QYLGGlobal X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
Seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index.
Global X Funds · Since 2020 (5 years)
0.35%
#1517 out of 5,332 ETFs
$130M
#2503 out of 5,332 ETFs
7.47%
5 years
#2234 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+33.6%
3 Years
+22.6%
5 Years
+12.8%
What's inside
Top holdings
Risk profile
12.3%
Moderate
-29.9%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
1.14
Excellent risk-adjusted returns
1.68
Good downside protection
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Covered call ETF — yield ≠ total return
The high distribution yield is not free income — it comes from selling upside via call options. Research finds these strategies systematically underperform their underlying index over full cycles, typically by 100–300 basis points per year depending on the option-overlay design. The monthly distributions make the shortfall hard to see in return summaries.
Source: Israelov & Ndong, 'A Devil's Bargain: When Generating Income Undermines Investment Returns' (NDVR, 2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=option_income + option_income_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05