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Table of Contents |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance | 1 |
Schedules of Investments | |
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | 59 |
Global X Internet of Things ETF | 63 |
Global X FinTech ETF | 68 |
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF | 73 |
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 77 |
Global X Cloud Computing ETF | 83 |
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 87 |
Global X Cybersecurity ETF | 90 |
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | 92 |
Global X Metaverse ETF | 98 |
Global X Millennial Consumer ETF | 101 |
Global X Education ETF | 106 |
Global X Cannabis ETF | 109 |
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF | 112 |
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF | 115 |
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF | 117 |
Global X Aging Population ETF | 120 |
Global X Health & Wellness ETF | 126 |
Global X CleanTech ETF | 131 |
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF | 135 |
Global X Thematic Growth ETF | 140 |
Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 142 |
Global X Blockchain ETF | 145 |
Global X Clean Water ETF | 148 |
Global X Hydrogen ETF | 152 |
Global X Solar ETF | 155 |
Global X Wind Energy ETF | 159 |
Global X Green Building ETF | 162 |
Glossary | 168 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 169 |
Statements of Operations | 177 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 184 |
Financial Highlights | 198 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 216 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 247 |
Disclosure of Fund Expenses | 250 |
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement | 255 |
Supplemental Information | 260 |
Trustees and Officers of the Trust | 261 |
Notice to Shareholders | 264 |
Table of Contents |
Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from a Fund. Shares may only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X Robotics & Artificial
Intelligence ETF |
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence, including companies involved in developing industrial robots and production systems, automated inventory management, unmanned vehicles, voice/image/text recognition, and medical robots or robotic instruments (collectively, "Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 41.67%, while the Underlying Index decreased 41.36%. The Fund had a net asset value of $36.24 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $21.09 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc and Rainbow Robotics, Inc, which returned 109.87% and 56.14%, respectively. The worst performers were TuSimple Holdings, Inc and Upstart Holdings, Inc, which returned -94.37% and -90.46%, respectively.
The Fund experienced negative returns during the reporting period due to high inflation, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China lockdowns and the resulting supply shortages. These factors added pressure to the current market environment and slowed the pace of investments in robotics and artificial intelligence technology. Many Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Companies reported that semiconductor supply disruptions were causing a backlog of unfulfilled orders. Certain industry-specific detractors continued to play out during the reporting period, such as China’s weakening economy (which brings the largest share of industrial robotics demand) as well as higher input costs for Japanese companies as a result of the weaker Yen. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate sector allocation of 44% to Industrials, 35% to Information Technology, and 16% to Health Care. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 42% to the United States, followed by Japan (36%), and Switzerland (12%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
-41.67% |
-40.67% |
-0.27% |
0.22% |
-1.94% |
-1.59% |
6.33% |
6.60% |
Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic
Index |
-41.36% |
-41.36% |
0.39% |
0.39% |
-1.50% |
-1.50% |
6.73% |
6.73% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.41% |
6.41% |
8.89% |
8.89% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X Robotics & Artificial
Intelligence ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Global X Internet of Things ETF
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that facilitate the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, including companies involved in wearable technology, home automation, connected automotive technology, sensors, networking infrastructure/ software, smart metering and energy control devices (collectively, "Internet of Things Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index. The Internet of Things refers to the network of physical objects (such as electronic devices, wearables, connected vehicles, infrastructure, equipment, smart home appliances, buildings) that are connected to the internet. Such objects often utilize embedded semiconductors, sensors, and software to collect, analyze, receive, and transfer data via networks enabled by technologies such as WiFi, 4G and 5G telecommunications infrastructure, and fiber optics.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 18.52%, while the Underlying Index decreased 18.33%. The Fund had a net asset value of $37.68 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $30.54 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Digi International Inc and Impinj, Inc, which returned 97.26% and 70.13%, respectively. The worst performers were Latch Inc and Fingerprint Cards AB, which returned -88.14% and -86.68%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period, which was in large part due to the semiconductor chip shortage caused by China's COVID-19 lockdowns and extreme weather that led to short-term operational disruptions. In addition, structural supply chain constraints acted as a headwind for Internet of Things Companies. As a result of ongoing 5G expansion efforts in developed markets, manufacturers began producing more sophisticated chips as opposed to lower-tier chips used in consumer-focused IoT devices. This resulted in higher prices and decreased availability of some connected devices, negatively affecting consumer goods sales in the short term, which in turn negatively affected the Fund's returns. During the reporting period, the average approximate sector weightings of the Fund were reported to be the highest in Information Technology, at 63%, followed by Industrials, at 19%. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 58% to the United States stocks, followed by Taiwan (12%) and Switzerland (9%).
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Internet of Things ETF |
-18.52% |
-18.26% |
10.70% |
10.74% |
9.67% |
9.75% |
12.92% |
13.02% |
Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index |
-18.33% |
-18.33% |
11.06% |
11.06% |
10.01% |
10.01% |
13.28% |
13.28% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.41% |
6.41% |
8.89% |
8.89% |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous pages.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X FinTech ETF |
Global X FinTech ETF
The Global X FinTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global FinTech Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that provide financial technology products and services, including companies involved in mobile payments, peer-to-peer and marketplace lending, financial analytics software and alternative currencies (collectively, "FinTech Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 52.58%, while the Underlying Index decreased 52.48%. The Fund had a net asset value of $45.52 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $20.44 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Blucora, Inc and Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc, which returned 54.73% and 27.10%, respectively. The worst performers were Bitfarms Ltd and Upstart Holdings, Inc, which returned -92.20% and -90.46%, respectively.
During the reporting period, Fintech Companies faced serious negative headwinds including surging inflation, rising interest rates, and investor fears of recession, negatively impacting the Fund’s performance. Rising interest rates had an instant negative impact on mortgage and lending businesses. Novel online lending models, such as “buy-now-pay-later”, which previously had utilized cheap capital for their lending activities, saw their costs increase with the rise in interest rates. Moreover, investor recession fears, coupled with lower consumer spending and declining household incomes, increased defaults by borrowers and lowered fees for certain Fintech Companies. Fintech Companies benefiting from retail investing also experienced declines in growth as markets came under strain and trading volumes fell. During the reporting period, the Fund’s largest average sector exposures were to Information Technology (84%) and Financials (14%). Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 70% to stocks in the United States, followed by the Netherlands (6%), and China (3%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X FinTech ETF |
-52.58% |
-52.43% |
-10.87% |
-10.74% |
-0.13% |
-0.05% |
5.99% |
6.09% |
Indxx Global Fintech Thematic Index |
-52.48% |
-52.48% |
-10.48% |
-10.48% |
0.43% |
0.43% |
6.58% |
6.58% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.41% |
6.41% |
8.89% |
8.89% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X FinTech ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Video Games & Esports ETF |
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased consumption related to video games and esports, including companies whose principal business is in video game development/publishing, video game and esports content distribution and streaming, operating/owning esports leagues/teams, and producing video game/esports hardware (collectively, "Video Games & Esports Companies"), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 35.19%, while the Underlying Index decreased 34.97%. The Fund had a net asset value of $29.52 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $18.96 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Nexon GT Co, Ltd and Zynga Inc, which returned 62.26% and 35.66%, respectively. The worst performers were Wemade Co, Ltd and Skillz Inc, which returned -83.73% and -74.77%, respectively.
The gaming market experienced a correction as a result of the worldwide recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with Video Games & Esports Companies experiencing lower sales as consumer spending on video game hardware, content, and accessories fell during the reporting period, resulting in the Fund’s negative returns. This decline was further amplified by higher prices in everyday consumer spending categories such as food and fuel, as well as economic uncertainty, which limited discretionary spending. Furthermore, Video Games & Esports Companies suffered negative consequences of the Chinese government's implementation of strict limitations on minors playing video games. The scarcity of semiconductor chips negatively affected the gaming console market. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 90% to Communication Services and 9% to Information Technology. Geographically, the Fund had an average exposure of 34% to the United States, followed by 26% to Japan and 14% to South Korea.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF |
-35.19% |
-34.22% |
7.09% |
7.41% |
8.52% |
8.99% |
Solactive Video Games & Esports Index |
-34.97% |
-34.97% |
7.59% |
7.59% |
9.03% |
9.03% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.41% |
7.41% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are involved in the development of electric vehicles and/or autonomous vehicles, including companies that produce electric/hybrid vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicle components and materials, autonomous driving technology, and network connected services for transportation, (collectively, "Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Companies"), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 24.25%, while the Underlying Index decreased 24.11%. The Fund had a net asset value of $30.41 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $22.89 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from ATI Inc and Pilbara Minerals Limited, which returned 114.26% and 69.28%, respectively. The worst performers were Romeo Power, Inc and XPeng, Inc, which returned -82.37% and -80.35%, respectively.
