Goldman Sachs' Nasdaq Income ETF outperforms QYLD with 87.58% return since Oct 2023 launch

Goldman Sachs' Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF (GPIQ), launched in October 2023, has returned 87.58%, outperforming the Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) which returned 56.19% over the same period. GPIQ's active management strategy allows for faster growth, while QYLD offers higher monthly payouts favored by retirees. Investors reinvesting distributions saw greater growth with GPIQ, but those needing steady monthly income might prefer QYLD. The comparison is limited to the period since GPIQ's launch, with tax considerations important for switching funds in taxable accounts.

QYLD holds a market cap of $7.84 billion and a daily trading volume of over 11 million shares on Pluang as of Nov 10, 2026, 09:21 WIB. The ETF's price rose 3.51% on the day, with a typical holding period of 52 days among Pluang investors. This data highlights QYLD's liquidity and active trading despite the recent launch and strong returns of Goldman Sachs' GPIQ fund.