Global X MLP ETF (ticker: MLPA)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (ticker: MLPX)
Global X Alternative Income ETF (ticker: ALTY)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF (ticker: KRMA)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (ticker: PFFD)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (ticker: QDIV)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (ticker: AUSF)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (ticker: PFFV)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF (ticker: ONOF)
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (ticker: CLIP)
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (ticker: FLOW)

 

Annual Report

 

November 30, 2023

 

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Table of Contents

 

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance 1
Schedules of Investments  
Global X MLP ETF 28
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF 30
Global X Alternative Income ETF 33
Global X Conscious Companies ETF 36
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF 43
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF 53
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF 57
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF 64
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF 68
Global X U.S. 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF 84
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF 86
Glossary 91
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 92
Statements of Operations 95
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 98
Financial Highlights 105
Notes to Financial Statements 113
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 136
Disclosure of Fund Expenses 139
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement 142
Supplemental Information 150
Trustees and Officers of the Trust 151
Notice to Shareholders 153

 

Shares are bought and sold at market price (not net asset value (“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.

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

A description of the policies and procedures that Global X Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-493-8631; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP ETF

 

 

Global X MLP ETF

 

The Global X MLP ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.

 

The Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index is intended to give investors a means of tracking the performance of the energy infrastructure MLP asset class in the United States. The Underlying Index is composed of Midstream MLPs engaged in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural resources, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 15.79%, while the Underlying Index increased 20.63%. The Fund had a net asset value of $42.99 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $46.08 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from NGL Energy Partners LP and Magellan Midstream Partners LP, which returned 270.09% and 38.82%, respectively. The worst performers were USD Partners LP and Martin Midstream Partners LP, which returned -91.57% and -20.49%, respectively.

 

The Fund recorded a positive performance during the reporting period as the US saw record levels of oil and gas production, which raised demand for midstream infrastructure. Compared to other energy sector divisions, midstream was particularly well positioned to profit from a volatile market because of its defensive contracts and fee structure. Investor views remained positive despite an uncertain macroeconomic climate, thanks in part to the midstream industry’s consolidation of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with the purpose of expanding operations and profitability. Finally, the US oil sector filled the void created by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) decision to continue with further supply curbs.

                 
  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  One Year Return Three Year Return Five Year Return Ten Year Return
  Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Global X MLP ETF 15.79% 15.87% 29.90% 30.00% 7.32% 7.36% 0.79% 0.80%
Hybrid Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index/Solactive MLP Composite Index Gross** 20.63% 20.63% 33.13% 33.13% 9.09% 9.09% 1.79% 1.79%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 11.82% 11.82%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP ETF

 

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on April 18, 2012.

**Reflects performance of Solactive MLP Composite Index through March 31, 2015 and Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index thereafter.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Solactive MLP Composite Index tracks the price movements in shares of the largest entities that are structured as Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and that are engaged in the transportation, storage, processing, refining, marketing, exploration, production, or mining of natural resources.

 

The Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index tracks the price movements in shares of companies that are structured as Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and that are engaged in own and operate assets used in energy logistics, including, but not limited to, pipelines, storage facilities and other assets used in transporting, storing, gathering, and processing natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil or refined products.

 

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.

 

2

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP 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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices above.

 

3

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

 

 

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

 

The Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and 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 intended to give investors a means of tracking the performance of MLPs and energy infrastructure corporations. Midstream energy infrastructure MLPs and corporations principally own and operate assets used in energy logistics, including, but not limited to, pipelines, storage facilities and other assets used in transporting, storing, gathering, and processing natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil or refined products. The Underlying Index limits its exposure to partnerships in order to comply with applicable tax diversification rules. Securities must be publicly traded in the United States. The Underlying Index is maintained by Solactive AG.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 9.42%, while the Underlying Index increased 10.24%. The Fund had a net asset value of $43.47 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $44.99 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Archrock Inc. and Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., which returned 75.60% and 38.82%, respectively. The worst performers were TC Energy Corporation and Enbridge Inc., which returned -9.43% and -9.32%, respectively.

 

The Fund recorded a positive performance during the reporting period due to record oil and gas production in the US, which increased demand for midstream infrastructure. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) decision to follow through with additional supply cuts benefited the US oil industry, which filled the supply gap. Moreover, the US surpassed Australia and Qatar as the world’s leading liquefied natural gas supplier. Merger and Acquisition (M&A) consolidation in the midstream industry geared towards expanding operations and profitability contributed to the positive perception of investors in an uncertain macroeconomic environment. Finally, in a volatile market, midstream’s defensive contracts and fee structure made it uniquely positioned to benefit compared to other segments of the energy sector.

 

4

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

 

 

                 
  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  One Year Return Three Year Return Five Year Return Ten Year Return
  Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Net
Asset
Value
Market
Price
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF 9.42% 9.50% 26.11% 26.01% 11.16% 11.13% 5.02% 5.02%
Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index 10.24% 10.24% 27.04% 27.04% 11.89% 11.89% 5.95% 5.95%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 11.82% 11.82%

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on August 6, 2013.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index tracks the performance of MLPs and energy infrastructure corporations.

 

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.

 

5

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

 

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

6

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Alternative Income ETF

 

 

Global X Alternative Income ETF

 

The Global X Alternative Income ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx SuperDividend Alternatives Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and 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 intended to provide exposure to five income-producing categories: Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) and Infrastructure, Real Estate, Preferreds, Emerging Market Bonds and Covered Calls. The MLPs and Infrastructure categories primarily consist of units of MLPs and shares of infrastructure companies. The Real Estate category provides exposure to global real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and gains this exposure through investing directly in the Global X SuperDividend® REIT ETF. The Preferreds category provides exposure to U.S. preferred securities, and gains this exposure through investing directly in the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF. The Emerging Markets Bonds category provides exposure to emerging markets debt, and gains this exposure through investing directly in the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF. The Covered Call category provides exposure to a covered call strategy, and gains this exposure through investing directly in the Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 4.01%, while the Underlying Index increased 4.10%. The Fund had a net asset value of $11.42 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $11.05 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from USA Compression Partners L.P. and Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., which returned 42.84% and 38.82%, respectively. The worst performers were Icahn Enterprises L.P. and Avista Corporation, which returned -55.40% and -18.70%, respectively.

 

Volatility in global capital markets eased amid lower inflationary pressures and supported the Fund’s modestly positive performance during the reporting period. The slowing pace of interest rate hikes, stronger than expected economic growth, and speculation surrounding an end to the rate hiking cycle pushed prices higher on bonds and interest-rate sensitive equities. The Fund’s allocation to a covered-call strategy on the Nasdaq 100 Index helped lead returns in the Fund as strong performance in this technology sector-focused index contributed to robust total returns. Much of this covered call strategy’s performance was fueled by investors pivoting towards growth stocks spurred on by the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and mega-cap technology stocks. Energy was also a top performing sector in the Fund as partnerships linked to midstream and downstream industries benefited from resilient demand and elevated energy prices. Furthermore, the November decline in interest rates sparked a broad end-of-year rally among interest-rate sensitive holdings, a segment that includes preferreds and REITs. However, these gains were tempered by poor performance from the utilities sector, as elevated interest rates throughout the reporting period lessened the appeal of utilities companies, which tend to be highly leveraged.

 

7

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Alternative Income ETF

 

 

                 
  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  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 Alternative Income ETF 4.01% 3.74% 5.96% 6.02% 2.58% 2.56% 4.32% 4.31%
Indxx SuperDividend® Alternatives Index 4.10% 4.10% 6.14% 6.14% 2.65% 2.65% 4.70% 4.70%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 11.76% 11.76%

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 13, 2015.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Indxx SuperDividend® Alternatives Index is designed to track the performance of different Alternative asset classes, with an objective of providing a diversified portfolio of assets with a low volatility and high dividend yield.

 

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.

 

8

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Alternative Income ETF

 

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

9

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Conscious Companies ETF

 

 

Global X Conscious Companies ETF

 

The Global X Conscious Companies ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Concinnity Conscious Companies Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed and 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 looks to provide investors an opportunity to invest in well-managed companies that achieve financial performance in a sustainable and responsible manner as measured by their ability to achieve positive outcomes that are consistent with a multi-stakeholder operating system (“MsOS”), as defined by Concinnity Advisors LP, the provider of the Underlying Index. The MsOS is a corporate governance structure that seeks to account for the multiple stakeholders that are critical for the ongoing success of the business, and incorporate the considerations of these stakeholders into the corporate decision-making and problem-solving process. The Index Provider conducts its analysis based on the following five key stakeholder groups: (1) Customers, (2) Employees, (3) Suppliers, (4) Stock and Debt Holders, and (5) Communities in which the companies operate.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 9.05%, while the Underlying Index increased 8.95%. The Fund had a net asset value of $29.52 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $31.89 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Meta Platforms Inc Class-A and Nvidia Corp., which returned 177.01% and 176.47%, respectively. The worst performers were V.F. Corporation and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., which returned -52.23% and -46.81%, respectively.

 

The Fund generated positive returns over the reporting period as artificial intelligence and robotics technology enabled additional growth avenues for information technology companies, the Fund’s largest sector exposure. Mega-cap technology companies reported strong earnings growth as a result of cost-saving measures and a resurgence in advertising revenue. Additionally, demand for new weight loss and diabetes drugs supported growth in the healthcare industry. Market volatility was subdued on a relative basis as the slower pace of interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which generated positive investor sentiment. Resilient consumer spending also supported corporate earnings, particularly in the consumer discretionary sector. During the reporting period, the Fund had the highest exposure by sector to Information Technology at 26.55%, Health Care at 15.86% and Financials at 13.63%.

 

10

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Conscious Companies ETF

 

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  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 Conscious Companies ETF 9.05% 8.92% 7.51% 7.39% 10.71% 10.68% 12.02% 11.98%
Concinnity Conscious Companies Index 8.95% 8.95% 7.59% 7.59% 10.94% 10.94% 12.36% 12.36%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 12.85% 12.85%

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 11, 2016.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Concinnity Conscious Companies Index is designed to provide exposure to companies listed in the U.S. that operate their businesses in a sustainable and responsible manner, as measured by their ability to achieve positive outcomes that are consistent with a multi-stakeholder operating system (“MsOS”), as defined by Concinnity Advisors LP (“Concinnity”), the provider of the Concinnity Conscious Companies Index.

 

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.

 

11

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Conscious Companies ETF

 

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

12

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

 

 

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

 

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE BofA Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed and 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 track the broad-based performance of the U.S. preferred securities market. The Underlying Index includes different categories of preferred stock, such as floating, variable and fixed-rate preferreds, cumulative and non-cumulative preferreds, and trust preferreds. Qualifying preferred securities must be listed on a U.S. exchange, denominated in U.S. dollars, and have a minimum amount outstanding of $50 million. Qualifying securities must meet minimum price, liquidity, maturity and other requirements as determined by ICE Data Indices, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 0.51%, while the Underlying Index decreased 0.31%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.51 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $19.13 on November 30, 2023.

 

The Fund experienced modestly negative performance throughout the reporting period as rising interest rates coalesced with defaults in the regional banking sector. The Fund saw outsized negative impact on its returns due to its relatively high allocation to financial institutions. Rising interest rates, driven by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate hiking cycle put further downward pressure on preferred share values, particularly in interest-rate sensitive sectors such as utilities. The Fund managed to stage a rebound in towards the end of the reporting period spurred on by tailwinds from falling Consumer Price Index (CPI) revisions, as well as increased speculation surrounding a potential peak in interest rates. This helped reverse many of the earlier losses seen in preferred shares, particularly among financial institutions. The strongest performance during the reporting period was seen among preferred shares that carried floating rate structures, largely due to their ability to regularly reset coupons to match market rates.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  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. Preferred ETF -0.51% -0.31% -3.56% -3.67% 2.08% 2.04% 1.34% 1.39%
ICE BofA Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index -0.31% -0.31% -3.41% -3.41% 2.25% 2.25% 1.52% 1.52%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 12.22% 12.22%

 

13

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

 

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on September 11, 2017.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The ICE BofA Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index was formerly known as BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

14

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

 

Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

The Global X S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF (the “Fund”) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P 500 Quality High Dividend Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed and 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 S&P 500 stocks that exhibit both high quality and high dividend yield characteristics. Index constituents are equally-weighted, subject to a 25% Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Sector weight cap.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 3.71%, while the Underlying Index decreased 3.46%. The Fund had a net asset value of $33.24 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $30.97 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Broadcom Inc. and NetApp Inc., which returned 60.01% and 56.00%, respectively. The worst performers were Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and WK Kellogg Co., which returned -36.30% and -30.59%, respectively.

 

The Fund demonstrated negative performance during the reporting period as the Fund’s underweight exposure to information technology stocks caused it to miss out on much of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tech rally in the middle of the reporting period. Meanwhile, the Fund’s relative overweight exposure to non-cyclical sectors like consumer staples served to detract from performance over the reporting period, as the market favored cyclical strategies in a better-than-expected economic backdrop. Growing expectations for a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy were spurred by stronger than expected economic data in the latter half of the reporting period, which subsequently raised long-term treasury yields. This rise in yields put further pressure on downtrodden interest-rate sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities, consequently reducing the appeal of dividend-paying equities relative to fixed-income securities. The industrial and materials sectors were positive contributors to Fund returns that rebounded significantly in November, as speculation surrounding a potential peak in interest rates sparked a broad market rally. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate stock exposure by sector of 17.37% in Consumer Staples and 17.17% in the Industrials sector.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
November 30, 2023
  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 S&P 500 Quality Dividend ETF -3.71% -3.74% 10.31% 10.35% 7.99% 8.02% 7.25% 7.27%
S&P 500® Quality High Dividend Index -3.46% -3.46% 10.61% 10.61% 8.30% 8.30% 7.56% 7.56%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 11.42% 11.42%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

 

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 13, 2018.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The S&P 500® Quality High Dividend Index measures the performance of S&P 500® stocks that exhibit both high quality and high dividend yield characteristics.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF

 

 

Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF

 

The Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Adaptive Wealth Strategies® U.S. Factor Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed and 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 dynamically allocate across three sub-indices that provide exposure to U.S. equities that exhibit characteristics of one of three primary factors: value, momentum and low volatility. Each factor is represented by a subindex that is derived from the Solactive U.S. Large & Mid Cap Index, which is designed to measure the 1,000 largest companies, by free float market capitalization, that are exchange-listed in the United States.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 9.13%, while the Underlying Index increased 9.52%. The Fund had a net asset value of $32.23 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $34.37 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Western Alliance Bancorp and Super Micro Computer, Inc., which returned 110.10% and 104.16%, respectively. The worst performers were Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and CVB Financial Corp., which returned -66.78% and -53.33%, respectively.

 

The Fund performed positively during the reporting period as a result of effective factor rotation. The Fund maintained an allocation to the momentum and low volatility factors for the majority of the reporting period. Primarily, the Fund’s exposure to momentum stocks amplified market cycle benefits as macroeconomic concerns decreased, thus increasing returns during the reporting period. The Fund also exhibited a meaningful allocation to equities in the industrials sector, which positively impacted performance as these companies benefitted from trends in onshoring and investments in domestic infrastructure. During the reporting period, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of 21.81% to Health Care, 13.37% to Financials and 13.24% to Industrials.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
November 30, 2023
  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 Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF 9.13% 9.33% 14.08% 14.12% 10.39% 10.38% 9.50% 9.50%
Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor Index 9.52% 9.52% 14.45% 14.45% 10.74% 10.74% 9.85% 9.85%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 12.51% 12.51% 11.09% 11.09%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF

 

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on August 24, 2018.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor Index employs a reversion to the mean process to dictate which investment theme to own at any given time.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF

 

Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF

 

The Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index. Variable rate preferreds typically reset their dividends quarterly based on pre-determined spreads to benchmark rates usually Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). Consequently, variable rate preferreds carry lower duration risk than their fixed-rate counterparts.

 

The Underlying Index is designed to track the broad-based performance of the U.S.-listed variable rate preferred securities market. Qualifying preferred securities must be listed on a U.S. exchange, denominated in U.S. dollars, have floating or variable dividends or coupons, and have a minimum amount outstanding of $50 million. Qualifying preferred securities may, however, be issued by non-U.S. companies. Qualifying securities must be issued in $25, $50, $100, or $1000 par/liquidation preference increments, must have a traded market value of greater than $6 million in each of the previous three calendar months, and must have at least one year remaining to maturity, as determined by ICE Data Indices, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 5.01%, while the Underlying Index increased 5.19%. The Fund had a net asset value of $23.55 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $23.13 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from NuStar Energy L.P. and Rithm Capital Corp., which returned 33.52% and 22.27%, respectively. The worst performers were Arbor Realty Trust Inc. and Western Alliance Bancorp Depositary, which returned -18.20% and -17.81%, respectively.

 

The Fund reported positive returns during the reporting period and outperformed broader preferred share benchmarks due to its variable rate exposure. The Fund also benefited from a decline in credit spreads within low investment grade and below investment grade assets throughout most of the reporting period. This positively impacted the Fund’s allocations to these particular credit segments of the preferred stock market. Resilient economic data, coupled with optimism surrounding a potential peak in interest rates, likely bolstered positive performance for preferred shares going into the end of the reporting period. However, collapses of regional banks during the middle of the reporting period, which the Fund had exposure to, detracted from performance.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  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 Variable Rate Preferred ETF

5.01% 4.92% 0.84% 0.74% 3.72% 3.68%
ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index 5.19% 5.19% 1.02% 1.02% 3.93% 3.93%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 9.76% 9.76% 13.52% 13.52%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on June 22, 2020.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index is designed to track the broad-based performance of the U.S. variable rate preferred securities market.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF

 

Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF

 

Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Risk Management Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and 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 dynamically allocate between either 100% exposure to the Solactive GBS United States 500 Index TR (“U.S. Equity Position”) or 100% exposure to a portfolio of U.S. Treasuries with 1-3 years remaining to maturity (“U.S. Treasury Position”). The Solactive GBS United States 500 Index TR is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index which measures the performance of the equity securities of the 500 largest companies from the United States stock market across all sectors. A float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index weights each index component according to its market capitalization, using the number of shares that are readily available for purchase on the open market, rather than the total number of shares outstanding of an issuer. The Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Risk Management Index seeks to provide exposure to the U.S. Equity Position during periods of normal equity market returns, and seeks to provide exposure to the U.S. Treasury Position prior to and during periods of adverse market conditions, as determined by the quantitative model developed by the Index Provider. The Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Risk Management Index seeks to anticipate periods of adverse market conditions using quantitative signals that have been developed based on historical data.

