Different ETF Strategies Amid Global Market Volatility

[For Hong Kong investors' reference only] As the largest ETF issuer in Hong Kong, Global X currently has 42 ETFs under its management with a total scale exceeding HKD 45 billion (Source: Mirae Asset, March 20, 2026). Our products cover various themes and asset classes, striving to provide investors with diversified investment options to capture the long-term growth momentum of global markets.

Thematic ETFs, Income ETFs, Market and Regional ETFs, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset ETFs – Each series targets different regions, thematic preferences, and income objectives, offering diversified product choices. Among them— Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (3119) $Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (03119.HK)$andGlobal X S&P Oil Futures Enhanced ER ETF (3097) $Global X S&P Crude Oil Futures Enhanced ER ETF (03097.HK)$$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$, Will be explained in today's live stream.

On February 28, 2024, Global X was the first to launch Hong Kong's inaugural Covered Call ETFs, providing innovative investment opportunities for income-focused investors. This allows investors to allocate assets flexibly through diversified ETFs while enjoying potential dividends (dividend payouts and rates are not guaranteed and may come from capital).

This strategy involves selling call options on related stocks to provide potential additional income1, which is particularly valued in uncertain or volatile markets.

In addition to income strategies, Global X is also actively expanding into thematic investment areas. Recently, with the situation in the Middle East intensifying, the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transport route, has nearly come to a standstill. Market concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies have pushed oil prices higher.Global X S&P Oil Futures Enhanced ER ETF (3097)Can serve as a relevant investment tool linked to themes associated with rising crude oil prices. Additionally, historically, crude oil has shown low correlations with major asset classes, offering portfolio diversification benefits to investors in uncertain environments.

Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (3119 HK) $Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (03119.HK)$ Is positioned to capitalize on the current structural changes in the AI semiconductor industry— with Google TPU accelerating commercialization and Amazon $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ and other tech giants speeding up their development of in-house chips, the landscape previously dominated by NVIDIA $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ The dominance of NVIDIA faces challenges. However, regardless of how the design landscape evolves, the key manufacturing segment remains highly concentrated in Asia: Taiwan Semiconductor $Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM.US)$ Responsible for advanced processes, SK Hynix leads the HBM supply. Historical experience shows that NVIDIA has captured most of the profits in the AI value chain, but in this round of changes, Asian semiconductor manufacturers' bargaining power and market share are expected to see a substantial increase (Source: Mirae Asset, February 2026).

1Selling covered call options may limit potential capital gains above the strike price of the reference index.

A positive dividend does not equate to positive returns. Distributions from capital or effectively from capital mean refunding or withdrawing part of the investor’s original investment or any capital gains attributable to it. Such distributions may lead to an immediate reduction in the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share of the Fund and will reduce the capital available for future investments.

3. A positive dividend does not mean a positive return. Dividend frequency is determined at the discretion of the manager on a monthly basis (if any). The dividend rate is not guaranteed, and dividends may be paid out of capital. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should refer to the details contained in the fund's offering document (including the product key facts statement), including risk factors. Dividend payments and dividend rates are not guaranteed and may be distributed from capital. Selling covered call options may limit potential capital appreciation above the exercise price of the reference index. This content is published by Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission to conduct Type 1, 4, and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance) and has not been reviewed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission or the relevant regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions. Holdings may change. Ms. Yang Ying Yao has been licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission to engage in Type 1, 4, and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. Neither she nor her associates hold securities/funds mentioned in this content.

Instructor Introduction: Polly Yeung, currently an ETF Sales Consultant at Global X ETFs (Hong Kong). Prior to joining Global X ETFs, Polly worked as a fund and alternative investment sales assistant at Bank of Singapore (Hong Kong). Polly graduated from the University of Sunderland in London with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business.

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