EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 5 MIN
The Top 50 That Beat the S&P: Inside XLG’s Winning Formula
from The Infinite Income Podcast · host George Mayfield
This episode explores XLG, the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF, and how focusing on the largest 50 companies has allowed it to outperform the broader S&P 500 in recent years. We compare historical returns and risk, explain the concentration in mega-cap names, and discuss when this focused approach can reward or punish investors. Stick around for a bonus tip on hedging XLG with options, including using puts for protection or covered calls for income.
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Can 50 stocks beat 500? In this episode, Autumn and George explore the XLG ETF, which tracks only the top 50 companies in the S&P 500. They break down how this “shaved down” index has outperformed, the risks of concentration, and why some investors prefer it to traditional index funds. Bonus: they share a tip on using XLG options to hedge against downturns in mega-cap stocks.
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