JEPQ and QYLG are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. JEPQ offers a 11.14% yield, while QYLG provides a 16.73% yield. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.
Compare covered call ETFs with the same benchmark side by side
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
7.24
Overall Score
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
6.89
Overall Score
| Criteria | JEPQ | QYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 7.24 6.89 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 6.99 7.66 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 6.30 4.53 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 7.24 7.94 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 8.54 8.75 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 8.12 5.00 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 8.31 5.91 |
Since Inception
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| Metric | JEPQ | QYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.350% | 0.600% |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2022 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Issuer | JPMorgan | Global X |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 3/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
Captured 72% of Nasdaq-100 upside with 32% lower volatility (13.7% vs 20.0%) for an 11.1% yield, at a 44-point cost in total return since 2022.
Investor Profile:
JEPQ is an actively managed JPMorgan fund that holds about 111 large-cap stocks, mainly from the Nasdaq-100, selected with a data-driven process. It earns option income through equity-linked notes on the Nasdaq-100 rather than writing options directly. It pays monthly and charges 0.35%.
Captured 77% of Nasdaq-100 upside and 77% of the downside; the 16.7% TTM yield includes a one-off, and the regular yield is 7.6%.
Investor Profile:
QYLG tracks the Cboe Nasdaq-100 Half BuyWrite V2 Index. It holds Nasdaq-100 stocks, 102 positions, and sells at-the-money calls on about half of their value, which leaves the other half free to follow the index. It paid a one-time distribution of $2.78 per share on Dec 30, 2025. It pays monthly.
Both funds are scored on total return, downside protection, upside participation, distribution consistency, cost and liquidity, against the same benchmark and the same window.
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