Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) Performance
DYLG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.5% total return
- 3 years
- +15.7% a year
- Since first price
- +12.4% a year since 2023
DYLG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DYLG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.4% | +1.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.1% | +1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.8% | +5.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.2% | +5.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.5% | +3.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +54.8%+15.7%/yr | +16.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 26, 2023 | +46.3%+12.4%/yr | +8.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DYLG vs SPY
From Jul 26, 2023: DYLG grew to $14,630, SPY to $17,361.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DYLG returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+14.5%), worst 2025 (+12.5%). 2026 is year to date.
DYLG annual returns table
| Year | DYLG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.2% | −8.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.5% | −14.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +14.5% | −5.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DYLG largest drawdowns
Now 2.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | −14.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | 54 days | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
DYLG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.4% | +12.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.3% | 9.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.03 | 0.78 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.67 | 1.23 |
| Best month | +6.5% | +6.5% |
| Worst month | −5.1% | −5.1% |
| Best 12 months | +22.0% | +22.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.8% | +7.8% |
| Positive months | 72% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.63 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DYLG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 28 | +7.8% | +12.6% | +22.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 4 | +13.3% | +14.4% | +15.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DYLG performance overview
Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG) returned +13.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +12.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,630. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.0%, from Feb 13, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 9.5% a year.
Related: DYLG chart, DYLG holdings, DYLG dividends, DYLG valuation. See the DYLG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DYLG performance FAQ
What is the DYLG return over the past year?
DYLG returned +13.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 3.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DYLG be worth?
$10,000 invested in DYLG at its first recorded close on July 26, 2023 would be worth about $14,630 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DYLG?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +12.5%. The best was 2024 at +14.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DYLG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.0% between February 13, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 22, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is DYLG?
Over the past 3 years DYLG had an annualized volatility of 9.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.03 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).