Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for QYLD — the calendar windows where Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
QYLD seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, QYLD's strongest seasonal window has been Oct 30 – Nov 29: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +2.52% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, QYLD has historically declined between Mar 1 – Mar 11, falling in 7 of 10 years (average -1.29%).
In total, our analysis finds 327 recurring seasonal windows for Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF — 282 bullish and 45 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 2 – Sep 1, opens in 6 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
QYLD's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 11d ago | Jun 26 – Jul 16 | 20d | +2.21% | 100% | +0.95% |
| Completedended 11d ago | Jun 16 – Jul 16 | 30d | +2.49% | 100% | +0.07% |
| Upcomingin 6d | Aug 2 – Sep 1 | 30d | +1.21% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 7d | Aug 3 – Sep 2 | 30d | +1.03% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 9d | Aug 5 – Aug 15 | 10d | +1.26% | 90% | — |
| Upcomingin 9d | Aug 5 – Sep 4 | 30d | +1.19% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 57d | Sep 22 – Oct 22 | 30d | +1.04% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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QYLD seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy QYLD stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, QYLD's strongest seasonal window starts in October: Oct 30 to Nov 29, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +2.52%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is QYLD's strongest seasonal pattern?
QYLD's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Oct 30 – Nov 29 window (30-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +2.52%.
When has QYLD historically performed worst?
QYLD's weakest recurring window has been Mar 1 to Mar 11, declining in 7 of 10 years with an average return of -1.29%.
How reliable are QYLD's seasonal patterns?
Each QYLD pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. QYLD currently shows 327 recurring windows (282 bullish, 45 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is QYLD stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where QYLD has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.