 

For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 2.92%, while the Underlying Index increased 3.45%. The Fund had a net asset value of $28.26 per share on November 30, 2022 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $28.55 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from MongoDB, Inc. and Nvidia Corp., which returned 133.73% and 116.60%, respectively. The worst performers were SVB Financial Group and First Republic Bank, which returned -99.85% and -99.48%, respectively.

 

The Fund was positioned risk-on for the majority of the reporting period. The Fund began the period in a risk-off position, fully investing in short-term U.S. Treasuries. During the middle of the reporting period, the Fund re-allocated to a risk-on position where it remained for the remainder of the reporting period, with 100% exposure to U.S. equities. As a result, the Fund recorded positive returns during the reporting period as softening inflation and a deceleration of interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve supported investor sentiment towards the equity market. Corporate earnings largely met market expectations supporting investor confidence in U.S. markets. Performance was negatively impacted by concerns of a potential recession as a prolonged period of elevated rates put pressure on borrowers. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate stock exposure by sector of 22.62% in Information Technology and 11.64% in Health Care.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  One Year
Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
  Net Asset Value Market Price Net Asset Value Market Price
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF 2.92% 3.21% 6.02% 6.04%
Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Risk Management Index 3.45% 3.45% 6.19% 7.67%
S&P 500® Index 13.84% 13.84% 8.27% 8.27%

 

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on January 12, 2021.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.

 

The Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Risk Management Index is designed to dynamically allocate between either 100% exposure to the Solactive GBS United States 500 Index TR (“U.S. Equity Position”) or 100% exposure to the Solactive U.S. 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Index (“U.S. Treasury Position”). The Solactive U.S. 1-3 Year Treasury Bond Index is a rules-based, market value weighted index designed to track the performance of USD-denominated bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury with at least 1 year until maturity but less than 3 years until maturity, as of the selection date of the index. The Solactive GBS United States 500 Index TR is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index which measures the performance of the equity securities of the 500 largest companies from the United States stock market across all sectors. A float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index weights each index component according to its market capitalization, using the number of shares that are readily available for purchase on the open market, rather than the total number of shares outstanding of an issuer. The Underlying Index seeks to provide exposure to the U.S. Equity Position during periods of normal equity market returns, and seeks to provide exposure

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF

 

to the U.S. Treasury Position prior to and during periods of adverse market conditions, as determined by the quantitative model developed by the Index Provider. The Underlying Index seeks to anticipate periods of adverse market conditions using quantitative signals that have been developed based on historical data.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

 

Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

 

Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive 1-3 Month US T-Bill Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and 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 public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to 1 month and less than 3 months. To be a part of the eligible universe of the Underlying Index, certain criteria, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index, must be met. As of each selection date, the Underlying Index is comprised of Treasury bills issued by the U.S. government, that have a remaining maturity of less than 3 months and at least 1 month. In addition, each security must be zero coupon, be denominated in U.S. dollars and have an amount outstanding of at least $250 million, as determined by the Index Provider on the selection date. A zero coupon bond is a bond that is sold at a discount, does not pay interest, and pays its face value at maturity.

 

From the inception of the fund through the period ending November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 2.36%, while the Underlying Index increased 2.41%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.99 per share on June 20, 2023 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.11 on November 30, 2023.

 

The Fund recorded positive returns during the reporting period as ultra-short term Treasury bills reflected the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, raising the average yield to maturity of the

 

Fund’s underlying holdings throughout the reporting period. The Fund’s short-term investment strategy allowed it to avoid the widespread interest rate volatility that impacted interest rates on the long end of the interest rate curve during the reporting period. Throughout the reporting period, the Fund delivered consistent interest income that largely tracked prevailing short-term interest rates while maintaining a stable net asset value.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  Cumulative Inception to Date*
  Net Asset Value Market Price
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF 2.36% 2.44%
Solactive 1-3 Month US T-Bill Index 2.41% 2.41%
ICE BofA 0-3 Month US Treasury Bill Index 2.39% 2.39%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on June 20, 2023.

 

The Solactive 1-3 Month US T-Bill Index is designed to track the performance of USD-denominated T-Bills (1-3 months) issued by the US Government.

 

The ICE Bofa 0-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. The index is rebalanced monthly and the issue selected is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond 3 months from the rebalancing date.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF

 

Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF

 

Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, and 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 owned and was developed by Global X Management Company LLC (the “Index Provider”), an affiliate of the Fund and the Fund’s investment adviser. The Underlying Index is administered and calculated by Mirae Asset Global Indices Pvt. Ltd. (the “Index Administrator”), an affiliate of the Index Provider. The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to large- and mid-capitalization U.S. equity securities that exhibit high free cash flow yields relative to the eligible universe of companies, as determined by the Index Administrator.

 

From the inception of the fund through the period ending November 30, 2023 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 6.46%, while the Underlying Index increased 6.57%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.58 per share on July 10, 2023 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $27.07 on November 30, 2023.

 

During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Gap, Inc. and Williams-Sonoma, Inc., which returned 91.57% and 50.32%, respectively. The worst performers were Olaplex Holdings, Inc. and Polaris Inc., which returned -45.77% and -20.18%, respectively.

 

During the reporting period, the Fund recorded positive returns as corporate earnings met market expectations and a decline in inflationary pressures contributed to improving investor sentiment towards holdings within the Fund. A slower pace of interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve also supported market sentiment. Growth was further fueled by strong consumer spending and the labor market remaining resilient throughout the reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate stock exposure by sector of 25.68% in Energy and 16.09% in Health Care.

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
  Cumulative Inception to Date*
  Net Asset Value Market Price
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF 6.46% 6.57%
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 Index 6.57% 6.57%
S&P 500® Index 4.25% 4.25%

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF

 

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(At Net Asset Value)

 

 

*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 10, 2023.

 

The Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 Index is designed to track the performance of large and mid-capitalization U.S. equity securities that exhibit high free cash flow yield.

 

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.

 

Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.

 

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
 
Global X MLP ETF

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 89.0%                
Energy — 89.0%                
Cheniere Energy Partners     2,010,929     $ 124,154,756  
CrossAmerica Partners     100       2,373  
Delek Logistics Partners     440,453       22,533,576  
Energy Transfer     22,595,377       313,849,784  
Enterprise Products Partners     7,565,051       202,592,066  
Evolve Transition Infrastructure *     100       160  
Genesis Energy (A)     5,301,311       66,584,466  
Green Plains Partners     100       1,259  
Martin Midstream Partners     100       258  
MPLX     4,894,644       178,458,720  
NGL Energy Partners *     100       433  
NuStar Energy     4,961,113       94,459,592  
Plains All American Pipeline     10,422,018       165,501,646  
Summit Midstream Partners *     100       2,070  
USD Partners     100       26  
Western Midstream Partners     5,270,348       157,161,777  
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $761,954,247)
            1,325,302,962  
                 
COMMON STOCK — 15.9%                
Energy — 15.9%                
EnLink Midstream     10,664,960       145,790,004  
Hess Midstream, Cl A     2,777,980       90,395,469  
Phillips 66     100       12,889  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $184,174,038)
            236,198,362  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
 
Global X MLP ETF

 

    Shares     Value  
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 0.0%                
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (A)     100     $ 4,494  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND
(Cost $4,426)
            4,494  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.9%
(Cost $946,132,711)
          $ 1,561,505,818  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,488,864,109.

 

*  Non-income producing security.
   
(A)  Affiliated investment.

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

The following is a summary of the Fund’s transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2023:

 

Value at
11/30/22
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds from
Sales
    Changes in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Realized Gain
(Loss)
    Value at
11/30/23
    Income     Capital
Gains
 
Genesis Energy                                                          
$ 66,869,171     $ 24,981,194     $ (35,227,328 )   $ 13,529,474     $ (3,568,045 )   $ 66,584,466     $     $  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                                      
$     $ 4,426     $     $ 68     $     $ 4,494     $ 60     $  
Totals:                                                          
$ 66,869,171     $ 24,985,620     $ (35,227,328 )   $ 13,529,542     $ (3,568,045 )   $ 66,588,960     $ 60     $  

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

†  Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 74.2%                
CANADA — 20.5%                
Energy — 20.5%                
Enbridge     2,603,236     $ 90,774,839  
Pembina Pipeline (A)     1,347,553       45,048,697  
TC Energy     1,848,345       69,349,905  
                 
TOTAL CANADA             205,173,441  
UNITED STATES — 53.7%                
Energy — 53.7%                
Antero Midstream     2,441,498       32,520,753  
Archrock     1,025,795       14,863,770  
Cheniere Energy     506,135       92,192,490  
DT Midstream     702,254       40,232,132  
EnLink Midstream     1,693,032       23,143,747  
Equitrans Midstream     3,125,747       29,319,507  
Hess Midstream, Cl A     403,327       13,124,261  
Kinder Morgan     3,710,366       65,191,131  
Kinetik Holdings, Cl A     121,095       4,403,014  
NextDecade *     928,180       4,631,618  
ONEOK     1,168,784       80,470,778  
Targa Resources     503,590       45,549,715  
Williams     2,457,544       90,413,044  
                 
TOTAL UNITED STATES             536,055,960  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $609,379,471)
            741,229,401  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

 

    Shares     Value  
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 25.7%                
UNITED STATES— 25.7%                
Energy — 25.7%                
Cheniere Energy Partners     220,012     $ 13,583,541  
Delek Logistics Partners     47,981       2,454,708  
Energy Transfer     3,251,863       45,168,377  
Enterprise Products Partners     1,655,639       44,338,012  
MPLX     1,223,794       44,619,529  
NuStar Energy     609,829       11,611,144  
Plains All American Pipeline     2,576,487       40,914,614  
Plains GP Holdings, Cl A     1,385,416       22,388,323  
Western Midstream Partners     1,066,387       31,799,660  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             256,877,908  
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $140,007,467)
            256,877,908  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.3%                
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.280%
(Cost $3,308,631)
    3,308,631       3,308,631  
                 
      Face Amount          
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 1.1%                
BNP Paribas                
5.220%, dated 11/30/2023, to be repurchased on 12/01/2023, repurchase price $10,841,621 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $54,124 - $1,275,300, 2.000%, 08/15/25, with a total market value of $11,046,717)
(Cost $10,840,049) 
  $ 10,840,049       10,840,049  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.3%
(Cost $763,535,618)
          $ 1,012,255,989  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $999,208,257.

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2023. The total market value of securities on loan at November 30, 2023 was $13,993,798. 
(B) These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2023 was $14,148,680. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of November 30, 2023 was $—.
(C) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2023.

 

The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2023, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Common Stock     741,229,401     $     $     $ 741,229,401  
Master Limited Partnerships     256,877,908                   256,877,908  
Short-Term Investment     3,308,631                   3,308,631  
Repurchase Agreement           10,840,049             10,840,049  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 1,001,415,940     $ 10,840,049     $     $ 1,012,255,989  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Alternative Income ETF  

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 80.6%                
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (A)     323,447     $ 7,019,447  
Global X Nasdaq 100® Covered Call ETF (A) (B)     409,969       6,989,971  
Global X SuperDividend® REIT ETF (A)     334,661       6,840,471  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (A)     363,039       6,948,567  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $35,836,242)
            27,798,456  
                 
COMMON STOCK — 11.3%                
Energy — 4.0%                
Hess Midstream, Cl A     14,261       464,053  
Kinder Morgan     25,708       451,689  
Williams     12,662       465,835  
              1,381,577  
Utilities — 7.3%                
ALLETE     7,682       426,197  
Avangrid     12,730       392,975  
Northwest Natural Holding     10,712       392,274  
Northwestern Energy Group     8,274       416,265  
OGE Energy     12,080       423,404  
Spire     7,273       443,726  
              2,494,841  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,690,444)
            3,876,418  
                 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 7.9%                
Energy — 6.5%                
Enterprise Products Partners     15,616       418,196  
MPLX     12,191       444,484  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Alternative Income ETF  

 

    Shares     Value  
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — continued                
Energy — continued                
Plains All American Pipeline     27,160     $ 431,301  
Sunoco     8,925       487,841  
USA Compression Partners     19,206       457,295  
              2,239,117  
Utilities — 1.4%                
Suburban Propane Partners     28,723       492,599  
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $1,367,088)
            2,731,716  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(C)(D) — 1.1%                
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.280%
(Cost $377,815)
    377,815       377,815  
                 
    Face Amount          
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 3.6%                
BNP Paribas                
5.220%, dated 11/30/2023, to be repurchased on 12/01/2023, repurchase price $1,238,013 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $6,180 - $145,627, 2.000%, 08/15/25, with a total market value of $1,261,436)
(Cost $1,237,833)
  $ 1,237,833       1,237,833  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.5%
(Cost $42,509,422)
          $ 36,022,238  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $34,471,903.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Alternative Income ETF  

 

(A) Affiliated investment.
(B) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2023. The total market value of securities on loan at November 30, 2023 was $1,582,240.
(C) These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2023 was $1,615,648. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of November 30, 2023 was $—.
(D) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2023.

 

The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2023, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Exchange Traded Funds   $ 27,798,456     $     $     $ 27,798,456  
Common Stock     3,876,418                   3,876,418  
Master Limited                                
Partnerships     2,731,716                   2,731,716  
Short-Term Investment     377,815                   377,815  
Repurchase Agreement           1,237,833             1,237,833  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 34,784,405     $ 1,237,833     $     $ 36,022,238  

 

The following is a summary of the Fund’s transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2023:

 

Value at
11/30/22
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds from
Sales
    Changes in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Realized Gain
(Loss)
    Value at
11/30/23
    Dividend
Income
    Capital
Gains
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF                                    
$ 7,746,289     $ 1,699,170     $ (2,377,562 )   $ 91,832     $ (140,282 )   $ 7,019,447     $ 365,864     $  
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF                                    
$ 7,618,510     $ 1,720,191     $ (3,103,513 )   $ 799,763     $ (44,980 )   $ 6,989,971     $ 388,204     $ 15,007  
Global X SuperDividend® REIT ETF                                      
$ 7,297,064     $ 1,800,387     $ (1,633,764 )   $ (610,384 )   $ (12,832 )   $ 6,840,471     $ 387,260     $ 2,537  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                                            
$ 7,325,307     $ 1,770,209     $ (1,643,872 )   $ (483,983 )   $ (19,094 )   $ 6,948,567     $ 458,719     $  
Totals:                                                          
$ 29,987,170     $ 6,989,957     $ (8,758,711 )   $ (202,772 )   $ (217,188 )   $ 27,798,456     $ 1,600,047     $ 17,544  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Conscious Companies ETF  

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%                
CANADA — 0.5%                
Financials — 0.5%                
Toronto-Dominion Bank     48,005     $ 2,927,825  
                 
UNITED STATES — 99.3%                
Communication Services — 7.2%                
Alphabet, Cl A *     121,558       16,110,082  
Comcast, Cl A     62,646       2,624,241  
Electronic Arts     20,940       2,889,929  
Interpublic Group     96,275       2,959,493  
Meta Platforms, Cl A *     15,082       4,934,076  
Netflix *     6,507       3,084,123  
Take-Two Interactive Software *     18,814       2,976,375  
T-Mobile US *     19,079       2,870,436  
Verizon Communications     79,545       3,048,960  
              41,497,715  
Consumer Discretionary — 10.8%                
Amazon.com *     90,140       13,168,552  
AutoNation *     20,637       2,791,567  
BorgWarner     69,555       2,343,308  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Conscious Companies ETF  

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Discretionary — continued                
Dick’s Sporting Goods     25,148     $ 3,271,755  
eBay     65,173       2,672,745  
Etsy *     41,590       3,152,938  
Gentex     88,896       2,703,327  
Home Depot     9,474       2,970,004  
Lear     20,490       2,740,537  
Lowe’s     14,346       2,852,415  
Lululemon Athletica *     6,633       2,963,624  
Marriott International, Cl A     14,134       2,864,962  
NIKE, Cl B     25,536       2,815,855  
PulteGroup     37,500       3,315,750  
Starbucks     28,400       2,820,120  
Tesla *     15,271       3,666,262  
Tractor Supply     13,464       2,733,327  
Yum! Brands     22,271       2,796,124  
              62,643,172  
Consumer Staples — 5.8%                
Church & Dwight     29,167       2,818,407  
Coca-Cola     48,029       2,806,815  
Colgate-Palmolive     36,669       2,888,417  
Costco Wholesale     4,877       2,890,793  
General Mills     41,967       2,671,619  
Hershey     14,046       2,639,524  
Kimberly-Clark     22,162       2,742,104  
Kroger     61,265       2,712,202  
Mondelez International, Cl A     40,991       2,912,820  
PepsiCo     16,469       2,771,568  
Procter & Gamble     17,924       2,751,693  
Target     24,727       3,308,720  
              33,914,682  
Energy — 3.1%                
Cheniere Energy     15,908       2,897,642  
Chevron     17,133       2,460,299  
ConocoPhillips     22,263       2,572,935  
EOG Resources     20,548       2,528,842  
Hess     17,225       2,421,146  
ONEOK     40,404       2,781,815  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Conscious Companies ETF  

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Energy — continued                
Valero Energy     20,727     $ 2,598,337  
              18,261,016  
Financials — 13.1%                
Aflac     34,357       2,841,667  
American Express     18,592       3,174,956  
Bank of America     105,459       3,215,445  
Bank of New York Mellon     64,294       3,106,686  
Capital One Financial     30,126       3,363,869  
Charles Schwab     53,914       3,306,007  
Citigroup     68,998       3,180,808  
FactSet Research Systems     6,333       2,871,762  
Hartford Financial Services Group     38,160       2,982,586  
JPMorgan Chase     19,013       2,967,549  
Mastercard, Cl A     6,910       2,859,565  
MetLife     45,121       2,871,049  
Moody’s     8,794       3,209,458  
Morgan Stanley     37,546       2,978,900  
Nasdaq     54,311       3,032,726  
PayPal Holdings *     49,246       2,837,062  
PNC Financial Services Group     24,130       3,232,455  
Principal Financial Group     39,838       2,941,240  
Progressive     17,085       2,802,453  
Prudential Financial     29,694       2,903,479  
S&P Global     7,713       3,207,297  
T Rowe Price Group     27,839       2,787,519  
Travelers     16,999       3,070,359  
Truist Financial     97,474       3,132,814  
Visa, Cl A     11,439       2,936,163  
              75,813,874  
Health Care — 16.3%                
Abbott Laboratories     28,190       2,939,935  
AbbVie     18,256       2,599,472  
Agilent Technologies     25,426       3,249,443  
Amgen     9,664       2,605,801  
Biogen *     10,600       2,481,248  
Boston Scientific *     52,709       2,945,906  
Bristol-Myers Squibb     47,592       2,350,093  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Conscious Companies ETF  

