Global X Alternative Income ETF (ALTY)

NASDAQ: ALTYExchange-traded fund from Global X Funds.

  • Expense ratio0.52%
  • Net assets$45.3M
  • Dividend yield7.55%
  • 1-year return+5.89%
  • Holdings19

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ALTY quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+4.01%
  • 1 year+5.89%
  • 3 years+12.74%/yr
  • 5 years+4.48%/yr
  • 10 years+5.53%/yr
1Y volatility
7.64%
3Y volatility
8.12%
3Y Sharpe ratio
0.86

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

ALTY top 10 holdings

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Global X Alternative Income ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1QYLDGlobal X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF20.79%
2PFFDGlobal X U.S. Preferred ETF20.30%
3SRETGlobal X SuperDividend REIT ETF20.01%
4EMBDGlobal X Emerging Markets Bond ETF19.56%
5NWENorthWestern Corporation1.40%
6DDominion Energy Inc1.40%
7AVAAvista Corporation1.39%
8NWNNorthwest Natural Gas Co1.36%
9EIXEdison International1.34%
10FEFirstEnergy Corporation1.31%

The top 10 holdings make up 88.9% of the fund (19 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

ALTY sector weights

Real Estate
31.0%
Technology
20.6%
Energy
19.3%
Utilities
16.5%
Communication Services
4.2%
Consumer Cyclical
3.7%
Consumer Defensive
2.1%
Industrials
2.0%
Healthcare
1.5%
Basic Materials
0.3%
Financial Services
0.1%

ALTY region weights

North America
91.2%
United Kingdom
2.4%
Europe Developed
1.3%
Asia Developed
1.1%
Latin America
0.1%
Asia Emerging
0.1%

ALTY asset allocation

U.S. stocks
55.5%
Bonds
20.6%
Not classified
18.9%
Non-U.S. stocks
2.8%
Cash
0.8%
Other
0.1%

ALTY market-cap breakdown

Micro cap
14.7%
Mid cap
14.4%
Small cap
12.7%
Mega cap
11.7%
Large cap
6.4%

About Global X Alternative Income ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is intended to provide exposure to five income-producing categories: Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and Infrastructure, Real Estate, Preferreds, Emerging Market Bonds and Covered Calls.

ALTY ETF FAQ

What is the ALTY expense ratio?

Global X Alternative Income ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.52%, or $52.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in ALTY?

Global X Alternative Income ETF has about $45.3M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of ALTY?

The largest positions in ALTY are Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (20.79%), Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (20.30%), Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (20.01%). The fund holds 19 securities in total.

How has ALTY performed?

ALTY returned +5.89% over the past year and +4.48% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does ALTY pay dividends?

ALTY has a dividend yield of 7.55% and pays distributions monthly.

When was ALTY launched?

Global X Alternative Income ETF began trading on July 13, 2015.