Westwood Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NYSE: WEEI)
Westwood Holdings Group celebrates the one-year anniversary of its Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), reporting an impressive 11.9% annualized distribution rate as of March 28, 2025. The ETF, which launched on April 30, 2024, combines energy sector exposure with a covered-call strategy to generate enhanced income.
WEEI's performance metrics show an 8.63% NAV return and 8.86% market price return for Q1 2025, with a 4.05% and 4.30% return since inception, respectively. The fund maintains an expense ratio of 0.85% and a 30-day yield of 2.34%.
The ETF follows the success of its sister fund, Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), which is approaching $100 million in assets under management. Portfolio managers Greg Reid and Parag Sanghani emphasize WEEI's role in providing both attractive income and broader energy sector exposure through a tax-efficient, transparent, and accessible structure.
Westwood Holdings Group celebra il primo anniversario del suo Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), registrando un notevole tasso di distribuzione annualizzato dell'11,9% al 28 marzo 2025. L'ETF, lanciato il 30 aprile 2024, combina l'esposizione al settore energetico con una strategia di covered call per generare un reddito incrementato.
Le metriche di performance di WEEI mostrano un rendimento NAV dell'8,63% e un rendimento del prezzo di mercato dell'8,86% nel primo trimestre 2025, con un rendimento rispettivamente del 4,05% e 4,30% dalla sua creazione. Il fondo mantiene un rapporto spese dello 0,85% e un rendimento a 30 giorni del 2,34%.
L'ETF segue il successo del suo fondo gemello, il Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), che si avvicina a 100 milioni di dollari in asset under management. I gestori di portafoglio Greg Reid e Parag Sanghani sottolineano il ruolo di WEEI nel fornire sia un reddito interessante che un'esposizione più ampia al settore energetico attraverso una struttura fiscalmente efficiente, trasparente e accessibile.
Westwood Holdings Group celebra el primer aniversario de su Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), reportando una impresionante tasa de distribución anualizada del 11,9% al 28 de marzo de 2025. El ETF, lanzado el 30 de abril de 2024, combina la exposición al sector energético con una estrategia de covered call para generar ingresos mejorados.
Las métricas de rendimiento de WEEI muestran un retorno NAV del 8,63% y un retorno del precio de mercado del 8,86% en el primer trimestre de 2025, con un retorno del 4,05% y 4,30% respectivamente desde su inicio. El fondo mantiene una ratio de gastos del 0,85% y un rendimiento a 30 días del 2,34%.
El ETF sigue el éxito de su fondo hermano, el Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), que se acerca a los 100 millones de dólares en activos bajo gestión. Los gestores de cartera Greg Reid y Parag Sanghani destacan el papel de WEEI para proporcionar tanto ingresos atractivos como una mayor exposición al sector energético mediante una estructura fiscalmente eficiente, transparente y accesible.
Westwood Holdings Group는 Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI)의 1주년을 맞이하여 2025년 3월 28일 기준 연환산 배당률 11.9%를 기록했다고 발표했습니다. 2024년 4월 30일에 출시된 이 ETF는 에너지 섹터 노출과 커버드 콜 전략을 결합하여 수익을 극대화합니다.
WEEI의 성과 지표는 2025년 1분기 순자산가치(NAV) 수익률 8.63%, 시장 가격 수익률 8.86%를 보여주며, 출시 이후 각각 4.05%와 4.30%의 수익률을 기록했습니다. 펀드는 0.85%의 운용보수율과 30일 수익률 2.34%를 유지하고 있습니다.
이 ETF는 자산 규모가 1억 달러에 가까워진 자매 펀드 Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST)의 성공을 이어가고 있습니다. 포트폴리오 매니저인 Greg Reid와 Parag Sanghani는 WEEI가 세금 효율적이고 투명하며 접근성이 용이한 구조를 통해 매력적인 수익과 더 넓은 에너지 섹터 노출을 제공하는 역할을 강조했습니다.
Westwood Holdings Group célèbre le premier anniversaire de son Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), affichant un taux de distribution annualisé impressionnant de 11,9 % au 28 mars 2025. L'ETF, lancé le 30 avril 2024, combine une exposition au secteur de l'énergie avec une stratégie de covered call pour générer un revenu accru.
Les indicateurs de performance de WEEI montrent un rendement de la valeur liquidative (NAV) de 8,63 % et un rendement du prix de marché de 8,86 % au premier trimestre 2025, avec des rendements respectifs de 4,05 % et 4,30 % depuis sa création. Le fonds maintient un ratio de frais de 0,85 % et un rendement sur 30 jours de 2,34 %.
L'ETF suit le succès de son fonds jumeau, le Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), qui approche les 100 millions de dollars d'actifs sous gestion. Les gestionnaires de portefeuille Greg Reid et Parag Sanghani soulignent le rôle de WEEI dans la fourniture à la fois d'un revenu attractif et d'une exposition plus large au secteur de l'énergie grâce à une structure fiscalement efficace, transparente et accessible.