The Fund generated a negative return during the reporting period due to rising input prices, supply chain disruptions, and weakened in overall automobile sales. Elevated prices for lithium, nickel, and other battery inputs for electric vehicles weighed on profitability and sentiments toward automakers during the reporting period. Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Companies were able to hike prices to pass rising costs onto customers, but generally not enough to avoid margin compression. Input prices and lead times were also negatively impacted by geopolitical events such as the conflict in Ukraine as well as COVID-19 related lockdowns in China. China’s “zero tolerance” COVID-19 policy was particularly impactful on Electric vehicle ("EV") deliveries earlier in the reporting period, as stringent lockdowns hindered manufacturing capacity for some Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Companies. Otherwise, overall automobile sales declined amidst rising costs and the prospect of economic downturn, even as EV sales growth remained strong. As such, several of the traditional automakers held by Fund reported mixed earnings results. During the reporting period, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of 35% to Consumer Discretionary, 29% to Information Technology, and 18% to Materials. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 58% to the United States, 10% to Japan, and 6% to China.
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
-24.25% |
-23.89% |
18.07% |
18.36% |
10.81% |
10.99% |
Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index |
-24.11% |
-24.11% |
18.46% |
18.46% |
11.03% |
11.03% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.56% |
6.56% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 13, 2018.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Cloud Computing ETF |
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
The Global X Cloud Computing ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed and emerging markets that are positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of cloud computing technology, including but not limited to companies whose principal business is in offering computing Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, managed server storage space and data center REITs, and/or cloud and edge computing infrastructure and hardware (collectively, “Cloud Computing Companies”), as defined by Indxx LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 39.88%, while the Underlying Index decreased 39.48%. The Fund had a net asset value of $28.38 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $16.77 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Anaplan, Inc and International Business Machines Corporation, which returned 48.87% and 33.54%, respectively. The worst performers were Twilio, Inc and Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited, which returned -82.87% and -82.52%, respectively.
The Fund posted negative returns during the reporting period due to pushback on cloud migration, recession concerns amongst investors, and rising prices of cloud platforms. Categories of software that were extremely popular during the pandemic saw demand drops during the reporting period as businesses grappled with return to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic. As enterprises also adjusted their spending and cut back on spending and hiring, the sales dynamics and cycles of Cloud Computing Companies were negatively affected. This hurt sales momentum of Cloud Computing Companies, and in turn negatively impacted the Fund's returns. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate sector allocation of 82% to Information Technology, 9% to Communication Services, and 5% to Real Estate. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 90% to the United States, 4% to Israel, and 3% to Canada.
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Cloud Computing ETF |
-39.88% |
-39.95% |
2.20% |
2.24% |
3.50% |
3.63% |
Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index |
-39.48% |
-39.48% |
2.86% |
2.86% |
4.14% |
4.14% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.21% |
7.21% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Cloud Computing ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
|
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
The Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business operations in the fields of data centers, cellular towers, and/or digital infrastructure hardware. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 23.11%, while the Underlying Index decreased 23.13%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.83 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $13.52 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Super Micro Computer, Inc and Switch, Inc, which returned 67.06% and 26.06%, respectively. The worst performers were Cyxtera Technologies, Inc and GDS Holdings Ltd, which returned -83.63% and -71.63%, respectively.
The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted during the reporting period, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which resulted in multiple economic sanctions and disruptions across the market. In addition, interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve affected real estate investments, and looming recessionary fears further aggravated the decline. Real estate investment trusts ("REITs") invested in cellular tower technologies suffered decreased revenues due to weaknesses in the technologies of their underlying companies, as well as competitive threats from emerging satellite technologies. Some cellular tower REITs and data center REITs faced revenue pressures due to the strong U.S. dollar during the reporting period. The Fund had the highest average approximate sector exposure to the Real Estate (63%) and Information Technology (23%) sectors during the reporting period. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average sector allocation of 73% to the United States, followed by China (10%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF |
-23.11% |
-23.57% |
-3.80% |
-4.07% |
Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
Index |
-23.13% |
-23.13% |
-3.77% |
-3.77% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.53% |
6.53% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
|
* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Cybersecurity ETF |
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
The Global X Cybersecurity ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Cybersecurity Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased adoption of cybersecurity technology, including but not limited to companies whose principal business is in the development and management of security protocols preventing intrusion and attacks to systems, networks, applications, computers, and mobile devices (collectively, "Cybersecurity Companies"), as determined by Indxx LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 27.56%, while the Underlying Index decreased 27.21%. The Fund had a net asset value of $31.75 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $22.85 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Tufin Software Technologies Ltd and Mandiant, Inc, which returned 56.66% and 35.42%, respectively. The worst performers were Rapid7 Inc and Okta, Inc, which returned -76.30% and -75.23%, respectively.
Cybersecurity Companies suffered during the reporting period due to the broad market sell off that adversely affected technology companies, which was a main contributor to the Fund's negative returns. Moreover, with changing economic conditions, corporate IT divisions attempted to minimize costs, which negatively impacted spending on certain categories of software and services, derailing investor confidence in cybersecurity stocks as well as other high-growth software companies. This resulted in the Fund's poor performance relative to the broad market during the reporting period. Lack of profitability for several high-growth Cybersecurity Companies decreased investor confidence, causing a sell-off by investors. During the reporting period, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of (100%) to Information Technology. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation to the United States at 70% and Israel at 14%.
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Cybersecurity ETF |
-27.56% |
-27.45% |
10.62% |
10.52% |
14.44% |
15.26% |
Indxx Cybersecurity Index |
-27.21% |
-27.21% |
11.10% |
11.10% |
14.93% |
14.93% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.41% |
7.41% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Cybersecurity ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
|
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from the further development and utilization of artificial intelligence ("AI") technology in their products and services, as well as to companies that provide hardware which facilitates the use of artificial intelligence for the analysis of big data (collectively, "Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 31.58%, while the Underlying Index decreased 31.32%. The Fund had a net asset value of $31.58 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $21.54 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Super Micro Computer, Inc and Nielsen Holdings Plc, which returned 117.95% and 47.19%, respectively. The worst performers were Upstart Holdings, Inc and Twilio, Inc, which returned -90.46% and -82.87%, respectively.
The Fund’s negative performance during the reporting period was attributable to a macroeconomic environment characterized by inflation, rising rates, and recession fears among investors. Consumer electronics such as smartphones and personal computers, as well as segments such as gaming, saw weaker demand, negatively impacting semiconductor sales. Many companies initiated budget drawdowns, putting new AI projects, hiring, and technology procurement on hold. Recent U.S. export controls on China also further complicated global supply chains. During the reporting period, the Fund maintained an average approximate allocation of 62% to Information Technology, 15% to Communication Services, and 12% to Consumer Discretionary. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average exposure of 70% to the United States, 10% to China, and 4% to South Korea.
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF |
-31.58% |
-31.49% |
7.92% |
8.31% |
8.75% |
8.97% |
Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index |
-31.32% |
-31.32% |
8.37% |
8.37% |
9.17% |
9.17% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.21% |
6.21% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
|
* The Fund commenced operations on May 11, 2018.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Metaverse ETF |
Global X Metaverse ETF
The Global X Metaverse ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Global X Metaverse Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from the development and commercialization of the metaverse. The metaverse is a set of virtual, three dimensional, real-time rendered spaces and simulations that can be experienced simultaneously by users regardless of the users’ physical location.
