XYLD and XYLG are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. XYLD offers a 10.41% yield, while XYLG provides a 12.83% yield. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
5.79
Overall Score
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call & Growth ETF
6.89
Overall Score
| Criteria | XYLD | XYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.79 6.89 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 3.79 7.58 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 5.90 5.05 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 6.45 7.83 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 7.61 8.03 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 5.00 5.00 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 7.23 6.29 |
Since Inception
3 Years
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1 Year
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3 Months
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| Metric | XYLD | XYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.600% | 0.600% |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2013 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Issuer | Global X | Global X |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
Cut volatility to 9.0% (SPY 15.7%), but its worst drawdown (-23.4%) was only 0.5 points better than SPY's.
Investor Profile:
XYLD tracks the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index. It holds the S&P 500 stocks, 507 positions, and sells one-month at-the-money call options on the whole portfolio. The rules are mechanical and it pays monthly. PBP tracks the same index.
Captured 78% of S&P 500 upside and 76% of the downside; the 12.8% TTM yield includes a one-off, and the regular yield is 5.6%.
Investor Profile:
XYLG tracks the Cboe S&P 500 Half BuyWrite Index. It holds the S&P 500 stocks, 506 positions, and sells one-month at-the-money calls on up to half of each holding, which leaves the rest free to follow the index. It paid a one-time distribution of $2.14 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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