SPYI and XYLD are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. SPYI offers ~11.7% yield with a focus on investor in taxable accounts seeking tax-efficient income, while XYLD provides ~9.5% yield targeting income investor seeking s&p 500 exposure with simple and transparent strategy. 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
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
6.2
Overall Score
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
5.3
Overall Score
| Criteria | SPYI | XYLD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 6.2 5.3 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 7.1 3.5 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 5.5 5.6 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 7.5 6.4 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 4.3 5.1 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 4.0 5.0 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 7.4 7.2 |
Since Inception
3 Years
Pro only
1 Year
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| Metric | SPYI | XYLD |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.680% | 0.600% |
| Inception Date | Aug 30, 2022 | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Issuer | NEOS | Global X |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 3/5 stars | 5/5 stars |
The optimal choice for taxable accounts — the Section 1256 tax advantage is underappreciated by the market
Investor Profile:
Investor in taxable accounts seeking tax-efficient income
Similar to QYLD but on a more defensive index — choice between the two depends on S&P 500 vs Nasdaq preference
Investor Profile:
Income investor seeking S&P 500 exposure with simple and transparent strategy
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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