VistaShares, we strive to deliver innovative investment solutions for today's investors, helping them navigate evolving market opportunities with confidence. VistaShares ETFs are actively managed by industry and investment experts, offering two distinct strategies. Our Pure Exposure™ ETFs target technology-driven economic Supercycles™ that we believe are poised for significant growth. Additionally, our Target 15 ™ option-based income ETFs are designed to generate high monthly income while complementing a core equity portfolio. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call (844) 875-2288. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Index / Strategy Risks. The Index's holdings are derived from publicly available data, which may be delayed relative to the then current portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway. Consequently, the Fund's holdings, which are based on the Index, may not accurately reflect Berkshire Hathaway's most recent publicly-disclosed investment positions and may deviate substantially from its actual current Portfolio. The equity securities represented in the Index are subject to a range of risks, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in Market conditions, increased competition, and evolving regulatory environments, all of which could adversely affect their performance. Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund will hold a relatively focused portfolio that may contain exposure to the securities of fewer issuers than the portfolios of other ETFs. Holding a relatively concentrated portfolio may increase the risk that the value of the Fund could go down because of the poor performance of one or a few investments. Distribution Risk. Although the Fund has an annual income target, the Fund intends to distribute income on a monthly basis. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given month. Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. Options Contracts Risk. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events. Equity Market Risk. Common stocks are generally exposed to greater risk than other types of securities, such as preferred stock and debt obligations, because common stockholders generally have inferior rights to receive payment from specific issuers. The equity securities held in the Fund's portfolio may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. U.S. Government and U.S. Agency Obligations Risk. The Fund may invest in securities issued by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. Government obligations include securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, such as the U.S. Treasury. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective Investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions. Newer Sub-Adviser Risk. VistaShares is a recently formed entity and has limited experience with managing an exchange-traded fund, which may limit the Sub-Adviser's effectiveness. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) Passes the $250 Million AUM Mark
Investors have responded to fund's approach allowing them to "Invest like Buffett" while active options overlay seeks an annual income target of 15% Next distribution declaration for fund will be June 20th with ex-dividend date June 23rd NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VistaShares, an innovative asset manager seeking to disrupt the status quo in thematic exposures, income investing, and more, is today celebrating the news that its VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF (OMAH) has passed $250 million in assets under management. OMAH began trading on March 5th of this year, meaning the fund passed this significant milestone in just its first four months of trading. OMAH has brought an entirely new approach to the fast-growing category of equity- and options-powered strategies as it provides investors with exposure to an equity portfolio designed to reflect a select group of the publicly disclosed investments of Berkshire Hathaway while an actively managed options overlay aims to achieve an annual income target of 15%, distributed 1.25% monthly. The fund has achieved that monthly distribution each of the last three months since inception. "We built OMAH to be a core equity holding with the added benefit of monthly income potential," said Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares. "We've been thrilled with the investor response to the fund and look forward to continuing to educate the marketplace on how an approach like this can fit into both core equity and income portfolios." For more information and updates from VistaShares, please visit and follow the firm on Linkedin @VistaShares and on X @VistaSharesETFs. About VistaShares At VistaShares, we strive to deliver innovative investment solutions for today's investors, helping them navigate evolving market opportunities with confidence. VistaShares ETFs are actively managed by industry and investment experts, offering two distinct strategies. Our Pure Exposure™ ETFs target technology-driven economic Supercycles™ that we believe are poised for significant growth. Additionally, our Target 15™ option-based income ETFs are designed to generate high monthly income while complementing a core equity portfolio. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Fund, please call (844) 875-2288. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Index / Strategy Risks. The Index's holdings are derived from publicly available data, which may be delayed relative to the then current portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway. Consequently, the Fund's holdings, which are based on the Index, may not accurately reflect Berkshire Hathaway's most recent publicly-disclosed investment positions and may deviate substantially from its actual current Portfolio. The equity securities represented in the Index are subject to a range of risks, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in Market conditions, increased competition, and evolving regulatory environments, all of which could adversely affect their performance. Focused Portfolio Risk. The Fund will hold a relatively focused portfolio that may contain exposure to the securities of fewer issuers than the portfolios of other ETFs. Holding a relatively concentrated portfolio may increase the risk that the value of the Fund could go down because of the poor performance of one or a few investments. Distribution Risk. Although the Fund has an annual income target, the Fund intends to distribute income on a monthly basis. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given month. Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. Options Contracts Risk. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events. Equity Market Risk. Common stocks are generally exposed to greater risk than other types of securities, such as preferred stock and debt obligations, because common stockholders generally have inferior rights to receive payment from specific issuers. The equity securities held in the Fund's portfolio may experience sudden, unpredictable drops in value or long periods of decline in value. U.S. Government and U.S. Agency Obligations Risk. The Fund may invest in securities issued by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. Government obligations include securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, such as the U.S. Treasury. New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective Investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions. Newer Sub-Adviser Risk. VistaShares is a recently formed entity and has limited experience with managing an exchange-traded fund, which may limit the Sub-Adviser's effectiveness. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor. View source version on Contacts Media: Chris SullivanCraft & Capitalchris@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Mint
17-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
New Buffett-inspired ETF holds Berkshire and Apple. It aims for 15% yield.