From the inception of the Fund to the period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 18.87%, while the Underlying Index decreased 18.70%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.10 per share on April 26, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $19.20 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Hello Group Inc and Kingsoft Corp. Ltd, which returned 36.34% and 23.72%, respectively. The worst performers were Snap Inc and Coinbase Global Inc, which returned -64.06% and -64.03%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns since its inception as growth stocks within the Fund’s primary sectors of exposure, communication services and technology, underperformed due to rising interest rates and poor macroeconomic conditions. Many large-cap technology & social media companies held by the Fund also underperformed, consistent with the selloff more broadly across growth stocks. Metaverse developments and investments took a backseat as companies focused on salvaging growth in their current lines of business. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 69% to Communication Services, 24% to Information Technology, and 4% to Financials. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average exposure of 50% to the United States, followed by 22% to Japan, and 12% to China.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||
Cumulative Inception
to Date* | ||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Metaverse ETF |
-18.87% |
-18.20% |
Global X Metaverse Index |
-18.70% |
-18.70% |
MSCI
ACWI Index (Net) |
-2.57% | -2.57% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Metaverse ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 26, 2022.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF |
Global X Millennial Consumer ETF
The Global X Millennial Consumer ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Millennials Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index measures the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide exposure to the Millennial generation, (“Millennial Companies”) , as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index. The Millennial generation refers to the demographic cohort in the US with birth years ranging from 1980 to 2000.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 33.29%, while the Underlying Index decreased 33.01%. The Fund had a net asset value of $42.68 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $28.43 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Strategic Education, Inc and Blucora, Inc, which returned 58.55% and 54.73%, respectively. The worst performers were Carvana Co and Wayfair, Inc, which returned -97.25% and -85.22%, respectively.
Millennial Companies generated negative returns during the reporting period. The disruption caused by stagnant income growth, rising inflation, and rising student debt significantly affected millennials' ability to build wealth and led to reduced spending, which contributed to the Fund's negative returns. Millennials, who currently form the largest generation in the United States, suffered from rising prices for luxuries such as dining out, plane tickets, hotels, and even certain monthly subscriptions. Millennials, who are typically key drivers of sales growth for both homes and cars, suffered higher financing costs during the reporting period due to interest rate hikes, which affected their purchasing power. To gain exposure to these segments, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of approximately 41% to Consumer Discretionary, 26% to Communication Services, and 15% to Information Technology during the reporting period.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Millennial Consumer ETF |
-33.29% |
-33.33% |
3.88% |
3.77% |
8.73% |
8.69% |
10.68% |
10.59% |
Indxx Millennials Thematic Index |
-33.01% |
-33.01% |
4.40% |
4.40% |
9.28% |
9.28% |
11.19% |
11.19% |
S&P 500®
Index |
-9.21% |
-9.21% |
10.91% |
10.91% |
10.98% |
10.98% |
13.10% |
13.10% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2016.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Education ETF |
Global X Education ETF
The Global X Education ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Education Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies globally that provide educational products and services, including companies primarily involved in digital learning and educational content/publishing, as well as early childhood education, secondary education, higher education, professional education and enterprise video and chat communication platforms, (collectively, "Education Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 22.82%, while the Underlying Index decreased 22.36%. The Fund had a net asset value of $28.62 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $22.03 per share on November 30, 2022, following a 1:3 reverse share split on December 19, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Koolearn Technology Holding Limited and Pearson Plc, which returned 404.30% and 54.96%, respectively. The worst performers were Zhangmen Education, Inc and Skillsoft Corp, which returned -91.50% and -83.65%, respectively.
The growing popularity of open-source educational resources, free online content, and an increased threat of a substitute product or service affected the education industry's growth, resulting in negative returns for the Fund during the reporting period. Furthermore, Chinese regulators ordered all private Education Companies to halt or cease commercially viable offerings. As a result, Chinese education technology stocks suffered. This adversely affected investor sentiment across the entire education technology segment. During the reporting period, the average approximate sector weighting of the Fund was highest in Consumer Discretionary (60%), followed by Communication Services (23%) and Information Technology (14%). Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of (49%) to United States stocks, followed by China (15%) and the United Kingdom (10%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Education ETF |
-22.82% |
-22.36% |
-26.12% |
-26.04% |
Indxx Global Education Thematic Index |
-22.36% |
-22.36% |
-25.72% |
-25.72% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
8.27% |
8.27% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Education ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Cannabis ETF |
Global X Cannabis ETF
The Global X Cannabis ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Cannabis Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are active in the cannabis industry (collectively, "Cannabis Companies"), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the "Index Provider"). In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index, a company is considered by the Index Provider to be a Cannabis Company if it derives at least 50% of its revenue, operating income, or assets from the cannabis industry.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 63.88%, while the Underlying Index decreased 64.90%. The Fund had a net asset value of $43.32 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $14.95 per share on November 30, 2022, following a 1:6 reverse share split on June 10, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Fire & Flower Holdings Corp and BYND Cannasoft Enterprises, Inc, which returned 107.51% and 67.67%, respectively. The worst performers were Auxly Cannabis Group Inc and Power REIT, which returned -91.47% and -91.37%, respectively.
Continued banking restrictions on Cannabis Companies in the U.S. and rising interest rates contributed to the Fund’s negative performance over the reporting period. Ongoing impediments in meaningful cannabis regulation, such as the Secure and Far Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the U.S. hampered investor sentiment. In legal markets, such as Canada, ongoing competition from the illegal cannabis market resulted in continued pricing compression. Small-capitalization companies with growth oriented profiles, including many Cannabis Companies, were particularly affected by the macroeconomic environment during the reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate sector allocation of 83% to Health care and 6% to Financials. Geographically, the fund maintained an average allocation of 67% to stocks in Canada, followed by the United States (28%) and Australia (3%).
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Cannabis ETF |
-63.88% |
-64.09% |
-43.18% |
-43.21% |
-49.06% |
-49.37% |
Cannabis Index |
-64.90% |
-64.90% |
-45.78% |
-45.78% |
-51.39% |
-51.39% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.57% |
7.57% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Cannabis ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 17, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
The Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Genomics Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of genomic science and biotechnology, as well as applications thereof (collectively, "Genomics & Biotechnology Companies"), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index. Genomics business operations include the following: (i) gene editing, (ii) genomic sequencing, (iii) development and testing of genetic medicine/ therapies, (iv) computational genomics and genetic diagnostics, and/or (v) biotechnology.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 34.72%, while the Underlying Index decreased 34.47%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.61 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $13.45 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated and Verve Therapeutics, Inc, which returned 69.25% and 69.19%, respectively. The worst performers were ProQR Therapeutics NV and NanoString Technologies, Inc, which returned -90.39% and -82.99%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period, as investor concerns about interest rate hikes, higher instrument costs, regulatory factors, and an ongoing labor shortage suppressed profit margins. Ongoing macroeconomic concerns eclipsed traditional catalysts and reduced the appetite for pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, impacting performance and valuations of smaller-capitalization Genomics firms. Broader ramifications from rising interest rates, compounded by weakening M&A interest from large pharmaceutical firms, added more scrutiny to the cash runways for genomic firms. This resulted in reprioritization of capital deployment and layoffs across Genomics & Biotechnology Companies. During the reporting period, the Fund was invested 100% in the Healthcare sector. Geographically, the Fund primarily maintained an average allocation of 88% to stocks in the United States, followed by Switzerland (4%) and Germany (4%).
