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Navigate the income jungle with Global X

Learn how dividends, fixed income and covered call strategies can help investors generate income in different market environments.

 

The income landscape has changed

Higher interest rates, changing market conditions and new investment strategies have broadened the income opportunity set. Today, investors have more ways to generate income, but also more choices to navigate. Understanding the different paths available is the first step.

Why explore multiple paths to income?

01
Diversification
Different income sources may respond differently as markets change. 02
Cash Flow
Generate regular distributions from a diversified set of income-producing assets. 03
Risk Management
Bonds, dividends and enhanced alternative strategies can complement traditional portfolio exposure. 04
Flexibility
Trade on the ASX like shares and can help with cash flow and liquidity needs.

Different Sources. Different Characteristics.

Not all income comes from the same place. Understanding how portfolio income is generated, and the trade-offs involved, can help investors make more informed decisions.

01

Dividend Income

Income generated by companies that share a portion of profits with shareholders.

02

Fixed Income

Income generated from bonds issued by governments and companies.

03

Enhanced Alternative Income

Income generated through covered call strategies that collect option premiums.

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RELATED FUNDS

Our income ETF suite

Explore the Global X income range across dividend, fixed income and enhanced alternative income strategies. Dividend Income 2 funds
ZYAU Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF ›
ZYUS Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF ›
Fixed Income 4 funds
BANK Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF ›
USHY Global X USD High Yield Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF ›
USIG Global X USD Corporate Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF ›
USTB Global X US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF ›
Enhanced Alternative Income 3 funds
AYLD Global X S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call Complex ETF ›
QYLD Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call Complex ETF ›
UYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call Complex ETF › Considerations for investing All investments involve risk. An investment in any fund may be affected by risks related to: Covered Call Option Writing, Interest Rates, Credit, Gold Bullion, Derivatives, Counterparty Credit, Markets, Investment Objective, Index Tracking and Tracking Error, ETF Pricing, Liquidity, Currency, Concentration and Emerging Markets. The nature and level of risk may vary depending on the fund’s investment strategy and assets. The value of your investment can rise or fall; see the PDS for a full list of risks.
Our Global X Experts Marc Jocum Marc Jocum Senior ETF Strategist
Jessica Leung Jessica Leung Portfolio Manager

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