UBS AG (GLDI)
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Monthly Gold Income of $4.43 Appeals to Retirees; Volatility Decline Threatens The Flow
The UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:GLDI) has quietly become one of the higher-yielding ways to own gold exposure, throwing off monthly distributions that ran from $3.47 in January 2026 to $4.43 in May 2026.
Why GLDI investors captured only 29% while gold soared 44% in one year
Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:GLDI) has paid monthly distributions every month since its 2013 inception, with recent payouts generous but structurally variable.
GLDI Collapsed 72% in 2022; Here's What Changed Since
Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:GLDI) pays a monthly distribution that has reached eye-catching levels, with a 20.5% annualized yield based on recent payouts.
UBS AG Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 150 | $24,903 | $21,247.5 | -$3,655.5 | -14.68% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 115 | $19,464.13 | $16,376.57 | -$3,087.56 | -15.86% |
 Jesse Ellington Dover Advisors LLC | 3,487 | $561,357.21 | $489,853.76 | -$71,503.45 | -12.74% |
 Joseph C. Gissy Tactive Advisors, LLC | 3,219 | $553,767.93 | $451,625.7 | -$102,142.23 | -18.44% |
| MA Marie-Andree Alain Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec | 73 | $10,426.59 | $10,269.64 | -$156.95 | -1.51% |
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Overview
The mentioned company focuses on implementing a specific investment strategy known as a "covered call" using the shares of the SPDR® Gold Trust (GLD Shares) as the primary asset. This strategy revolves around the ownership of GLD Shares while simultaneously selling call options on those same shares. The objective is to generate income from option premiums on a monthly basis. This approach balances the potential profit from the rise in the price of GLD Shares against the income generated from the sold call options. The index calculates the overall return of this investment strategy by taking into account the changes in the price of GLD Shares, the income from the option premiums, and the costs associated with executing this strategy.
Products and Services
The company specializes in the following product and investment strategy:
- Covered Call Strategy on SPDR® Gold Trust Shares - This product is designed for investors looking to participate in the gold market through a covered call strategy. By holding SPDR® Gold Trust Shares and selling call options on these shares, the strategy aims to provide an alternative means of generating income while potentially benefiting from the appreciation of gold prices. The process involves:
- Income from Option Premiums: Investors receive income from the premiums of the call options sold. This income can provide a steady cash flow, regardless of the market direction of gold prices.
- Price Appreciation of GLD Shares: Besides the income from sold options, investors can also benefit from any appreciation in the value of the GLD Shares held. However, it's important to note that the sold call options may limit the upside potential.
- Notional Trading Costs: The strategy involves certain costs, such as the costs associated with the buying and selling of options and the management of the covered call strategy. These costs are considered in the calculation of the overall returns of the investment strategy.
