Question 1

What is QYLD?

Accepted Answer

QYLD — Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The CBOE NASDAQ-100® BuyWrite Index is a benchmark index that measures the performance of a theoretical portfolio that holds a portfolio of the stocks included in the NASDAQ-100® Index, and writes (or sells) a succession of one-month at-the-money NASDAQ-100® Index covered call options. It is non-divers…

Question 2

What is the QYLD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

QYLD last traded at $18.57 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the QYLD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

QYLD has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.61% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are QYLD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

QYLD historical returns: YTD: +5.86%, 1-year: +24.26%, 3-year annualised: +17.54%, 5-year annualised: +9.04%, 10-year annualised: +10.25%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.26, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does QYLD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, QYLD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 6.71%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does QYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

QYLD's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 8.7%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.8%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 6.0%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 5.2%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 4.3%) — and 45 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does QYLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

QYLD's largest sector exposures are Technology (59.9%), Communication Services (12.8%), Consumer Cyclicals (10.2%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is QYLD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

QYLD has approximately $8.51B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was QYLD launched?

Accepted Answer

QYLD was launched on December 11, 2013, giving it a 13-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy QYLD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

QYLD trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker QYLD. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is QYLD?

Accepted Answer

QYLD has a 1-year volatility of 8.59% and a beta of 0.49 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.26 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$18.57	$18.59	$18.53	$18.57	$18.57	5,087,175
2026-09-30	$18.57	$18.59	$18.55	$18.55	$18.55	3,046,818
2026-09-29	$18.55	$18.56	$18.52	$18.55	$18.55	3,318,478
2026-09-28	$18.54	$18.55	$18.49	$18.52	$18.52	2,671,236
2026-09-25	$18.53	$18.57	$18.52	$18.55	$18.55	3,714,900
2026-09-24	$18.47	$18.54	$18.47	$18.53	$18.53	4,734,329
2026-09-23	$18.55	$18.56	$18.50	$18.51	$18.51	3,006,485
2026-09-22	$18.52	$18.56	$18.51	$18.55	$18.55	3,440,604
2026-09-21	$18.47	$18.53	$18.46	$18.53	$18.53	6,529,304
2026-09-18	$18.57	$18.58	$18.47	$18.55	$18.37	3,833,627

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	8.72%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.81%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.98%
4	MU	Micron Technology Inc	5.20%
5	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	4.33%
6	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.20%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	3.36%
8	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	3.19%
9	TSLA	Tesla Inc	2.97%
10	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	2.95%

Sector	Weight
Technology	59.88%
Communication Services	12.84%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.22%
Consumer Defensive	5.63%
Industrials	5.10%
Healthcare	3.76%
Utilities	1.01%
Basic Materials	0.90%
Energy	0.46%
Financial Services	0.19%
Real Estate	0.00%

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