Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both CABZ and QYLD fall intoTier 4: Harvest. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | CABZ | QYLD |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 11.51% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | -0.50% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -20.58% |
| Beta | - | 0.78 |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
CABZ (Roundhill Robotaxi Autonomous Vehicles & Technology ETF) is a options-based income fund managed by Roundhill. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With significant capital, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Generates enhanced income through covered call options on equity holdings, trading upside potential for premium income.
QYLD (Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call) is a options-based income fund managed by GlobalX. It tracks the Nasdaq-100 index across approximately 103 positions. With $8.2B in assets under management, this fund has been operational since Dec 2013.
Strategy: Generates enhanced income through covered call options on equity holdings, trading upside potential for premium income.
In the head-to-head battle of CABZ vs QYLD, the choice depends on your specific goal. QYLD wins for Immediate Income with a 12.01% yield. However, QYLD is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
CABZ
Annual Yield: 0.00%
$0/mo
($0/year)
Frequency: Monthly
QYLD
Annual Yield: 12.01%
$1,001/mo
($12,007/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: QYLD generates $12,007/year more than CABZ on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $240,135 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. QYLD has delivered a superior Total Return of 11.51% over the past year.
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