SQSvsXYLDETF Comparison
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Sapient Quality Select ETF (SQS) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (XYLD) is part of the Options Strategies segment. SQS's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, XYLD's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. SQS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.6% for XYLD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SQS and XYLD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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SQS vs XYLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/17/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SQS XYLD | +0.82%+1.67% | +2.87%+5.04% | n/a+6.96% | n/a+17.03% | n/a+38.06% | n/a+46.92% |
| Flows | SQS XYLD | -$851K+$35M | -$6M+$60M | -+$37M | -+$23M | -+$349M | -+$3.16B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SQS XYLD | +16.97%+6.23% | n/a+7.06% | n/a+10.33% | n/a+11.51% |
| Max drawdown | SQS XYLD | -6.60%-2.02% | n/a-5.26% | n/a-15.54% | n/a-18.52% |
| Max drawdown duration | SQS XYLD | 45d8d | n/a63d | n/a240d | n/a693d |
Trading data
SQS | XYLD | |
Last sale 7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM | $27.77 | $41.15 |
| Previous close 07/16/2026 | $27.98 | $41.27 |
| Consolidated volume 07/16/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SQS | XYLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $27.77 | $41.15 |
| 1D performance | -0.75% | -0.29% |
| AuM | $1.38 B | $3.24 B |
| E/R | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Characteristics
SQS | XYLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Alpha Architect | Global X |
| Benchmark | - | CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index |
| N° of holdings | 35 | 570 |
| Asset class | - | Alternative |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 13, 2026 | June 21, 2013 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SQS
USA
92.47%
Other
7.53%
XYLD
USA
100.48%
Other
-0.48%
Sectors
SQS
Technology
52.76%
Industrials
9.87%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.72%
Finance
7.51%
Other
22.14%
XYLD
Technology
48.08%
Finance
13.04%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.43%
Healthcare
8.33%
Industrials
7.78%
Other
13.33%
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Diversification
SQS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
69.52%
XYLD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
46.57%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
SQS
NVIDIA Corp.
9.43%
Alphabet, Inc.
8.45%
Apple, Inc.
7.57%
Microsoft Corp.
4.82%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.64%
Vistra Corp.
4.61%
Broadcom Inc.
4.58%
Eli Lilly & Co.
4.40%
Micron Technology, Inc.
3.74%
Vertiv Holdings Co.
3.19%
Netflix, Inc.
3.07%
GE Vernova, Inc.
3.02%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.89%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.62%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
2.49%
XYLD
NVIDIA Corp.
8.11%
Apple, Inc.
7.24%
Microsoft Corp.
5.28%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.18%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.50%
Broadcom Inc.
3.35%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.78%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.18%
Tesla, Inc.
1.93%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.72%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.38%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.37%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.32%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.27%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
0.95%
Frequently asked questions about SQS and XYLD
Which ETF is bigger: SQS or XYLD?
As of July 17, 2026, SQS holds $1.38 B in assets under management (AUM), while XYLD manages $3.24 B.
What sectors do the SQS and XYLD ETFs invest in?
SQS leans toward sectors like Technology, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, XYLD focuses on Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
What are the top holdings of the SQS ETF and XYLD ETF?
SQS top holdings include NVIDIA Corp., Alphabet, Inc. and Apple, Inc.. XYLD holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: SQS or XYLD?
SQS holds 35 securities with 69.52% of its assets in the top 15. XYLD has 575 securities and a top 15 weight of 46.57%.
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