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ZAP vs RYLD

Global X U.S. Electrification ETF vs Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

ZAP

Global X U.S. Electrification ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.50%

Fund size

$456M

RYLD

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.60%

Fund size

$1.3B

Key differences

  • ZAP costs 0.10% less per year.
  • ZAP is classified as equity, while RYLD is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • ZAP follows a index tracking strategy; RYLD uses option income.
  • RYLD has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ZAPRYLD
Annual cost (TER)0.50%0.60%
Fund size (AUM)$456M$1.3B
Since20242019
Dividend yield1.49%11.85%
Asset classequityalternative
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingoption income
CAGR 1Y+35.0%+23.1%
CAGR 3YN/A+7.4%
CAGR 5YN/A+2.8%
Sharpe 3YN/A0.35
Volatility 1Y14.77%10.82%
Max drawdown-12.38%-41.52%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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