FHEQ vs GOLI
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF compared with Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FHEQ
Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
GOLI
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
Quick take
- GOLI yields more today: 33.43% vs 0.49% (forward).
- FHEQ pays every quarter; GOLI pays every week.
- Over the last year FHEQ delivered the higher total return: +15.6% vs +9.4% (price change plus payouts).
- FHEQ is cheaper to own: 0.48% vs 1.04% expense ratio.
- GOLI has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 80/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FHEQ | GOLI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $34.20 | $12.96 |
| TTM yield | 0.53% | 45.27% |
| Forward yield | 0.49% | 33.43% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.168 | $4.3333 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Weekly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | Sep 10, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.48% | 1.04% |
| 1-year payout growth | -18.1% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 93/100 |
| 1-year total return | +15.6% | +9.4% |
| 1-year price return | +15.0% | -24.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 970.4M | 24.2M |
| Years paying | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Sector / category | Equity Hedged | Equity Hedged |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| FHEQ | GOLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 292.4 | 771.4 |
| Income per year | $49 | $3,343 |
| Income per month (avg) | $4 | $279 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FHEQ · Model GOLI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHEQ Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.042 | Est. |
| FHEQ Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.042 | Est. |
| FHEQ Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.042 | Est. |
| GOLI Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | $0.0833 | Est. |
| GOLI Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.0833 | Est. |
| GOLI Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.0833 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FHEQGOLI
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, FHEQ or GOLI?
GOLI currently has the higher trailing yield: FHEQ yields 0.53% and GOLI yields 45.27%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FHEQ and GOLI pay?
FHEQ pays every quarter and GOLI pays every week. FHEQ's next ex-date is Sep 17, 2026 and GOLI's is Sep 10, 2026.
Is FHEQ or GOLI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FHEQ and GOLI differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.