Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

XYLD

Market cap $3.11B

Overview Fund Activity

39.39 USD

+0.03

0.08%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

39.31

-0.08

0.2%

1 day

0.08%

5 days

0.25%

1 month

1.6%

3 months

1.49%

6 months

-1.77%

Year to date

-5.74%

1 year

-5.04%

5 years

-12.89%

10 years

-7.54%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

42% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 109 | Existing positions reduced: 77

7.86% more ownership

Funds ownership: 40.88% [Q1] → 48.75% (+7.86%) [Q2]

1% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.71M | Put options by funds: $1.69M

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 6 (+0) [Q2]

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 253 [Q1] → 246 (-7) [Q2]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.26B [Q1] → $1.19B (-$71.4M) [Q2]

17% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 36

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about XYLD published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

A 25-bp Fed Rate Cut Already Baked in on Wall Street? ETFs to Play

With markets rallying lately due to strong hopes of a Fed rate cut this week, the actual reaction can be muted when the news hits the market. ETFs like QYLD, DIVO, JEPI and XYLD may help balance income and risks.

A 25-bp Fed Rate Cut Already Baked in on Wall Street? ETFs to Play

XYLD: The Right Fit For The Right Investor

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF offers a 13% yield, appealing to income-focused investors despite price underperformance since inception. XYLD excels in down markets, provides lower beta and modest alpha, and serves as a risk-reducing, income-enhancing portfolio addition. XYLD is rated a Buy for income, conservative, balanced, and value investors, but less suitable for aggressive or growth-focused strategies.

XYLD: The Right Fit For The Right Investor

The Motley Fool

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Buy in September Even If the S&P 500 Sells Off

We aren't even through September, and the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.47%) has already produced an 11.2% year-to-date total return (dividends included) at the time of this writing. That puts the index on track for its third consecutive year of higher-than-historical gains.

3 Dividend-Paying ETFs to Buy in September Even If the S&P 500 Sells Off

IVVW: A 'Better' XYLD Yielding 18.77% With Systematic Risk

IVVW offers the lowest expense ratio among S&P 500 covered call ETFs and a high TTM yield, but suffers from NAV erosion and variable distributions. The fund's fixed, systematic covered call strategy leads to unpredictable income and lower long-term total returns compared to actively managed peers. IVVW is less tax-efficient, with most distributions taxed as ordinary income, making it less attractive for taxable accounts.

IVVW: A 'Better' XYLD Yielding 18.77% With Systematic Risk

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

Caring about dividends can increase our returns, but caring about NAV can save our portfolio. Return and NAV protection must go hand in hand, because there can be no sustainable return without protecting the value of the underlying assets. As far as I am concerned, the way to protect my portfolio is to favor only securities with a positive NAV over time.

My 10% Income Portfolio-Protecting The NAV

Secure Dividends Up To 12% From The $3+ Trillion ‘Human Bailout'

A nifty dividend duo—with yields of 9% and 12%—is ready for takeoff. Thanks to Uncle Sam's spending bender coinciding with the rise of the machines.

Secure Dividends Up To 12% From The $3+ Trillion ‘Human Bailout'

XYLD: A Blend Of Ultra-High Yield And AI-Driven Growth

XYLD offers a high 13% yield and tech-driven upside, making it appealing for income-focused investors seeking growth from AI and technology trends. Despite trailing JEPI in size, XYLD's long track record and time-tested performance since 2013 instill confidence in the ETF's future performance potential. The ETF is heavily overweight technology, with major holdings in Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, giving it significant AI and tech exposure.

XYLD: A Blend Of Ultra-High Yield And AI-Driven Growth

Why S&P 500 BuyWrite ETFs Like PBP And XYLD Don't Deliver

PBP, XYLD track S&P 500 BuyWrite well, but the BuyWrite strategy underperforms the S&P 500 in most market conditions. Volatility levels are too low for effective premium collection, making S&P 500 a poor choice for BuyWrite strategies. Income generation from PBP, XYLD can be simulated by withdrawing capital from SPY, yielding better overall returns at similar tax implications.

Why S&P 500 BuyWrite ETFs Like PBP And XYLD Don't Deliver

My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden

Total Return can be misleading if not supported by NAV growth, as it may include unsustainable distributions and Return of Capital. Behavioral finance shows markets are irrational, making it crucial to consider practical aspects beyond theoretical Total Return calculations. I believe that NAV performance can affect our discretion in the reinvestment choices for the distributions we receive from our savings much more than Total Return.

My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden

XYLD: The Risk Profile Of This Fund Has Changed Significantly In The Current Market

Investing requires balance; adapting strategies to changing market conditions is crucial for long-term success. Downgrading Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF to a hold due to its options strategy being unsuitable for a volatile market environment. XYLD's strategy caps upside gains, exposes downside risks, and lacks manager discretion, making it less effective in uncertain markets.

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