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Today’s investors are trying to balance three competing goals: generate reliable income, participate in equity growth, and manage portfolio volatility.
This tension has pushed covered call strategies into the spotlight. Fueled by billions in inflows and headline-grabbing yields, covered call ETFs have become some of the fastest-growing investment products in recent years.
But popularity doesn’t equal understanding. Many investors and advisors still struggle to grasp what truly drives covered call returns, why performance varies so dramatically across products, and how some of the most eye-catching yields often come with very real trade-offs. In a category where income can be engineered in vastly different ways, understanding what you’re giving up matters just as much as what you’re earning.
This webinar is about helping you use covered call investment strategies with confidence and clarity. We’ll unpack how covered call strategies generate returns, why some outperform while others disappoint, and ways in which they may be applied more intentionally in portfolios.
What You’ll Learn
- Why covered call ETFs have surged, and what’s really behind the yields
- How volatility gets turned into cash flow
- What “selling upside” looks like in real portfolios
- When covered calls quietly shine, and when they struggle
- The hidden design choices that separate strong products from weak ones
- How to evaluate covered call ETFs like a professional
- Practical portfolio applications, from income generation to volatility management
- Global X’s approach to option overlays, portfolio construction, and risk management. And considerations for evaluating different solutions based on your income needs, growth expectations, and risk tolerance.
Event Details
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
CE credits pending
About the Speakers
Jean-Christian Daigle, CFA®
VICE PRESIDENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER, OPTION OVERLAYS
Jean-Christian Daigle is Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Option Overlays at Global X, where he is responsible for managing options-based investment strategies and ETF mandates. He brings deep expertise in derivatives, risk management, and portfolio construction.
Jean-Christian joined Global X in March 2025 from BMO Global Asset Management, where he was a Portfolio Manager overseeing options-based ETF strategies. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade at Scotiabank in roles across Risk Management, Derivatives Trading, and ETF Market Making, building broad cross-asset experience in both institutional trading and product structuring.
He holds a B.Sc. with a double major in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Ottawa, a Master’s degree in Economics from Carleton University, and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering from the Schulich School of Business. Jean-Christian is also a CFA charterholder.
DISCLAIMER
This session is intended for informational and educational purposes only and will focus on market observations and portfolio considerations rather than specific investment recommendations.
This communication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase investment products (the “Global X Funds”) managed by Global X Investments Canada Inc. and is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice, and should not be relied upon in that regard. Individuals should seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding any particular investment. Investors should consult their professional advisors prior to implementing any changes to their investment strategies. These investments may not be suitable to the circumstances of an investor.
All comments, opinions and views expressed are generally based on information available as of the date of publication and should not be considered as advice to purchase or to sell mentioned securities. Before making any investment decision, please consult your investment advisor or advisors.