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 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $17.57 – $18.48 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 5.50% |
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
| Issuer | Global X Funds |
|---|---|
| Theme | Nasdaq 100 |
| Assets under management | $8.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 39% |
| Inception | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 9.07% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 8.15% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 6.17% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 5.21% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD | Technology | 4.59% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 4.18% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 3.49% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.17% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 3.13% |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Class A Common Stock SPCX | Industrials | 3.08% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
QYLD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 60.2% |
| Communication Services | 12.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.8% |
| Industrials | 5.3% |
| Healthcare | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 1.1% |
| Basic Materials | 0.9% |
| Energy | 0.4% |
| Financial Services | 0.2% |
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.
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