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Health Care — continued                
Centene *     38,328     $ 2,824,007  
Cigna Group     8,774       2,306,509  
CVS Health     38,723       2,631,228  
Danaher     13,661       3,050,638  
Edwards Lifesciences *     37,898       2,566,074  
Elevance Health     5,926       2,841,458  
Eli Lilly     4,495       2,656,725  
Gilead Sciences     34,902       2,673,493  
HCA Healthcare     11,659       2,920,346  
Humana     5,179       2,511,090  
Intuitive Surgical *     9,673       3,006,755  
IQVIA Holdings *     14,390       3,080,899  
Johnson & Johnson     17,672       2,733,152  
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings     13,435       2,914,186  
Merck     25,920       2,656,282  
Mettler-Toledo International *     2,679       2,925,280  
Pfizer     87,807       2,675,479  
Quest Diagnostics     21,736       2,982,831  
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals *     3,327       2,740,816  
ResMed     18,766       2,959,961  
Stryker     10,147       3,006,860  
Thermo Fisher Scientific     5,855       2,902,675  
UnitedHealth Group     5,094       2,816,829  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals *     7,233       2,566,341  
Waters *     10,782       3,025,537  
West Pharmaceutical Services     7,265       2,548,271  
Zoetis, Cl A     15,990       2,824,953  
              94,520,573  
Industrials — 6.8%                
Automatic Data Processing     11,373       2,614,880  
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding, Cl A     22,303       2,790,775  
Caterpillar     10,765       2,699,001  
Cummins     12,196       2,733,855  
Deere     7,152       2,606,260  
Expeditors International of Washington     23,809       2,865,175  
General Dynamics     11,456       2,829,288  
Illinois Tool Works     12,054       2,919,599  
Leidos Holdings     29,693       3,186,653  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
     
  Global X Conscious Companies ETF  

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Industrials — continued                
Paychex     22,821     $ 2,783,478  
Rockwell Automation     10,061       2,771,202  
Union Pacific     13,069       2,944,054  
United Parcel Service, Cl B     17,894       2,712,909  
WW Grainger     3,906       3,070,858  
              39,527,987  
Information Technology — 31.5%                
Adobe *     4,986       3,046,496  
Advanced Micro Devices *     26,433       3,202,622  
Akamai Technologies *     25,756       2,975,591  
Analog Devices     16,287       2,986,710  
Apple     182,618       34,688,289  
Applied Materials     19,913       2,982,569  
Arista Networks *     14,109       3,099,888  
Autodesk *     13,094       2,860,122  
Cadence Design Systems *     11,272       3,080,299  
CDW     13,426       2,831,275  
Cisco Systems     50,961       2,465,493  
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cl A     41,239       2,902,401  
Dell Technologies, Cl C     40,118       3,043,753  
Dropbox, Cl A *     97,818       2,756,511  
F5 *     18,120       3,101,963  
Gartner *     7,952       3,457,848  
HP     102,664       3,012,162  
HubSpot *     6,184       3,054,463  
Intuit     5,313       3,036,167  
Keysight Technologies *     21,971       2,985,639  
KLA     5,708       3,108,691  
Lam Research     4,434       3,174,389  
Littelfuse     11,990       2,791,272  
Microsoft     91,722       34,754,383  
Motorola Solutions     9,536       3,078,888  
NetApp     36,180       3,306,490  
NVIDIA     23,580       11,028,366  
ON Semiconductor *     31,381       2,238,407  
Oracle     26,018       3,023,552  
Salesforce *     13,145       3,311,226  
ServiceNow *     4,855       3,329,268  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Information Technology — continued                
Synopsys *     5,734     $ 3,114,881  
Texas Instruments     18,181       2,776,421  
Trimble *     55,124       2,557,754  
Twilio, Cl A *     50,108       3,240,985  
Workday, Cl A *     12,650       3,424,608  
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *     42,999       2,916,622  
              182,746,464  
Materials — 1.5%                
Albemarle     19,198       2,328,142  
Avery Dennison     15,534       3,021,363  
Ecolab     16,755       3,212,436  
              8,561,941  
Real Estate — 2.2%                
CBRE Group, Cl A *     40,189       3,173,324  
Equinix     3,812       3,106,818  
Jones Lang LaSalle *     21,485       3,341,347  
ProLogis     26,425       3,037,025  
              12,658,514  
Utilities — 1.0%                
American Water Works     22,821       3,008,721  
Exelon     68,747       2,647,447  
              5,656,168  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             575,802,106  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $525,301,866)
            578,729,931  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $525,301,866)
          $ 578,729,931  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $579,740,502.

 

* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — 99.4%                
BERMUDA— 0.8%                
Financials — 0.4%                
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 9.593%, US0003M + 4.060% (A)     228,410     $ 5,899,830  
SiriusPoint, 8.000%, H15T5Y + 7.298% (A)     156,912       3,993,411  
              9,893,241  
Industrials — 0.4%                
Triton International, 8.000%     112,668       2,848,247  
Triton International, 6.875%     117,465       2,679,377  
Triton International, 5.750%     149,755       2,941,188  
              8,468,812  
TOTAL BERMUDA             18,362,053  
CANADA— 0.4%                
Financials — 0.2%                
Brookfield Finance, 4.625%     314,458       4,930,701  
Utilities — 0.2%                
Brookfield BRP Holdings Canada, 4.875%     203,833       3,173,680  
TOTAL CANADA             8,104,381  
NETHERLANDS— 0.7%                
Financials — 0.7%                
AEGON Funding, 5.100%     774,096       16,232,793  
TOTAL NETHERLANDS             16,232,793  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
UNITED STATES— 97.5%                
Communication Services — 6.2%                
AT&T, 5.625%     691,929     $ 16,537,103  
AT&T, 5.350%     1,107,431       25,227,278  
AT&T, 5.000%     1,005,554       20,171,413  
AT&T, 4.750%     1,464,857       28,125,255  
Qwest, 6.750%     556,373       6,164,613  
Qwest, 6.500%     821,467       8,715,765  
Telephone and Data Systems, 6.625%     347,309       5,449,278  
Telephone and Data Systems, 6.000%     581,248       8,056,097  
United States Cellular, 6.250%     421,428       8,171,489  
United States Cellular, 5.500%     421,823       7,297,538  
United States Cellular, 5.500%     421,877       7,302,691  
              141,218,520  
Consumer Discretionary — 2.5%                
Brunswick, 6.375%     180,610       4,455,649  
Ford Motor, 6.500%     504,046       11,935,809  
Ford Motor, 6.200%     629,272       15,285,017  
Ford Motor, 6.000%     671,107       15,911,947  
Qurate Retail, 8.000% (B)     267,570       9,062,596  
              56,651,018  
Energy — 1.8%                
Energy Transfer, 10.364%, US0003M + 4.738% (A)     363,122       9,346,760  
Energy Transfer, 10.156%, US0003M + 4.530% (A)     378,560       9,725,206  
NuStar Energy, 12.551%, US0003M + 6.880% (A)     135,179       3,438,954  
NuStar Energy, 11.315%, TSFR3M + 5.905% (A)     324,315       8,341,382  
NuStar Logistics, 12.390%, TSFR3M + 6.996% (A)     338,809       9,097,022  
              39,949,324  
Financials — 71.8%                
Affiliated Managers Group, 5.875%     251,155       5,377,229  
Allstate, 8.821%, TSFR3M + 3.427% (A)     420,265       10,720,960  
Allstate, 7.375%     492,356       13,150,829  
Allstate, 5.100%     963,777       21,328,385  
Allstate, 4.750%     251,146       5,253,974  
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 6.625%, H15T5Y + 6.297% (A)     253,497       6,114,348  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 5.950%, H15T5Y + 4.322% (A)     337,224     $ 7,611,146  
American Financial Group, 4.500%     173,743       3,146,486  
American International Group, 5.850%     420,617       10,220,993  
Arch Capital Group, 4.550%     421,391       8,263,478  
Argo Group International Holdings, 7.000%, H15T5Y + 6.712% (A)     130,494       3,101,842  
Associated Banc-Corp, 6.625%, H15T5Y + 2.812% (A)     244,233       5,192,394  
Associated Banc-Corp, 5.875%     77,561       1,367,400  
Associated Banc-Corp, 5.625%     89,268       1,540,766  
Athene Holding, 7.750%, H15T5Y + 3.962% (A)     420,376       10,597,679  
Athene Holding, 6.375%, H15T5Y + 5.970% (A)     503,967       12,483,263  
Athene Holding, 6.350%, US0003M + 4.253% (A)     723,068       17,230,710  
Athene Holding, 5.625%     291,511       6,025,532  
Athene Holding, 4.875%     464,111       7,964,145  
Axis Capital Holdings, 5.500%     462,780       9,829,447  
Bank of America, 7.250%     55,312       62,004,752  
Bank of America, 6.450%, US0003M + 1.327% (A)     748,820       18,990,075  
Bank of America, 6.298%, TSFR3M + 0.912% (A)     219,367       4,549,672  
Bank of America, 6.129%, TSFR3M + 0.762% (A)     298,512       6,340,395  
Bank of America, 6.000% (B)     963,025       23,777,087  
Bank of America, 5.991%, TSFR3M + 0.612% (A)     223,001       4,709,781  
Bank of America, 5.875% (B)     606,693       14,524,230  
Bank of America, 5.375% (B)     985,665       21,881,763  
Bank of America, 5.000%     927,879       19,290,604  
Bank of America, 4.750%     488,746       9,672,283  
Bank of America, 4.375%     765,924       14,054,705  
Bank of America, 4.250%     924,719       16,459,998  
Bank of America, 4.125%     649,139       11,295,019  
Bank OZK, 4.625%     274,774       4,176,565  
Brighthouse Financial, 6.750%     339,008       7,458,176  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Brighthouse Financial, 6.600%     358,036     $ 7,679,872  
Brighthouse Financial, 6.250%     316,220       6,722,837  
Brighthouse Financial, 5.375%     484,249       8,580,892  
Brighthouse Financial, 4.625%     274,684       4,123,007  
Capital One Financial, 5.000%     1,255,979       22,783,459  
Capital One Financial, 4.800%     1,047,693       18,491,781  
Capital One Financial, 4.375%     567,819       9,090,782  
Capital One Financial, 4.250%     355,870       5,636,981  
Charles Schwab, 5.950% (B)     629,130       15,703,085  
Charles Schwab, 4.450% (B)     504,786       9,621,221  
Citigroup, Ser J, 9.696%, TSFR3M + 4.302% (A)     797,446       20,574,107  
Citigroup Capital XIII, 12.022%, TSFR3M + 6.632% (A)     1,877,609       54,187,796  
Citizens Financial Group, 5.000%     379,541       7,332,732  
Cullen, 4.450%     117,183       1,983,908  
Enstar Group, 7.000%, US0003M + 4.015% (A)     336,916       8,331,933  
Equitable Holdings, 5.250%     669,124       13,870,941  
Equitable Holdings, 4.300%     235,941       3,777,415  
Fifth Third Bancorp, 6.000%     156,901       3,768,762  
Fifth Third Bancorp, 4.950%     196,413       4,433,041  
First Citizens BancShares, 5.625%     157,123       3,326,294  
First Citizens BancShares, 5.375%     291,633       5,905,568  
First Horizon, 6.500%     126,127       2,648,667  
First Horizon, 4.700%     133,234       1,997,178  
Fulton Financial, 5.125%     156,949       2,508,045  
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.381%, TSFR3M + 1.012% (A)     629,491       13,760,673  
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.301%, TSFR3M + 0.932% (A)     1,130,413       23,987,364  
Hartford Financial Services Group, 6.000% (B)     290,952       7,361,086  
Huntington Bancshares, 6.875%, H15T5Y + 2.704% (A)     274,395       6,579,992  
Huntington Bancshares, 5.700%     151,988       3,064,078  
Huntington Bancshares, 4.500%     421,747       7,464,922  
Jackson Financial, 8.000%, H15T5Y + 3.728% (A)     462,072       11,561,041  
JPMorgan Chase, 6.000%     1,547,443       38,887,243  
JPMorgan Chase, 5.750%     1,419,254       34,388,524  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
JPMorgan Chase, 4.750%     754,988     $ 15,703,750  
JPMorgan Chase, 4.625%     1,548,294       31,538,749  
JPMorgan Chase, 4.550% (B)     1,255,882       25,180,434  
JPMorgan Chase, 4.200%     1,673,548       31,462,702  
Kemper, 5.875%, H15T5Y + 4.140% (A)     131,748       2,528,244  
KeyCorp, 6.200%, H15T5Y + 3.132% (A)     504,683       10,240,018  
KeyCorp, 6.125%, TSFR3M + 4.154% (A)     420,779       9,097,242  
KeyCorp, 5.650%     358,710       6,948,213  
KeyCorp, 5.625%     379,196       7,208,516  
KKR Group Finance IX, 4.625%     421,732       7,574,307  
Lincoln National, 9.000% (B)     420,124       11,007,249  
M&T Bank, 5.625%, CME Term SOFR + 4.020% (A)     209,327       5,118,045  
Merchants Bancorp, 8.250%, H15T5Y + 4.340% (A)     117,668       2,929,933  
MetLife, 6.671%, CME Term SOFR + 1.262% (A)     504,076       11,467,729  
MetLife, 5.625%     674,793       15,999,342  
MetLife, 4.750%     838,530       17,500,121  
Morgan Stanley, Ser E, 7.125%     722,547       18,237,086  
Morgan Stanley, Ser F, 6.875%, US0003M + 3.940% (A)     712,530       18,027,009  
Morgan Stanley, 6.500% (B)     837,811       21,615,524  
Morgan Stanley, 6.375%     837,887       20,896,902  
Morgan Stanley, 6.356%, TSFR3M + 0.962% (A)     921,748       19,642,450  
Morgan Stanley, 5.850%     838,050       19,677,414  
Morgan Stanley, 4.875%     421,038       8,782,853  
Morgan Stanley, 4.250%     1,089,316       19,869,124  
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance, 5.500%     196,523       4,620,256  
New York Community Bancorp, 6.375%, US0003M + 3.821% (A)     433,191       10,037,035  
Northern Trust, 4.700%     337,433       7,622,611  
PacWest Bancorp, 7.750%, H15T5Y + 4.820% (A)     432,054       9,047,211  
Prudential Financial, 5.950% (B)     253,386       6,436,004  
Prudential Financial, 5.625%     474,746       11,479,358  
Prudential Financial, 4.125%     421,231       8,125,546  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Regions Financial, 5.700%, CME Term SOFR + 3.148% (A)     421,040     $ 8,361,854  
Regions Financial, 4.450%     338,053       5,500,122  
Reinsurance Group of America, 7.125%, H15T5Y + 3.456% (A)     587,195       15,366,893  
Reinsurance Group of America, 5.750%, US0003M + 4.040% (A)     336,848       8,481,833  
SLM, 7.371%, TSFR3M + 1.962% (A)     49,178       3,340,662  
State Street, 5.900%, US0003M + 3.108% (A)     629,062       15,682,516  
State Street, 5.350%, TSFR3M + 3.971% (A)     420,585       9,841,689  
Stifel Financial, 6.125%     186,933       4,508,824  
Stifel Financial, 4.500%     241,533       4,033,601  
Synchrony Financial, 5.625%     630,677       10,500,772  
Synovus Financial, 9.011%, CME Term SOFR + 3.614% (A)     156,169       3,986,995  
Texas Capital Bancshares, 5.750%     236,008       4,307,146  
Truist Financial, 5.250% (B)     483,519       10,709,946  
Truist Financial, 4.750%     776,145       15,088,259  
US Bancorp, 6.676%, TSFR3M + 1.282% (A)     12,088       9,658,070  
US Bancorp, 6.256%, TSFR3M + 0.862% (A)     838,807       16,558,050  
US Bancorp, 5.500%     483,427       10,591,886  
US Bancorp, 4.500% (B)     379,675       7,206,232  
US Bancorp, 4.000%     630,728       10,665,610  
US Bancorp, 3.750% (B)     422,192       6,822,623  
Valley National Bancorp, 9.234%, US0003M + 3.578% (A) (B)     79,038       1,803,647  
Valley National Bancorp, 6.250%, US0003M + 3.850% (A)     89,549       1,726,505  
Voya Financial, 5.350%, H15T5Y + 3.210% (A)     253,499       6,030,741  
W R Berkley, 4.250%     196,421       3,926,456  
W R Berkley, 4.125%     235,597       4,304,357  
WaFd, 4.875%     240,939       3,435,790  
Wells Fargo, 7.500%     83,288       93,115,984  
Wells Fargo, 6.625%, US0003M + 3.690% (A)     704,163       17,589,992  
Wells Fargo, 5.625% (B)     579,104       13,365,720  
Wells Fargo, 4.750%     1,683,815       32,346,086  
Wells Fargo, 4.700% (B)     980,821       18,969,078  
Wells Fargo, 4.375%     880,838       15,731,767  
Wells Fargo, 4.250%     1,047,984       18,224,442  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Western Alliance Bancorp, 4.250%, H15T5Y + 3.452% (A)     240,481     $ 3,941,484  
Wintrust Financial, 6.875%, H15T5Y + 6.507% (A)     242,802       5,965,645  
Zions Bancorporation, 9.911%, CME Term SOFR + 4.240% (A)     109,386       2,779,498  
              1,635,933,090  
Industrials — 1.2%                
Chart Industries, 6.750%     169,097       9,181,967  
FTAI Aviation, 8.250%, US0003M + 6.886% (A)     210       5,162  
Pitney Bowes, 6.700%     359,076       6,050,430  
WESCO International, 10.625%, H15T5Y + 10.325% (A)     452,246       12,210,642  
              27,448,201  
Real Estate — 5.4%                
Brookfield Property Partners, 6.500%     152,655       2,062,369  
Brookfield Property Partners, 5.750%     225,179       2,742,680  
Brookfield Property Preferred, 6.250%     565,510       7,600,454  
Digital Realty Trust, 5.850% ‡ (B)     164,810       3,999,939  
Digital Realty Trust, 5.200%     291,596       6,368,457  
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 6.250%     207,285       3,173,533  
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 5.625%     274,503       4,090,095  
Hudson Pacific Properties, 4.750%     334,019       4,008,228  
Kimco Realty, 5.250%     205,526       4,720,932  
Kimco Realty, 5.125%     174,881       3,938,320  
Public Storage, 5.600%     240,940       6,001,815  
Public Storage, 5.150%     234,459       5,498,064  
Public Storage, 5.050%     253,614       5,934,568  
Public Storage, 4.875%     267,224       5,838,844  
Public Storage, 4.625%     475,398       9,921,556  
Public Storage, 4.000%     367,404       6,734,515  
Public Storage, 4.000%     508,295       9,342,462  
Public Storage, 3.900%     141,715       2,458,755  
Public Storage, 3.875%     231,970       3,966,687  
RLJ Lodging Trust, 1.950%     271,768       6,503,408  
SITE Centers, 6.375%     137,239       3,156,497  
SL Green Realty, 6.500% ‡ (B)     188,546       3,467,361  
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.250%     246,324       3,955,964  
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.250%     251,258       4,080,430  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Real Estate — continued                
Vornado Realty Trust, 4.450%     241,909     $ 3,297,220  
              122,863,153  
Utilities — 8.6%                
CMS Energy, 5.875%     529,093       12,777,596  
CMS Energy, 4.200%     198,732       4,153,499  
DTE Energy, 5.250%     337,276       7,855,158  
DTE Energy, 4.375%     180,446       3,686,512  
Duke Energy, 5.750%     837,934       20,680,211  
Duke Energy, 5.625%     420,436       10,195,573  
Entergy Arkansas, 4.875%     345,614       7,347,754  
Entergy Louisiana, 4.875%     226,274       4,864,891  
Entergy Mississippi, 4.900% (B)     216,719       4,815,496  
Georgia Power, 5.000%     220,614       5,127,069  
NextEra Energy, 6.926% (B)     836,847       30,996,813  
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 5.650% (B)     576,959       14,481,671  
SCE Trust IV, 5.375%, TSFR3M + 3.394% (A)     270,042       5,738,393  
Sempra, 5.750%     635,572       15,412,621  
Southern, 5.250%     378,882       9,040,125  
Southern, 4.950% (B)     838,353       18,653,354  
Southern, 4.200%     629,869       12,364,328  
Spire, 5.900% (B)     205,444       4,901,894  
Tennessee Valley Authority, 2.216%, H15T30Y + 0.840% (A)     171,338       3,743,735  
              196,836,693  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             2,220,899,999  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $2,569,968,222)
            2,263,599,226  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(C)(D) — 0.4%                
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.280%
(Cost $9,839,349)
    9,839,349       9,839,349  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

