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Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) ETF Analysis
Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) currently has an AIQ Score of 49/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 74/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 35/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
XYLD at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $41.54 |
| AIQ Score | 49/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Fund Size | $3.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Holdings Count | 507 |
| NAV | $41.40 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Technology (40.49%) |
| Issuer | Global X |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Distribution Yield | 10.25% |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| Average Volume | 625.83K |
| 52-week range | $38.22-$42.00 |
| RSI 14 | 48.87 |
| 50-Day SMA | $41.62 |
| 200-Day SMA | $40.78 |
| Risk Score | 74/100 |
| Momentum Score | 47/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 35/100 |
XYLD Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 4.49% | 4.50% | -6.58% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 7.56% | 2.46% | -17.96% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | -17.68% | -3.83% | -30.33% | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 10Y | -17.68% | -3.83% | -30.33% | Oct 25, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
XYLDGlobal X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management - Income
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum47
- Value35
- Quality52
- Risk resilience74
- Sentiment—
XYLD ETF Analysis Summary
Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) currently has an AIQ Score of 49/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 74/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 35/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, XYLD has AIQ Score of 49/100 with Risk resilience base of 74/100 and fading Value at 35/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (74/100) leads while Value (35/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.34% ETF move · XYLD classified in Asset Management - Income.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is XYLD Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
XYLD currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 74/100, while Value is weakest at 35/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 74/100.
- - Value is the current constraint at 35/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (25 vs 10).
Current Consensus
XYLD's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 10 buy, 10 neutral, and 25 sell votes. XYLD's 14-day RSI is 48.87, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. XYLD's beta is 0.41, indicating lower market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in XYLD?
The largest recent change in XYLD is Momentum moving down by 31.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the XYLD Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
XYLD Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF.
Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) ETF Analysis
Global X - S&P 500 Covered Call ETF has an AIQ Score of 49/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 74/100. Beta is 0.41, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | XYLD is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 49/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 74/100 while value lags at 35/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 47/100 · Value 35/100 · Quality 52/100 · Risk 74/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 74/100.
Momentum is 47/100 and RSI (14) is 48.9.
XYLD is in a Neutral regime at 49/100.
Risk factor is 74/100 with beta 0.41 and annual volatility 7.47%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 74/100 while value lags at 35/100.
XYLD Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
XYLD ETF Analytics
XYLD holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
XYLD Technical Analysis
XYLD technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
XYLD ETF Market Context
Track XYLD market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
XYLD Distribution Analysis
XYLD distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
XYLD ETF Data
XYLD available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
XYLD Risk Analysis
XYLD volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
XYLD ETF News
XYLD ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
XYLD vs Dividend & Income Peers
Current peer cohort: XYLD · AMLP · CGDV · DGRO · DGRW. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYLD Current ETF | 49/100 | 35/100 | 47/100 | 74/100 | 0.15 | 7.47% | Current |
| AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 56/100 | 61/100 | 45/100 | 59/100 | 0.74 | 13.13% | XYLD vs AMLP |
| CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 62/100 | 55/100 | 52/100 | 85/100 | 0.99 | 12.49% | XYLD vs CGDV |
| DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 63/100 | 42/100 | 80/100 | 78/100 | 1.19 | 9.54% | XYLD vs DGRO |
| DGRW WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 61/100 | 41/100 | 77/100 | 84/100 | 0.73 | 10.41% | XYLD vs DGRW |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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XYLD ETF FAQ
What is XYLD ETF price today?
XYLD is currently shown at $41.54. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is XYLD's 52-week high and low?
XYLD's 52-week range is $38.22 to $42.00 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does XYLD pay a dividend?
XYLD's current distribution yield is 10.25% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying XYLD?
Compare XYLD's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.