Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
Best for maximum current monthly income — and only for investors who understand they are trading away essentially all upside to get it.
QYLD owns the Nasdaq-100 and sells at-the-money call options on 100% of the portfolio every month, distributing the option premium to shareholders. Because the calls are written at-the-money on the full portfolio, QYLD captures almost none of the Nasdaq's upside — its return is essentially the option premium minus market drawdowns. That produces one of the highest monthly yields available in an ETF, but the share price tends to erode over full market cycles. Compare this with JEPQ, which writes options on only part of its exposure and keeps some growth participation. A large share of QYLD's distributions has historically been classified as return of capital, which defers rather than eliminates tax.
| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Nvidia Corp | 9.5% |
| Apple Inc | 8.3% |
| Microsoft Corp | 7.8% |
| Amazon.com Inc | 5.4% |
| Broadcom Inc | 5.1% |
| Meta Platforms | 4.9% |
| Alphabet Inc | 4.7% |
| Tesla Inc | 3.3% |
| Costco Wholesale | 2.7% |
| Netflix Inc | 2.5% |
QYLD tracks the Nasdaq-100, so holdings mirror the index. Weights are approximate as of the last review.
| Year | Annual Dividend | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.05 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | $2.14 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $2.04 | -12.1% |
| 2022 | $2.32 | -- |
Monthly distributions are capped at the lesser of half the premium received or 1% of NAV, so the dollar payout moves with the fund's share price. Approximate calendar-year totals; confirm with Global X.