Income-Oriented ETF Investment Strategy: Covered Call Options and High Dividends

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

On February 28, 2024, Global X took the lead in launching the first batch of covered call option ETFs in Hong Kong, offering innovative investment opportunities for income-focused investors. This allows investors to flexibly allocate assets through diversified ETFs while enjoying potential dividends (dividends and dividend rates are not guaranteed and may be distributed from capital).

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

In addition to income strategies, Global X is also actively expanding into thematic investment areas. Among them, Global X Asia Pacific High Dividend ETF (3116) is an investment layout designed to address current macro-environment uncertainties and changes in interest rate cycles—with slowing global economic growth and rising geopolitical risks, Asia-Pacific companies with stable dividend distribution capabilities and healthy cash flows are gradually becoming key options for capital allocation.

Many mature and emerging market companies within the Asia-Pacific region have maintained high dividend policies over the long term, with their income sources spanning defensive sectors such as finance, utilities, energy, and telecommunications. During periods of heightened market volatility or when interest rates peak, high-dividend assets can provide effective portfolio buffering through stable cash return mechanisms. By focusing on companies in the Asia-Pacific region with sustainable dividend-paying capabilities, 3116 helps investors capture regional growth potential while further enhancing the overall stability of investment returns.

Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call Active ETF (3451/ 9451) $Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call Active ETF (03451.HK)$$Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call Active ETF (09451.HK)$$NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call Active ETF (3415/ 9415) $Global X S&P 500 Covered Call Active ETF (03415.HK)$$Global X S&P 500 Covered Call Active ETF (09415.HK)$$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$

Global X Asia Pacific High Dividend ETF (3116) $Global X Asia Pacific High Dividend Yield ETF (03116.HK)$

Global X Hang Seng High Dividend ETF (3110) $Global X Hang Seng High Dividend Yield ETF (03110.HK)$

1 Selling covered call options may limit potential capital gains above the exercise price of the underlying 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.

Instructor Introduction: Emily Wu is responsible for the development of Global X ETFs in Hong Kong and Taiwan, focusing on institutional business. With 11 years of experience in the asset management industry and banking, Emily previously worked at BNY Investments as a fund distribution salesperson. Emily graduated from National Taiwan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Management and holds a Master of Science degree from City University of Hong Kong.

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