 

    Face Amount     Value  
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 1.4%                
BNP Paribas
5.220%, dated 11/30/2023, to be repurchased on 12/01/2023, repurchase price $32,241,281 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $160,955 - $3,792,542, 2.000%, 08/15/25, with a total market value of $32,851,198)
(Cost $32,236,607)
  $ 32,236,607     $ 32,236,607  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.2%
(Cost $2,612,044,178)
          $ 2,305,675,182  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,277,678,444.

 

Real Estate Investment Trust
(A) Variable or floating rate security. The rate presented is the rate in effect as of November 30, 2023. Rates are based on published reference rates and spreads and/ or are adjusted periodically based on prevailing interest rates.
(B) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2023. The total market value of securities on loan at November 30, 2023 was $40,959,809.
(C) These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2023 was $42,075,956. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of November 30, 2023 was $—.
(D) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2023, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Preferred Stock   $ 2,263,599,226     $     $     $ 2,263,599,226  
Short-Term Investment     9,839,349                   9,839,349  
Repurchase Agreement           32,236,607             32,236,607  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 2,273,438,575     $ 32,236,607     $     $ 2,305,675,182  

 

Amounts designated as “—“are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.5%                
Communication Services — 3.7%                
Comcast, Cl A     16,319     $ 683,603  
Interpublic Group     16,682       512,805  
Omnicom Group     6,987       563,362  
              1,759,770  
Consumer Discretionary — 6.4%                
Best Buy     8,757       621,221  
Darden Restaurants     4,069       636,676  
Garmin     6,254       764,489  
Tapestry     15,510       491,202  
VF     34,594       578,758  
              3,092,346  
Consumer Staples — 14.9%                
Archer-Daniels-Midland     9,085       669,837  
Bunge Global     7,039       773,375  
Campbell Soup     14,362       577,065  
Coca-Cola     10,942       639,450  
General Mills     8,044       512,081  
Hormel Foods     16,157       494,243  
J M Smucker     4,308       472,717  
Kellanova     10,348       543,684  
Kimberly-Clark     4,899       606,153  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Staples — continued                
Kraft Heinz     17,946     $ 630,084  
PepsiCo     3,613       608,032  
Procter & Gamble     4,506       691,761  
              7,218,482  
Energy — 14.7%                
APA     19,781       712,116  
Chevron     4,134       593,642  
Coterra Energy     26,731       701,689  
EOG Resources     5,669       697,684  
Exxon Mobil     6,135       630,310  
Kinder Morgan     38,827       682,190  
Marathon Petroleum     5,833       870,225  
ONEOK     11,037       759,898  
Pioneer Natural Resources     3,211       743,796  
Valero Energy     5,812       728,592  
              7,120,142  
Financials — 11.2%                
Aflac     9,554       790,211  
BlackRock, Cl A     963       723,435  
CME Group, Cl A     3,572       779,982  
Discover Financial Services     5,803       539,679  
Hartford Financial Services Group     9,237       721,964  
Principal Financial Group     9,230       681,451  
Regions Financial     35,830       597,644  
T Rowe Price Group     5,779       578,651  
              5,413,017  
Health Care — 9.0%                
AbbVie     4,755       677,064  
Bristol-Myers Squibb     10,165       501,948  
CVS Health     9,223       626,703  
Gilead Sciences     8,403       643,670  
Medtronic     7,868       623,696  
Merck     5,950       609,756  
Viatris     70,481       647,016  
              4,329,853  
Industrials — 18.3%                
3M     6,596       653,466  
CH Robinson Worldwide     7,343       602,493  
Fastenal     12,029       721,379  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Industrials — continued                
General Dynamics     3,113     $ 768,818  
L3Harris Technologies     3,494       666,690  
Lockheed Martin     1,424       637,624  
Norfolk Southern     3,060       667,570  
Paychex     5,917       721,696  
Robert Half     9,059       742,657  
RTX     6,631       540,294  
Snap-On     2,459       675,463  
Stanley Black & Decker     7,822       711,020  
Union Pacific     3,301       743,616  
              8,852,786  
Information Technology — 7.1%                
Cisco Systems     13,220       639,584  
Corning     20,192       575,270  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise     41,905       708,613  
Juniper Networks     21,931       623,937  
NetApp     9,469       865,372  
              3,412,776  
Materials — 10.4%                
Amcor     66,091       626,543  
CF Industries Holdings     9,696       728,654  
Eastman Chemical     8,190       686,568  
International Paper     20,857       770,458  
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A     7,398       703,550  
Mosaic     18,836       676,024  
Packaging Corp of America     5,039       846,602  
              5,038,399  
Real Estate — 1.2%                
Public Storage     2,289       592,302  
Utilities — 2.6%                
Consolidated Edison     7,046       634,915  
Exelon     16,479       634,606  
              1,269,521  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $50,676,115)
            48,099,394  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $50,676,115)
          $ 48,099,394  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $48,317,862.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%            
MEXICO — 0.1%            
Materials — 0.1%            
Southern Copper     1,419     $ 102,069  
                 
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.1%                
Energy — 0.1%                
TechnipFMC     9,932       205,791  
                 
UNITED STATES — 99.6%                
Communication Services — 8.7%                
AT&T     59,358       983,562  
Comcast, Cl A     72,305       3,028,856  
Frontier Communications Parent *     45,086       986,933  
IAC *     18,859       902,026  
Meta Platforms, Cl A *     13,440       4,396,896  
Netflix *     5,546       2,628,638  
Nexstar Media Group, Cl A     5,960       845,903  
Paramount Global, Cl B     70,049       1,006,604  
Verizon Communications     26,913       1,031,575  
              15,810,993  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Discretionary — 10.7%                
Advance Auto Parts     16,039     $ 814,621  
Asbury Automotive Group *     4,013       842,008  
Best Buy     12,164       862,914  
Booking Holdings *     791       2,472,429  
Deckers Outdoor *     332       220,438  
DR Horton     4,671       596,347  
DraftKings, Cl A *     7,118       272,192  
Ford Motor     72,669       745,584  
Garmin     8,127       993,444  
General Motors     28,967       915,357  
Lennar, Cl A     3,623       463,454  
Lithia Motors, Cl A     3,192       852,232  
Macy’s     74,779       1,185,995  
Marriott Vacations Worldwide     9,100       663,390  
Meritage Homes     8,095       1,143,823  
NVR *     43       264,682  
PulteGroup     4,914       434,496  
Royal Caribbean Cruises *     4,246       456,275  
Tapestry     29,857       945,571  
Taylor Morrison Home, Cl A *     22,708       1,024,131  
Tempur Sealy International     2,609       105,195  
TJX     20,054       1,766,958  
Toll Brothers     13,902       1,194,043  
Wynn Resorts     1,592       134,397  
              19,369,976  
Consumer Staples — 2.2%                
BellRing Brands *     2,696       142,618  
Bunge Global     8,108       890,826  
Celsius Holdings *     1,971       97,584  
Conagra Brands     31,189       882,337  
Coty, Cl A *     4,918       56,065  
elf Beauty *     1,361       160,721  
Kraft Heinz     26,913       944,915  
Tyson Foods, Cl A     18,195       852,254  
              4,027,320  
Energy — 4.5%                
Antero Midstream     67,613       900,605  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Energy — continued                
Baker Hughes, Cl A     14,943     $ 504,326  
Chesapeake Energy     9,555       767,362  
Chord Energy     5,008       811,997  
Civitas Resources     10,921       750,164  
Coterra Energy     28,741       754,451  
DT Midstream     15,444       884,787  
Helmerich & Payne     19,292       698,949  
Kinder Morgan     49,820       875,338  
ONEOK     12,442       856,632  
Transocean *     15,012       95,476  
Weatherford International *     2,473       224,276  
              8,124,363  
Financials — 25.0%                
AGNC Investment     99,520       877,766  
Ally Financial     33,331       973,932  
Apollo Global Management     8,219       756,148  
Arch Capital Group *     7,059       590,768  
Ares Management, Cl A     2,507       281,411  
Arthur J Gallagher     3,112       774,888  
Bank OZK     23,807       996,561  
Berkshire Hathaway, Cl B *     12,431       4,475,160  
Cadence Bank     40,917       1,024,971  
Capital One Financial     8,902       993,997  
Citigroup     21,101       972,756  
Citizens Financial Group     33,369       909,973  
Columbia Banking System     42,569       954,823  
Comerica     20,316       918,689  
Evercore, Cl A     565       83,366  
Fifth Third Bancorp     34,655       1,003,262  
First Horizon     77,140       986,621  
FleetCor Technologies *     1,171       281,625  
FNB     77,419       928,254  
Huntington Bancshares     84,465       951,076  
Invesco     65,437       933,786  
Jefferies Financial Group     26,154       926,898  
KeyCorp     79,956       990,655  
M&T Bank     7,037       901,932  
Mastercard, Cl A     10,836       4,484,262  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
MGIC Investment     53,340     $ 938,251  
New York Community Bancorp     81,557       767,451  
Old National Bancorp     58,850       876,276  
OneMain Holdings, Cl A     22,249       941,133  
Primerica     583       122,144  
Prosperity Bancshares     15,898       958,808  
Radian Group     32,945       847,016  
Regions Financial     51,627       861,138  
Rithm Capital     92,219       957,233  
Starwood Property Trust     45,180       897,727  
Synchrony Financial     28,559       924,169  
Synovus Financial     31,604       973,087  
Tradeweb Markets, Cl A     1,850       179,265  
Truist Financial     29,713       954,976  
United Bankshares     30,839       1,021,079  
Unum Group     16,683       717,369  
Valley National Bancorp     104,012       946,509  
Webster Financial     21,718       974,052  
Wells Fargo     20,562       916,860  
Western Alliance Bancorp     18,217       933,075  
Zions Bancorp     23,925       852,448  
              45,533,646  
Health Care — 5.3%                
CVS Health     12,013       816,283  
Eli Lilly     7,006       4,140,826  
Exact Sciences *     2,931       187,584  
Intuitive Surgical *     4,515       1,403,443  
Organon     52,419       593,383  
Perrigo     28,389       864,729  
Pfizer     27,186       828,358  
Viatris     91,134       836,610  
              9,671,216  
Industrials — 13.4%                
AAON     866       54,212  
Allison Transmission Holdings     1,817       97,173  
API Group *     4,415       133,995  
Atkore *     474       61,573  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Industrials — continued                
Axon Enterprise *     919     $ 211,251  
AZEK, Cl A *     2,295       79,155  
Boise Cascade     9,784       1,069,391  
Builders FirstSource *     2,447       328,167  
Caterpillar     8,025       2,012,028  
Clean Harbors *     639       103,301  
Comfort Systems USA     603       116,729  
Copart *     16,611       834,204  
Eaton     6,067       1,381,395  
EMCOR Group     920       195,518  
Esab     1,106       85,328  
FedEx     4,330       1,120,734  
Flowserve     1,977       75,640  
General Electric     36,304       4,421,827  
Ingersoll Rand     5,331       380,793  
Lennox International     538       218,783  
ManpowerGroup     11,993       890,001  
MSC Industrial Direct, Cl A     8,498       827,875  
nVent Electric     2,430       129,397  
Owens Corning     1,424       193,066  
PACCAR     18,689       1,716,024  
Parker-Hannifin     1,746       756,332  
Pentair     2,688       173,483  
RTX     11,247       916,406  
Saia *     455       177,627  
Sensata Technologies Holding     23,439       762,002  
Simpson Manufacturing     901       150,440  
TransDigm Group     1,018       980,202  
Uber Technologies *     27,387       1,544,079  
United Airlines Holdings *     23,564       928,422  
Verisk Analytics, Cl A     2,177       525,593  
Vertiv Holdings, Cl A     10,539       460,133  
XPO *     2,748       237,097  
              24,349,376  
Information Technology — 21.8%                
Adobe *     7,639       4,667,505  
Applied Materials     15,277       2,288,189  
AppLovin, Cl A *     2,712       101,646  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Information Technology — continued                
Arista Networks *     3,292     $ 723,285  
Arrow Electronics *     7,460       884,458  
Avnet     18,134       847,946  
Axcelis Technologies *     1,237       153,734  
Badger Meter     482       71,032  
Broadcom     4,802       4,445,355  
Cadence Design Systems *     3,827       1,045,804  
Cisco Systems     62,139       3,006,285  
Corning     30,939       881,452  
Dell Technologies, Cl C     5,503       417,513  
Fair Isaac *     532       578,603  
Gen Digital     48,519       1,071,300  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise     51,195       865,707  
Insight Enterprises *     711       107,660  
Intel     23,960       1,071,012  
Juniper Networks     33,449       951,624  
KLA     2,188       1,191,629  
Lam Research     2,508       1,795,527  
Manhattan Associates *     835       186,247  
NVIDIA     10,094       4,720,964  
Onto Innovation *     955       134,665  
Oracle     30,871       3,587,519  
Rambus *     2,150       145,490  
Roper Technologies     1,599       860,662  
Samsara, Cl A *     2,477       68,217  
Super Micro Computer *     1,570       429,348  
Synopsys *     2,358       1,280,936  
TD SYNNEX     9,204       907,883  
Universal Display     684       115,733  
Vontier     2,906       98,019  
              39,702,949  
Materials — 6.9%                
Albemarle     5,586       677,414  
Commercial Metals     20,692       937,969  
CRH     10,072       632,018  
Dow     17,051       882,389  
DuPont de Nemours     11,506       823,139  
Eastman Chemical     11,748       984,835  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Materials — continued                
Huntsman     36,324     $ 893,571  
International Paper     24,219       894,650  
Linde     7,221       2,987,833  
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A     9,132       868,453  
Mosaic     23,280       835,519  
Reliance Steel & Aluminum     838       230,668  
United States Steel     26,309       944,493  
              12,592,951  
Real Estate — 1.1%                
Kilroy Realty     28,284       932,806  
Spirit Realty Capital     24,483       1,011,148  
              1,943,954  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             181,126,744  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $166,828,073)
            181,434,604  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $166,828,073)
          $ 181,434,604  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $181,838,224.

