Natixis ETF Trust - Natixis Gateway Quality Income ETF (GQI) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to generate a robust stream of monthly income alongside capital appreciation potential through a diversified portfolio of high-quality U.S. equity securities combined with an options-based overlay strategy. The fund employs a multifactor quantitative model to select 75-150 large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks from the S&P 500 exhibiting stable earnings, strong return-on-equity and assets, cash flow generation, and robust balance sheets; these include U.S. exchange-listed common stocks, preferred stocks, American Depositary Receipts, and investment companies such as ETFs. Income enhancement derives from a structured index-option selling program overlaid on approximately half the portfolio, utilizing equity-linked notes that replicate covered call strategies on the S&P 500 Index to capture premiums while providing limited downside protection capped at the initial principal; this approach balances income generation with participation in equity market upside.
The ETF operates within the derivative income category, targeting income-seeking investors such as institutions and individuals pursuing equity exposure with reduced volatility; it lists on U.S. exchanges including NYSE Arca under the ticker GQI, with a net expense ratio of 0.34%. Natixis ETF Trust, the issuer, maintains its principal executive offices at 888 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, and forms part of Natixis Investment Managers' multi-affiliate platform, which oversees more than $1.1 trillion in global assets under management.
Launched on December 13, 2023, in partnership with sub-adviser Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC—a firm specializing in options-based strategies since 1977—GQI marked Natixis Investment Managers' expansion into income-oriented active ETFs and Gateway's inaugural ETF offering. In July 2024, the fund achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $100 million in assets under management, driven by new investor inflows, options premium cash flows, and equity holding appreciation, reflecting strong early adoption amid rising demand for options-enhanced equity income products. The fund has delivered a total return of 11.43% since inception through June 30, 2024, underscoring its competitive positioning in the space.