Archive · 17 Jun 2025
New Buffett-Inspired ETF: OMAH Targets 15% Yield for Investors
Imagine a special investment that tries to copy what Warren Buffett, a super-smart investor, does.
This new investment, called an ETF, holds stocks like Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, and others he likes.
To make money, it also uses a trick called selling options, aiming to give investors a 15% return each year.
This investment, which trades under the symbol OMAH, is like a money-making machine that pays out monthly.
It's designed for people who want income, not necessarily big gains, and it's been doing well since it started.
The creators also plan to launch similar investments based on other famous investors.
VistaShares launched an ETF inspired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
The ETF holds 21 stocks, including Berkshire Class B shares and other Berkshire equity portfolio holdings.
It uses a call options strategy to generate income, aiming for a 15% annual yield.
The ETF's ticker symbol is OMAH, referencing Berkshire's headquarters in Omaha.
VistaShares plans to launch ETFs based on the holdings of other notable investors.
- Who
- VistaShares launched the ETF, which holds stocks from Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.
- What
- A new ETF inspired by Warren Buffett's investment strategy.
- When
- Launched in March and the new ETFs could hit the market by Labor Day.
- Where
- Headquartered in Omaha, Neb. which is the location of Berkshire's headquarters
- Why
- To offer investors a high-yield income strategy mirroring Berkshire's holdings.
ETF Limitations
Income Generation
Capital Gains vs. Income
ETF Limitations
Income strategies may not keep up in a strong bull market.
Income Generation
The ETF is designed to generate income, with capital appreciation being the secondary goal.
- ETF Name
- VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income
- Ticker Symbol
- OMAH
- Inception Date
- Early March
- Distribution Rate
- 15% (target)
- Holdings
- 21 stocks
- Top Holdings
- Apple, Berkshire B shares, American Express, Coca-Cola
- Strategy
- Equity portfolio and call options