Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF (XCLR) is an exchange-traded fund that employs a collar strategy to deliver range-bound equity returns linked to the S&P 500 Index; it holds the constituent stocks of the S&P 500 while simultaneously buying 5% out-of-the-money put options and selling 10% out-of-the-money call options on the index, with options rolling every three months to cap upside participation at approximately 10% and provide downside protection of about 5% over the period. The fund offers investors a convenient, cost-effective alternative to implementing this options overlay individually, targeting large-cap U.S. equities across sectors with top holdings including NVIDIA Corp., Apple Inc., and Microsoft Corp.. Launched on August 25, 2021, and managed by Global X Management Company LLC, a New York-based ETF provider founded in 2008 and headquartered at 605 Third Avenue, New York, New York, XCLR operates primarily in the U.S. market as a subsidiary of Mirae Asset Financial Group.
In recent developments, Global X has expanded its product lineup with the launch of the AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF (CHPX) on October 1, 2025, focusing on semiconductors and quantum technologies amid rising AI demand, reflecting the firm's ongoing innovation in thematic and options-based strategies. The firm continues to emphasize risk-managed equity solutions like XCLR amid volatile market conditions, with the ETF maintaining net assets around $4 million and a 0.25% expense ratio as of late 2025. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or reorganizations specific to XCLR or Global X were reported in the last 1-2 years, though the parent Mirae Asset supports global ETF growth across regions including the U.S., Asia, and Europe.