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Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) is an exchange-traded fund that implements a strategy based on the S&P 500 Index, combining exposure to large-cap U.S. equities with the systematic sale of covered call options. The ETF is managed by Global X ETFs and trades under the ticker XYLD on Nasdaq.
Classified as an equity income ETF, XYLD aims to generate recurring income through option premiums while maintaining exposure to the U.S. equity market. The fund follows a rules-based approach, implementing a passive covered call strategy linked to the S&P 500.
The ETF’s portfolio consists of stocks included in the S&P 500, weighted by free-float-adjusted market capitalization. On this equity portfolio, the fund periodically sells call options, typically with short-term maturities, in a systematic and recurring process.
S&P 500 undergoes periodic reviews, including additions, removals, and rebalancing. These changes are reflected in the ETF’s holdings, which adjust to maintain alignment with the index composition.
Diversification and sector exposure
XYLD provides broad exposure to the U.S. equity market through companies included in the S&P 500. Sector diversification includes areas such as:
Information technology.
Healthcare.
Consumer discretionary.
Consumer staples.
Financials.
Industrials.
Energy.
Communication services.
Sector allocation reflects the structure of the S&P 500 combined with the covered call strategy.
Structure and costs
XYLD shares trade on the secondary market, allowing intraday trading. Share creation and redemption are carried out through authorized participants, helping maintain alignment between the market price and the fund’s net asset value (NAV).
The fund charges a management fee and does not apply a performance fee. XYLD distributes income periodically, primarily derived from option premiums.
History and evolution of the ETF
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF was launched in 2013 during a period of increasing demand for income-oriented equity strategies.
In recent years, XYLD has reflected varying market cycles, including the strong equity rally in 2020 and 2021, the elevated volatility and decline in 2022, and the subsequent recovery. Higher interest rates and fluctuations in the S&P 500 have influenced the behavior of the covered call strategy under different market conditions.
