XYLD Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD). Pre-filled with XYLD’s current yield of about 10.31% (as of Oct 13, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.
XYLD dividend: yield, amount & dates
Snapshot of Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) dividend data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.
XYLD dividend income calculator
Pre-filled with XYLD’s current yield of about 10.31%. See the income an amount of Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.
XYLD dividend history by year
Per share, grouped by ex-dividend date. XYLD pays every month. The table starts in 2022, the first year the public records match to the cent.
| Year | Dividends per share | Change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026through Sep 21, 2026 | $3.2012 | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $4.2708 | -11.7% | 12 |
| 2024 | $4.8371 | +16.7% | 12 |
| 2023 | $4.1452 | -21.6% | 12 |
| 2022 | $5.2889 | — | 12 |
XYLD dividend history: no steady trend
XYLD’s yearly payout swings with the option market. It paid $5.2889 per share in 2022, then 21.6% less in 2023, 16.7% more in 2024 and 11.7% less in 2025, ending at $4.2708.
In 2026 the first nine payments came to $3.2012, 1.7% more than the same months of 2025. Single months ranged from $0.2964 to $0.4088.
How XYLD makes its income
Global X runs it under the name S&P 500 Covered Call ETF. It owns the stocks in the S&P 500, 505 holdings on October 15, 2026, and sells call options on the index. It follows the Cboe S&P 500 BuyWrite Index. The option premium is what it pays out each month.
Selling those calls caps how much XYLD can gain when the market rises. Global X notes that the fund’s strategy changed in December 2017 and again in August 2020. It charges 0.60% a year, $60 on $10,000.
XYLD yield vs distribution rate
On Oct 13, 2026, XYLD’s trailing yield was about 10.31%, from $4.32 per share over the past year at a price near $41.90.
Global X shows three numbers. Its trailing 12-month distribution was 10.81% and its distribution rate, which annualizes the latest payment, 8.32%. The 30-day SEC yield was only 0.48%, because it counts dividends from the stocks and leaves out the option premium.
Is XYLD a dividend trap? The returns
Counting payouts, XYLD returned 8.25% a year at net asset value over the five years to September 30, 2026, and 8.49% a year over ten years. Over the last year it returned 17.57%. The calls cap gains, so in a strong rally the fund keeps less of the rise than the index itself.
XYLD vs QYLD vs JEPI
All three sell options for monthly income. XYLD writes calls on the S&P 500, QYLD on the Nasdaq-100, and JEPI uses equity-linked notes on the S&P 500 while holding a more defensive stock list. Over the 12 months to Oct 13, 2026, XYLD yielded about 10.31%, QYLD about 11.41% and JEPI about 8.01%.
XYLD dividend dates
XYLD usually goes ex-dividend on a Monday in the second half of each month and pays three days later. In September 2026 it went ex on the 21st and paid $0.2964 on the 24th.
Global X lists the October 2026 ex-date as October 19; the amount had not been posted by October 16.
From 2022 on, dividendhistory.org and digrin.com list exactly the same XYLD payments, and stockanalysis.com matches the last 60. Fund facts come from Global X. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Sources: Global X — XYLD fund page; dividendhistory.org — XYLD payouts; digrin.com — XYLD dividends; stockanalysis.com — XYLD dividend history. Not financial advice.
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XYLD dividend snapshot
Variable distributionAs of Oct 13, 2026, XYLD yields about 10.31%, having distributed $4.32 per share over the trailing twelve months.
Its most recent payment was $0.2964 per share, which went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2026 and paid on Sep 24, 2026.
Because XYLD pays a variable monthly distribution, the amount changes every period — its recent payments have ranged from $0.2964 to $0.4088 per share. Treat the headline yield as a record of what was paid, not a promise of future income.
As a covered-call income ETF, XYLD pairs an above-average yield with limited share-price upside, because option premium is exchanged for capped growth — so set the price-growth input in the calculator above conservatively rather than assuming the yield compounds untouched.
Based on XYLD’s published payment record as of Oct 13, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.
About XYLD
XYLD owns the S&P 500 and systematically sells at-the-money call options on the index, distributing the premium monthly. Like other covered-call funds it offers a high yield in exchange for capped upside.
XYLD is a covered-call income etf from Global X that distributes monthly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for XYLD: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for covered-call funds, where a high headline yield often pairs with little or no price growth — so the "stock price growth" input should usually be modest.
How to use the XYLD calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with XYLD’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a covered-call income etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
XYLD dividend FAQ
- Does XYLD pay monthly?
- Yes, every month. The amount changes each time; in 2026 it has ranged from $0.2964 to $0.4088 per share.
- What is XYLD’s expense ratio?
- Global X lists 0.60%, which is $60 a year on every $10,000 invested.
- Which is better, QYLD or XYLD?
- This page does not pick one. They use the same covered-call method on different indexes: XYLD on the S&P 500 and QYLD on the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100, so their payouts and returns differ.
- How does this XYLD dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with XYLD's current yield (about 10.31% as of Oct 13, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
- What yield should I use for XYLD?
- As of Oct 13, 2026, XYLD's dividend yield was about 10.31% ($4.32 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. For a covered-call fund the headline yield is high but usually comes with little or no price growth, so set the price-growth input realistically.
- How often does XYLD pay dividends, and when?
- Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF pays a monthly (varies) dividend; its most recent payment was $0.2964 per share, ex-dividend Sep 21, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the XYLD projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.
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