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$CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (03537.HK)$ Approaching its first dividend distribution—

HKD 0.29 per share;$CSOP HSCEI Covered Call Active ETF (02802.HK)$ This month also maintains

a dividend of HKD 0.15 per share.*

The ex-dividend dates and payment dates for the two ETFs are synchronized as follows:

• Ex-Dividend Date: August 31, 2026

• Payment Date: September 4, 2026

"Designed for Monthly Dividends" 3537.HK and 2802.HK, now available simultaneouslyFutu's Monthly Investment Plan feature, allowing investors to set up monthly investment plans via the relevant entry points on Futubull.No need to frequently time the market or constantly monitor it,，enabling disciplined long-term accumulation of your investment portfolio.。@牛牛ETF研究所

Futu's Monthly Investment Plan also includes a calculator. Taking monthly investments starting from July 1st, made on the 1st of each month into $CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (03537.HK)$and $CSOP HSCEI Covered Call Active ETF (02802.HK)$ as an example, historical backtesting using the Futu Monthly Investment Calculator shows annualized returns of up to

9.54% and

1.30%。(Note: Backtest dataExcludes actual trading costs such as dividends, commissions, and fees; for reference only., commissions, fees, and other actual transaction costs; for reference only. The relevant results are based on historical backtesting under Futu's Monthly Investment Plan feature, provided for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute any indication, promise, or guarantee of future performance. The data used is for illustrative reference only and does not represent or guarantee actual achievable returns.)

Steady allocation, monthly expectations

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What is a covered call strategy ETF?

The Covered Call Strategy is an options trading strategy that involves selling call options on an underlying asset while holding a long position in that asset.

at$CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF (03537.HK)$ For example, 3537.HK adopts the KOSPI 200 Covered Call Strategy, primarily holding long positions related to the KOSPI 200 Index via KOSPI 200 swaps, KOSPI 200 futures, and KOSPI 200 ETFs, while simultaneously selling KOSPI 200 call options to collect option premiums. $KOSPI 200 Index (.KOSPI200.KR)$

Compared to holding a single asset class such as equities, a covered call strategy mayGenerate stableOption premiumincome to enhance yields, maintain capital appreciation potential, and provide a buffer against potential downturns,while the ETF structure offers investorsa simple and efficient investment vehicle, making it suitable for income-oriented investors.

The triple advantages of the covered call strategy

Amid global market volatility, covered call ETFs stand outwith their “targeted monthly distributions + downside protection + ease of investment” triple advantages, distinguishing themselves among income-generating assets.

Advantage 1: Designed for monthly distributions—a rare income-generating option

A Covered Call ETF is an income-oriented ETF designed to distribute monthly dividends (dividend yield is not guaranteed and may be distributed from capital ^). By flexibly employing the covered call strategy, it continuously earns option premium income and returns part of the收益 (returns) to investors in the form of monthly distributions.

Taking 3537.HK as an example, this ETF can simultaneously capture KOSPI 200 option premium income and partial capital gains from the KOSPI 200.

In the current interest rate environment, traditional fixed-income assets are offering lower yields, whereasThe covered call strategy offers investors a more attractive cash flow alternative through its stable monthly distribution mechanism. The target annualized distribution rate for 3537.HKis higher than the dividend yields of traditional income-generating assets such as fixed deposits, government bonds, and REITs, which typically range between 4% and 10%.**

Advantage 2: A choice for volatility—a downside buffer in turbulent markets

In volatile market conditions, the premium income generated from selling call options can provide an additional buffer during market downturns.

Moreover, option premiums are highly correlated with market volatility, meaning thatthe higher the market volatility, the greater the option premiums collected from writing call options.Compared to simply holding an index, the covered call strategy often demonstrates superior downside resilience and earnings stability in turbulent markets, helping investors reduce losses and volatility while providing a degree of downside protection.

Recently, as volatility in the Korean stock market intensified, the KOSPI 200 VIX surged to 72.91, driving the monthly premium yield of KOSPI 200 call options to 6.12%***. This significantly enhanced portfolio returns and played a crucial role as a safety cushion in a choppy market.

