Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in qyld, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 12, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of QYLD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the qyld returned 0.84% Year-To-Date and 8.97% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio qyld | 0.23% | -1.11% | 0.84% | 7.58% | 20.75% | 13.21% | 7.06% | 8.97% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 0.23% | -1.11% | 0.84% | 7.58% | 20.75% | 13.21% | 7.06% | 8.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2013, qyld's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 22 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, qyld closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.69% | -0.13% | -1.52% | 0.82% | 0.84% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.41% | -2.00% | -6.36% | -1.00% | 1.45% | 3.17% | 1.18% | 0.34% | 3.25% | 3.51% | 1.24% | 2.17% | 9.28% |
| 2024 | 2.65% | 2.38% | 1.29% | -1.81% | 1.51% | 1.88% | 0.44% | 2.85% | 1.86% | 0.62% | 2.41% | 1.84% | 19.35% |
| 2023 | 7.18% | -1.86% | 5.63% | 1.83% | 3.01% | 1.64% | 2.60% | -2.13% | -3.04% | 0.04% | 3.63% | 2.67% | 22.77% |
| 2022 | -5.46% | -2.15% | 5.28% | -6.80% | -5.87% | -2.13% | 6.50% | -6.45% | -7.28% | 4.11% | 3.76% | -3.05% | -19.08% |
| 2021 | 1.14% | -0.90% | 1.77% | 1.06% | -0.65% | 1.88% | 1.28% | 3.20% | -3.37% | 4.35% | -0.39% | 0.79% | 10.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
qyld has an annualized alpha of 0.22%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 63.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.22%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 60.34%
- Downside Capture
- 63.09%
Expense Ratio
qyld has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
qyld ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 0.88 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.60 | 1.37 | +0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.53 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.09 | 6.43 | +3.65 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 62 | 0.99 | 1.60 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 10.09 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
qyld provided a 11.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 11.83% | 11.55% | 12.50% | 11.78% | 13.75% | 12.85% | 11.16% | 9.84% | 12.44% | 7.69% | 9.15% | 9.42% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.83% | 11.55% | 12.50% | 11.78% | 13.75% | 12.85% | 11.16% | 9.84% | 12.44% | 7.69% | 9.15% | 9.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.53 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $2.04 |
| 2024 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.34 | $2.28 |
| 2023 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $2.04 |
| 2022 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $2.19 |
| 2021 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.50 | $2.85 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the qyld. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the qyld was 24.75%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 164 trading sessions.
The current qyld drawdown is 1.61%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.75% | Feb 21, 2020 | 17 | Mar 16, 2020 | 164 | Nov 5, 2020 | 181 |
| -24.61% | Dec 9, 2021 | 214 | Oct 14, 2022 | 316 | Jan 19, 2024 | 530 |
| -19.06% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 134 | Oct 20, 2025 | 167 |
| -19.02% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 135 | Jul 10, 2019 | 191 |
| -11.25% | Dec 30, 2015 | 27 | Feb 8, 2016 | 153 | Sep 15, 2016 | 180 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | QYLD | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.79 |
| QYLD | 0.79 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.79 | 1.00 | 1.00 |