Defiance Launches New Nasdaq 100 ETF Featuring an Unexpectedly Attractive Income Schedule
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: Benzinga
New ETF Launch: Defiance ETFs has introduced the Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY), which offers income distributions twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, marking a departure from traditional quarterly or monthly dividend schedules.
Investment Strategy: The ETF employs a unique "LightningSpread" strategy, combining long-term call options with daily short-term trades on the Nasdaq 100 to generate income, while also investing surplus cash in short-term Treasuries for additional yield.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
