Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD): outlook, holdings and fees
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Global X Funds. The yield is 6.57%. The ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on XYLD
| Last price | $41.10 (-1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 60% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $40.72 – $41.94 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| Distribution yield | 6.57% |
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.
XYLD fund facts
| Issuer | Global X Funds |
|---|---|
| Theme | Option income |
| Assets under management | $3.4B |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 8% |
| Inception | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index (the "underlying index") or in investments that have economic characteristics that are similar to the economic characteristics of the component securities of the underlying index, either individually or in the aggregate.
XYLD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 8.73% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 7.40% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 5.68% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 3.69% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.13% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.49% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 2.59% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.42% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 1.78% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 1.69% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
XYLD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39.2% |
| Financial Services | 11.7% |
| Communication Services | 10.3% |
| Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.0% |
| Industrials | 7.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.2% |
| Energy | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 2.0% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 1.5% |
By region: North America 99.5%, Europe Developed 0.3%, Asia Emerging 0.1%.
XYLD returns and risk
| Year to date | +11.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +13.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +7.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 6.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.52 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
XYLD: frequently asked questions
What does XYLD invest in?
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (8.7%), Apple Inc. (7.4%), Microsoft Corporation (5.7%), Amazon.com Inc (3.7%), Alphabet Inc Class A (3.1%).
What is the XYLD dividend yield?
6.57%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will XYLD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 60%, with a likely range (50%) of $40.72 to $41.94 from $41.10 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has XYLD performed?
Year to date +11.7%, one year +18.4%, three years +13.8% a year, five years +7.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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