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 $17.98 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 0.59% 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: +2.50%, 1-year: +14.82%, 3-year annualised: +15.05%, 5-year annualised: +7.70%, 10-year annualised: +9.61%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.38, 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 5.50%, 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 Apple Inc. (AAPL, 8.5%), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.9%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 6.4%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 4.3%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 4.5%) — and 95 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 (55.0%), Communication Services (11.4%), Consumer Cyclicals (11.0%). 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 $8.16B 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 8.82% and a beta of 0.45 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.38 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
2026-11-04	$17.84	$18.14	$17.84	$17.98	$17.98	11,425,700
2026-11-03	$17.74	$17.85	$17.73	$17.77	$17.77	5,885,021
2026-11-02	$17.99	$18.09	$17.66	$17.67	$17.67	9,751,008
2026-10-30	$18.04	$18.05	$17.71	$17.89	$17.89	9,461,000
2026-10-29	$18.34	$18.38	$18.27	$18.34	$18.34	6,109,087
2026-10-28	$18.40	$18.46	$18.36	$18.45	$18.45	5,696,648
2026-10-27	$18.28	$18.40	$18.26	$18.37	$18.37	4,409,583
2026-10-26	$18.12	$18.29	$18.11	$18.24	$18.24	5,727,457
2026-10-23	$18.03	$18.16	$18.01	$18.09	$18.09	5,419,200
2026-10-22	$18.23	$18.25	$18.01	$18.07	$18.07	8,485,702

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AAPL	Apple Inc.	8.48%
2	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.95%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	6.40%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	4.32%
5	MU	Micron Technology Inc	4.50%
6	TSLA	Tesla Inc	3.60%
7	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	3.44%
8	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	3.07%
9	WMT	Walmart Inc.	2.97%
10	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	2.80%

Sector	Weight
Technology	55.03%
Communication Services	11.44%
Consumer Cyclicals	10.97%
Consumer Defensive	7.03%
Industrials	5.63%
Healthcare	5.02%
Utilities	1.13%
Basic Materials	1.11%
Energy	0.51%
Financial Services	0.22%
Real Estate	0.00%

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Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD : NASDAQ)

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