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
-34.72% |
-34.35% |
-4.79% |
-4.77% |
-3.38% |
-2.80% |
Solactive Genomics Index |
-34.47% |
-34.47% |
-4.37% |
-4.37% |
-2.91% |
-2.91% |
MSCI
ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.31% |
7.31% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 5, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF |
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
The Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Biotech Innovation Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are directly involved in China’s biotechnology industry. In constructing the index, Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index, utilizes FactSet Industry classifications to identify companies that are directly involved in the biotechnology industry. Only those securities classified in the biotechnology industry according to FactSet as of each rebalance date are eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is weighted according to a modified capitalization weighting methodology and is reconstituted and re-weighted semi-annually.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 39.24%, while the Underlying Index decreased 38.81%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.96 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $9.68 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited and 3SBio, Inc, which returned 32.36% and 27.30%, respectively. The worst performers were Kintor Pharmaceutical Ltd and JW (Cayman) Therapeutics Co. Ltd, which returned -76.43% and -71.12%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period, as many biotech companies faced a cash crunch and struggled to raise capital as investors who bought shares during the COVID-19 pandemic began to move away from the sector. Ongoing macroeconomic worries overshadowed traditional biotechnology catalysts and hampered down pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, impacting the Fund's performance. Ongoing disruptions in China due to the spread of COVID-19 and an increased focus on diversifying manufacturing capabilities also hampered the Chinese Biotechnology sector. In the U.S., President Biden signed an executive order to increase domestic biopharmaceutical production to lessen dependency on China, a move that particularly impacted China-based Biotechnology firms with significant revenue exposure to Western markets. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 96% to Health Care, and 4% to Consumer Staples. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 93% to China, 5% to United States and 2% to Hong Kong.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF |
-39.24% |
-38.84% |
-18.29% |
-18.02% |
Solactive China Biotech Innovation Index |
-38.81% |
-38.81% |
-17.75% |
-17.75% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) |
-17.43% |
-17.43% |
-2.55% |
-2.55% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
|
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
The Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Telemedicine & Digital Health Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of telemedicine and digital health, as well as applications thereof (collectively, "Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies"), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the "Index Provider"). In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index, a company is considered by the Index Provider to be a Telemedicine & Digital Health Company if it derives at least 50% of its revenue, operating income, or assets from telemedicine and/ or digital health. Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies include those involved in the following business activities: (i) telemedicine, (ii) healthcare analytics, (iii) connected healthcare devices, and/ or (iv) administrative digitization.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 25.06%, while the Underlying Index decreased 24.68%. The Fund had a net asset value of $16.32 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $12.23 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Signify Health, Inc and SOC Telemed, Inc, which returned 110.6% and 47.78%, respectively. The worst performers were GoodRx Holdings, Inc and Invitae Corp, which returned -89.08% and -82.53%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period, as many telehealth flexibilities were temporary and thus phased out as the COVID-19 pandemic faded, resulting in moderated growth expectations for Telemedicine and Digital Health companies. Although many Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies continue to invest in integrated capabilities that enable long-term adoption and integration with digital health technology, uncertainty around the timing and way governments will treat the use of telemedicine and digital health slowed the industry's growth. Given an uncertain regulatory backdrop, digital health firms garnered further scrutiny regarding their path to profitability, leading to layoffs across the industry. During the reporting period, the average approximate sector weightings of the Fund were reported to be the highest in Health Care, at 88%, followed by Consumer Discretionary at 10%. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 87% to United States stocks, followed by China (10%) and Germany (2%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF |
-25.06% |
-25.20% |
-8.94% |
-9.03% |
Solactive Telemedicine & Digital Health Index |
-24.68% |
-24.68% |
-8.42% |
-8.42% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
7.29% |
7.29% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
|
* The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Aging Population ETF |
Global X Aging Population ETF
The Global X Aging Population ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Aging Population Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that facilitate the demographic trend of longer average life spans and the aging of the global population, including but not limited to companies involved in biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, senior living facilities and specialized health care services (collectively, "Aging Population Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 2.47%, while the Underlying Index decreased 2.35%. The Fund had a net asset value of $27.41 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.46 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc, which returned 83.50% and 74.15%, respectively. The worst performers were Orpea SA and Epizyme, Inc, which returned -92.84% and -76.63%, respectively.
Businesses dedicated to serving the aging population faced labor shortages, rising costs due to high inflation, and supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical issues, all of which suppressed margins and resulted in negative Fund returns during the reporting period. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States also hindered investor sentiment, as the risks to potential out-of-pocket maximums and Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices were expected to disproportionately affect Aging Population Companies. Aging-related services like senior homes experienced consistent labor challenges, which resulted in compressed margins. Persistent challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to negatively impact occupancy rates. However, the Health Care sector, and in turn, the Fund, outperformed other broad equity market indexes as investors began taking more defensive approaches to equity allocations. Over the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 94% to Health Care and 6% to Real Estate. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation to the United States (63%), followed by Switzerland (9%), and Japan (7%).
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Aging Population ETF |
-2.47% |
-2.28% |
4.70% |
4.60% |
7.13% |
7.08% |
9.59% |
10.02% |
Indxx Aging Population Thematic Index |
-2.35% |
-2.35% |
4.89% |
4.89% |
7.33% |
7.33% |
9.86% |
9.86% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.41% |
6.41% |
9.36% |
9.36% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global
X Aging Population ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Health & Wellness ETF |
Global X Health & Wellness ETF
The Global X Health & Wellness ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that provide products and services that facilitate physical wellness through active and healthy lifestyles, including but not limited to companies involved in fitness equipment, fitness technology, athletic apparel, nutritional supplements, and organic/natural food offerings, (collectively, "Health & Wellness Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 23.11%, while the Underlying Index decreased 22.87%. The Fund had a net asset value of $28.04 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $21.37 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Cal-Maine Foods, Inc and Celsius Holdings, Inc, which returned 66.74% and 62.75%, respectively. The worst performers were WW International, Inc, and F45 Training Holdings, Inc, which returned -75.45% and -74.31%, respectively.
Rising inflation, pricing compressions, and ongoing supply chain constraints resulted in negative returns for the Fund during the reporting period. Ongoing pricing compression particularly impacted luxury retailers and gym servicers, as recessionary concerns tampered down consumer demand for fitness and wellness services and products. This particularly impacted products with high up-front costs such as at-home exercise equipment. This forced Health & Wellness Companies to reconsider new payment structures and subscription fees to help withstand ongoing headwinds. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate sector allocation of 71% to Consumer Discretionary, 23% to Consumer Staples, and 6% to Health Care. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average exposure of 44% to the United States, followed by 14% to Japan, and 12% to China.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One Year
Return |
Three Year
Return |
Five Year
Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Health & Wellness ETF |
-23.11% |
-23.93% |
0.92% |
0.76% |
6.15% |
6.08% |
6.37% |
6.49% |
Indxx Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index |
-22.87% |
-22.87% |
1.27% |
1.27% |
6.54% |
6.54% |
6.80% |
6.80% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
6.41% |
6.41% |
9.36% |
9.36% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Health & Wellness ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
CleanTech ETF |
Global X CleanTech ETF
The Global X CleanTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global CleanTech Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of technologies focused on improving the efficiency of renewable energy production and/or mitigating the adverse environmental effects of resource consumption, including, but not limited to, companies whose principal business is in developing technology relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency and storage, smart grid, lithium-ion batteries and/or fuel cells, and/or pollution prevention/amelioration (collectively, “CleanTech Companies”), as defined by Indxx LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 20.38%, while the Underlying Index decreased 19.99%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.43 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $16.20 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from First Solar, Inc and Hanwha Solutions Corporation, which returned 66.53% and 40.02%, respectively. The worst performers were Novonix Ltd and ITM Power Plc, which returned -83.38% and -79.73%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period, as elevated raw material and shipping costs, ongoing supply chain issues, and inflation suppressed margins of CleanTech Companies. In particular, high polysilicon prices added pressure on CleanTech Companies in the solar energy sector, while higher natural gas prices weighed on hydrogen producers. Additionally, policy uncertainty in the U.S. solar power sector and the Russia-Ukraine War impacted notable utility-scale project timelines within the wind and solar power sectors. During the reporting period, average sector weighting of the Fund was reported to be the highest in Industrials, at 46%, followed by Information Technology at 43%. Geographically, the Fund had an average exposure of 41% to the United States, followed by 15% to China and 14% to South Korea.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X CleanTech ETF |
-20.38% |
-19.44% |
3.75% |
4.09% |
Indxx Global CleanTech Index |
-19.99% |
-19.99% |
2.86% |
2.86% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.53% |
6.53% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
CleanTech ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
The Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide exposure to domestic infrastructure development, including companies involved in construction and engineering; production of infrastructure raw materials, composites and products; industrial transportation; and producers/distributors of heavy construction equipment (collectively, "U.S. Infrastructure Development Companies"), as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 3.48%, while the Underlying Index increased 4.08%. The Fund had a net asset value of $27.19 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $27.94 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from ATI Inc and Steel Dynamics, Inc, which returned 114.26% and 76.97%, respectively. The worst performers were Willdan Group, Inc and Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc, which returned -56.16% and -46.44%, respectively.
