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ETF Insights - January 08, 2026

Today's analysis: 10 near entry, 2 near acceleration, 16 near cap. Total 28 signals.

Eric Cerrone

— 27 min read
HARBORSIDE - ETF Insights - January 08, 2026
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Defined Outcome ETF® Insights

January 08, 2026

Understanding Key Metrics

Cap Yield (Annualized)

The remaining upside potential converted to an annual percentage, for comparison to TBILLs.

Approaching Cap - Index Below

Limited upside potential remaining and as ETF gets closer to reset it will be very sensitive to downside moves.

Approaching Cap - Index Above

ETFs where the cap has been reached (≥90%) and the index is above the cap level, providing a downside cushion.

Probability

The statistical likelihood the index will be above the ETF's cap at expiry. Calculated using Implied Volatility.

Priority Color Coding
Green Border Best entry opportunity
Yellow Border Monitor for entry
Red Border Future exit/roll alerts
127
ETFs ANALYZED
10
NEAR ENTRY
2
NEAR ACCELERATION
16
NEAR CAP

🎯 Near Starting Point - Prime Entry Opportunities

ETFs trading within optimal entry range centered around fee-adjusted starting levels

Qualification Criteria:
Annual Buffer ETFs®:
  • Optimal: Fund Return between -1.29% and -0.29%
    (Centered around -0.79% fee breakeven point)
  • Good: Fund Return between -2.0% to -1.30% or -0.28% to +1.0%
    (Extended downside and upside ranges)
Quarterly Buffer ETFs®:
  • Optimal: Fund Return between -0.45% and +0.05%
    (Centered around -0.20% quarterly fee breakeven point)
  • Good: Fund Return between -0.70% to -0.46% or +0.06% to +0.30%
    (Extended downside and upside ranges)
*Ranges centered around fee breakeven for optimal entry timing*
BALT
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.23%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 1.69%
|
Buffer: 20%
Cap Yield: 7.5%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
NNOV
296 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.34%
|
Index Return: -1.37%
Remaining Cap: 14.73%
|
Buffer: 13%
Cap Yield: 18.2%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
NDEC
326 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.74%
|
Index Return: +0.20%
Remaining Cap: 13.75%
|
Buffer: 14%
Cap Yield: 15.4%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
BJAN
357 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.83%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 14.71%
|
Buffer: 8%
Cap Yield: 15.0%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
IJAN
357 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.89%
|
Index Return: +1.99%
Remaining Cap: 11.94%
|
Buffer: 15%
Cap Yield: 12.2%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
NJAN
357 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.44%
|
Index Return: +1.00%
Remaining Cap: 13.36%
|
Buffer: 15%
Cap Yield: 13.7%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
PJAN
357 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.54%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 10.90%
|
Buffer: 15%
Cap Yield: 11.1%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%

🛡 100% Principal Protection

Principal-protected ETFs trading near their starting levels

Qualification Criteria:
100% Buffer ETFs® (Annual/Bi-Annual):
  • Optimal: Fund Return -1% to +0.25%
  • Good: Fund Return between +0.26% and +0.5%
100% Buffer ETFs® (6-Month):
  • Optimal: Fund Return -0.50% to +0.25%
  • Good: Fund Return between +0.26% and +0.50%
*Watch for negative fund return which allows for extra yield compensating for fund fee*
JAJL
173 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.23%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 2.67%
|
Buffer: 99%
Cap Yield: 5.6%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
ZJAN
357 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.30%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 5.43%
|
Buffer: 99%
Cap Yield: 5.6%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%
AJAN
722 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +0.38%
|
Index Return: +1.11%
Remaining Cap: 11.28%
|
Buffer: 98%
Cap Yield: 5.7%
|
T-Bill: 3.5%

