Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD)
QYLD's 12% Yield Looks Great. The Long-Term Cost Is Much Higher
Twelve years of monthly distributions and a double-digit yield sound attractive. But for long-term holders of the Global X NASDAQ 100

QYLD: Multiple Clues Point To QQQ Covered Call ETF Outperformance
I am upgrading the Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF from hold to buy, favoring its risk-focused alpha potential amid uncertain market momentum. QYLD's high 11.67% yield and moderate 0.60% expense ratio make it attractive in a neutral-to-bullish, sideways Nasdaq 100 environment with elevated volatility. QYLD's portfolio is heavily weighted toward US large-cap growth, especially tech, with a compelling 21.6x P/E and 1.49x PEG ratio.

Forget QYLD: Goldman's GPIQ Has Beaten It by 3 Points Over the Past Year
Income investors love the Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) for one reason: a fat monthly check tied to the Nasdaq-100.

QYLD's 12% Yield Masks a Decade of Underperformance Against QQQ
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) pays income investors roughly 11.9% a year through 12 monthly checks, an eye-catching figure in a market where the 10-year Treasury still sits well below that.

Why QYLD's 11% Yield Quietly Erodes Your Wealth Every Month
If you bought Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) for the fat monthly checks, congratulations.

QYLD's 12 Percent Yield Has Quietly Eroded NAV by 35 Percent Over a Decade While the Nasdaq Tripled
If you bought Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) a decade ago for the headline yield, the monthly checks have arrived on schedule.
QYLD's 12% Yield Looks Generous, But Its 10 Year Total Return Tells a Harder Story
The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) advertises a trailing distribution yield around 12%, which is roughly ten times what the broad market pays.
QYLD For Pain, QDTE For Rebounds - Why JEPQ Falls Short
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) remains a Hold, as its partial overwrite strategy neither excels at upside capture nor optimizes income. A barbell approach combining the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (QYLD) and the Roundhill Innov-100 0DTE Covered Call Strat ETF (QDTE) offers superior risk-adjusted returns, balancing aggressive income generation with dynamic upside capture in volatile markets. QYLD's 100% overwrite structure efficiently monetizes stagnant or rangebound markets, while QDTE's 0DTE strategy excels at capturing sharp overnight reversals.
This Under The Radar ETF Bets On Tech And Pays 11% Dividends
Monthly income checks from a tech-heavy portfolio sound appealing, but the mechanics behind how QYLD generates that income determine whether it belongs in your portfolio.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF $QYLD Shares Purchased by Caerus Investment Advisors LLC
Caerus Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ: QYLD) by 7.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 657,895 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 46,044 shares during the
QYLD: A 12% Yield With Structural Flaws
I rate Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF a SELL due to structural flaws in its covered call strategy on the Nasdaq-100 that has produced unattractive results. QYLD's 100% portfolio coverage and at-the-money call writing severely cap upside and expose the fund to NAV erosion during market downturns. QYLD's poor upside capture (~50%) and inconsistent distributions have led to underperformance versus other peers like JEPQ, GPIQ, and QQQI.
Goldman Sachs Engineered a QYLD Competitor Yielding Over 10%
GPIQ launched in October 2023 as Goldman Sachs's answer to one of the most popular income ETFs ever built.
Commonwealth Equity Services LLC Has $10.17 Million Holdings in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF $QYLD
Commonwealth Equity Services LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ: QYLD) by 36.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 597,586 shares of the company's stock after selling 337,199
Can Retirees Count on QYLD's Amazing 11% Dividend Any More?
The Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (NYSEARCA:QYLD) has attracted income-seeking investors with its impressive 11% yield, but recent trends suggest retirees should approach this fund with caution.
APS Management Group Inc. Purchases Shares of 97,941 Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF $QYLD
APS Management Group Inc. bought a new position in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ: QYLD) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 97,941 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,666,000. Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call
Why a $8.3 Million Cut to a 12% Yield ETF Signals a Portfolio Reset
Michigan-based Foguth Wealth Management sold 475,844 shares of QYLD in the fourth quarter for an estimated $8.28 million based on quarterly average pricing. The quarter-end position value decreased by $6.76 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement.
Brookstone Capital Management Decreases Stock Position in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF $QYLD
Brookstone Capital Management decreased its holdings in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ: QYLD) by 5.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,347,705 shares of the company's stock after selling 75,947 shares during the quarter. Brookstone Capital
QYLD: You Can Hold For The Income But It Won't Outperform It's Peers
Global X Covered Call ETF (QYLD) delivers reliable double-digit income but lags peers in total return and capital appreciation. QYLD's strategy of selling covered calls systematically caps upside, making recovery after market downturns difficult and limiting long-term capital growth. Competing ETFs like QQQI and GPIQ now offer higher yields and better appreciation, eroding QYLD's market share and appeal.
QYLD Turns Mag 7 Tech Stocks Into an 11% Dividend Yield
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:QYLD) transforms the Nasdaq-100's top technology stocks into an 11% monthly dividend by selling
AlphaCore Capital LLC Reduces Position in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF $QYLD
AlphaCore Capital LLC decreased its holdings in Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ: QYLD) by 41.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,074 shares of the company's stock after selling 9,371 shares during the quarter. AlphaCore Capital