 

* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

 

 

†  Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — 99.4%                
BERMUDA — 2.1%                
Financials — 2.1%                
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 9.593%, US0003M + 4.060% (A)     101,629     $ 2,625,077  
SiriusPoint, 8.000%, H15T5Y + 7.298% (A)     75,923       1,932,240  
TOTAL BERMUDA             4,557,317  
UNITED STATES— 97.3%                
Energy — 8.1%                
Energy Transfer, 10.364%, US0003M + 4.738% (A)     166,118       4,275,877  
Energy Transfer, 10.156%, US0003M + 4.530% (A)     169,171       4,346,003  
NuStar Energy, 12.551%, US0003M + 6.880% (A)     64,067       1,629,865  
NuStar Energy, 11.315%, TSFR3M + 5.905% (A)     142,728       3,670,964  
NuStar Logistics, 12.390%, TSFR3M + 6.996% (A)     157,483       4,228,419  
              18,151,128  
Financials — 86.7%                
AGNC Investment, 10.767%, CME Term SOFR + 5.373% ‡ (A)     123,069       3,138,259  
AGNC Investment, 7.750%, H15T5Y + 4.390% ‡ (A)     56,532       1,200,740  
AGNC Investment, 6.125%, CME Term SOFR + 4.697% ‡ (A)     219,883       4,740,677  
Allstate, 8.821%, TSFR3M + 3.427% (A)     191,327       4,880,752  
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 6.625%, H15T5Y + 6.297% (A)     109,629       2,644,251  
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 5.950%, H15T5Y + 4.322% (A)     144,277       3,256,332  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Annaly Capital Management, 10.631%, CME Term SOFR + 4.993% ‡ (A)     255,942     $ 6,395,991  
Annaly Capital Management, 9.828%, CME Term SOFR + 4.172% ‡ (A)     149,952       3,739,803  
Argo Group International Holdings, 7.000%, H15T5Y + 6.712% (A)     54,441       1,294,063  
Associated Banc-Corp, 6.625%, H15T5Y + 2.812% (A)     113,173       2,406,058  
Athene Holding, 7.750%, H15T5Y + 3.962% (A)     184,152       4,642,472  
Athene Holding, 6.375%, H15T5Y + 5.970% (A)     222,216       5,504,290  
Athene Holding, 6.350%, US0003M + 4.253% (A)     325,334       7,752,709  
Bank of America, 6.450%, US0003M + 1.327% (A)     394,646       10,008,222  
Bank of America, 6.298%, TSFR3M + 0.912% (A)     110,689       2,295,690  
Bank of America, 6.129%, TSFR3M + 0.762% (A)     155,429       3,301,312  
Chimera Investment, 7.750%, US0003M + 4.743% ‡ (A)     96,949       1,875,963  
Citigroup, Ser J, 9.696%, TSFR3M + 4.302% (A)     355,828       9,180,362  
Enstar Group, 7.000%, US0003M + 4.015% (A)     147,626       3,650,791  
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.381%, TSFR3M + 1.012% (A)     273,108       5,970,141  
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.301%, TSFR3M + 0.932% (A)     492,991       10,461,269  
Huntington Bancshares, 6.875%, H15T5Y + 2.704% (A)     125,003       2,997,572  
Jackson Financial, 8.000%, H15T5Y + 3.728% (A)     209,191       5,233,959  
Kemper, 5.875%, H15T5Y + 4.140% (A)     54,182       1,039,753  
KeyCorp, 6.200%, H15T5Y + 3.132% (A)     226,816       4,602,097  
KeyCorp, 6.125%, TSFR3M + 4.154% (A)     184,924       3,998,057  
M&T Bank, 5.625%, CME Term SOFR + 4.020% (A)     95,656       2,338,789  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Merchants Bancorp, 8.250%, H15T5Y + 4.340% (A)     52,268     $ 1,301,473  
MetLife, 6.671%, CME Term SOFR + 1.262% (A)     224,406       5,105,236  
Morgan Stanley, 6.356%, TSFR3M + 0.962% (A)     420,893       8,969,230  
New York Community Bancorp, 6.375%, US0003M + 3.821% (A)     192,692       4,464,674  
PacWest Bancorp, 7.750%, H15T5Y + 4.820% (A)     189,954       3,977,637  
Regions Financial, 5.700%, CME Term SOFR + 3.148% (A)     194,824       3,869,205  
Reinsurance Group of America, 7.125%, H15T5Y + 3.456% (A)     251,988       6,594,526  
Reinsurance Group of America, 5.750%, US0003M + 4.040% (A)     144,457       3,637,427  
Rithm Capital, 7.000%, H15T5Y + 6.223% ‡ (A)     176,245       3,766,356  
Rithm Capital, 6.375%, US0003M + 4.969% (A)     147,923       3,029,463  
SLM, 7.371%, TSFR3M + 1.962% (A)     23,598       1,603,012  
Synovus Financial, 9.011%, CME Term SOFR + 3.614% (A)     73,952       1,887,995  
Two Harbors Investment, 7.625%, US0003M + 5.352% ‡ (A)     96,629       1,992,490  
Two Harbors Investment, 7.250%, US0003M + 5.011% ‡ (A)     91,274       1,876,593  
US Bancorp, 6.676%, TSFR3M + 1.282% (A)     5,395       4,310,497  
US Bancorp, 6.256%, TSFR3M + 0.862% (A)     380,860       7,518,176  
Valley National Bancorp, 9.234%, US0003M + 3.578% (A)     37,744       861,318  
Valley National Bancorp, 6.250%, US0003M + 3.850% (A)     44,170       851,598  
Voya Financial, 5.350%, H15T5Y + 3.210% (A)     111,798       2,659,674  
Western Alliance Bancorp, 4.250%, H15T5Y + 3.452% (A)     111,182       1,822,273  
Wintrust Financial, 6.875%, H15T5Y + 6.507% (A)     109,975       2,702,086  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Zions Bancorporation, 9.911%, CME Term SOFR + 4.240% (A)     51,878     $ 1,318,220  
              192,669,533  
Industrials — 2.5%                
WESCO International, 10.625%, H15T5Y + 10.325% (A)     204,013       5,508,351  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             216,329,012  
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $223,871,603)
            220,886,329  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $223,871,603)
          $ 220,886,329  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $222,312,863.

 

Real Estate Investment Trust
(A) Variable or floating rate security. The rate presented is the rate in effect as of November 30, 2023. Rates are based on published reference rates and spreads and/or are adjusted periodically based on prevailing interest rates.

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

 

†  Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%              
BRAZIL — 0.2%              
Consumer Discretionary — 0.2%              
MercadoLibre *     107     $ 173,389  
                 
CHINA — 0.1%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%                
Yum China Holdings     990       42,748  
                 
ISRAEL — 0.0%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
Mobileye Global, Cl A *     231       9,483  
                 
MEXICO — 0.0%                
Materials — 0.0%                
Southern Copper     216       15,537  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 0.0%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
Coupang, Cl A *     2,677       40,905  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
UNITED STATES — 99.4%                
Communication Services — 8.7%                
Alphabet, Cl A *     14,504     $ 1,922,215  
Alphabet, Cl C *     12,600       1,687,392  
AT&T     17,421       288,666  
Charter Communications, Cl A *     243       97,232  
Comcast, Cl A     9,950       416,806  
Electronic Arts     659       90,949  
Endeavor Group Holdings, Cl A     211       5,129  
Fox, Cl A     623       18,403  
Fox, Cl B     334       9,238  
Live Nation Entertainment *     359       30,235  
Meta Platforms, Cl A *     5,374       1,758,104  
Netflix *     1,057       500,986  
Omnicom Group     479       38,622  
Pinterest, Cl A *     1,419       48,345  
ROBLOX, Cl A *     1,136       44,656  
Sirius XM Holdings     1,666       7,797  
Snap, Cl A *     2,503       34,617  
Spotify Technology *     329       60,901  
Take-Two Interactive Software *     408       64,546  
T-Mobile US *     1,258       189,266  
Trade Desk, Cl A *     1,074       75,674  
Verizon Communications     10,251       392,921  
Walt Disney *     4,459       413,305  
Warner Bros Discovery *     5,458       57,036  
Warner Music Group, Cl A     319       10,562  
              8,263,603  
Consumer Discretionary — 10.3%                
Airbnb, Cl A *     1,017       128,488  
Amazon.com *     21,973       3,210,036  
Aptiv *     689       57,077  
AutoZone *     43       112,227  
Best Buy     477       33,838  
Booking Holdings *     85       265,684  
Carnival *     2,448       36,867  
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cl A *     66       145,348  
Darden Restaurants     296       46,315  
DoorDash, Cl A *     643       60,429  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Discretionary — continued                
DR Horton     746     $ 95,242  
DraftKings, Cl A *     1,042       39,846  
eBay     1,305       53,518  
Expedia Group *     348       47,391  
Ford Motor     9,543       97,911  
Garmin     373       45,595  
General Motors     3,368       106,429  
Genuine Parts     337       44,747  
Hilton Worldwide Holdings     632       105,873  
Home Depot     2,452       768,677  
Las Vegas Sands     799       36,850  
Lennar, Cl A     603       77,136  
Lennar, Cl B     30       3,442  
Lowe’s     1,426       283,532  
Lucid Group *     2,164       9,132  
Lululemon Athletica *     270       120,636  
Marriott International, Cl A     633       128,309  
McDonald’s     1,776       500,548  
MGM Resorts International     685       27,016  
NIKE, Cl B     2,972       327,722  
NVR *     7       43,088  
O’Reilly Automotive *     144       141,463  
Pool     92       31,953  
PulteGroup     535       47,305  
Rivian Automotive, Cl A *     1,657       27,771  
Ross Stores     810       105,608  
Royal Caribbean Cruises *     541       58,136  
Starbucks     2,739       271,983  
Tesla *     6,710       1,610,937  
TJX     2,802       246,884  
Tractor Supply     268       54,407  
Ulta Beauty *     118       50,267  
Yum! Brands     681       85,499  
              9,791,162  
Consumer Staples — 6.1%                
Albertsons, Cl A     1,030       22,423  
Altria Group     4,327       181,907  
Archer-Daniels-Midland     1,297       95,628  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Staples — continued                
Brown-Forman, Cl A     126     $ 7,589  
Brown-Forman, Cl B     748       43,937  
Bunge Global     364       39,993  
Campbell Soup     474       19,045  
Church & Dwight     597       57,688  
Clorox     303       43,435  
Coca-Cola     9,492       554,712  
Colgate-Palmolive     2,012       158,485  
Conagra Brands     1,172       33,156  
Constellation Brands, Cl A     382       91,867  
Costco Wholesale     1,078       638,974  
Dollar General     534       70,018  
Dollar Tree *     509       62,907  
Estee Lauder, Cl A     524       66,910  
General Mills     1,420       90,397  
Hershey     358       67,275  
Hormel Foods     716       21,902  
J M Smucker     245       26,884  
Kellanova     638       33,521  
Kenvue     4,221       86,277  
Keurig Dr Pepper     2,207       69,675  
Kimberly-Clark     821       101,582  
Kraft Heinz     1,923       67,517  
Kroger     1,726       76,410  
McCormick     617       40,000  
Mondelez International, Cl A     3,309       235,138  
Monster Beverage *     1,239       68,331  
PepsiCo     3,357       564,950  
Philip Morris International     3,783       353,181  
Procter & Gamble     5,749       882,586  
Sysco     1,233       88,986  
Target     1,117       149,466  
Tyson Foods, Cl A     692       32,413  
Walgreens Boots Alliance     1,749       34,875  
Walmart     3,465       539,466  
              5,819,506  
Energy — 4.1%                
Baker Hughes, Cl A     2,465       83,194  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Energy — continued                
Cheniere Energy     585     $ 106,558  
Chevron     4,238       608,577  
ConocoPhillips     2,949       340,816  
Coterra Energy     1,825       47,906  
Devon Energy     1,554       69,883  
Diamondback Energy     414       63,926  
EOG Resources     1,414       174,021  
EQT     1,005       40,160  
Exxon Mobil     9,866       1,013,633  
Halliburton     2,190       81,096  
Hess     673       94,597  
Kinder Morgan     4,773       83,862  
Marathon Oil     1,513       38,476  
Marathon Petroleum     970       144,714  
Occidental Petroleum     1,696       100,318  
ONEOK     1,412       97,216  
Phillips 66     1,078       138,943  
Pioneer Natural Resources     566       131,108  
Schlumberger     3,453       179,694  
Targa Resources     545       49,295  
Valero Energy     857       107,433  
Williams     2,957       108,788  
              3,904,214  
Financials — 12.7%                
Aflac     1,304       107,854  
Allstate     637       87,823  
American Express     1,431       244,372  
American International Group     1,726       113,588  
Ameriprise Financial     251       88,731  
Aon, Cl A     493       161,946  
Apollo Global Management     985       90,620  
Arch Capital Group *     871       72,894  
Ares Management, Cl A     362       40,634  
Arthur J Gallagher     517       128,733  
Bank of America     16,904       515,403  
Bank of New York Mellon     1,837       88,764  
Berkshire Hathaway, Cl B *     3,155       1,135,800  
BlackRock, Cl A     359       269,692  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
Blackstone     1,702     $ 191,254  
Block, Cl A *     1,332       84,489  
Blue Owl Capital, Cl A     1,093       14,734  
Brown & Brown     581       43,424  
Capital One Financial     918       102,504  
Cboe Global Markets     258       47,005  
Charles Schwab     3,347       205,238  
Chubb     1,000       229,430  
Cincinnati Financial     379       38,957  
Citigroup     4,585       211,368  
Citizens Financial Group     1,191       32,479  
CME Group, Cl A     872       190,410  
Coinbase Global, Cl A *     381       47,518  
Discover Financial Services     610       56,730  
Everest Group     81       33,255  
FactSet Research Systems     92       41,718  
Fidelity National Information Services     1,438       84,324  
Fifth Third Bancorp     1,663       48,144  
First Citizens BancShares, Cl A     24       35,229  
Fiserv *     1,474       192,519  
FleetCor Technologies *     178       42,809  
Franklin Resources     711       17,633  
Global Payments     635       73,939  
Goldman Sachs Group     804       274,598  
Hartford Financial Services Group     743       58,073  
Huntington Bancshares     3,531       39,759  
Interactive Brokers Group, Cl A     254       19,771  
Intercontinental Exchange     1,344       153,001  
JPMorgan Chase     7,079       1,104,890  
KKR     1,572       119,220  
Loews     451       31,701  
LPL Financial Holdings     188       41,792  
M&T Bank     403       51,653  
Markel Group *     32       46,051  
Marsh & McLennan     1,205       240,301  
Mastercard, Cl A     2,045       846,282  
MetLife     1,536       97,736  
Moody’s     384       140,145  
Morgan Stanley     3,144       249,445  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Financials — continued                
MSCI, Cl A     191     $ 99,482  
Nasdaq     841       46,961  
Northern Trust     512       40,576  
PayPal Holdings *     2,662       153,358  
PNC Financial Services Group     967       129,539  
Principal Financial Group     595       43,929  
Progressive     1,421       233,087  
Prudential Financial     889       86,926  
Raymond James Financial     460       48,369  
Regions Financial     2,302       38,397  
Rocket, Cl A *     358       3,344  
S&P Global     779       323,932  
State Street     775       56,436  
Synchrony Financial     1,024       33,137  
T Rowe Price Group     541       54,170  
Tradeweb Markets, Cl A     283       27,423  
Travelers     561       101,328  
Truist Financial     3,232       103,876  
US Bancorp     3,592       136,927  
Visa, Cl A     3,948       1,013,373  
W R Berkley     500       36,275  
Wells Fargo     8,868       395,424  
Willis Towers Watson     259       63,792  
              11,996,443  
Health Care — 12.7%                
Abbott Laboratories     4,221       440,208  
AbbVie     4,302       612,562  
Agilent Technologies     717       91,633  
Align Technology *     178       38,056  
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals *     304       51,148  
Amgen     1,299       350,262  
Avantor *     1,608       34,057  
Baxter International     1,238       44,667  
Becton Dickinson     703       166,035  
Biogen *     350       81,928  
BioMarin Pharmaceutical *     453       41,259  
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cl A *     51       15,551  
Boston Scientific *     3,538       197,739  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Health Care — continued                
Bristol-Myers Squibb     5,120     $ 252,826  
Cardinal Health     612       65,533  
Cencora     409       83,178  
Centene *     1,332       98,142  
Cigna Group     712       187,171  
Cooper     119       40,094  
CVS Health     3,107       211,121  
Danaher     1,607       358,859  
Dexcom *     940       108,589  
Edwards Lifesciences *     1,466       99,263  
Elevance Health     577       276,666  
Eli Lilly     2,062       1,218,725  
GE HealthCare Technologies     891       60,998  
Gilead Sciences     3,019       231,255  
HCA Healthcare     504       126,242  
Hologic *     600       42,780  
Humana     303       146,913  
IDEXX Laboratories *     202       94,096  
Illumina *     387       39,455  
Incyte *     460       24,996  
Insulet *     173       32,713  
Intuitive Surgical *     851       264,525  
IQVIA Holdings *     439       93,990  
Johnson & Johnson     5,876       908,782  
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings     218       47,286  
McKesson     329       154,814  
Medtronic     3,242       256,993  
Merck     6,190       634,351  
Mettler-Toledo International *     52       56,780  
Moderna *     807       62,704  
Molina Healthcare *     139       50,813  
Pfizer     13,769       419,541  
Quest Diagnostics     275       37,738  
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals *     252       207,600  
ResMed     354       55,836  
Revvity     309       27,470  
Royalty Pharma, Cl A     930       25,175  
Seagen *     337       71,852  
STERIS PLC     242       48,627  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Health Care — continued                
Stryker     769     $ 227,878  
Thermo Fisher Scientific     940       466,014  
UnitedHealth Group     2,264       1,251,924  
Veeva Systems, Cl A *     353       61,531  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals *     627       222,466  
Viatris     2,957       27,145  
Waters *     142       39,847  
West Pharmaceutical Services     182       63,838  
Zimmer Biomet Holdings     512       59,551  
Zoetis, Cl A     1,118       197,517  
              12,007,308  
Industrials — 8.4%                
3M     1,336       132,358  
AMETEK     561       87,084  
Automatic Data Processing     1,006       231,300  
Axon Enterprise *     172       39,538  
Boeing *     1,358       314,554  
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding, Cl A     316       39,541  
Broadridge Financial Solutions     287       55,626  
Builders FirstSource *     301       40,367  
Carlisle     120       33,649  
Carrier Global     2,027       105,323  
Caterpillar     1,256       314,904  
Cintas     212       117,289  
Copart *     2,060       103,453  
CSX     4,857       156,881  
Cummins     345       77,335  
Deere     657       239,417  
Delta Air Lines     1,567       57,869  
Dover     341       48,136  
Eaton     961       218,810  
Emerson Electric     1,383       122,949  
Equifax     298       64,878  
Expeditors International of Washington     360       43,322  
Fastenal     1,387       83,178  
FedEx     561       145,204  
Ferguson     469       80,358  
Fortive     864       59,599  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Industrials — continued                
General Dynamics     550     $ 135,833  
General Electric     2,637       321,187  
HEICO     104       17,787  
HEICO, Cl A     187       25,696  
Honeywell International     1,622       317,782  
Howmet Aerospace     1,000       52,600  
Hubbell, Cl B     129       38,700  
IDEX     188       37,916  
Illinois Tool Works     734       177,782  
Ingersoll Rand     985       70,359  
Jacobs Solutions     308       39,171  
JB Hunt Transport Services     204       37,795  
Johnson Controls International     1,658       87,542  
L3Harris Technologies     458       87,391  
Lennox International     77       31,313  
Lockheed Martin     618       276,722  
Nordson     124       29,182  
Norfolk Southern     554       120,861  
Northrop Grumman     367       174,384  
Old Dominion Freight Line     234       91,040  
Otis Worldwide     1,006       86,305  
PACCAR     1,254       115,142  
Parker-Hannifin     310       134,286  
Paychex     781       95,259  
Paycom Software     125       22,707  
Quanta Services     350       65,909  
Republic Services, Cl A     505       81,729  
Rockwell Automation     280       77,123  
Rollins     767       31,248  
RTX     3,560       290,069  
Southwest Airlines     1,457       37,255  
SS&C Technologies Holdings     539       30,324  
Stanley Black & Decker     372       33,815  
Trane Technologies     554       124,877  
TransDigm Group     124       119,396  
TransUnion     475       27,892  
Uber Technologies *     4,750       267,805  
Union Pacific     1,487       334,976  
United Airlines Holdings *     803       31,638  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Industrials — continued                
United Parcel Service, Cl B     1,765     $ 267,592  
United Rentals     169       80,447  
Verisk Analytics, Cl A     351       84,742  
Waste Management     985       168,425  
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies     434       50,587  
WW Grainger     97       76,260  
Xylem     581       61,081  
              7,980,854  
Information Technology — 29.5%                
Accenture, Cl A     1,620       539,687  
Adobe *     1,108       676,999  
Advanced Micro Devices *     3,901       472,645  
Akamai Technologies *     365       42,168  
Amdocs     295       24,712  
Amphenol, Cl A     1,432       130,298  
Analog Devices     1,224       224,457  
ANSYS *     213       62,486  
Apple     36,168       6,870,112  
Applied Materials     2,042       305,851  
Arista Networks *     575       126,333  
Aspen Technology *     70       13,178  
Atlassian, Cl A *     369       70,461  
Autodesk *     521       113,802  
Bentley Systems, Cl B     507       26,394  
Broadcom     985       911,844  
Cadence Design Systems *     655       178,992  
CDW     328       69,169  
Cisco Systems     9,946       481,187  
Cloudflare, Cl A *     692       53,388  
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cl A     1,236       86,990  
Corning     1,880       53,561  
Crowdstrike Holdings, Cl A *     532       126,079  
Datadog, Cl A *     697       81,249  
Dell Technologies, Cl C     604       45,825  
Enphase Energy *     327       33,034  
EPAM Systems *     136       35,114  
Fair Isaac *     59       64,168  
First Solar *     250       39,445  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Information Technology — continued                
Fortinet *     1,647     $ 86,566  
Gartner *     189       82,185  
GLOBALFOUNDRIES *     197       10,577  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise     3,150       53,266  
HP     2,400       70,416  
HubSpot *     114       56,308  
Intel     10,171       454,644  
International Business Machines     2,215       351,210  
Intuit     664       379,449  
Jabil     308       35,519  
Keysight Technologies *     433       58,840  
KLA     332       180,814  
Lam Research     325       232,674  
Marvell Technology     2,080       115,918  
Microchip Technology     1,300       108,472  
Micron Technology     2,645       201,337  
Microsoft     17,904       6,784,005  
MongoDB, Cl A *     168       69,844  
Monolithic Power Systems     111       60,908  
Motorola Solutions     405       130,762  
NetApp     522       47,706  
NVIDIA     5,793       2,709,386  
Okta, Cl A *     372       24,943  
ON Semiconductor *     1,048       74,754  
Oracle     3,793       440,785  
Palantir Technologies, Cl A *     4,437       88,962  
Palo Alto Networks *     729       215,121  
PTC *     287       45,162  
QUALCOMM     2,712       349,984  
Roper Technologies     259       139,407  
Salesforce *     2,294       577,859  
Seagate Technology Holdings     472       37,335  
ServiceNow *     498       341,498  
Skyworks Solutions     389       37,706  
Snowflake, Cl A *     665       124,807  
Splunk *     372       56,373  
Synopsys *     366       198,822  
TE Connectivity     763       99,953  
Teledyne Technologies *     112       45,132  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Information Technology — continued                
Teradyne     380     $ 35,047  
Texas Instruments     2,205       336,726  
Trimble *     612       28,397  
Tyler Technologies *     100       40,884  
VeriSign *     223       47,321  
Western Digital *     784       37,875  
Workday, Cl A *     499       135,089  
Zebra Technologies, Cl A *     125       29,622  
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *     624       42,326  
Zscaler *     216       42,666  
              27,914,990  
Materials — 2.3%                
Air Products & Chemicals     533       144,203  
Albemarle     288       34,926  
Amcor     3,556       33,711  
Avery Dennison     197       38,317  
Ball     759       41,965  
Celanese, Cl A     268       37,161  
CF Industries Holdings     474       35,621  
Corteva     1,729       78,151  
CRH     1,679       105,357  
Dow     1,719       88,958  
DuPont de Nemours     1,022       73,114  
Ecolab     614       117,722  
Freeport-McMoRan     3,469       129,463  
International Flavors & Fragrances     625       47,113  
Linde     1,194       494,041  
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A     623       59,247  
Martin Marietta Materials     148       68,759  
Mosaic     814       29,215  
Newmont     1,937       77,848  
Nucor     611       103,852  
PPG Industries     574       81,502  
Sherwin-Williams     576       160,589  
Steel Dynamics     380       45,269  
Vulcan Materials     323       68,980  
Westlake     82       10,528  
              2,205,612  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Real Estate — 2.3%                
Alexandria Real Estate Equities     418     $ 45,729  
American Tower     1,132       236,339  
AvalonBay Communities     346       59,837  
Camden Property Trust     263       23,738  
CBRE Group, Cl A *     754       59,536  
CoStar Group *     987       81,960  
Crown Castle     1,049       123,027  
Digital Realty Trust     735       102,003  
Equinix     228       185,822  
Equity Residential     912       51,838  
Essex Property Trust     154       32,873  
Extra Space Storage     512       66,647  
Healthpeak Properties     1,354       23,451  
Invitation Homes     1,399       46,671  
Iron Mountain     708       45,418  
Mid-America Apartment Communities     286       35,601  
NET Lease Office Properties *     71       1,161  
ProLogis     2,247       258,248  
Public Storage     383       99,105  
Realty Income     1,723       92,973  
SBA Communications, Cl A     262       64,704  
Simon Property Group     786       98,164  
Sun Communities     303       39,190  
UDR     752       25,117  
Ventas     983       45,061  
VICI Properties, Cl A     2,468       73,769  
Welltower     1,261       112,355  
Weyerhaeuser     1,784       55,928  
WP Carey     519       32,303  
              2,218,568  
Utilities — 2.3%                
Alliant Energy     620       31,353  
Ameren     640       49,658  
American Electric Power     1,253       99,676  
American Water Works     472       62,229  
Atmos Energy     362       41,199  
Avangrid     193       5,958  
CenterPoint Energy     1,548       43,762  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Utilities — continued                
CMS Energy     713     $ 40,470  
Consolidated Edison     843       75,963  
Constellation Energy     787       95,259  
Dominion Energy     2,032       92,131  
DTE Energy     504       52,471  
Duke Energy     1,870       172,564  
Edison International     935       62,636  
Entergy     518       52,530  
Evergy     562       28,684  
Eversource Energy     854       50,736  
Exelon     2,414       92,963  
FirstEnergy     1,331       49,167  
NextEra Energy     4,930       288,454  
PG&E *     5,961       102,350  
PPL     1,808       47,225  
Public Service Enterprise Group     1,217       75,977  
Sempra     1,531       111,564  
Southern     2,638       187,245  
WEC Energy Group     767       64,137  
Xcel Energy     1,340       81,526  
              2,157,887  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             94,260,147  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $92,979,988)
            94,542,209  
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 0.2%                
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF     395       165,663  
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND
(Cost $164,226)
            165,663  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $93,144,214)
          $ 94,707,872  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $94,793,042.

