ETV (Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp) Forward Dividend Yield %: 8.17% (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


ETV Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ETV
60 GF Score
Price $14.58
GF Value $12.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Forward Dividend Yield %?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ETV +0.14% 60 Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.17% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ETV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,104 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks better than 68.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-27), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is 8.17%.

As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is 8.17%.

ETV's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
68.03% of 1104 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.11 vs ETV: 8.17

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.60.

During the past 12 months, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp  (NYSE:ETV) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

ETV vs GAB, BST, USA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0993002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002026-04-152026-04-152026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002026-03-162026-03-162026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002026-02-172026-02-172026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002026-01-152026-01-152026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-12-152025-12-152025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-10-152025-10-152025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-09-152025-09-152025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-08-152025-08-152025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0993002025-07-152025-07-152025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.1916/14.58
=8.17 %

Current Share Price is $14.58.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.0993 * 12 = $1.1916.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.1916/14.58
=8.17 %

Current Share Price is $14.58.
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.1916.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.17% mean?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.17% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #353 out of 1104 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.17%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 8.17% is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #353 out of 1104 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to GAB and BST?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #353 out of 1104 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 8.17% is 33.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.11, based on 1,104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 8.17% is 33.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.29, compared to a current price of $14.58 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.17% and 33.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.11. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 8.17% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.58 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.29. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ETV:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 8.17%
  • GF Value™: $12.29 vs. price of $14.58 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.7% above the Asset Management median (#353 of 1104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ETV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, designated segments of which seek to exceed the total return performance of the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ-100.
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