# XYLD ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> XYLD (Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF): 1-year total return +17.97%, price return +6.02%, max drawdown 6.58%, trailing yield 10.36%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/xyld/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (option income ETF).

XYLD gained 17.97% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+6.02% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 51.63% with dividends reinvested, or +8.31% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 6.58%, and it closed 18.38% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($51.13 on Dec. 29, 2021). It pays dividends monthly: $4.32 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 10.36%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +1.32% | +0.60% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +4.72% | +2.18% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +11.61% | +5.99% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +11.14% | +2.71% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +17.97% | +6.02% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +49.00% (+14.21%/yr) | +7.30% (+2.38%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +51.63% (+8.31%/yr) | -14.52% (-2.97%/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 XYLD paid out 10.98% of its starting price in distributions, while its price changed +6.02%. Reinvesting every payment gave a total return of +17.97%.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +11.14% | +2.71% |
| 2025 | +7.99% | -3.03% |
| 2024 | +19.48% | +6.24% |
| 2023 | +11.09% | +0.18% |
| 2022 | -12.07% | -22.06% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 6.58% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 17.96% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 30.33% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $51.13 on 2021-12-29 (-18.38% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $38.36 to $41.73 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 30.33%, from 2021-12-29 to 2025-04-08, not yet recovered.

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $4.32 per share in 12 payments, yield 10.36%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-21 ($0.30).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.20 | 9 |
| 2025 | $4.27 | 12 |
| 2024 | $4.84 | 12 |
| 2023 | $4.14 | 12 |
| 2022 | $5.29 | 12 |

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