ZYUS vs UYLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing ZYUS and UYLD. ZYUS has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, ZYUS has the higher 3 years return at 9.3% a year, and UYLD offers the higher at 9.63%.

Lower fee

ZYUS 0.35% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

ZYUS 9.3% p.a.

Higher yield

UYLD 9.63%

Higher risk-adjusted

ZYUS Sharpe 0.49 (3y)

Lower volatility

UYLD 9.5% (3y)

Larger fund

ZYUS $73m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF	UYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	Global X
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US	Intl, Thematic, Dividend, US
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$73m	$14m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.6%
Dividend yield	3.98%	9.63%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.27%	3.08%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	4.8% net	6.4% net
3-year return	9.3% net	8.4% net
5-year return	8.2% net	—
10-year return	7.2% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	11.2%	9.5%
Volatility (5y)	11.8%	—
Volatility (10y)	12.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.49	0.47
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.45	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.44	—
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

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.
Pays a useful 3.98% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VIHY.

Full ZYUS analysis →

UYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

High 9.63% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Full UYLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ZYUS vs UYLD?

ZYUS and UYLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ZYUS carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 3 years, ZYUS has delivered the higher total return (9.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ZYUS vs UYLD?

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

Which has performed higher - ZYUS vs UYLD?

Over the past 3 years, ZYUS has delivered the higher total return at 9.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

UYLD pays the higher at 9.63%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ZYUS is the larger fund by assets ($73m). 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.