Distribution yield
13.40%
Source-reported
Not a guaranteed future yield
QYLDNasdaq full buy-writeSource-reported data
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD)
A systematic Nasdaq-100 covered-call fund built for monthly income, with a long record showing the opportunity cost of selling most upside.
Review record
- Reviewer
- TopETFList Editorial Team
- Issuer checked
- 2026-09-08
- Dataset imported
- Sep 7, 2026
- Dataset
- 97e56f011b2e
Current scorecard
Income, return, cost, and scale
Cumulative return
+193.0%
Source-reported
Source-defined since-inception figure
AUM
$8.3B
Source-reported
Rounded assets under management
Expense ratio
0.60%
Issuer-verified
Official issuer fund information
Payout schedule
Monthly
Issuer-verified
Frequency may change; payments are not guaranteed
Inception
2013-12-11
Issuer-verified
Official fund launch date
Imported yield, return, and AUM are source-reported, may use different as-of dates, and are not independently verified. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Portfolio role
Who QYLD may fit
Investors who understand buy-write mechanics and prioritize current distributions over growth capture.
QYLD owns Nasdaq-100 exposure and systematically writes index calls. Its distribution rate is not a return forecast; total return can trail badly when technology stocks rise quickly.
Risk check
What the yield does not show
- Full covered-call exposure limits upside, and distributions may include return of capital while the share price erodes.
- Distributions can be cut, deferred, reclassified, or funded partly by return of capital. Displayed yield is not guaranteed income.
- ETF shares fluctuate and may trade above or below NAV. Fees, taxes, spreads, and timing affect an investor’s realized return.
Historical data changes
Change record
Tracking began September 2026
No accepted scorecard change has been recorded yet. Future dataset or issuer-review changes will be dated here rather than silently replacing the prior interpretation.
Educational use only
This scorecard is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Read the current prospectus and issuer materials before making an investment decision.