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ZAP vs XYLD

Global X U.S. Electrification ETF vs Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

ZAP

Global X U.S. Electrification ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.50%

Fund size

$456M

XYLD

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.60%

Fund size

$3.1B

Key differences

  • ZAP costs 0.10% less per year.
  • XYLD is significantly larger than ZAP — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • ZAP is classified as equity, while XYLD is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • ZAP follows a index tracking strategy; XYLD uses option income.
  • XYLD has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ZAPXYLD
Annual cost (TER)0.50%0.60%
Fund size (AUM)$456M$3.1B
Since20242013
Dividend yield1.49%10.61%
Asset classequityalternative
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingoption income
CAGR 1Y+35.0%+18.8%
CAGR 3YN/A+11.4%
CAGR 5YN/A+7.9%
Sharpe 3YN/A0.76
Volatility 1Y14.77%6.73%
Max drawdown-12.38%-33.46%

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

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