Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF (QCLR) is an exchange-traded fund that employs a collar options strategy to deliver range-bound equity returns linked to the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund holds the constituent stocks of the Nasdaq-100 Index while simultaneously purchasing 5% out-of-the-money put options and selling 10% out-of-the-money call options on the index, with options positions typically rolled quarterly to provide downside protection of approximately 5% and cap upside participation at around 10% over each three-month cycle; this approach saves investors the time and cost of implementing the strategy individually. QCLR targets investors seeking moderated volatility in Nasdaq-100 exposure, with top holdings including NVIDIA Corp. (9.24%), Apple Inc. (8.72%), and Microsoft Corp. (7.58%), and a net expense ratio of 0.60%.
Launched on August 25, 2021, QCLR forms part of the broader suite of products offered by Global X ETFs, a New York-based provider founded in 2008 and acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments in 2018 for $488 million. Global X ETFs, headquartered in New York, manages over $40 billion in assets across more than 80 ETFs focused on thematic growth, income, commodities, and alpha strategies, with global operations spanning the US, Europe, Asia, and other regions through its parent company's network. The firm serves institutional and retail investors pursuing innovative exposure to equity markets, including technology-heavy benchmarks like the Nasdaq-100.
In recent developments, Global X ETFs has expanded its product lineup amid rising demand for specialized strategies, launching the AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF (CHPX) in October 2025 to capture global innovation in AI hardware beyond traditional US-focused funds. The firm also announced product updates in July 2025, including the liquidation of select underperforming funds representing less than 0.2% of total assets, alongside robust growth in fixed income and covered call ETF suites totaling over $15 billion in AUM. Additional changes in August 2025 involved risk rating adjustments for certain ETFs, including Nasdaq-100 related products, following an annual review under standardized methodologies, with no alterations to investment objectives.