🚀 Acceleration Zone - Enhanced Returns Available

ETFs with accelerated participation (2x or 3x) in positive index moves

Qualification Criteria:
Near Starting Point (Entry Signal):
• Fund Return between -1.5% and +0.5%
• Provides 2x or 3x acceleration on positive moves
Near Threshold (Monitor Signal):
• Index from (threshold - 1%) up to 85% of maximum cap
• Enhanced returns active - approaching cap trigger
Near Cap (Exit Signal):
• Index ≥ 85% of maximum cap
• Maximum cap likely to be achieved at reset
*Leveraged participation with no downside buffer protection*
0
NEAR START
2
NEAR THRESHOLD
4
NEAR CAP

NEAR THRESHOLD

ETFs within 1% of acceleration threshold - enhanced returns activating

Threshold: 6.33%
QTJL
173 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +10.51%  |  Index Return: +12.48%
Remaining Cap: 6.88%
Cap Yield: 14.5%  |  T-Bill: 3.60%
Threshold: 5.05%
XTJL
173 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +8.80%  |  Index Return: +11.61%
Remaining Cap: 5.04%
Cap Yield: 10.6%  |  T-Bill: 3.60%

NEAR MAXIMUM CAP

ETFs approaching maximum cap - consider profit-taking strategies

QTAP
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +18.68%
|
Index Return: +32.32%
Remaining Cap: 1.29%
|
Buffer: 0%
Cap Yield: 5.7%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
XBAP
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +10.69%
|
Index Return: +23.27%
Remaining Cap: 1.10%
|
Buffer: 16%
Cap Yield: 4.9%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
XTAP
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +14.27%
|
Index Return: +23.27%
Remaining Cap: 1.29%
|
Buffer: 0%
Cap Yield: 5.7%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
XBJL
173 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +6.77%
|
Index Return: +11.60%
Remaining Cap: 3.99%
|
Buffer: 11%
Cap Yield: 8.4%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%

📈 Approaching Cap - Index Is Above Cap

ETF is Nearing the Max Return but Index exceeded Cap

BFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +12.78%
|
Index Return: +14.57%
Remaining Cap: 1.34%
|
Buffer: 8%
Cap Yield: 21.3%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
IFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +15.76%
|
Index Return: +23.60%
Remaining Cap: 0.19%
|
Buffer: 17%
Cap Yield: 3.0%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
NFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +13.09%
|
Index Return: +18.80%
Remaining Cap: 0.71%
|
Buffer: 16%
Cap Yield: 11.3%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
PFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +10.32%
|
Index Return: +14.57%
Remaining Cap: 0.55%
|
Buffer: 16%
Cap Yield: 8.7%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
UFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +10.27%
|
Index Return: +14.57%
Remaining Cap: 0.51%
|
Buffer: 29%
Cap Yield: 8.1%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
ZFEB
23 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +6.51%
|
Index Return: +14.57%
Remaining Cap: 0.26%
|
Buffer: 93%
Cap Yield: 4.1%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
IMAR
51 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +14.02%
|
Index Return: +20.05%
Remaining Cap: 0.98%
|
Buffer: 16%
Cap Yield: 7.0%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
NMAR
51 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +12.87%
|
Index Return: +22.10%
Remaining Cap: 1.23%
|
Buffer: 18%
Cap Yield: 8.8%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
AAPR
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +15.18%
|
Index Return: +31.82%
Remaining Cap: 0.85%
|
Buffer: 85%
Cap Yield: 3.8%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
EAPR
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +12.59%
|
Index Return: +30.14%
Remaining Cap: 0.97%
|
Buffer: 23%
Cap Yield: 4.3%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
KAPR
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +15.13%
|
Index Return: +29.47%
Remaining Cap: 1.61%
|
Buffer: 20%
Cap Yield: 7.2%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%
NAPR
82 Days Until Reset
Fund Return: +13.03%
|
Index Return: +32.32%
Remaining Cap: 1.30%
|
Buffer: 23%
Cap Yield: 5.8%
|
T-Bill: 3.6%

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