Global X Information Technology Covered Call… (TYLG) Performance
TYLG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +23.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.5% total return
- 3 years
- +25.1% a year
- Since first price
- +24.7% a year since 2022
TYLG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TYLG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.5% | −4.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +5.6% | +3.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +15.2% | +9.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +23.5% | +13.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.5% | +13.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +95.8%+25.1%/yr | +43.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 22, 2022 | +137.4%+24.7%/yr | +64.6% | — | — | — |
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: TYLG vs SPY
From Nov 22, 2022: TYLG grew to $23,744, SPY to $20,016.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TYLG returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+41.6%), worst 2025 (+16.8%). 2026 is year to date.
TYLG annual returns table
| Year | TYLG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +23.5% | −10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.8% | −24.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.6% | −14.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +41.6% | −8.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
TYLG largest drawdowns
Now 5.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −24.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | 48 days | 5 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −14.5% | Aug 7, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 | 28 days | 3 months |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −10.8% | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 57 days | 4 months |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −10.1% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | 2 months | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TYLG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.1% | +26.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.6% | 15.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.34 | 1.28 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.87 | 2.65 |
| Best month | +13.7% | +13.7% |
| Worst month | −7.4% | −7.4% |
| Best 12 months | +48.5% | +48.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.9% | +1.9% |
| Positive months | 72% | 72% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.83 | — |
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.
TYLG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 36 | +1.9% | +22.1% | +48.5% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 12 | +17.7% | +23.2% | +27.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TYLG performance overview
Global X Information Technology Covered Call… (TYLG) returned +25.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +24.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,744. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −24.0%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. TYLG finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+41.6%) and the worst 2025 (+16.8%). Volatility has been 15.7% a year.
Related: TYLG chart, TYLG holdings, TYLG dividends. See the TYLG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TYLG performance FAQ
What is the TYLG return over the past year?
TYLG returned +25.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TYLG be worth?
$10,000 invested in TYLG at its first recorded close on November 22, 2022 would be worth about $23,744 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TYLG?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +16.8%. The best was 2023 at +41.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TYLG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −24.0% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 15, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is TYLG?
Over the past 3 years TYLG had an annualized volatility of 15.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.34 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).