A head-to-head comparison of Global X Nasdaq-100 Income Edge ETF and Global X U.S. 500 Income Edge ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Global X is known for developing thematic and alternative investment ETFs with a strong emphasis on income-generating strategies. Their 37-fund lineup spans diverse categories including covered call funds, SuperDividend income products, digital assets, commodities, and sector-specific investments, alongside traditional bond and risk-managed income options. Notable tickers like DIV, MLPA, and BCCC reflect their specialization in high-yield and alternative income strategies, positioning them as a provider focused on investors seeking yield-oriented and thematically-driven exposure.
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Bottom lineChoose EDGQ if you want to maximize current income — roughly 12.75%, generated by selling options premium. Choose EDGX if you are comfortable trading away most upside for a large, steady payout.
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Total returns
EDGX has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 13.2% against 19.8% for EDGQ. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 22, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Feb 2026” measures every fund from February 18, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the shared window since Feb 2026. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the shared window since Feb 2026) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
EDGQ (Global X Nasdaq-100 Income Edge ETF) and EDGX (Global X U.S. 500 Income Edge ETF) are both weekly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
EDGQ offers the higher yield at 12.75% vs 9.02% for EDGX. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
They track different benchmarks: EDGQ is linked to NASDAQ 100 while EDGX tracks Solactive GBS United States 500 Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
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On a $10,000 investment, EDGQ would generate roughly $106.25/month, while EDGX would produce $75.17/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay weekly distributions.
EDGQ yield12.75%
EDGX yield9.02%
Monthly diff on $10K$31.08
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, EDGQ would cost approximately $500 in fees vs $500 for EDGX (simplified, not compounded). Both charge the same expense ratio.
EDGQ ER0.50%
EDGX ER0.50%
Strategy & risk
EDGQ tracks NASDAQ 100 with a covered call approach, while EDGX tracks Solactive GBS United States 500 Index with a covered call approach.
Fund details
EDGQ is managed by Global X (launched 02/17/2026) with $8.08M in assets. EDGX is managed by Global X (launched 02/17/2026) with $5.01M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EDGQ or EDGX better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. EDGQ currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between EDGQ and EDGX?
EDGQ (Global X Nasdaq-100 Income Edge ETF) tracks NASDAQ 100 with a covered call approach, while EDGX (Global X U.S. 500 Income Edge ETF) tracks Solactive GBS United States 500 Index with a covered call approach. They are issued by Global X and Global X respectively.
Can I hold both EDGQ and EDGX?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, EDGQ or EDGX?
EDGQ and EDGX both charge the same expense ratio of 0.50%, so neither is cheaper on fees — pick based on yield, strategy, or underlying index instead.
How much income does $10,000 in EDGQ vs EDGX generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in EDGQ would generate roughly $106.25 per month ($1,275.00 annually). The same in EDGX would produce about $75.17 per month ($902.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, EDGQ or EDGX?
EDGX has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 13.2% against 19.8% for EDGQ. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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