Important Information
Investors should not base investment decisions on this material alone. Please refer to the Prospectus for details including the product features and the risk factors. Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no guarantee of the repayment of the principal. Investors should note:
- The investment objective of Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (the “Fund”) is to generate income by primarily providing exposure to gold futures and/or exchange traded funds tracking the price of gold (collectively, the “Gold Performance”) with a covered call strategy. The Fund will use a synthetic investment strategy by investing up to 100% of its Net Asset Value in fully funded total return swaps.
- This synthetic investment strategy exposes the Fund to counterparty risk including under collateralisation risk, default risk, intra-day counterparty risk, early termination of swaps risk and change of swap fees risk.
- The Fund invests more than 50% and up to 100% of its Net Asset Value in FDIs. Associated risks include counterparty/credit risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, volatility risk and over-the-counter transaction risk.
- The Fund employs an actively managed investment strategy. The Fund may fail to meet its objective as a result of the implementation of investment process which may cause the Fund to underperform as compared to direct investments in the constituent equity securities of the Reference Index.
- The Fund’s opportunity to benefit from the increases in the Gold Performance will be limited the strike price of the referenced Gold Call Options plus the notional premium. In rapidly rising markets, this limitation may result in the Fund underperforming the Gold Performance. Conversely, the Fund remains exposed to declines in the Gold Performance, as the covered call strategy embedded in the swap does not provide full downside protection.
- If the fund is unable to obtain sufficient exposure to Gold Performance due to the limited availability of swaps, the Fund may suspend creations, which could cause the Fund to trade at a significant premium or discount.
- The investments of the Sub-Fund are concentrated in the performance of gold generally and will result in large concentration risk.
- Potential conflicts of interest may arise as the Manager and one of the Swap Counterparties are members of the same group.
- The markets on which the gold futures, Gold ETFs and listed Gold Call Options are traded and the SEHK may have different trading hours. The Fund’s value may change on days when investors will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund’s Shares.
- The trading price of the Fund’s unit on the SEHK is driven by secondary market trading factors, which may lead to a substantial premium or discount to the Fund’s net asset value.
- The Fund may be terminated early under certain circumstances (e.g., if NAV falls below HK$50 million), which could result in a loss of investment.
- The Manager may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital of the Fund. Distributions paid out of capital, represent a return of an investor’s original investment or its gains and may potentially reduce the Fund’s Net Asset Value per Share as well as the capital available for future investment.
First of Its Kind in Hong Kong! Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (3533/41533)
Capturing a New Gold Era by Transforming Market Volatility into Potential Option Premium Income
Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited (“Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)”), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (the “Fund”, Stock Codes: 3533/41533).
As Hong Kong continues to develop into an international gold trading hub and global demand for gold as a safe-haven asset remains strong, gold is entering a new phase of structural growth. The Fund is a synthetic strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) that, through total return swaps, invests in gold futures and/or ETFs tracking gold prices, combined with a covered call strategy to generate option premium income. It offers investors an innovative solution to enhance income potential beyond traditional physical gold allocation.
Key Features
- First of its kind in Hong Kong1– the first ETF to implement a gold covered call strategy, providing a new tool for gold allocation
- Target monthly distributions2 – aims to generate potential income through covered call strategies, providing a source of regular cash flow (distributions are not guaranteed and may be paid out of capital)
- Competitive fee structure – a single management fee of 0.75%3 per annum, among the lowest in its category
The Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF was listed today on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with an initial listing price of USD 10 per unit, and a board lot size of 50 units.
Ms. Judy Chu, Chief Executive Officer of Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong), said:
“Amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, rising geopolitical risks, and increased market volatility, gold continues to demonstrate its long-term strategic value. At the same time, investor demand for gold-related instruments is evolving from pure price exposure to income generation and volatility management. The launch of the Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF is a direct response to this trend, offering a more flexible tool for gold allocation.”
Covered Call Strategy Characteristics
- Favorable in volatile markets – option premiums typically rise during periods of higher market volatility, supporting potential income generation
- Downside cushioning – premium income may partially offset declines in underlying gold prices
- Limited upside potential – selling call options may cap upside gains, while retaining the benefit of premium income