- ISIN
- US37954Y2697
- CUSIP
- 37954Y269
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- CBOE Nasdaq-100 BuyWrite V2 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $150M
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Performance
QYLG Performance Chart
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF (QYLG) is up 15.8% since the beginning of the year. QYLG is currently trading at $31 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QYLG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,857.
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Returns By Period
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF (QYLG) has returned 15.78% so far this year and 33.14% over the past 12 months.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
- 1D
- 2.51%
- 1M
- 4.12%
- YTD
- 15.78%
- 6M
- 15.54%
- 1Y
- 33.14%
- 3Y*
- 20.84%
- 5Y*
- 13.18%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
QYLG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2020, QYLG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QYLG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.42% | -1.33% | -3.14% | 10.92% | 6.06% | 1.52% | 15.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.42% | -2.68% | -6.67% | 0.28% | 5.39% | 4.77% | 1.74% | 0.70% | 4.30% | 4.39% | -0.24% | 0.59% | 15.29% |
| 2024 | 2.18% | 3.52% | 1.75% | -3.30% | 3.69% | 4.15% | -0.49% | 1.75% | 2.41% | -0.14% | 3.63% | 1.17% | 22.02% |
| 2023 | 9.26% | -1.12% | 7.60% | 1.14% | 5.36% | 3.96% | 3.41% | -1.97% | -4.20% | -1.05% | 7.25% | 4.51% | 38.73% |
| 2022 | -6.82% | -3.54% | 5.15% | -10.12% | -3.93% | -5.13% | 8.68% | -5.58% | -8.96% | 4.19% | 4.51% | -6.38% | -26.27% |
| 2021 | 1.16% | -0.33% | 1.09% | 3.23% | -0.63% | 4.00% | 2.12% | 3.61% | -4.55% | 5.74% | 0.99% | 0.88% | 18.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.28%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2020.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.80%) than losses (86.46%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.84, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.28%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 88.80%
- Downside Capture
- 86.46%
Expense Ratio
QYLG has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QYLG ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF (QYLG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QYLG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.35 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.95 | 2.66 | +1.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.37 | 11.86 | +5.50 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF provided a 15.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.88 | $4.89 | $7.10 | $1.57 | $1.53 | $3.23 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 15.93% | 17.93% | 25.27% | 5.43% | 6.91% | 10.15% | 1.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Nasdaq 100 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 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.85 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $0.23 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $2.94 | $4.89 |
| 2024 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $5.30 | $7.10 |
| 2023 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $1.57 |
| 2022 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $1.53 |
| 2021 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $1.60 | $3.23 |
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 Nasdaq 100 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 Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF was 29.98%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 295 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -29.98%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.75%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 18d | 5mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.68%Aug 2024 | 25d | 1mo 21d | 2mo 16dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.62%Mar 2021 | 19d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 25dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.42%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 16d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QYLG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.98% | -56.78% | +26.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.42% | -9.10% | +0.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.75% | -18.90% | -1.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.98% | -25.43% | -4.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -2.49% | +2.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.38% | -10.72% | +4.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.91% | 2.03% | -0.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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