The Fund generated positive returns during the reporting period due to strong demand for construction equipment and services and constructive legislative actions. High prices for construction materials such as steel and concrete directly boosted the top and bottom lines for suppliers through much of the reporting period. Although supply chain disruption translated into higher production and shipping costs for equipment manufacturers, these companies were able to pass costs along to customers to preserve margins during a period of high demand. Despite a challenging economic backdrop, positive sentiment persisted across the Fund as U.S. Infrastructure Development Companies reported strong results and rollout continued for legislature that could boost domestic construction, such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and CHIPS Act. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 70% to Industrials, 24% to Materials, and 3% to Utilities.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Five
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||||
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net
Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
3.48% |
3.40% |
17.69% |
17.67% |
12.28% |
12.24% |
12.09% |
12.09% |
Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index |
4.08% |
4.08% |
18.32% |
18.32% |
12.85% |
12.85% |
12.66% |
12.66% |
S&P 500®
Index |
-9.21% |
-9.21% |
10.91% |
10.91% |
10.98% |
10.98% |
11.88% |
11.88% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on March 6, 2017.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Thematic Growth ETF |
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
The Global X Thematic Growth ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Thematic Growth Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index seeks to provide broad exposure to thematic growth strategies using a portfolio of exchange-traded funds (each, an "Underlying ETF"). The Underlying Index allocates index weights among the Underlying ETFs based on a quantitative methodology developed by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index, which is designed to determine the selection and weighting of the eligible Underlying ETFs.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 44.36%, while the Underlying Index decreased 44.51%. The Fund had a net asset value of $47.65 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.14 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from the Global X Data Center REITs and Digital Infrastructure ETF and the Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF, which returned -8.13% and -11.59%, respectively. The worst performers were Global X Cannabis ETF and Global X FinTech ETF, which returned -63.95% and -52.43%, respectively.
The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted during the reporting period due to the performance of its Underlying Funds. A portion of the negative performance can be attributed to security, sustainability, and regulatory challenges associated with blockchain technology. Additionally, rising interest rates and recessionary fears of investors affected the cost and usage of financial technology, social media, and cloud platforms which negatively impacted performance during the reporting period. Interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve also impacted cannabis manufacturers, along with tightened regulations. Within the genomics sector, macroeconomic concerns slowed mergers and acquisitions activity, negatively impacting cash flow for firms. Meanwhile, rising prices for raw materials used in battery manufacturing, supply chain disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19-related lockdowns in China affected the global lithium market. This resulted in prices surging and a shortage of lithium components, contributing to the Fund's negative returns. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 19% to Global X Fintech ETF, 18% to Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF, 17% to Global X Cloud Computing ETF, 12% to Global X Cannabis ETF, 11% to Global X Social Media ETF, 11% to Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF and 10% to Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF. Among sectors, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 30% to Information Technology, 19% to Health Care, 14% to Communication Services, 10% to Utilities and 9% to Materials.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Thematic Growth ETF |
AVERAGE TOTAL
RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||||||
One
Year Return |
Three
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | ||||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Thematic Growth ETF |
-44.36% |
-44.24% |
0.36% |
0.42% |
1.95% |
2.39% |
Solactive Thematic Growth Index |
-44.51% |
-44.51% |
0.09% |
0.09% |
1.67% |
1.67% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
6.63% |
6.63% |
7.41% |
7.41% |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X Thematic Growth ETF |
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous pages.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF
The Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive AgTech & Food Innovation Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the fields of agricultural technology (“AgTech”) and food innovation. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “AgTech & Food Innovation Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 20.06%, while the Underlying Index decreased 19.73%. The Fund had a net asset value of $19.76 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $15.63 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and SunOpta Inc, which returned 59.67% and 56.62%, respectively. The worst performers were Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc and Tattooed Chef Inc, which returned -92.39% and -90.62%, respectively.
The Fund generated a negative return during the reporting period due to generally negative investor sentiment towards growth strategies and notable underperformance by various Agtech & Food Innovation Companies. Many AgTech & Food Innovation Companies are in the earlier stages of development, and as such have been acutely affected by increasing costs. Inflation and rising interest rates made it more costly for such companies to scale operations. Additionally, inflation diminished demand for alternative foods during the reporting period, as consumers looked to less expensive staple options. For these reasons, prominent alternative food players, such as Oatly and Beyond Meat, accounted for a significant portion of the Fund’s negative performance. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 42% to Consumer Staples, 37% to Materials and 15% to Industrials. Geographically, the Fund had an average allocation of 52% to the United States, 16% to Canada, and 9% to China.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
-20.06% |
-20.45% |
-28.89% |
-28.73% |
Solactive AgTech & Food Innovation Index |
-19.73% |
-19.73% |
-28.61% |
-28.61% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-8.25% |
-8.25% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Blockchain ETF |
Global X Blockchain ETF
The Global X Blockchain ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Blockchain Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is maintained by Solactive, AG (the "Index Provider"). The Underlying Index represents securities of companies that have business operations in the provision of blockchain technologies as defined by the Index Provider.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 86.70%, while the Underlying Index decreased 86.95%. The Fund had a net asset value of $129.32 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $16.39 per share on November 30, 2022 following a 1:4 reverse share split on December 19, 2022.
During the reporting period, the best performers were Applied Digital Corp. and BIGG Digital Assets Inc., which returned -16.67% and -17.88%, respectively. The worst performers were Voyager Digital Ltd and BIT Mining Limited, which returned -99.24% and -96.67%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period as a result of macroeconomic factors and industry-specific events. Macroeconomic factors, such as rising inflation and tightening monetary policies of central banks, put extreme pressure on cryptocurrencies as increased investor fears of an economic downturn shifted capital allocations to more traditional investments. These forces also destabilized a number of actors in the digital assets space, including large hedge funds, lenders, and exchanges, some of which were over-leveraged and had fragile risk-management policies in place. The failures of these and related institutions added to the pressure on digital assets by catalyzing forced selling of cryptocurrencies amid investor concerns. Declining cryptocurrency prices coupled with rising energy costs and an increase in cryptocurrency mining difficulty reduced miner profits. In addition, a reduction in trading volume subsequently affected cryptocurrency exchanges, also negatively affecting the Funds’ performance. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 71% to Information Technology, 26% to Financials, and 3% to Consumer Discretionary. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of 66% to the United States, 12% to Canada, and 11% to China. The remaining 11% of the portfolio was allocated across Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Blockchain ETF |
-86.70% |
-86.63% |
-71.92% |
-71.78% |
Solactive Blockchain Index |
-86.95% |
-86.95% |
-72.31% |
-72.31% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-8.25% |
-8.25% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Blockchain ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Clean Water ETF |
Global X Clean Water ETF
The Global X Clean Water ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies expected to benefit from further advances in the provision of clean water, including, but not limited to, companies whose principal business is in water treatment, recycling (including water reclamation), purification, desalination, storage, distribution, and/or sustainability (collectively, “Clean Water Companies”), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.18%, while the Underlying Index decreased 12.90%. The Fund had a net asset value of $16.73 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $14.30 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Sabesp (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de Sao Paulo) and Alkhorayef Water & Power Technologies, which returned 96.35% and 46.03%, respectively. The worst performers were Reliance Worldwide Corp Ltd and WPG (Shanghai) Smart Water Public Co, Ltd, which returned -51.52% and -49.92%, respectively.
