In today’s briefing:
- The Right Time for This Quantitative Strategy Outperforming the Nikkei Year to Date.

The Right Time for This Quantitative Strategy Outperforming the Nikkei Year to Date.
- The Global X Nikkei 225 Covered Call ETF (2858 JP) has outperformed the Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) year-to-date with a 4.5% advantage, demonstrating strength in sideways and moderately declining markets.
- The covered call strategy can be deployed as a tactical standalone in sideways markets or as a relative value approach against a Nikkei 225 short.
- For investors anticipating a continuation of the sideways or declining market, the option roll-over on the open of March 14 offers timely entry.