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 XYLG fall intoTier 4: Harvest. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | CABZ | XYLG |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 3.34% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | -1.96% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -20.75% |
| Beta | - | - |
* 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.
XYLG (Global X S&P 500 Covered Call & Growth ETF) is a options-based income fund managed by Global X. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $62.6M in assets under management, 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.
In the head-to-head battle of CABZ vs XYLG, the choice depends on your specific goal. XYLG wins for Immediate Income with a 5.30% yield. However, XYLG 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
XYLG
Annual Yield: 5.30%
$442/mo
($5,301/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: XYLG generates $5,301/year more than CABZ on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $106,024 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. XYLG has delivered a superior Total Return of 3.34% over the past year.
What is an Expense Ratio? The annual fee charged by the fund, expressed as a percentage of assets. It's deducted daily from the fund's NAV, making it invisible to most investors—but it compounds over time.
XYLG (LOWER COST)
0.350%
Annual expense ratio
CABZ (HIGHER COST)
0.590%
Annual expense ratio
20-YEAR FEE IMPACT SIMULATION ($100,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT)
The Hidden Cost of "Just 0.24%": That seemingly small difference of 0.240% annually becomes $4,800 in lost wealth over 20 years. Factor in compound growth, and you're giving up ~$13,348 in potential portfolio value.
💡 Cost Efficiency Winner: XYLG is the clear winner for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Lower fees mean more capital compounds in YOUR account, not the fund manager's.
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