The Fund generated a negative return during the reporting period due to pricing pressures and macroeconomic headwinds which impacted investor sentiment toward specific sector allocations. Clean Water Companies contended with various supply chain disruptions that contributed to elevated input costs and longer lead times. Semiconductor supply restraints remained a cause for concern for many Clean Water Companies, although this dynamic is gradually improving. In addition, the macroeconomic backdrop contributed to margin compression for several holdings within the industrials sector. Concerns over inflation, rising interest rates, and the possibility of recession also negatively impacted investor sentiment toward the significant industrials allocation within the Fund. Large companies in the utilities sector generally held up well over the reporting period, providing some balance to the Fund’s performance. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 45% to Utilities, 42% to Industrials, and 8% to Materials. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average exposure of 70% to the United States, followed by 12% to the United Kingdom, and 7% to China.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Clean Water ETF |
-13.18% |
-13.14% |
-1.94% |
-1.77% |
Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index |
-12.90% |
-12.90% |
-1.63% |
-1.63% |
MSCI ACWI (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-3.93% |
-3.93% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Clean Water ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 8, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Hydrogen ETF |
Global X Hydrogen ETF
The Global X Hydrogen ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Hydrogen Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of hydrogen technology. Hydrogen technology includes products and services focused on the development and implementation of hydrogen gas as a renewable fuel source. Hydrogen technology may play an important role in the transition toward renewable energy and fossil fuels. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “Hydrogen Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 49.64%, while the Underlying Index decreased 49.59%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.38 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $12.27 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Cummins, Inc and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, which returned 23.00% and 10.64%, respectively. The worst performers were Lightning eMotors, Inc and ITM Power Plc, which returned -82.15% and -79.73%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period. Companies throughout the hydrogen value chain were impacted by rising inflation, increased prices on raw materials, natural gas, and supply chain challenges. In particular, elevated natural gas prices put pressure on producers of grey hydrogen, which is currently the most common form of hydrogen production. High costs for the manufacturing of nascent electrolyzer technologies weighed on performances of electrolyzer producers, negatively impacting the Fund's performance. Company investments into expanding manufacturing capabilities in order to meet future hydrogen demand also attributed to net losses. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 92% to Industrials, 5% to Materials, and 3% to Consumer Discretionary. Geographically, it maintained an average allocation of 43% to the United States, 14% to the United Kingdom, and 10% to Norway.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Hydrogen ETF |
-49.64% |
-50.14% |
-40.20% |
-40.76% |
Solactive Global Hydrogen Index |
-49.59% |
-49.59% |
-40.09% |
-40.09% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-8.25% |
-8.25% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Hydrogen ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Solar ETF |
Global X Solar ETF
The Global X Solar ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Solar Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of solar technology. Specifically, the Underlying Index consists of securities issued by “Solar Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 14.14%, while the Underlying Index decreased 13.66%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.70 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $22.06 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from First Solar, Inc and GCL New Energy Holdings Limited (Temporary Shares), which returned 168.53% and 89.98%, respectively. The worst performers were GCL New Energy Holdings Limited and FTC Solar, Inc, which returned -89.45% and -75.23%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period amid elevated costs throughout the entire solar power value chain due to rising inflation, tariffs, and elevated shipping and materials prices. In particular, elevated prices for polysilicon, a key material in solar photovoltaic panels, put pressure on equipment manufacturers, although these added costs often were passed down to developers. In the U.S., policy uncertainty amongst developers led to a slowdown in projects, negatively affecting their returns. Selloffs in the global equity markets also affected performance for Solar Companies. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average sector allocation of 69% to Information Technology, followed by Industrials (18%) and Utilities (10%). Geographically, the Fund had an average allocation of 57% to China, 30% to United States, and 2% to South Korea.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Solar ETF |
-14.14% |
-13.35% |
-7.22% |
-6.67% |
Solactive Solar Index |
-13.66% |
-13.66% |
-6.71% |
-6.71% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-10.98% |
-10.98% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Solar ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 8, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Wind Energy ETF |
Global X Wind Energy ETF
The Global X Wind Energy ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Wind Energy Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of wind energy technology. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “Wind Energy Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 25.79%, while the Underlying Index decreased 25.43%. The Fund had a net asset value of $23.76 per share on November 30, 2021 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $17.58 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc and Terna Energy SA, which returned 45.03% and 36.53%, respectively. The worst performers were Aeris Industria e Comercio de Equipamentos para Geracao deEnergia SA and Aker Offshore Wind AS, which returned -80.23% and -64.69%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns over the reporting period. Rising inflation, higher shipping costs, elevated materials costs, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and supply chain disruptions continued to put pressure on wind power equipment manufacturers. These factors also impacted wind power project developers, with a notable number of project delays resulting from added cost pressures and supply chain challenges. Slow permitting processes remained another challenge for wind power developers in key markets, particularly the U.S. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average sector allocation of 56% to Utilities, followed by Industrials (40%) and Materials (4%). Geographically, the Fund maintained an average country allocation of 37% to China, 22% to Denmark, and 19% to Canada.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR
ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 | ||||
One
Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* | |||
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price | |
Global X Wind Energy ETF |
-25.79% |
-24.42% |
-24.31% |
-23.23% |
Solactive Wind Energy Index |
-25.43% |
-25.43% |
-23.92% |
-23.92% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-11.62% |
-11.62% |
-10.98% |
-10.98% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Wind Energy ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 8, 2021.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Green Building ETF |
Global X Green Building ETF
The Global X Green Building ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Green Building Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from increased demand for buildings that reduce or eliminate negative impacts, and/or create positive impacts, on the natural environment. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “Green Building Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
From the inception of the Fund to the period ended November 30, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 16.82%, while the Underlying Index decreased 16.95%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.37 per share on April 11, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $20.95 per share on November 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from AAON, Inc and BR Properties SA, which returned 38.14% and 28.47%, respectively. The worst performers were CIFI Holdings (Group) Co, Ltd and Lindab International AB, which returned -70.53% and -62.14%, respectively.
The Fund generated negative returns during the reporting period. Softened demand and a decline in real estate transaction volumes weighed on performance. Macro-economic headwinds, market turbulence, and rising interest rates led to an increasingly expensive debt financing environment, detracting from performance among Green Building Companies. Given the more difficult buying environment, investor sentiment became increasingly more negative, with many buyers waiting to see if conditions would improve in future quarters, detracting from the Fund's performance during the reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average sector allocation of (76%) to Real Estate, followed by Industrials (19%) and Consumer Discretionary (5%). Geographically, the Fund had an average allocation of 22% to Japan, 22% to United States, and 12% to France.
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30,
2022 | ||
Cumulative Inception
to Date* | ||
Net Asset
Value |
Market
Price | |
Global X Green Building ETF |
-16.82% |
-16.58% |
Solactive Green Building Index |
-16.95% |
-16.95% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-7.82% |
-7.82% |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) |
Global X
Green Building ETF |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 11, 2022.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund's performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund's returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.5% | ||||||||
CANADA — 1.5% | ||||||||
Industrials — 1.5% | ||||||||
ATS * | 605,314 | $ | 20,011,930 | |||||
FINLAND — 1.1% | ||||||||
Industrials — 1.1% | ||||||||
Cargotec, Cl B | 361,180 | 14,689,672 | ||||||
ISRAEL — 0.6% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary — 0.6% | ||||||||
Maytronics . | 708,971 | 7,927,456 | ||||||
JAPAN — 35.7% | ||||||||
Health Care — 0.3% | ||||||||
CYBERDYNE * (A) | 1,712,535 | 4,000,906 | ||||||
Industrials — 20.4% | ||||||||
Daifuku . | 834,386 | 42,096,012 | ||||||
FANUC | 710,738 | 103,727,815 | ||||||
Hirata | 132,088 | 5,177,880 | ||||||
Shibaura Machine . | 200,414 | 3,938,191 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
Industrials — continued | ||||||||
SMC |
142,034 | $ | 62,863,837 | |||||
Yaskawa Electric | 1,759,132 | 56,036,561 | ||||||
273,840,296 | ||||||||
Information Technology — 15.0% | ||||||||
ExaWizards * (A) | 1,334,898 | 5,510,257 | ||||||
Keyence | 314,912 | 128,952,786 | ||||||
Omron | 1,253,086 | 63,255,968 | ||||||
PKSHA Technology * (A) | 284,043 | 3,753,585 | ||||||
201,472,596 | ||||||||
TOTAL JAPAN | 479,313,798 | |||||||
NORWAY — 3.0% | ||||||||
Industrials — 3.0% | ||||||||
AutoStore Holdings * (A) | 22,590,737 | 40,350,514 | ||||||
SOUTH KOREA — 0.6% | ||||||||
Industrials — 0.6% | ||||||||
Hyulim ROBOT * | 1,559,090 | 2,482,533 | ||||||
Rainbow Robotics * | 236,092 | 5,916,398 | ||||||
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | 8,398,931 | |||||||
SWITZERLAND — 12.4% | ||||||||
Health Care — 2.6% | ||||||||
Tecan Group | 83,729 | 34,431,931 | ||||||
Industrials — 9.8% | ||||||||
ABB | 4,149,189 | 127,861,652 | ||||||
Accelleron Industries * | 199,674 | 4,029,108 | ||||||
131,890,760 | ||||||||
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | 166,322,691 | |||||||
UNITED KINGDOM — 1.6% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.6% | ||||||||
Renishaw | 478,227 | 21,026,725 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
UNITED STATES — 43.0% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7% | ||||||||
iRobot * (A) | 176,431 | $ | 9,190,291 | |||||
Energy — 0.6% | ||||||||
Helix Energy Solutions Group * | 1,226,063 | 7,822,282 | ||||||
Financials — 0.8% | ||||||||
Upstart Holdings * (A) | 552,425 | 10,799,909 | ||||||
Health Care — 13.1% | ||||||||
Intuitive Surgical * | 547,572 | 148,057,993 | ||||||
Omnicell * | 289,336 | 14,932,631 | ||||||
PROCEPT BioRobotics * (A) | 288,765 | 12,388,018 | ||||||
175,378,642 | ||||||||
Industrials — 3.7% | ||||||||
AeroVironment * | 163,070 | 15,000,809 | ||||||
Berkshire Grey * (A) | 2,133,775 | 2,025,593 | ||||||
John Bean Technologies | 208,551 | 19,157,495 | ||||||
Maxar Technologies (A) | 481,706 | 11,572,740 | ||||||
TuSimple Holdings, Cl A* (A) | 1,247,580 | 2,807,055 | ||||||
50,563,692 | ||||||||
Information Technology — 24.1% | ||||||||
Appian, Cl A * | 265,891 | 10,111,835 | ||||||
C3.ai, Cl A * | 667,020 | 8,677,930 | ||||||
Cerence * | 250,512 | 5,138,001 | ||||||
Cognex | 1,145,941 | 57,044,943 | ||||||
Dynatrace * | 1,524,581 | 59,077,514 | ||||||
FARO Technologies * | 129,271 | 3,867,788 | ||||||
NVIDIA . | 671,221 | 113,590,730 | ||||||
Pegasystems . | 536,922 | 19,463,422 | ||||||
PROS Holdings * | 292,402 | 6,965,016 | ||||||
SoundHound AI, Cl A* (A) | 1,281,745 | 1,640,634 | ||||||
UiPath, Cl A * | 3,044,667 | 37,966,997 | ||||||
323,544,810 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES | 577,299,626 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $1,614,881,167) |
1,335,341,343 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
|
Shares | Value | ||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 1.4% | |||||||
Fidelity Investments Money Market | |||||||
Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, | |||||||
3.600% |
|||||||
(Cost $19,187,001) | 19,187,001 | $ | 19,187,001 | ||||
Face Amount | |||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 2.0% | |||||||
BNP Paribas | |||||||
3.730%, dated 11/30/2022, to be | |||||||
repurchased on 12/01/2022, repurchase price | |||||||
$26,671,169 (collateralized by various U.S. | |||||||
Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value | |||||||
$1,347,752 - $3,365,969, 1.625% - 2.500% | |||||||
5/15/2024 - 5/15/2031, with a total market | |||||||
value of $27,392,161) | |||||||
(Cost $26,668,406) | $ | 26,668,406 | 26,668,406 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.9% | |||||||
(Cost $1,660,736,574) |
$ | 1,381,196,750 |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,341,941,735.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2022.
