Global X Japan's Investment: Global X Japan Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in the Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) by 1,752,324 shares, valued at approximately $29.43 million, as of Q3 2025, making QYLD its largest holding at 19.5% of its reportable AUM.
Performance Metrics: As of October 14, 2025, QYLD shares closed at $17.10, reflecting a 6.2% decline year-to-date, while the fund's annualized dividend yield was 13.0%, indicating a focus on generating steady income despite market volatility.
Investment Strategy: QYLD employs a covered call strategy, systematically writing at-the-money call options on NASDAQ-100 stocks to generate income, which provides a buffer against market fluctuations while sacrificing some upside potential in bullish conditions.
Market Context: The fund's modest decline this year, contrasted with its high yield, highlights the growing appeal of predictable returns in uncertain market conditions, reinforcing the principle of patient investing over impulsive trading.
Wall Street analysts forecast QYLD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QYLD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast QYLD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for QYLD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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