# DYLG ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> DYLG (Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF): 1-year total return +12.84%, price return +2.90%, max drawdown 11.77%, trailing yield 8.95%. Daily data through Oct. 26, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/dylg/ · Prices through: 2026-10-26 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (option income ETF). Total assets: $4.7M, average daily dollar volume $46K (3 months), as of 2026-10-26 (Yahoo Finance; fund net assets, all share classes).

DYLG gained 12.84% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+2.90% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 26, 2026. Over the last 3.3 years (since July 26, 2023) it gained 46.64% with dividends reinvested, or +12.49% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 11.77%, and it closed 7.19% below its highest close since July 26, 2023 ($30.36 on Dec. 4, 2024). It pays dividends monthly: $2.52 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 8.95%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-25 | +1.03% | +0.69% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-24 | +1.88% | +1.02% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-24 | +8.02% | +6.13% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +9.36% | +5.90% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-24 | +12.84% | +2.90% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-26 | +55.68% (+15.89%/yr) | +16.79% (+5.31%/yr) |
| Since first close | 2023-07-26 | +46.64% (+12.49%/yr) | +8.98% (+2.68%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Did the payouts keep up with the price?

Over the past year DYLG paid out 9.21% of its starting price in distributions, while its price changed +2.90%. Reinvesting every payment gave a total return of +12.84%.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +9.36% | +5.90% |
| 2025 | +12.49% | +2.28% |
| 2024 | +14.55% | -1.89% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 11.77% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 23.53% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 23.53% |
| Highest close since 2023-07-26 | $30.36 on 2024-12-04 (-7.19% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $24.92 to $28.91 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 23.53%, from 2024-12-04 to 2025-04-08, not yet recovered.

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $2.52 per share in 13 payments, yield 8.95%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-10-19 ($0.10).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.87 | 10 |
| 2025 | $2.56 | 13 |
| 2024 | $4.30 | 12 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/