 

* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X U.S. 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Face Amount     Value  
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 103.2%                
U.S. Cash Management Bill
5.380%, 01/18/24(A)
  $ 8,790,000     $ 8,728,397  
U.S. Treasury Bills                
13.890%, 12/21/23(A)     3,470,000       3,459,852  
12.533%, 12/12/23(A)     2,245,000       2,241,385  
11.753%, 12/26/23(A)     4,210,000       4,194,569  
5.407%, 12/07/23(A)     2,290,000       2,287,987  
5.404%, 02/13/24(A)     2,000,000       1,978,427  
5.394%, 01/25/24(A)     7,725,000       7,662,712  
5.391%, 12/28/23(A)     5,430,000       5,408,481  
5.384%, 12/19/23(A)     5,040,000       5,026,706  
5.377%, 12/05/23(A)     3,655,000       3,652,859  
5.360%, 02/06/24(A)     1,090,000       1,079,352  
5.352%, 01/23/24(A)     7,150,000       7,094,605  
5.344%, 01/11/24(A)     9,145,000       9,090,047  
5.339%, 01/02/24(A)     6,785,000       6,753,155  
5.328%, 01/09/24(A)     3,960,000       3,937,367  
5.204%, 01/04/24(A)     4,196,000       4,175,115  
5.192%, 01/16/24(A)     4,405,000       4,375,350  
5.063%, 02/27/24(A)     2,250,000       2,221,221  
4.843%, 02/22/24(A)     1,950,000       1,926,431  
4.047%, 02/20/24(A)     750,000       741,162  
3.009%, 02/29/24(A)     7,300,000       7,204,461  
2.572%, 02/08/24(A)     350,000       346,488  
1.883%, 01/30/24(A)     5,675,000       5,625,213  
1.452%, 02/01/24(A)     7,100,000       7,035,771  
0.120%, 02/15/24(A)     5,300,000       5,241,426  
0.000%, 03/12/24(B)     2,500,000       2,462,848  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X U.S. 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
             
    Face Amount     Value  
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — continued                
0.000%, 03/26/24(B)   $ 2,500,000     $ 2,457,688  
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $116,406,530)
            116,409,075  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.2%
(Cost $116,406,530)
          $ 116,409,075  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $112,759,714.

 

(A) Interest rate represents the security’s effective yield at the time of purchase.
(B) There is currently no stated interest rate.

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:

 

† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Total investments do not include derivatives such as options, futures contracts, forward contracts, and swap contracts, if applicable.

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%                
UNITED STATES — 99.7%                
Communication Services — 3.2%                
Fox, Cl A     1,008     $ 29,776  
Liberty Media -Liberty SiriusXM *     1,346       36,329  
Live Nation Entertainment *     392       33,014  
Nexstar Media Group, Cl A     163       23,135  
              122,254  
Consumer Discretionary — 18.2%                
Best Buy     572       40,578  
Boyd Gaming     248       14,644  
Carter’s     109       7,433  
Crocs *     208       21,967  
Dick’s Sporting Goods     219       28,492  
DR Horton     644       82,219  
eBay     1,176       48,228  
Expedia Group *     489       66,592  
Gap     1,716       34,440  
H&R Block     422       19,167  
Leggett & Platt     331       7,570  
Lennar, Cl A     653       83,532  
Nordstrom     1,244       19,431  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF
             
    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Consumer Discretionary — continued                
NVR *     6     $ 36,932  
Polaris     121       9,979  
PulteGroup     570       50,399  
Steven Madden     204       7,736  
Tapestry     568       17,988  
Thor Industries     140       13,870  
Toll Brothers     528       45,350  
Williams-Sonoma     168       31,507  
              688,054  
Consumer Staples — 5.9%                
Altria Group     1,719       72,267  
Archer-Daniels-Midland     941       69,380  
Kroger     1,613       71,407  
Olaplex Holdings *     1,912       4,168  
Seaboard     2       7,030  
              224,252  
Energy — 23.4%                
Antero Resources *     322       7,609  
APA     361       12,996  
Cheniere Energy     451       82,150  
Chesapeake Energy     178       14,295  
Chevron     445       63,905  
Chord Energy     73       11,836  
ConocoPhillips     599       69,226  
Coterra Energy     1,088       28,560  
Diamondback Energy     227       35,051  
EOG Resources     551       67,812  
EQT     571       22,817  
Exxon Mobil     632       64,932  
HF Sinclair     319       16,741  
Marathon Oil     910       23,141  
Marathon Petroleum     479       71,462  
Matador Resources     106       6,135  
Murphy Oil     149       6,373  
Occidental Petroleum     1,117       66,071  
Ovintiv     293       12,992  
Phillips 66     576       74,241  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF
             
    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Energy — continued                
Pioneer Natural Resources     193     $ 44,706  
Range Resources     333       10,822  
Southwestern Energy *     1,345       8,864  
Valero Energy     515       64,560  
              887,297  
Health Care — 17.4%                
AbbVie     492       70,056  
Bristol-Myers Squibb     1,272       62,811  
Cardinal Health     600       64,248  
Cencora     350       71,179  
CVS Health     1,054       71,619  
DaVita *     308       31,250  
Gilead Sciences     990       75,834  
McKesson     180       84,701  
Pfizer     2,195       66,882  
United Therapeutics *     68       16,320  
Viatris     4,671       42,880  
              657,780  
Industrials — 7.1%                
Acuity Brands     79       14,162  
Allison Transmission Holdings     225       12,033  
Builders FirstSource *     536       71,883  
CH Robinson Worldwide     435       35,692  
Concentrix     144       13,535  
Expeditors International of Washington     339       40,795  
Fortune Brands Innovations     275       18,818  
Genpact     323       10,969  
Landstar System     69       11,913  
MSC Industrial Direct, Cl A     139       13,541  
Robert Half     204       16,724  
TriNet Group *     85       9,854  
              269,919  
Information Technology — 9.8%                
Cisco Systems     1,333       64,491  
Dell Technologies, Cl C     1,079       81,864  
Dropbox, Cl A *     720       20,290  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments   November 30, 2023
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF
             
    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued                
Information Technology — continued                
DXC Technology *     1,216     $ 28,126  
F5 *     86       14,722  
HP     2,366       69,418  
NetApp     307       28,057  
Skyworks Solutions     322       31,211  
Synaptics *     82       8,302  
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *     363       24,622  
              371,103  
Materials — 14.1%                
CF Industries Holdings     747       56,137  
Cleveland-Cliffs *     1,680       28,829  
Dow     1,388       71,829  
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A     718       68,282  
Mosaic     1,010       36,249  
Nucor     480       81,585  
Olin     434       20,459  
Reliance Steel & Aluminum     148       40,738  
Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cl A     183       10,186  
Steel Dynamics     683       81,366  
Westlake     304       39,030  
              534,690  
Real Estate — 0.6%                
EPR Properties     233       10,396  
Kilroy Realty     371       12,236  
              22,632  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             3,777,981  
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,668,969)
            3,777,981  
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $3,668,969)
          $ 3,777,981  

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,790,170.

 

* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of November 30, 2023, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF

 

accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedule of Investments November 30, 2023
Glossary (abbreviations used in preceding Schedule of Investments):

 

Fund Abbreviations

Cl — Class

CME — Chicago Mercantile Exchange

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

H15T5Y — U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year

REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust

TSFR3M — Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3-Month

Ser — Series

SOFR — Secured Overnight Financing Rate

US0003M — ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month

USD — U.S. Dollar

 

91

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X MLP
ETF
    Global X MLP
& Energy
Infrastructure
ETF
    Global X
Alternative
Income ETF
    Global X
Conscious
Companies ETF
 
Assets:                                
Cost of Investments   $ 909,931,125     $ 752,695,569     $ 5,435,347     $ 525,301,866  
Cost of Repurchase Agreement           10,840,049       1,237,833        
Cost of Affiliated Investments     36,201,586             35,836,242        
Investments, at Value   $ 1,494,916,858     $ 1,001,415,940 *   $ 6,985,949 *   $ 578,729,931  
Repurchase Agreement, at Value           10,840,049       1,237,833        
Affiliated Investments, at Value     66,588,960             27,798,456        
Cash     1,854,701       1,095,924       68,511       368,702  
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold     45,030,987       60,561,000       376,505        
Prepaid Expenses     25,965                    
Dividend, Interest, and Securities Lending Income Receivable     105       1,222,192       11,442       837,318  
Reclaim Receivable           252,171              
Due from Broker     23,704       10,605              
Total Assets     1,608,441,280       1,075,397,881       36,478,696       579,935,951  
Liabilities:                                
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral           14,148,680       1,615,648        
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased     45,618,165       61,620,592       380,637        
Current Tax Liability     5,966,805                    
Payable due to Investment Adviser     541,268       356,996       3,981       195,391  
Custodian Fees Payable     2,051       308       2       58  
Franchise Tax Payable     10,703                    
Due to Broker     93,270       63,048       6,525        
Deferred Tax Liability     67,344,909                    
Total Liabilities     119,577,171       76,189,624       2,006,793       195,449  
Net Assets   $ 1,488,864,109     $ 999,208,257     $ 34,471,903     $ 579,740,502  
Net Assets Consist of:                                
Paid-in Capital   $ 1,394,906,312     $ 945,288,613     $ 43,272,673     $ 575,573,769  
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)     93,957,797       53,919,644       (8,800,770 )     4,166,733  
Net Assets   $ 1,488,864,109     $ 999,208,257     $ 34,471,903     $ 579,740,502  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
    32,308,637       22,207,506       3,120,000       18,180,000  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share     $46.08       $44.99       $11.05       $31.89  
                                 
* Includes market value of securities on loan.   $     $ 13,993,798     $ 1,582,240     $  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

92

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X U.S.
Preferred ETF
    Global X S&P
500® Quality
Dividend ETF
    Global X
Adaptive U.S.
Factor ETF
    Global X Variable
Rate Preferred
ETF
 
Assets:                                
Cost of Investments   $ 2,579,807,571     $ 50,676,115     $ 166,828,073     $ 223,871,603  
Cost of Repurchase Agreement     32,236,607                    
Investments, at Value   $ 2,273,438,575 *   $ 48,099,394     $ 181,434,604     $ 220,886,329  
Repurchase Agreement, at Value     32,236,607                    
Cash     519,780       36,016       109,630       438,539  
Dividend, Interest, and Securities Lending Income Receivable     17,269,648       189,477       363,780       1,186,385  
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold     15,464,522                    
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold                 4,080,203       1,381,136  
Reclaim Receivable           933       2,648        
Due from Broker     4,725                    
Total Assets     2,338,933,857       48,325,820       185,990,865       223,892,389  
Liabilities:                                
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral     42,075,956                    
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased     18,763,429                   148,378  
Payable due to Investment Adviser     407,818       7,696       40,100       45,231  
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed                 4,112,541       1,383,966  
Custodian Fees Payable     8,210       12             1,951  
Due to Broker           250              
Total Liabilities     61,255,413       7,958       4,152,641       1,579,526  
Net Assets   $ 2,277,678,444     $ 48,317,862     $ 181,838,224     $ 222,312,863  
Net Assets Consist of:                                
Paid-in Capital   $ 2,941,314,191     $ 57,786,079     $ 197,556,448     $ 255,607,250  
Total Accumulated Losses     (663,635,747 )     (9,468,217 )     (15,718,224 )     (33,294,387 )
Net Assets   $ 2,277,678,444     $ 48,317,862     $ 181,838,224     $ 222,312,863  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
    119,090,000       1,560,002       5,290,002       9,610,000  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share     $19.13       $30.97       $34.37       $23.13  
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan   $ 40,959,809     $     $     $  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

