Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF

GIAX

Market cap $103M

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GIAX #ETFs--XFUNDS, a leading provider of actively-managed income ETFs, today announced that the Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF (NYSE: GIAX) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM), as of June 11th, 2026. GIAX has gained investor interest through a strategy designed to deliver current income while seeking to capture capital appreciation. This approach underscores the appetite for income-oriented equity strategies and showcases the strength of Nicholas We.

Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF offers a 24% starting yield with weekly payouts, leveraging a global call spread strategy on indices. GIAX structurally underperforms in strong bull markets due to limited upside capture; NAV erosion is a persistent risk, especially during rallies. I currently rate GIAX as a hold, best suited for hedging or income prioritization in flat or declining markets, not for growth-focused investors.

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