Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD)
XYLD is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the CBOE S&P 500 2% OTM BuyWrite Index. XYLD launched on Jun 24, 2013 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US37954Y4750
37954Y475
Jun 24, 2013
North America (U.S.)
1x
CBOE S&P 500 2% OTM BuyWrite Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
XYLD has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) returned -4.47% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.98% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, XYLD returned 6.39% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.79%.
XYLD
-4.47%
1.32%
-1.58%
7.98%
9.71%
6.39%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.60%
9.64%
-0.54%
11.47%
15.67%
10.79%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of XYLD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.99% | -0.59% | -4.61% | -1.91% | 0.70% | -4.47% | |||||||
| 2024 | 1.79% | 1.64% | 2.33% | -1.31% | 1.06% | 1.64% | 1.00% | 2.92% | 1.32% | -0.63% | 4.03% | 2.26% | 19.49% |
| 2023 | 4.43% | -0.31% | 1.84% | 0.96% | 1.02% | 1.83% | 1.41% | -1.61% | -2.67% | -0.84% | 2.77% | 1.95% | 11.11% |
| 2022 | -2.33% | -0.68% | 4.18% | -4.91% | -3.75% | -2.93% | 3.86% | -5.12% | -6.61% | 5.97% | 2.06% | -1.57% | -12.04% |
| 2021 | 0.42% | 0.79% | 4.58% | 0.81% | 1.68% | 2.30% | 0.39% | 2.63% | -1.82% | 4.57% | -1.67% | 3.59% | 19.59% |
| 2020 | -0.25% | -8.29% | -16.32% | 7.84% | 3.34% | 1.29% | 3.87% | 3.32% | 0.25% | -3.00% | 8.57% | 1.57% | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 4.88% | 2.07% | 2.24% | 2.98% | -5.51% | 6.66% | 2.09% | -1.81% | 0.94% | 1.99% | 2.09% | 1.46% | 21.41% |
| 2018 | 2.64% | -2.29% | -3.08% | 1.89% | 2.19% | 1.23% | 3.33% | 2.47% | -0.19% | -4.11% | -0.38% | -9.21% | -6.09% |
| 2017 | 1.84% | 2.78% | 0.07% | 1.38% | 1.23% | 0.34% | 1.35% | 0.24% | 1.31% | 1.61% | 1.99% | 1.25% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | -7.56% | 2.92% | 4.60% | 0.25% | 1.74% | 0.25% | 2.87% | 0.08% | 0.16% | -1.17% | 2.18% | 1.58% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | -2.43% | 4.08% | -1.59% | 1.02% | 0.92% | -1.60% | 1.77% | -5.77% | -3.73% | 9.06% | 0.24% | -0.58% | 0.59% |
| 2014 | -2.81% | 3.97% | 0.55% | 0.39% | 1.88% | 1.43% | -1.25% | 3.11% | -0.79% | -0.05% | 1.14% | -0.04% | 7.59% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of XYLD is 58, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF provided a 12.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.00 | $4.84 | $4.15 | $5.29 | $4.58 | $3.68 | $2.92 | $3.15 | $2.60 | $1.47 | $2.04 | $1.89 |
Dividend yield | 12.95% | 11.54% | 10.51% | 13.43% | 9.07% | 7.93% | 5.76% | 7.12% | 5.18% | 3.23% | 4.65% | 4.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X S&P 500 Covered Call 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.37 | $0.29 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.44 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.39 | $0.37 | $1.19 | $4.84 |
| 2023 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $0.28 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $4.15 |
| 2022 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.44 | $0.42 | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.38 | $5.29 |
| 2021 | $0.48 | $0.36 | $0.42 | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.39 | $0.34 | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.46 | $4.58 |
| 2020 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.39 | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.40 | $3.68 |
| 2019 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $2.92 |
| 2018 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.39 | $3.15 |
| 2017 | $0.23 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.22 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.25 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $1.44 | $2.60 |
| 2016 | $0.33 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.27 | $0.09 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $1.47 |
| 2015 | $0.19 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.07 | $0.19 | $0.06 | $0.37 | $0.40 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.37 | $2.04 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.13 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.25 | $0.18 | $0.68 | $1.89 |
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 S&P 500 Covered Call 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 S&P 500 Covered Call ETF was 33.46%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 246 trading sessions.
The current Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF drawdown is 7.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.46% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 246 | Mar 15, 2021 | 269 |
| -18.65% | Apr 14, 2022 | 117 | Sep 30, 2022 | 362 | Mar 12, 2024 | 479 |
| -18.11% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 137 | Jul 12, 2019 | 202 |
| -15.53% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -12.14% | Jun 23, 2015 | 162 | Feb 11, 2016 | 92 | Jun 23, 2016 | 254 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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