(B) Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan.
(C) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2022.
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2022, in valuing the Fund's investments carried at value:
Investments in
Securities |
Level
1 |
Level
2 |
Level
3 |
Total |
||||||||||||
Common
Stock |
$ |
1,335,341,343 |
$ |
— |
$ |
— |
$ |
1,335,341,343 |
||||||||
Short-Term
Investment |
19,187,001 |
— |
— |
19,187,001 |
||||||||||||
Repurchase
Agreement |
— |
26,668,406 |
— |
26,668,406 |
||||||||||||
Total Investments in
Securities |
$ |
1,354,528,344 |
$ |
26,668,406 |
$ |
— |
$ |
1,381,196,750 |
Amounts designated as “—“ are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% | ||||||||
AUSTRIA — 2.1% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 2.1% | ||||||||
ams-OSRAM * | 534,941 | $ | 4,315,462 | |||||
Kontron (A) | 129,130 | 2,047,572 | ||||||
TOTAL AUSTRIA | 6,363,034 | |||||||
CANADA — 1.0% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.0% | ||||||||
BlackBerry * (A) | 145,333 | 707,771 | ||||||
Sierra Wireless * | 74,269 | 2,178,310 | ||||||
TOTAL CANADA | 2,886,081 | |||||||
CHINA — 1.9% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.9% | ||||||||
NXP Semiconductors |
33,131 | 5,825,755 | ||||||
FRANCE — 0.9% | ||||||||
Industrials — 0.9% | ||||||||
Legrand | 35,487 | 2,831,067 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
ITALY — 0.3% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.3% | ||||||||
Datalogic (A) | 114,161 | $ | 993,267 | |||||
JAPAN — 1.1% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.1% | ||||||||
Nippon Ceramic | 53,007 | 1,005,515 | ||||||
Renesas Electronics * | 259,073 | 2,443,314 | ||||||
TOTAL JAPAN | 3,448,829 | |||||||
NORWAY — 2.2% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 2.2% | ||||||||
Nordic Semiconductor * | 376,306 | 6,687,436 | ||||||
SINGAPORE — 5.7% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 5.7% | ||||||||
STMicroelectronics | 467,445 | 17,353,511 | ||||||
SWEDEN — 0.1% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.1% | ||||||||
Fingerprint Cards, Cl B * | 1,121,670 | 322,497 | ||||||
SWITZERLAND — 3.3% | ||||||||
Industrials — 2.0% | ||||||||
ABB | 197,391 | 6,082,813 | ||||||
Accelleron Industries * | 9,861 | 198,979 | ||||||
6,281,792 | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.3% | ||||||||
Landis+Gyr Group | 56,719 | 3,899,338 | ||||||
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | 10,181,130 | |||||||
TAIWAN — 8.6% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 8.6% | ||||||||
Advantech |
1,366,721 | 14,726,120 | ||||||
eMemory Technology | 148,982 | 7,038,026 | ||||||
MediaTek |
191,080 | 4,531,932 | ||||||
TOTAL TAIWAN | 26,296,078 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.3% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.3% | ||||||||
Spirent Communications | 268,915 | $ | 899,906 | |||||
UNITED STATES — 72.3% | ||||||||
Communication Services — 0.7% | ||||||||
Globalstar * | 613,494 | 1,165,639 | ||||||
Iridium Communications * | 21,065 | 1,118,551 | ||||||
2,284,190 | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary — 11.5% | ||||||||
ADT | 1,664,754 | 15,548,802 | ||||||
Garmin | 162,525 | 15,113,200 | ||||||
Vivint Smart Home * | 416,127 | 3,861,659 | ||||||
Vuzix * (A) | 122,982 | 512,835 | ||||||
35,036,496 | ||||||||
Health Care — 8.6% | ||||||||
Butterfly Network * (A) | 237,690 | 767,739 | ||||||
Dexcom * | 219,160 | 25,483,925 | ||||||
26,251,664 | ||||||||
Industrials — 14.7% | ||||||||
Emerson Electric | 66,274 | 6,347,061 | ||||||
Honeywell International | 29,277 | 6,427,765 | ||||||
Johnson Controls International | 110,137 | 7,317,502 | ||||||
Resideo Technologies * | 42,009 | 680,546 | ||||||
Rockwell Automation | 15,410 | 4,071,630 | ||||||
Schneider Electric | 43,517 | 6,224,652 | ||||||
Sensata Technologies Holding | 306,788 | 13,836,139 | ||||||
44,905,295 | ||||||||
Information Technology — 36.8% | ||||||||
Alarm.com Holdings * | 97,664 | 4,873,434 | ||||||
Ambarella * | 74,186 | 5,504,601 | ||||||
Analog Devices | 35,230 | 6,056,389 | ||||||
Arlo Technologies * | 167,944 | 641,546 | ||||||
Badger Meter | 57,064 | 6,609,152 | ||||||
Belden | 86,585 | 6,964,897 | ||||||
Cisco Systems | 119,921 | 5,962,472 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
Information Technology — continued | ||||||||
Digi International * | 68,071 | $ | 2,890,975 | |||||
GLOBALFOUNDRIES * (A) | 70,674 | 4,547,872 | ||||||
Impinj * | 49,316 | 6,290,256 | ||||||
InterDigital | 60,287 | 3,024,599 | ||||||
International Business Machines . | 37,909 | 5,644,650 | ||||||
Itron * | 87,603 | 4,658,727 | ||||||
Latch * (A) | 612,501 | 549,965 | ||||||
Lattice Semiconductor * | 18,226 | 1,327,400 | ||||||
NETGEAR * | 55,649 | 1,097,955 | ||||||
PTC * | 15,461 | 1,966,794 | ||||||
QUALCOMM . | 42,757 | 5,408,333 | ||||||
Rambus * | 215,620 | 8,275,496 | ||||||
Samsara, Cl A* (A) | 175,644 | 1,673,887 | ||||||
Semtech * | 14,096 | 433,311 | ||||||
Silicon Laboratories * | 71,547 | 10,405,796 | ||||||
Skyworks Solutions | 169,840 | 16,240,101 | ||||||
SmartRent, Cl A* (A) | 378,750 | 920,362 | ||||||
Synaptics * | 6,464 | 684,990 | ||||||
112,653,960 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES | 221,131,605 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCK | ||||||||
(Cost $287,513,955) | 305,220,196 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 1.1% | ||||||||
Fidelity Investments Money Market | ||||||||
Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, | ||||||||
3.600% |
||||||||
(Cost $3,325,055) |
3,325,055 | 3,325,055 |
Schedule of Investments | november
30, 2022 |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
Face Amount | Value | |||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 1.5% | ||||||||
BNP Paribas | ||||||||
3.730%, dated 11/30/2022, to be repurchased | ||||||||
on 12/01/2022, repurchase price $4,622,041 | ||||||||
(collateralized by various U.S. Treasury | ||||||||
Obligations, ranging in par value $233,562 | ||||||||
- $583,313, 1.625% - 2.500%, 5/15/2024 | ||||||||
- 5/15/2031, with a total market value of | ||||||||
$4,746,985) |
||||||||
(Cost $4,621,562) | $ | 4,621,562 | $ | 4,621,562 | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.4% | ||||||||
(Cost $295,460,572) | $ | 313,166,813 |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $305,696,685.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2022.
