QYLD and QYLG are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. QYLD offers a 11.49% yield, while QYLG provides a 16.73% yield. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
6.00
Overall Score
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
6.89
Overall Score
| Criteria | QYLD | QYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 6.00 6.89 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 2.22 7.66 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 8.90 4.53 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 5.03 7.94 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 8.78 8.75 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 5.00 5.00 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 7.87 5.91 |
Since Inception
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| Metric | QYLD | QYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.600% | 0.600% |
| Inception Date | Dec 11, 2013 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Issuer | Global X | Global X |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
Cut volatility to 11.7% (QQQ 20.9%), but captured 53% of upside against 60% of downside, and total return since 2019 is +109% against QQQ's +362%.
Investor Profile:
QYLD tracks the Cboe NASDAQ-100 BuyWrite V2 Index. It holds the Nasdaq-100 stocks, 104 positions, and sells at-the-money call options on the whole portfolio each month. The rules are mechanical and the fund pays monthly. It gives up the most upside of any Nasdaq income fund in the universe.
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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