UYLD vs ZYUS - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing UYLD and ZYUS. ZYUS has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, UYLD has the higher 3 years return at 9.7% a year, and UYLD offers the higher at 9.65%.

Lower fee

ZYUS 0.35% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

UYLD 9.7% p.a.

Higher yield

UYLD 9.65%

Higher risk-adjusted

UYLD Sharpe 0.59 (3y)

Lower volatility

UYLD 9.5% (3y)

Larger fund

ZYUS $69m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	UYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US	Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$17m	$69m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.6%	0.35%
Dividend yield	9.65%	3.39%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	3.09%	1.08%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	10.3% net	-3.4% net
3-year return	9.7% net	8.1% net
5-year return	—	6.8% net
10-year return	—	6.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	9.5%	11.5%
Volatility (5y)	—	12%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.59	0.38
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.32
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.4
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

UYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

High 9.65% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full UYLD analysis →

ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (264th of 318).

Full ZYUS analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between UYLD vs ZYUS?

UYLD and ZYUS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ZYUS carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 3 years, UYLD has delivered the higher total return (9.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - UYLD vs ZYUS?

ZYUS has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus UYLD 0.6%.

Which has performed higher - UYLD vs ZYUS?

Over the past 3 years, UYLD has delivered the higher total return at 9.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

UYLD pays the higher at 9.65%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ZYUS is the larger fund by assets ($69m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.