(B) Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan.
(C) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2022.
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2022, in valuing the Fund's investments carried at value:
Investments in
Securities |
Level
1 |
Level
2 |
Level
3 |
Total |
||||||||||||
Common
Stock |
$ |
305,220,196 |
$ |
— |
$ |
— |
$ |
305,220,196 |
||||||||
Short-Term
Investment |
3,325,055 |
— |
— |
3,325,055 |
||||||||||||
Repurchase
Agreement |
— |
4,621,562 |
— |
4,621,562 |
||||||||||||
Total Investments in
Securities |
$ |
308,545,251 |
$ |
4,621,562 |
$ |
— |
$ |
313,166,813 |
Amounts designated as “—“ are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
Schedule of Investments | november 30, 2022
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% | ||||||||
AUSTRALIA — 1.3% | ||||||||
Financials — 0.9% | ||||||||
HUB24 | 112,735 | $ | 2,038,458 | |||||
Zip * (A) | 4,458,092 | 2,209,326 | ||||||
4,247,784 | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.4% | ||||||||
IRESS | 264,774 | 1,686,300 | ||||||
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | 5,934,084 | |||||||
BRAZIL — 1.7% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.7% | ||||||||
Pagseguro Digital, Cl A * | 278,841 | 2,936,196 | ||||||
StoneCo, Cl A * | 391,443 | 4,572,054 | ||||||
TOTAL BRAZIL | 7,508,250 | |||||||
CANADA — 1.2% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.2% | ||||||||
Bitfarms * (A) | 1,114,439 | 657,632 | ||||||
Hive Blockchain Technologies * (A) | 482,683 | 1,011,153 | ||||||
Hut 8 Mining * (A) | 930,517 | 1,105,062 | ||||||
Nuvei * | 92,281 | 2,822,136 | ||||||
TOTAL CANADA | 5,595,983 | |||||||
CHINA — 2.0% | ||||||||
Financials — 1.4% | ||||||||
Lufax Holding ADR | 3,320,145 | 6,175,470 |
Schedule of Investments | november 30, 2022 |
Global
X FinTech ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.6% | ||||||||
Linklogis, Cl B * | 2,821,200 | $ | 1,416,835 | |||||
Yeahka * (A) | 629,814 | 1,570,198 | ||||||
2,987,033 | ||||||||
TOTAL CHINA | 9,162,503 | |||||||
DENMARK — 0.8% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.8% | ||||||||
SimCorp | 56,666 | 3,598,252 | ||||||
GERMANY — 0.2% | ||||||||
Financials — 0.2% | ||||||||
Hypoport * | 9,206 | 986,763 | ||||||
ISRAEL — 0.3% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.3% | ||||||||
Sapiens International (A) | 77,548 | 1,509,084 | ||||||
ITALY — 3.5% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 3.5% | ||||||||
Nexi * | 1,832,270 | 15,855,022 | ||||||
JAPAN — 0.3% | ||||||||
Financials — 0.3% | ||||||||
WealthNavi * (A) | 115,848 | 1,242,830 | ||||||
NETHERLANDS — 6.8% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 6.8% | ||||||||
Adyen * | 20,647 | 31,119,315 | ||||||
NEW ZEALAND — 2.2% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 2.2% | ||||||||
Xero * | 208,837 | 9,879,552 | ||||||
SOUTH KOREA — 1.6% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 1.6% | ||||||||
Kakaopay * (A) | 185,460 | 7,438,931 |
Schedule of Investments | november 30, 2022
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCK — continued | ||||||||
SWITZERLAND — 1.7% | ||||||||
Financials — 0.3% | ||||||||
Leonteq . | 26,634 | $ | 1,214,639 | |||||
Information Technology — 1.4% | ||||||||
Temenos | 104,216 | 6,241,475 | ||||||
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | 7,456,114 | |||||||
UNITED KINGDOM — 2.4% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 2.4% | ||||||||
Wise, Cl A * | 1,428,380 | 11,002,455 | ||||||
UNITED STATES — 73.1% | ||||||||
Financials — 7.2% | ||||||||
Bakkt Holdings * (A) | 645,453 | 1,142,452 | ||||||
Blucora * | 81,434 | 2,039,922 | ||||||
Coinbase Global, Cl A* (A) | 242,814 | 11,103,884 | ||||||
Lemonade * (A) | 86,976 | 1,726,473 | ||||||
LendingClub * | 144,015 | 1,484,795 | ||||||
LendingTree * | 27,522 | 659,152 | ||||||
Moneylion * (A) | 959,087 | 716,054 | ||||||
Open Lending, Cl A * | 178,071 | 1,258,962 | ||||||
SoFi Technologies * (A) | 1,276,261 | 6,164,341 | ||||||
Sunlight Financial Holdings * (A) | 437,172 | 791,281 | ||||||
Upstart Holdings * (A) | 118,367 | 2,314,075 | ||||||
Virtu Financial, Cl A | 147,158 | 3,263,964 | ||||||
32,665,355 | ||||||||
Health Care — 1.6% | ||||||||
HealthEquity * | 117,998 | 7,490,513 | ||||||
Information Technology — 64.3% | ||||||||
ACI Worldwide * | 158,995 | 3,322,996 | ||||||
Affirm Holdings, Cl A * | 315,309 | 4,389,101 | ||||||
Bill.com Holdings * | 145,689 | 17,543,869 | ||||||
Black Knight * | 217,868 | 13,505,637 | ||||||
Blend Labs, Cl A* (A) | 500,864 | 661,141 | ||||||
Block, Cl A * | 472,499 | 32,021,257 | ||||||
Envestnet * | 77,019 | 4,545,661 | ||||||
Fidelity National Information Services . | 311,095 | 22,579,275 |
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Fiserv * | 320,671 | $ | 33,465,226 | |||||
Flywire * | 140,562 | 3,048,790 | ||||||
Global Payments | 192,946 | 20,023,936 | ||||||
Guidewire Software * | 116,736 | 6,923,612 | ||||||
I3 Verticals, Cl A * | 60,785 | 1,598,038 | ||||||
Intuit . | 75,187 | 30,645,469 | ||||||
Jack Henry & Associates | 101,807 | 19,277,155 | ||||||
Marathon Digital Holdings * (A) | 212,969 | 1,345,964 | ||||||
MeridianLink * | 112,173 | 1,646,700 | ||||||
Mitek Systems * | 165,573 | 1,693,812 | ||||||
nCino * | 154,095 | 4,024,961 | ||||||
Pagaya Technologies, Cl A* (A) | 645,407 | 645,407 | ||||||
Paymentus Holdings, Cl A* (A) | 106,747 | 1,082,415 | ||||||
Payoneer Global * | 482,733 | 2,606,758 | ||||||
PayPal Holdings * | 392,830 | 30,801,800 | ||||||
Paysafe * | 1,128,847 | 1,602,963 | ||||||
Riot Blockchain * (A) | 312,873 | 1,454,859 | ||||||
Shift4 Payments, Cl A * | 74,824 | 3,467,344 | ||||||
SS&C Technologies Holdings | 356,209 | 19,149,796 | ||||||
Toast, Cl A * | 394,932 | 7,250,952 | ||||||
Vertex, Cl A * | 139,642 | 2,399,050 | ||||||
292,723,944 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES | 332,879,812 | |||||||
URUGUAY — 0.7% | ||||||||
Information Technology — 0.7% | ||||||||
Dlocal, Cl A* (A) | 225,014 |