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Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD): outlook, holdings and fees

Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Global X Funds. The expense ratio is 0.59% and the yield is 5.50%. The ten largest holdings are 50% of the fund.

Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026

ATLAS view on QYLD

Last price$17.93 (+0.2%)
ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month55%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$17.57 – $18.48
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.9%
Distribution yield5.50%

ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.

QYLD fund facts

IssuerGlobal X Funds
ThemeNasdaq 100
Assets under management$8.5B
Expense ratio0.59%
Number of holdings50
Portfolio turnover39%
InceptionDec 11, 2013
ExchangeNASDAQ

The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The CBOE NASDAQ-100® BuyWrite Index is a benchmark index that measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio that holds a portfolio of the stocks included in the NASDAQ-100® Index, and writes (or sells) a succession of one-month at-the-money NASDAQ-100® Index covered call options. It is non-diversified.

QYLD top holdings

HoldingSectorWeight
NVIDIA Corporation NVDATechnology9.07%
Apple Inc. AAPLTechnology8.15%
Microsoft Corporation MSFTTechnology6.17%
Micron Technology Inc MUTechnology5.21%
Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMDTechnology4.59%
Amazon.com Inc AMZNConsumer Cyclical4.18%
Meta Platforms Inc. METACommunication Services3.49%
Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGLCommunication Services3.17%
Tesla Inc TSLAConsumer Cyclical3.13%
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock SPCXIndustrials3.08%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

QYLD sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Technology60.2%
Communication Services12.3%
Consumer Cyclicals10.4%
Consumer Defensive5.8%
Industrials5.3%
Healthcare3.5%
Utilities1.1%
Basic Materials0.9%
Energy0.4%
Financial Services0.2%

By region: North America 98.4%, Europe Developed 0.9%, Latin America 0.4%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, United Kingdom 0.2%.

QYLD returns and risk

Year to date+15.8%
1 year+22.6%
3 years (annualised)+17.1%
5 years (annualised)+10.1%
10 years (annualised)+10.3%
Volatility (3 years)7.6%
Sharpe ratio (3 years)1.49

Past returns do not guarantee future results.

QYLD: frequently asked questions

What does QYLD invest in?

Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (9.1%), Apple Inc. (8.2%), Microsoft Corporation (6.2%), Micron Technology Inc (5.2%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (4.6%).

What is the QYLD expense ratio?

0.59% a year: about $59.00 for every $10,000 invested.

What is the QYLD dividend yield?

5.50%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.

Will QYLD go up?

Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $17.57 to $18.48 from $17.93 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.

How has QYLD performed?

Year to date +15.8%, one year +22.6%, three years +17.1% a year, five years +10.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

Similar ETFs: Nasdaq 100

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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