- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jul 25, 2023
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Cboe DJIA Half BuyWrite Index - Benchmark TR Gross
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $6M
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Performance
DYLG Performance Chart
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) is up 4.6% since the beginning of the year. DYLG is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) has returned 4.63% so far this year and 17.86% over the past 12 months.
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF
- 1D
- -0.65%
- 1M
- 3.69%
- YTD
- 4.63%
- 6M
- 5.52%
- 1Y
- 17.86%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
DYLG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 2023, DYLG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DYLG closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.21% | 0.78% | -5.06% | 5.49% | 2.59% | -0.16% | 4.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.96% | -0.57% | -3.43% | -3.02% | 2.63% | 3.38% | -0.07% | 2.70% | 1.63% | 2.29% | 1.44% | 1.21% | 12.50% |
| 2024 | 1.69% | 2.12% | 1.73% | -3.40% | 0.83% | 1.42% | 3.23% | 2.26% | 1.71% | -1.10% | 6.47% | -2.98% | 14.46% |
| 2023 | 0.14% | -1.32% | -3.10% | -0.87% | 5.99% | 3.41% | 4.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.22%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 77.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.22%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 65.40%
- Downside Capture
- 77.27%
Expense Ratio
DYLG has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DYLG ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| DYLG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.90 | 2.24 | -0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.74 | 3.07 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.41 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 2.93 | -0.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.78 | 13.52 | -4.74 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF provided a 9.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.61 | $2.56 | $4.30 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 9.54% | 9.63% | 16.55% | 1.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.10 | $0.06 | $0.13 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.47 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $1.49 | $2.56 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $3.42 | $4.30 |
| 2023 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.37 |
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 Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF. 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 Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF was 13.98%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
The current Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF drawdown is 0.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.98%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 4mo 16d | 6mo 9dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.31%Mar 2026 | 1mo 13d | 1mo 25d | 3mo 8dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.19%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 4d | 4moAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.03%Aug 2024 | 18d | 14d | 1mo 2dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.23%Jan 2025 | 1mo 6d | 13d | 1mo 19dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DYLG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.98% | -56.78% | +42.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.31% | -9.10% | +0.79% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.65% | -0.74% | +0.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.86% | -10.72% | +8.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.04% | 1.97% | +0.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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