93

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X
Adaptive
U.S. Risk
Management
ETF
    Global X 1-3
Month T-Bill ETF
    Global X U.S.
Cash Flow Kings
100 ETF
 
Assets:                        
Cost of Investments   $ 93,144,214     $ 116,406,530     $ 3,668,969  
Investments, at Value   $ 94,707,872     $ 116,409,075     $ 3,777,981  
Cash     1,420       15,251       2,324  
Dividend, Interest, and Securities Lending Income Receivable     112,993             10,623  
Reclaim Receivable     244              
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold           1,506,838        
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold           17,772,574        
Total Assets     94,822,529       135,703,738       3,790,928  
Liabilities:                        
Payable due to Investment Adviser     29,487       6,218       758  
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased           22,937,806        
Total Liabilities     29,487       22,944,024       758  
Net Assets   $ 94,793,042     $ 112,759,714     $ 3,790,170  
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 105,059,444     $ 112,417,296     $ 3,689,025  
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)     (10,266,402 )     342,418       101,145  
Net Assets   $ 94,793,042     $ 112,759,714     $ 3,790,170  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
    3,320,000       4,490,000       140,000  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share     $28.55       $25.11       $27.07  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

94

 

Statements of Operations

For the year ended November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X MLP
ETF
    Global X MLP
& Energy
Infrastructure
ETF
    Global X
Alternative
Income ETF
    Global X
Conscious
Companies ETF
 
Investment Income:                                
Distributions from Master Limited Partnerships   $ 107,397,006     $     $     $  
Less: Return of Capital Distributions     (107,397,006 )                  
Dividend Income     3,766,274       25,779,111       152,445       10,603,148  
Dividend Income, from Affiliated Investments     60             1,600,047        
Interest Income     380,799       52,835       3,376       29,849  
Security Lending Income           92,618       8,510        
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld           (2,027,605 )           (19,857 )
Total Investment Income     4,147,133       23,896,959       1,764,378       10,613,140  
Expenses:                                
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)     6,180,576       4,384,924       184,088       2,680,496  
Custodian Fees(2)     60,024       15,350       210       57  
Net Expenses     6,240,600       4,400,274       184,298       2,680,553  
Net Investment Income (Loss), Before Taxes     (2,093,467 )     19,496,685       1,580,080       7,932,587  
Tax Benefit/(Expense)     454,553                    
Net Investment Income (Loss), Net of Taxes     (1,638,914 )     19,496,685       1,580,080       7,932,587  
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                                
Investments(3)     155,918,883       89,548,885       459,116       7,310,769  
Affiliated Investments     (3,568,045 )           (217,188 )      
Foreign Currency Transactions           (5,165 )            
Tax Benefit/(Expense)     (33,079,807 )                  
Capital Gain Distribution from Affiliated Investments                 17,544        
Payment from Adviser(4)                 134,224        
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     119,271,031       89,543,720       393,696       7,310,769  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                
Investments     97,131,527       (29,594,737 )     (387,410 )     37,219,381  
Affiliated Investments     13,529,542             (202,772 )      
Tax Benefit/(Expense)     (24,027,743 )                  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     86,633,326       (29,594,737 )     (590,182 )     37,219,381  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     205,904,357       59,948,983       (196,486 )     44,530,150  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 204,265,443     $ 79,445,668     $ 1,383,594     $ 52,462,737  
   
(1) The Supervision and Administration fees includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)  
(2) See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(3) Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)
(4) See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

95

 

Statements of Operations

For the year ended November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X U.S.
Preferred ETF
    Global X S&P
500® Quality
Dividend ETF
    Global X
Adaptive U.S.
Factor ETF
    Global X
Variable Rate
Preferred ETF
 
Investment Income:                                
Dividend Income   $ 146,928,136     $ 2,044,155     $ 3,729,566     $ 17,745,048  
Interest Income     515,120       1,468             64,397  
Security Lending Income     772,193                    
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (45,058 )     (902 )     (2,666 )      
Total Investment Income     148,170,391       2,044,721       3,726,900       17,809,445  
Expenses:                                
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)     5,155,048       121,808       464,100       613,083  
Custodian Fees(2)     49,530       928       6,764       8,105  
Total Expenses     5,204,578       122,736       470,864       621,188  
Net Investment Income     142,965,813       1,921,985       3,256,036       17,188,257  
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                                
Investments(3)     (247,896,463 )     2,146,424       9,554,707       (17,014,142 )
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     (247,896,463 )     2,146,424       9,554,707       (17,014,142 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                                
Investments     88,345,353       (5,404,794 )     (628,064 )     9,691,065  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     88,345,353       (5,404,794 )     (628,064 )     9,691,065  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     (159,551,110 )     (3,258,370 )     8,926,643       (7,323,077 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (16,585,297 )   $ (1,336,385 )   $ 12,182,679     $ 9,865,180  
   
(1) The Supervision and Administration fees includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)  
(2) See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(3) Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

96

 

Statements of Operations

For the year/period ended November 30, 2023

 

 

    Global X
Adaptive
U.S. Risk
Management
ETF
    Global X 1-3
Month T-Bill
ETF(1)
    Global X U.S.
Cash Flow Kings
100 ETF(2)
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 1,049,164     $     $ 30,844  
Interest Income     556,052       1,617,313       56  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     242             (135 )
Total Investment Income     1,605,458       1,617,313       30,765  
Expenses:                        
Supervision and Administration Fees(3)     301,537       20,830       2,892  
Custodian Fees(4)     9,461       7,087        
Total Expenses     310,998       27,917       2,892  
Net Investment Income     1,294,460       1,589,396       27,873  
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments(5)     3,748,699       (5,740 )     54,126  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     3,748,699       (5,740 )     54,126  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     (3,267,026 )     2,545       109,012  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (3,267,026 )     2,545       109,012  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     481,673       (3,195 )     163,138  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 1,776,133     $ 1,586,201     $ 191,011  
   
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 20, 2023.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2023.
(3) The Supervision and Administration fees includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)  
(4) See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(5) Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

97

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    Global X MLP ETF     Global X MLP & Energy
Infrastructure ETF
 
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
 
Operations:                                
Net Investment Income (Loss)   $ (1,638,914 )   $ (340,029 )   $ 19,496,685     $ 17,261,565  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     119,271,031       100,398,974       89,543,720       41,652,165  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     86,633,326       265,733,843       (29,594,737 )     182,187,058  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     204,265,443       365,792,788       79,445,668       241,100,788  
Distributions:     (106,518,075 )     (90,450,291 )     (47,511,225 )     (32,598,692 )
Return of Capital:                 (7,533,664 )     (17,688,775 )
Capital Share Transactions:                                
Issued     147,213,966       492,823,248       128,027,131       280,463,476  
Redeemed     (134,375,997 )     (382,822,455 )     (243,219,768 )     (119,368,893 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     12,837,969       110,000,793       (115,192,637 )     161,094,583  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     110,585,337       385,343,290       (90,791,858 )     351,907,904  
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of Year     1,378,278,772       992,935,482       1,090,000,115       738,092,211  
End of Year   $ 1,488,864,109     $ 1,378,278,772     $ 999,208,257     $ 1,090,000,115  
Share Transactions:                                
Issued     3,430,000       12,070,000       3,100,000       6,950,000  
Redeemed     (3,180,000 )     (9,570,000 )     (5,970,000 )     (3,030,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     250,000       2,500,000       (2,870,000 )     3,920,000  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Global X Alternative Income ETF     Global X Conscious Companies
ETF
 
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
 
Operations:                                
Net Investment Income   $ 1,580,080     $ 1,835,738     $ 7,932,587     $ 6,934,885  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     393,696       834,115       7,310,769       941,166  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (590,182 )     (5,206,398 )     37,219,381       (69,340,214 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     1,383,594       (2,536,545 )     52,462,737       (61,464,163 )
Distributions:     (2,657,760 )     (2,282,880 )     (6,163,099 )     (7,480,197 )
Return of Capital:           (390,992 )            
Capital Share Transactions:                                
Issued     6,918,197       10,836,559       46,353,658       168,852,369  
Redeemed     (8,388,501 )     (4,330,515 )     (186,645,529 )     (80,939,741 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (1,470,304 )     6,506,044       (140,291,871 )     87,912,628  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     (2,744,470 )     1,295,627       (93,992,233 )     18,968,268  
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of Year     37,216,373       35,920,746       673,732,735       654,764,467  
End of Year   $ 34,471,903     $ 37,216,373     $ 579,740,502     $ 673,732,735  
Share Transactions:                                
Issued     610,000       890,000       1,580,000       5,560,000  
Redeemed     (750,000 )     (360,000 )     (6,220,000 )     (2,600,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (140,000 )     530,000       (4,640,000 )     2,960,000  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     Global X S&P 500® Quality
Dividend ETF
 
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
 
Operations:                                
Net Investment Income   $ 142,965,813     $ 121,824,169     $ 1,921,985     $ 1,524,648  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     (247,896,463 )     (109,993,262 )     2,146,424       (2,148,867 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     88,345,353       (365,525,726 )     (5,404,794 )     2,598,502  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (16,585,297 )     (353,694,819 )     (1,336,385 )     1,974,283  
Distributions:     (144,784,500 )     (128,023,270 )     (1,991,843 )     (1,339,222 )
Capital Share Transactions:                                
Issued     413,172,813       973,349,002       40,923,453       81,220,596  
Redeemed     (188,585,867 )     (735,191,810 )     (50,433,467 )     (30,314,988 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     224,586,946       238,157,192       (9,510,014 )     50,905,608  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     63,217,149       (243,560,897 )     (12,838,242 )     51,540,669  
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of Year     2,214,461,295       2,458,022,192       61,156,104       9,615,435  
End of Year   $ 2,277,678,444     $ 2,214,461,295     $ 48,317,862     $ 61,156,104  
Share Transactions:                                
Issued     21,090,000       43,900,000       1,270,000       2,510,000  
Redeemed     (9,980,000 )     (33,430,000 )     (1,550,000 )     (980,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     11,110,000       10,470,000       (280,000 )     1,530,000  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF     Global X Variable Rate Preferred
ETF
 
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
 
Operations:                                
Net Investment Income   $ 3,256,036     $ 3,448,177     $ 17,188,257     $ 10,961,676  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     9,554,707       8,344,020       (17,014,142 )     (11,913,764 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (628,064 )     6,336,154       9,691,065       (10,345,581 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     12,182,679       18,128,351       9,865,180       (11,297,669 )
Distributions:     (3,511,163 )     (3,989,881 )     (16,361,150 )     (10,414,818 )
Return of Capital:     (453,852 )     (204,893 )           (515,682 )
Capital Share Transactions:                                
Issued     276,386,515       45,617,766       45,621,449       285,890,415  
Redeemed     (281,299,409 )     (53,025,393 )     (102,201,448 )     (67,490,783 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (4,912,894 )     (7,407,627 )     (56,579,999 )     218,399,632  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     3,304,770       6,525,950       (63,075,969 )     196,171,463  
Net Assets:                                
Beginning of Year     178,533,454       172,007,504       285,388,832       89,217,369  
End of Year   $ 181,838,224     $ 178,533,454     $ 222,312,863     $ 285,388,832  
Share Transactions:                                
Issued     8,580,000       1,490,000       1,990,000       11,570,000  
Redeemed     (8,830,000 )     (1,710,000 )     (4,500,000 )     (2,720,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (250,000 )     (220,000 )     (2,510,000 )     8,850,000  

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk
Management ETF
    Global X 1-3
Month T-Bill
ETF
 
    Year Ended
November 30,
2023
    Year Ended
November 30,
2022
    Period Ended
November 30,
2023(1)
 
Operations:                        
Net Investment Income   $ 1,294,460     $ 1,224,335     $ 1,589,396  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     3,748,699       (18,387,366 )     (5,740 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (3,267,026 )     6,274,011       2,545  
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     1,776,133       (10,889,020 )     1,586,201  
Distributions:     (1,310,795 )     (1,002,824 )     (1,251,315 )
Capital Share Transactions:                        
Issued     28,468,281       24,618,907       155,811,245  
Redeemed     (548,364 )     (50,893,766 )     (43,386,417 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     27,919,917       (26,274,859 )     112,424,828  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     28,385,255       (38,166,703 )     112,759,714  
Net Assets:                        
Beginning of Year/Period     66,407,787       104,574,490        
End of Year/Period   $ 94,793,042     $ 66,407,787     $ 112,759,714  
Share Transactions:                        
Issued     990,000       860,000       6,220,000  
Redeemed     (20,000 )     (2,010,000 )     (1,730,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     970,000       (1,150,000 )     4,490,000  
   
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 20, 2023.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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    Global X U.S.
Cash Flow Kings
100 ETF
 
    Period Ended
November 30,
2023(1)
 
Operations:        
Net Investment Income   $ 27,873  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     54,126  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     109,012  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     191,011  
Distributions:     (17,340 )
Capital Share Transactions:        
Issued     4,144,105  
Redeemed     (527,606 )
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     3,616,499  
Total Increase in Net Assets     3,790,170  
Net Assets:        
Beginning of Period      
End of Period   $ 3,790,170  
Share Transactions:        
Issued     160,000  
Redeemed     (20,000 )
         
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     140,000  
   
(1) The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2023.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

 

    Net
Asset Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
($)*
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
($)
  Total from
Operations
($)
  Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)
  Distribution
from Capital
Gains ($)
  Return of
Capital ($)
Global X MLP ETF                                        
2023     42.99       (0.07 )            6.48                6.41             (3.32 )                           
2022      33.59          (0.02 )     12.44       12.42       (3.02 )            
2021     26.73       (0.06 )     9.97       9.91                   (3.05 )
2020(1)      43.92       (0.26 )     (13.13 )     (13.39 )                 (3.80 )
2019(1)      51.24       (0.24 )     (2.76 )     (3.00 )                 (4.32 )
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                                        
2023     43.47       0.83       3.02       3.85       (2.01 )           (0.32 )
2022     34.89       0.75       9.98       10.73       (1.39 )           (0.76 )
2021     26.59       0.42       9.97       10.39       (1.05 )           (1.04 )
2020(2)      33.45       0.71       (5.33 )     (4.62 )     (1.95 )           (0.29 )
2019(2)      36.39       1.14       (1.89 )     (0.75 )     (2.01 )           (0.18 )
Global X Alternative Income ETF                              
2023     11.42       0.48       (0.04 )     0.44       (0.81 )            
2022     13.16       0.61       (1.45 )     (0.84 )     (0.77 )           (0.13 )
2021     11.51       0.49       2.05       2.54       (0.62 )           (0.27 )
2020     14.74       0.66       (2.64 )     (1.98 )     (0.98 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )
2019     14.52       0.94       0.44       1.38       (1.07 )     (0.09 )      

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
*** Supplemental ratio, presented for the purpose of additional analysis.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
The Before Net Deferred Tax Expense/(Benefit) expense ratios for the periods ending November 30, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 was 0.46%, 0.45%, 0.45%, 0.45%, and 0.45%.
‡‡ Includes amount of tax benefit or expense associated with expenses. Including amount of tax benefit or expense associated for all components of the Statement of Operations, for the periods ending November 30, 2022 and 2023, the impact would be 2.29% and 4.16%.
# Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.
^ Effective September 28, 2021, the fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.50%.
@ Effective for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022, the Fund began presenting acquired fund fees borne by the Adviser as part of its unitary fee agreement (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements) as a realized gain on the Statement of Operations as compared to a contra-expense as in prior fiscal years. If such amounts had been presented as a realized gain in the year ended November 30, 2021 (first year of this agreement), the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets would have been 0.70%.
(1) Per share amounts have been adjusted for a 1 for 6 reverse stock split on April 28, 2020 (See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(2) Per share amounts have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse share split on April 28, 2020. (See Note 9 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Total from
Distributions ($)
  Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period ($)
  Total
Return
(%)**
  Net Assets, End
of Period ($)
(000)
  Ratio of
Expenses to
Average Net
Assets, Net of
Tax Expense/
(Benefit) (%)
  Tax Expense
/(Benefit)
(%)***
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets, Net of Tax
Expense/
(Benefit) (%)
  Portfolio
Turnover (%)††
                             
  (3.32 )             46.08       15.79       1,488,864       0.42       (0.03 )‡‡     (0.15 )            42.36       
  (3.02 )     42.99       37.69       1,378,279       0.44       (0.01 )‡‡     (0.04 )     47.13  
  (3.05 )     33.59       37.49       992,935       0.43       (0.02 )     (0.19 )     33.79  
  (3.80 )     26.73       (30.51 )     687,577       0.46       0.46       (0.85 )     33.78  
  (4.32 )     43.92       (6.54 )     947,045       0.46             (0.46 )     55.65  
                                                             
  (2.33 )     44.99       9.42       999,208       0.45             2.00       24.32  
  (2.15 )     43.47       31.26       1,090,000       0.45             1.85       23.48  
  (2.09 )     34.89       39.64       738,092       0.45             1.25       16.88  
  (2.24 )     26.59       (13.34 )     538,344       0.45             2.66       35.86  
  (2.19 )     33.45       (2.34 )     612,300       0.45             3.03       36.57  
                                                             
  (0.81 )     11.05       4.01       34,472       0.50             4.29       14.38  
  (0.90 )     11.42       (6.64 )     37,216       0.50 #           5.03       18.10  
  (0.89 )     13.16       22.52       35,921       0.63 #@^           3.77       86.85  
  (1.25 )     11.51       (13.13 )     19,573       0.75 #           5.61       52.78  
  (1.16 )     14.74       9.89       28,012       0.75 #           6.39       18.16  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial Highlights

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

 

    Net
Asset Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)
  Net Investment
Income
($)*
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
($)
  Total from
Operations
($)
  Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)
  Distribution
from Capital
Gains ($)
  Return of
Capital ($)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF                                    
2023     29.52       0.38       2.27       2.65       (0.28 )            
2022     32.97       0.31       (3.40 )     (3.09 )     (0.36 )            
2021     26.46       0.31       6.49       6.80       (0.29 )            
2020     23.10       0.33       3.32       3.65       (0.27 )     (0.02 )      
2019     20.55       0.37       2.68       3.05       (0.50 )            
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                                    
2023     20.51       1.24       (1.36 )     (0.12 )     (1.26 )            
2022     25.21       1.23       (4.64 )     (3.41 )     (1.29 )            
2021     25.36       1.28       (0.12 )     1.16       (1.31 )            
2020     24.79       1.33       0.58       1.91       (1.34 )            
2019     22.97       1.36       1.83       3.19       (1.37 )            
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF                                    
2023     33.24       0.99       (2.23 )     (1.24 )     (1.03 )            
2022     31.02       1.03       2.10       3.13       (0.91 )            
2021     25.20       0.78       5.84       6.62       (0.80 )            
2020     26.51       0.75       (1.24 )     (0.49 )     (0.82 )           ***
2019     24.60       0.75       1.89       2.64       (0.73 )            

