QYLD Review: GlobalX Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF - US
GlobalX Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF - US (QYLD) is a index based fund listed on the NYSE/NASDAQ. Below is our independent review using the Dependable Income Investing 13-factor scoring system, covering Fund Attributes, Risk, and Return — designed specifically for income-focused investors.
Fund Attributes 20% of overall score
Fund Attributes cover the foundational characteristics of QYLD: cost, company backing, track record, and size. These factors reflect the fund's stability and cost-efficiency.
Expense Ratio
Total expense ratio is 0.60% which is reasonable for a covered call ETF.
Fund Company Size
Mirae Asset Global Investments - a South Korean financial services company - manages over $632 billion in assets worldwide.
Fund History
Fund inception date was Dec 11th 2013 - over 12 years of history as of review date.
Fund AUM
$8.36 Billion in assets under management as of March 2026.
Risk 35% of overall score
Risk factors evaluate how QYLD manages volatility, diversification, and the nature of its underlying assets. These are critical for income investors who prioritise capital preservation.
Volatility
Lower volatility may indicate more stability — important for investors living off their income.
Sector Diversification
Holding across more sectors reduces the impact of any single industry downturn.
Geographic Diversification
Exposure across geographies can reduce risk from any single country's economic conditions.
Fund Risk
The fund's overall risk profile, based on self-reported classifications where available.
Underlying Assets
What the fund actually holds — stocks, bonds, synthetics, or other funds — affects risk profile significantly.
See our full Risk analysis for QYLD — including analyst notes on volatility, diversification, and underlying assets.
View Plans →Return 45% of overall score
Return factors assess the income generation quality of QYLD: current yield, distribution consistency, price history, and payment frequency. This is the most heavily weighted category for income investors.
Yield
The current dividend yield, reflecting the annual income generated relative to fund price.
Yield Stability
How consistent the distribution amounts have been over time — critical for income investors who budget around payments.
Capital History
The fund's track record of price appreciation or depreciation, reflecting total return alongside income.
Distribution Frequency
How often the fund pays distributions — monthly payments are generally preferred by income investors.
See our full Return analysis for QYLD — yield rating, distribution consistency score, and capital history.
View Plans →Our Review Methodology
Every fund reviewed on Dependable Income Investing is scored using our 13-factor Fund Report Card, organised into three weighted categories: Fund Attributes (20%), Risk (35%), and Return (45%). Each criterion is rated 1–5 by our analysts based on publicly available fund data.
We also calculate a Dependability Score — a weighted composite of six income-specific factors ranked by importance for retirement income investors: Yield Stability, Yield, Volatility, Capital History, Fund Risk, and Underlying Assets. This score is designed to answer the question income investors care about most: can I depend on this fund to pay me reliably?
Full scores, ratings, and analyst notes are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Frequently Asked Questions About QYLD
What is QYLD's expense ratio?
Total expense ratio is 0.60% which is reasonable for a covered call ETF.
How long has QYLD been trading?
Fund inception date was Dec 11th 2013 - over 12 years of history as of review date.
How large is QYLD by assets under management?
$8.36 Billion in assets under management as of March 2026.
Who manages QYLD?
Mirae Asset Global Investments - a South Korean financial services company - manages over $632 billion in assets worldwide.
Where can I see the full QYLD review?
The complete 13-factor review — including all Risk and Return scores, analyst notes, and your Dependability Score — is available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
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