Westwood Holdings Group feiert das einjährige Jubiläum seines Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI) und berichtet über eine beeindruckende annualisierte Ausschüttungsquote von 11,9 % zum 28. März 2025. Der ETF, der am 30. April 2024 aufgelegt wurde, kombiniert eine Energiebranchen-Exponierung mit einer Covered-Call-Strategie, um ein erhöhtes Einkommen zu generieren.
Die Performancekennzahlen von WEEI zeigen für das erste Quartal 2025 eine NAV-Rendite von 8,63 % und eine Marktpreis-Rendite von 8,86 %, mit Renditen von 4,05 % bzw. 4,30 % seit Auflegung. Der Fonds hat eine Kostenquote von 0,85 % und eine 30-Tage-Rendite von 2,34 %.
Der ETF folgt dem Erfolg seines Schwesterfonds, dem Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), der sich einem verwalteten Vermögen von 100 Millionen US-Dollar nähert. Die Portfoliomanager Greg Reid und Parag Sanghani betonen die Rolle von WEEI bei der Bereitstellung sowohl attraktiver Erträge als auch einer breiteren Energiebranchen-Exponierung durch eine steuerlich effiziente, transparente und zugängliche Struktur.
- 11.9% annualized distribution rate paid monthly, demonstrating strong income generation
- Sister ETF MDST approaching $100M in assets under management, showing product line growth
- Strong QTD performance with 8.63% NAV return and 8.86% market price return
- Tax efficient structure through ETF format
- Successful implementation of covered-call strategy generating additional yield through options premiums
- High expense ratio of 0.85% compared to typical ETF standards
- Relatively low 30-day yield of 2.34%
- Limited track record with only one year of performance history
- Modest since-inception return of 4.05% NAV/4.30% market price
WEEI Marks a Successful First Year with a
DALLAS, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, is pleased to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (NYSE: WEEI) (“WEEI” or the “Fund”). Since its launch, WEEI has gained strong traction among income-seeking investors, delivering on its objective of providing a steady stream of income with an annualized distribution rate of
WEEI is designed to offer investors exposure to the energy sector seeking to provide enhanced income through its covered-call strategy. We believe this approach allows investors to participate in the strong cash flow generation of energy companies while benefiting from additional yield through options premiums. The ETF’s double-digit performance has resonated with advisors and investors looking for a reliable income solution in an evolving market environment. WEEI celebrates this milestone about a month behind its sister ETF, Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST), which employs a similar strategy but focuses on the midstream segment of the energy market. MDST is rapidly approaching
“Our goal with WEEI was to create a solution with the potential to provide both attractive income and exposure to the broader energy sector’s resilience, in contrast to the midstream focus of MDST,” said Greg Reid, president of Real Assets at Westwood and a WEEI portfolio manager. “Over the past year, WEEI has demonstrated its ability to generate consistent cash flow, making it a valuable tool for income-focused investors in any market cycle.”
Parag Sanghani, Westwood Energy team senior portfolio manager, added, “Investor demand for income solutions remains strong; we believe WEEI’s combination of dividend income and options premiums has helped investors navigate today’s dynamic environment, allowing the Fund to serve multiple functions within a given portfolio in this way. The disciplined approach we consistently take ensures that we continue to seek opportunities that optimize returns, while managing risk effectively.”
With energy infrastructure playing a critical role in global markets, we find WEEI offers a diversified and liquid solution for investors seeking both income and exposure to a resilient asset class. The Fund’s structure aims to provide tax efficiency, transparency and accessibility, aligning with Westwood’s commitment to innovative and investor-focused strategies.
“We are excited to mark this milestone for WEEI and remain focused on expanding our ETF lineup with strategies that provide meaningful benefits to investors,” said Brian Casey, CEO of Westwood Holdings Group. “We remain committed to delivering investment solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.”
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The Fund’s investments are concentrated in the energy infrastructure industry with an emphasis on securities issued by MLPs, which may increase price fluctuation. The value of commodity-linked investments such as the MLPs and energy infrastructure companies (including midstream MLPs and energy infrastructure companies) in which the Fund invests are subject to risks specific to the industry they serve, such as fluctuations in commodity prices, reduced volumes of available natural gas or other energy commodities, slowdowns in new construction and acquisitions, a sustained reduced demand for crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products, depletion of the natural gas reserves or other commodities, changes in the macroeconomic or regulatory environment, environmental hazards, rising interest rates and threats of attack by terrorists on energy assets, each of which could affect the Fund’s profitability. Covered Call Strategy Risk: This risk arises when an investor holds a long position in a stock and simultaneously sells a call option against it. While this strategy can generate income, it limits potential upside gains if the stock price rises significantly above the strike price of the option. Options Risk/Flex Options Risk:
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Energy infrastructure companies are entities involved in the development, construction, and maintenance of systems and facilities that produce, transport, and distribute energy.
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