An income-oriented fund keyed off Warren Buffett's equity portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway has attracted nearly $250 million and has delivered a 15% distribution rate to investors since its inception in March. The VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income exchange-traded fund holds 21 stocks. It puts 10% of its assets in Berkshire's Class B shares, and invests in 20 stocks held in Berkshire's equity portfolio. It also uses an options strategy, mainly the writing of call options, to generate income. Its ticker symbol is OMAH, a reference to the Berkshire's headquarters in Omaha, Neb. 'Berkshire clearly has a broad investor base and Warren Buffett is the best investor ever," says VistaShares CEO Adam Patti. 'Berkshire doesn't pay a dividend on its stock. We felt there was an opportunity to mirror the holdings and provide a 15% target" annual yield. Distributions are paid monthly. The ETF, which finished Monday at $19.15, is one of many that use the sale, or writing, of call options to augment income. Probably the most prominent is the $40 billion JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), which has a current yield of 11%. Given the income orientation, the Berkshire ETF may be better suited to tax-free accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s. The VistaShares Berkshire fund, like others that use call writing, limit their upside by selling the calls but the income can be substantial. 'Any income strategy will not keep up in an aggressive bull market" due options, Patti says. It should do best relative to a buy and hold strategy in a flattish market due to the option income. The option strategy won't protect investors in a downturn, but the income will offset any stock-price declines in a bear market. The Berkshire ETF is about flat based on its total return since its inception in early March. The Berkshire index of 21 stocks that it tracks has fallen about 4% and that has been offset by the income from the option strategy. It has produced income in line with its 15% annualized ETF rebalances quarterly with the most recent occurring in May. The largest four holdings as of Friday were Apple (10.2%), Berkshire B shares (9.8%), American Express (8.4%), and Coca-Cola (6.2%). Bigger Berkshire equity investments get a larger weighting in the ETF. The fund isn't for investors seeking significant capital gains on Berkshire's stocks. 'The No. 1 goal is to hit 15% and the second goal is to maximize capital appreciation," Patti says. 'We want as much upside as possible but not to the detriment of hitting the 15%." VistaShares also has filed for a group of new active-traded ETFs that will invest in the publicly disclosed holding of three other notable investors: Bill Ackman, Stan Druckenmiller, and Michael Burry. Those funds could hit the market by Labor Day, as well as a new Berkshire ETF that will invest in the same 21 stocks as the existing one but refrain from writing call options. The Ackman, Druckenmiller, and Burry-themed ETFs will come in two forms: a plain vanilla fund that will just hold their stocks and one using their stocks plus a call-writing strategy. Write to Andrew Bary at
Globe and Mail
16-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
This Could Be the Ultimate ETF for Warren Buffett Fans
If you're a fan of Warren Buffett and want to track the stocks in the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) portfolio, then there's one exchange-traded fund (ETF) that you may want to consider investing in. The VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (NYSE Arca:OMAH) launched earlier this year, and the fund gives investors exposure to Berkshire stock as well as to the top 20 holdings in Berkshire's portfolio. Its primary goal is to generate income, followed by capital appreciation. The top three holdings in the ETF are Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Berkshire Hathaway, and American Express (NYSE:AXP). Those holdings combine for close to 29% of the fund's overall weight. For Buffett fans, this can be the ultimate ETF to add to your portfolio. You don't have to worry about keeping track of which stocks Berkshire is buying and selling. And you also get exposure to Berkshire stock as well, which has been doing well; it has risen by 20% over the past year. One unattractive feature about the fund, however, is that its expense ratio is fairly high at 0.95%. But with the fund's goal being to achieve annual income of 15%, that may not be too bad. The fund is utilizing options to help generate high monthly income. And one feature that income investors will certainly like is that the fund's distributions are made on a monthly basis. If you want some monthly income and love Buffett stocks, this could be a great ETF to add to your portfolio today and hang on to for the long haul.