Advantage #3: Easy Investment – Simple Tools for Options Strategies

Higher dividends, lower volatilityWhile the covered call strategy certainly offers advantages in asset allocation, it is not easy for retail investors to construct and maintain this strategy on their own. In contrast,investing via a covered call ETF is significantly simpler and more efficient.。

3537.HK allows investors to easily allocate to a covered call strategy. Investors do not need complex professional knowledge or a dedicated margin account; they can trade easily through a standard stock account. In contrast, if investors manage a covered call strategy themselves, they must not only open a dedicated margin account but also consider numerous complex factors such as option roll frequency, strike prices, and expiration dates. Improper position management could even lead to margin calls.

Overall, 3537.HK aims to distribute monthly dividends, offering stable cash flow and downside protection in a low-rate and volatile environment. Professional management eliminates the need for complex investor operations, making it a convenient and efficient choice for income-focused strategies.

$Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (800100.HK)$$Korea (LIST20855.HK)$$SK Hynix (000660.KR)$$Samsung Electronics (005930.KR)$

* Please refer to the announcement published by CSOP Asset Management Limited on its website on August 14, 2026.

** Bloomberg, June 2026

*** Bloomberg, May 2026

^ The Fund Manager intends to declare and distribute dividends monthly; however, there is no guarantee that dividends will actually be distributed, nor is there a targeted distribution rate set. The Fund Manager may, at its discretion, pay dividends out of capital. The Fund Manager may also, at its discretion, pay dividends out of gross income. Paying dividends out of capital, or effectively out of capital, amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor's original investment amount or capital gains attributable to that original investment. Any payment of dividends out of capital, or effectively out of capital, involving the Sub-Fund may result in an immediate reduction in the net asset value per unit of the Sub-Fund and will reduce any capital appreciation for unitholders of the Sub-Fund.

Important Risk Disclosure

The CSOP KOSPI 200 Covered Call Active ETF is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that gains exposure to the KOSPI 200 Index through KOSPI 200 futures. The returns on KOSPI 200 futures may not correlate with the spot price returns of their underlying asset (the KOSPI 200 Index). Costs associated with financial derivatives and borne internally by the product, such as swap fees, may increase.

Investing in this product may also involve investment risks, active management risk, risks associated with writing covered call options, risks related to investing in financial derivatives, synthetic replication and swap counterparty risk, KOSPI 200 futures contract risk, South Korean market risk, geographic concentration risk, sector concentration risk, trading risk, time zone difference risk, and risks related to distributions paid out of capital.

The CSOP HSI Covered Call Active ETF employs a covered call strategy, which involves writing call options on the reference index. While the covered call strategy may provide a certain degree of downside protection, it also limits potential upside. The product will hold long positions in Hang Seng Index (HSI) stocks, HSI futures, and HSI ETFs. As the writer of HSI call options covered by these underlying long positions, the product will continue to bear the risk of a decline in the market value of the reference index.

Investing in this product may also involve investment risks, active management risk, risks associated with writing covered call options, HSI futures contract risk, concentration risk, trading risk, premium/discount risk, risks arising from different trading arrangements for listed and unlisted share classes, and risks related to distributions paid out of capital.

Investments involve risks. Investors should carefully read the fund's offering documents and the Key Product Information Statement (KPIS) for further information, including the product features and all risk factors contained therein. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This document is prepared by CSOP Asset Management Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Disclaimer: The products described in this document are authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") of Hong Kong. Such authorization does not imply official recommendation by the SFC. This document is for general reference only and does not constitute investment advice or advice on any other matter, nor should it be regarded as an offer or solicitation to invest in any investment product. For investment advice, please consult your professional legal, tax, and financial advisors. Investors should not make investment decisions based solely on this document. This document is not applicable in jurisdictions where its distribution or dissemination is prohibited. This document is not legally binding. CSOP reasonably believes that the information contained in this document is accurate and complete at the time of preparation and accepts no liability for any losses arising from the improper use of all or any part of this document or from reliance on such content. This document does not grant the recipient any copyright or intellectual property rights (whether direct, indirect, or implied) to use the information contained herein. No information or any part thereof in this document may be reproduced, distributed, or copied without the prior written consent of CSOP. Issuer: CSOP Asset Management Limited

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