XYLD

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

$39.96
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📎 Investment Objective

The Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index.

Overview

ETF tracking Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Category Large Cap
Issuer Other
Inception Date 2018-12-24
Market Cap $3.1B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 10.86%
52-Week Range $35.62 - $43.42
VWAP $39.96

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The fund invests in the component securities of the S&P 500 Index and writes (or sells) covered call options on the same index. This strategy aims to generate additional income from the option premiums received, while still providing exposure to the large-cap U.S. equity market.

✨ Key Features

  • Provides exposure to the large-cap U.S. equity market through the S&P 500 Index
  • Generates additional income by writing covered call options on the underlying index
  • Aims to outperform the S&P 500 Index in flat or moderately rising markets
  • Potentially lower volatility compared to a direct investment in the S&P 500 Index

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The value of the fund's holdings may decline due to general market and economic conditions.
  • Covered call risk: The fund's covered call strategy may limit the upside potential of the underlying security.
  • Concentration risk: The fund's performance may be more volatile because it is focused on a single sector or industry.
  • Liquidity risk: The fund may experience difficulty buying or selling certain holdings, which could adversely affect its performance.

👤 Best For

The Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF may be suitable for investors seeking a combination of equity market exposure and additional income generation through a covered call strategy. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a moderate risk tolerance who are looking to potentially outperform the broader market in flat or moderately rising environments.