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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 month60%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$40.72 – $41.94
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.5%
Distribution yield6.57%

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

IssuerGlobal X Funds
ThemeOption income
Assets under management$3.4B
Number of holdings50
Portfolio turnover8%
InceptionJun 21, 2013
ExchangeNYSE

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

HoldingSectorWeight
NVIDIA Corporation NVDATechnology8.73%
Apple Inc. AAPLTechnology7.40%
Microsoft Corporation MSFTTechnology5.68%
Amazon.com Inc AMZNConsumer Cyclical3.69%
Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGLCommunication Services3.13%
Broadcom Inc AVGOTechnology2.49%
Alphabet Inc Class C GOOGCommunication Services2.59%
Meta Platforms Inc. METACommunication Services2.42%
Micron Technology Inc MUTechnology1.78%
Tesla Inc TSLAConsumer Cyclical1.69%

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

XYLD sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Technology39.2%
Financial Services11.7%
Communication Services10.3%
Healthcare9.3%
Consumer Cyclicals9.0%
Industrials7.6%
Consumer Defensive4.2%
Energy3.7%
Utilities2.0%
Real Estate1.7%
Basic Materials1.5%

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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Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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