XYLD and RSPA are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. XYLD offers ~9.5% yield with a focus on income investor seeking s&p 500 exposure with simple and transparent strategy, while RSPA provides ~7.8% yield targeting income investors who want s&p 500 exposure with less mega-cap concentration and monthly distributions. 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
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
5.3
Overall Score
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Income Advantage ETF
6.2
Overall Score
| Criteria | XYLD | RSPA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.3 6.2 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 3.5 5.6 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 5.8 6.9 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 6.3 6.2 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 5.1 5.7 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 5.0 7.6 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 7.2 6.0 |
Since Inception
3 Years
Pro only
1 Year
Pro only
3 Months
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| Metric | XYLD | RSPA |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.600% | 0.390% |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2013 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Issuer | Global X | Invesco |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
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
Unique equal-weight approach differentiates it from all other SPY-benchmarked covered call ETFs.
Investor Profile:
Income investors who want S&P 500 exposure with less mega-cap concentration and monthly distributions