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Global X S&P 500 Covered Call UCITS ETF (XYLP.L) Sharpe Ratio: 0.42

XYLP.L's Sharpe Ratio of 0.42 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.42 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 2, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets.

XYLP.L Sharpe Ratio Rank


XYLP.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22.422
Below Average

XYLP.L ranks above 22.4% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

XYLP.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows XYLP.L's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.50 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.50 to 1.44
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.44 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.85+
  • Median: 0.98 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Global X S&P 500 Covered Call UCITS ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Derivative Income, S&P 500 category across multiple time periods, showing how XYLP.L's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Apr 2, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
HLIF.TOHarvest Canadian Equity Income Leaders ETF Class A3.46
BKCL.TOGlobal X Enhanced Equal Weight Canadian Banks Covered Call ETF3.11
BKCC.TOGlobal X Equal Weight Canadian Bank Covered Call ETF3.10
BANK.TOEvolve Canadian Banks and Lifecos Enhanced Yield Index Fund2.96
GOOYYieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF2.91
GOGY.TOHarvest Alphabet Enhanced High Income Shares ETF Class A Units2.77
ZWC.TOBMO CA High Dividend Covered Call ETF2.70
TSMYYieldMax TSM Option Income Strategy ETF2.59
GOOPKurv Yield Premium Strategy Google ETF2.41
HMAX.TOHamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF2.33
XYLP.LGlobal X S&P 500 Covered Call UCITS ETF0.42

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows XYLP.L's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when XYLP.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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Explore XYLP.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.