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
*** Amount is less than $0.005.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
Effective April 1, 2019, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.20%. Prior to April 1, 2019, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.31% for the year ended November 30, 2019.
^^ Effective April 1, 2020, until April 1, 2021, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.23%.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Total from
Distributions ($)
  Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period ($)
  Total
Return
(%)**
  Net Assets, End of
Period ($)(000)
  Ratio of Expenses
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Ratio of Net
Investment Income
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Portfolio
Turnover (%)††
                         
  (0.28 )              31.89       9.05       579,741       0.43       1.27               27.74       
  (0.36 )     29.52       (9.45 )     673,733       0.43       1.06       31.92  
  (0.29 )     32.97       25.84       654,764       0.43       1.00       22.92  
  (0.29 )     26.46       16.01       403,499       0.43       1.45       48.73  
  (0.50 )     23.10       15.35       85,459       0.43       1.73       34.97  
                                                     
  (1.26 )     19.13       (0.51 )     2,277,678       0.23       6.38       36.65  
  (1.29 )     20.51       (13.82 )     2,214,461       0.23       5.51       33.20  
  (1.31 )     25.21       4.61       2,458,022       0.23 ^^      4.99       47.89  
  (1.34 )     25.36       8.13       868,550       0.23 ^^      5.49       39.14  
  (1.37 )     24.79       14.25       585,150       0.24       5.57       32.93  
                                                     
  (1.03 )     30.97       (3.71 )     48,318       0.20       3.16       78.89  
  (0.91 )     33.24       10.25       61,156       0.20       3.24       78.73  
  (0.80 )     31.02       26.45       9,615       0.20       2.60       70.66  
  (0.82 )     25.20       (1.47 )     6,300       0.20       3.27       93.40  
  (0.73 )     26.51       11.01       9,278       0.28       2.99       49.18  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

 

    Net
Asset Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)
  Net Investment
Income
($)*
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
($)
  Total from
Operations
($)
  Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)
  Distribution
from Capital
Gains ($)
  Return of
Capital ($)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF                                    
2023     32.23            0.59                2.28                 2.87                (0.65 )                   (0.08 )
2022     29.86       0.62       2.50       3.12       (0.71 )           (0.04 )
2021     24.91       0.61       5.09       5.70       (0.70 )           (0.05 )
2020     25.79       0.63       (0.67 )     (0.04 )     (0.70 )     (0.05 )     (0.09 )
2019     24.39       0.89       1.53       2.42       (1.02 )     ***      
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF                                    
2023     23.55       1.60       (0.49 )     1.11       (1.53 )            
2022     27.28       1.45       (3.70 )     (2.25 )     (1.39 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )
2021     26.97       1.40       0.37       1.77       (1.29 )     (0.02 )     (0.15 )
2020(1)      24.85       0.61       2.00       2.61       (0.49 )            
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF                                    
2023     28.26       0.47       0.34       0.81       (0.52 )            
2022     29.88       0.40       (1.71 )     (1.31 )     (0.31 )            
2021(2)      24.95       0.25       4.77       5.02       (0.09 )            

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
*** Amount is less than $0.005.
Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 22, 2020.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on January 12, 2021.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Total from
Distributions ($)
  Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period ($)
  Total
Return
(%)**
  Net Assets, End of
Period ($)(000)
  Ratio of Expenses
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Ratio of Net
Investment Income
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Portfolio
Turnover (%)††
                         
  (0.73 )             34.37       9.13       181,838       0.27           1.89              234.57    
  (0.75 )     32.23       10.61       178,533       0.27       2.03       115.74  
  (0.75 )     29.86       23.01       172,008       0.27       2.09       96.21  
  (0.84 )     24.91       0.14       144,484       0.27       2.78       159.91  
  (1.02 )     25.79       10.27       189,564       0.27       3.63       112.43  
                                                     
  (1.53 )     23.13       5.01       222,313       0.25       7.01       81.87  
  (1.48 )     23.55       (8.40 )     285,389       0.25       5.93       74.41  
  (1.46 )     27.28       6.60       89,217       0.25       5.01       26.17  
  (0.49 )     26.97       10.59       1,349       0.25 †      5.38 †      10.96  
                                                     
  (0.52 )     28.55       2.92       94,793       0.40       1.67       574.56  
  (0.31 )     28.26       (4.28 )     66,408       0.39       1.49       1481.94  
  (0.09 )     29.88       20.13       104,574       0.39 †      1.01 †      30.10  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

 

    Net
Asset Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)
  Net Investment
Income
($)*
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
($)
  Total from
Operations
($)
  Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)
  Distribution
from Capital
Gains ($)
  Return of
Capital ($)
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF                                    
2023(1)      24.99           0.60             (0.02 )             0.58               (0.46 )                       
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF                                    
2023(2)      25.58       0.25       1.40       1.65       (0.16 )            

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 20, 2023.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2023.

 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Total from
Distributions ($)
  Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period ($)
  Total
Return
(%)**
  Net Assets, End of  
Period ($)(000)
  Ratio of Expenses  
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Ratio of Net
Investment Income
to Average Net
Assets (%)
  Portfolio
Turnover (%)††
                         
  (0.46 )              25.11          2.36          112,760       0.09           5.34              0.00      
                                                     
  (0.16 )     27.07       6.46       3,790       0.25 †      2.41 †      14.76  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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November 30, 2023

 

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

The Global X Funds (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on March 6, 2008. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. As of November 30, 2023, the Trust had one hundred and thirteen portfolios, one hundred and nine of which were operational. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X MLP ETF, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, Global X Alternative Income ETF (formerly, Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF), Global X Conscious Companies ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF, Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF, Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF, Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF and Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund, other than the Global X Alternative Income ETF, Global X Conscious Companies ETF and Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, has elected non-diversified status under the 1940 Act.

 

The Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF commenced operations on June 20, 2023.

 

The Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF commenced operations on July 10, 2023.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

 

USE OF ESTIMATES – The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

RETURN OF CAPITAL ESTIMATES – Distributions received by the Funds from underlying master limited partnership (“MLP”) and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) investments generally are comprised of income and return of capital. The Funds record investment income and return of capital based on estimates made at the time such distributions are received. Such estimates are based on historical information available from the MLPs, REITs and other industry sources. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from the MLPs and REITs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

MLPs – Certain Funds may invest in MLPs. MLPs are publicly-traded partnerships engaged in the transportation, storage and processing of minerals and natural resources. By confining their operations to these specific activities, their interests, or units, are able to trade on public securities exchanges exactly like the shares of a corporation, without entity-level taxation. To qualify as an MLP, and to not be taxed as a corporation, a partnership must receive at least 90% of its income from qualifying sources as set forth in Section 7704(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). These qualifying sources include natural resource-based activities, such as the processing, transportation and storage of mineral or natural resources. MLPs generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners. The general partner of an MLP is typically owned by a major energy company, an investment fund, the direct management of the MLP, or is an entity owned by one or more of such parties. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly-traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an up to 2% equity interest in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units.

 

Limited partners typically own the remainder of the partnership, through ownership of common units, and have a limited role in the partnership’s operations and management. MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to an established minimum amount (“minimum quarterly distributions” or “MQD”). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD is paid to both common and subordinated units and is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions.

 

SECURITY VALUATION - Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”)), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at approximately 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale, at the most recent mean between the quoted bid and asked prices, which approximates fair value (absent both bid and asked prices on such exchange, the bid price may be used).

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currencies and converted to U.S. dollars using currencies exchange rates as of the reporting date. The exchange rates used by the Trust for valuation are captured as of the New York or London close each day.

 

Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with fair value procedures (the “Fair Value Procedures”) established by Global X Management Company LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”), and approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Trust. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” to determine the fair value of securities and other instruments for which no readily available market quotations are available. The Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a Fair Value Committee (the “Committee”) of the Adviser. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using the Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from its primary trading exchange; the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when, under normal conditions, it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security’s primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; or trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions. In addition, each Fund may fair value a security if an event that may materially affect the value of a Fund’s security that traded outside of the United States (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that each Fund calculates its net asset value (“NAV”). A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. Events that may be Significant Events include: government actions, natural disasters, armed conflict, acts of terrorism and significant market fluctuations. If the Adviser becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a security or group of securities after the closing of the exchange or market on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the time at which the Funds calculate their NAVs, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration all relevant information reasonably available to the Committee. As of November 30, 2023, there were no securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.

 

If available, debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third-party pricing agents. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Debt obligations with remaining maturities of sixty days or less will be valued at their market value. Prices for most securities held by the Funds are provided

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Funds seek to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.

 

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date;

 

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar investments and fair value of investments for which the Funds have the ability to fully redeem tranches at NAV as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost); and

 

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, and fair value of investments for which the Funds do not have the ability to fully redeem tranches at NAV as of the measurement date or within the near term).

 

Investments are classified within the level of the lowest significant input considered in determining fair value. Investments classified within Level 3 whose fair value measurement considers several inputs may include Level 1 or Level 2 inputs as components of the overall fair value measurement. For details of the investment classification, reference the Schedule of Investments.

 

The unobservable inputs used to determine fair value of Level 3 assets may have similar or diverging impacts on valuation. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

DUE TO/FROM BROKERS – Due to/from brokers includes cash and collateral balances with the Funds’ clearing brokers or counterparties as of November 30, 2023. The Funds continuously monitor the credit standing of each broker or counterparty with whom they conduct business. In the event a broker or counterparty is unable to fulfill its obligations, the Funds would be subject to counterparty credit risk.

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements by BNP Paribas are held by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) or the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”), as appropriate, in their roles as Custodian to respective Funds (each, a “Custodian” and together, the “Custodians”) and are designated as being held on each Fund’s behalf by the Custodian under a book-entry system. Each Fund monitors the adequacy of the collateral on a daily basis and can require the seller to provide additional collateral in the event the market value of the securities pledged falls below the carrying value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest.

 

It is the Funds’ policy to only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other financial institutions which are deemed by the Adviser to be creditworthy. The Funds bear the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to a repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations, and the Funds are prevented from exercising their rights to dispose of the underlying securities received as collateral. For financial statement purposes, the Funds record the securities lending collateral (included in repurchase agreements, at value or restricted cash) as an asset and the obligation to return securities lending collateral as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Repurchase agreements are entered into by the Funds under Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”) which permit the Funds, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under an MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty, and create one single net payment due to or from the Funds.

 

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES – It is each Fund’s intention, except for Global X MLP ETF, to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Code. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements, except for Global X MLP ETF as described below.

 

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50%) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax positions in the current period; however, Management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), and on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws and regulations, and interpretations thereof. If a Fund has foreign tax filings that have not been made, the tax years that remain subject to examination may date back to the inception of the Fund.

 

As of and during the reporting period ended November 30, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as an income tax expense on the Statements of Operations. During the reporting period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.

 

Global X MLP ETF is taxed as a C-corporation for Federal income tax purposes and as such is obligated to pay Federal and applicable state corporate income tax. Currently, the Federal income tax rate for a corporation is 21%. This differs from most investment companies, which elect to be treated as “regulated investment companies” under Subchapter M of the Code in order to avoid paying entity level income taxes. Under current law, Global X MLP ETF is not eligible to elect treatment as a regulated investment company due to its investments primarily in MLPs invested in energy assets. As a result, Global X MLP ETF will be obligated to pay applicable Federal and state corporate income taxes on its taxable income as opposed to most other investment companies, which are not so obligated. Global X MLP ETF expects that a portion of the distributions that are received from MLPs may be treated as a tax-deferred return of capital, thus reducing Global X MLP ETF’s current tax liability. However, the amount of taxes currently paid by Global X MLP ETF will vary depending on the amount of income and gains derived from investments and/or sales of MLP interests and such taxes have the potential to reduce an investor’s return from an investment in Global X MLP ETF.

 

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME – Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts is included in interest income.

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSLATION – The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statements of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions and translations represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency spot contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.

 

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net investment income and net realized capital gains are distributed at least annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Cash distributions from MLPs to Global X MLP ETF that exceed the Global X MLP ETF’s allocable share of such MLP’s net taxable income are considered tax-deferred return of capital that will reduce Global X MLP ETF’s adjusted tax basis in the equity securities of the MLP. These reductions in Global X MLP ETF’s adjusted tax basis in MLP equity securities will increase the amount of gain (or decrease the amount of loss) recognized by Global X MLP ETF on a subsequent sale of the securities. Global X MLP ETF will accrue deferred income taxes for any future tax liability associated with (i) that portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax-deferred return of capital as well as (ii) capital appreciation of its investments. Upon the sale of an MLP security, Global X MLP ETF may be liable for previously deferred taxes. Global X MLP ETF will rely to some extent on information provided by the MLPs, which may not necessarily be timely, to estimate deferred tax liability for purposes of financial statement reporting and determining Global X MLP ETF’s NAV. From time to time, the Adviser will modify the estimates or assumptions related to Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax liabilities as new information becomes available. Global X MLP ETF will generally compute deferred income taxes based on the Federal income tax rate applicable to corporations and an estimated rate attributable to state taxes.

 

INVESTMENTS IN REITs – With respect to the Funds, dividend income is recorded based on the income included in distributions received from REIT investments using published REIT reclassifications, including some management estimates when actual amounts are not available. Distributions received in excess of these estimated amounts are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investments or reclassified to capital gains. The actual amounts of income, return of capital, and capital gains are only determined by each REIT after its fiscal year end, and may differ from the estimated amounts.

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Global X Alternative Income ETF’s dividend income includes reclassifications of prior year and current year dividend income to return of capital/realized gain to align those income amounts to the character of those distributions. Those reclassifications exceeded current year dividend income resulting in a negative dividend income for the current fiscal year.

 

CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES – Per the terms of an agreement with BBH, if a Fund for which BBH is Custodian has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge equal to the applicable BBH Base Rate plus 2.00%. Per the terms of an agreement with BNY Mellon, if a Fund for which BNY Mellon is Custodian has a cash overdraft, it will be charged interest at a rate then charged by BNY Mellon to its institutional custody clients in the relevant currency. Cash overdraft charges are included in custodian fees on the Statements of Operations.

 

CREATION UNITS – The Funds issue and redeem their shares (“Shares”) on a continuous basis at NAV and only in large blocks of 10,000 Shares, referred to as “Creation Units”. Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) at NAV must pay a standard creation transaction fee per transaction. The fee is a single charge and will be the same regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased by an Authorized Participant on the same day.

 

An Authorized Participant who holds Creation Units and wishes to redeem at NAV would also pay a standard redemption fee per transaction to the Fund’s Custodian, on the date of such redemption, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed that day. If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, an additional variable fee may be charged. The following table discloses the Creation Unit breakdown:

 

    Creation
Unit
Shares
  Creation
Fee
  Value at
November
30, 2023
  Redemption
Fee
Global X MLP ETF   10,000   $ 100     $ 460,800     $ 100  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   10,000     250       449,900       250  
Global X Alternative Income ETF   10,000     250       110,500       250  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF   10,000     600       318,900       600  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF   10,000     650       191,300       650  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF   10,000     300       309,700       300  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF   10,000     600       343,700       600  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF   10,000     250       231,300       250  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF   10,000     1,300       285,500       1,300  
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF   10,000     250       251,100       250  
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF   10,000     250       270,700       250  

 

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3. RELATED PARTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS

 

On July 2, 2018, the Adviser consummated a transaction pursuant to which it became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. (“Mirae”). In this manner, the Adviser is ultimately controlled by Mirae.

 

The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds’ business affairs and other administrative matters and provides or causes to be furnished all supervisory, administrative and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Funds, including certain distribution services (provided pursuant to a separate distribution agreement), certain shareholder and distribution-related services (provided pursuant to a separate Rule 12b-1 Plan and related agreements) and investment advisory services (provided pursuant to a separate investment advisory agreement), under what is essentially an “all-in” fee structure.

 

For the Adviser’s services to the Funds, under a supervision and administration agreement (the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”), each Fund pays a monthly fee to the Adviser at the annual rate below (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the respective Fund) (“Supervision and Administration Fee”). In addition, the Funds bear other expenses, directly and indirectly, that are not covered by the Supervision and Administration Agreement, which may vary and affect the total expense ratios of the Funds, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, certain custodian fees, acquired fund fees and expenses (except for the Global X Alternative Income ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF and Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF with respect to investments in affiliated investment companies), and other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

 

The Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Global X Alternative Income ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF and Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF provides that the Adviser also bears the costs for acquired fund fees and expenses generated by investments by the Fund in affiliated investment companies. For the year ended November 30, 2023, the Adviser paid acquired fund fees and expenses of $134,225 and made such reimbursement payments to the Global X Alternative Income ETF on a monthly basis.

 

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The following table discloses the supervision and administration fees payable pursuant to the Supervision and Administration Agreement:

 

    Supervision and
Administration Fee
Global X MLP ETF   0.45%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   0.45%
Global X Alternative Income ETF   0.50%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF   0.43%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF   0.23%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF   0.20%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF   0.27%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF   0.25%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF   0.39%
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF   0.07%
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF   0.25%

 

SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”) serves as sub-administrator to the Funds. As sub-administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with required general administrative services, including, without limitation: office space, equipment, and personnel; clerical and general back office services; bookkeeping, internal accounting and secretarial services; the calculation of NAV; and assistance with the preparation and filing of reports, registration statements, proxy statements and other materials required to be filed or furnished by the Funds under federal and state securities laws. As compensation for these services, SEIGFS receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser.

 

SEI Investments Distribution Co. (“SIDCO”) serves as the Funds’ underwriter and distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”). SIDCO has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Shares.

 

SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (1) the costs of processing and maintaining records of creations of Creation Units; (2) all costs of maintaining the records required of a registered broker/dealer; (3) the expenses of maintaining its registration or qualification as a dealer or broker under Federal or state laws; (4) filing fees; and (5) all other expenses incurred in connection with the distribution services as contemplated

 

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in the Distribution Agreement. SIDCO receives no fee from the Funds for its distribution services under the Distribution Agreement; rather, the Adviser compensates SIDCO for certain expenses, out-of-pocket costs, and transaction fees.

 

For all Funds other than the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF and Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF, BBH serves as the Custodian and transfer agent of the Funds’ assets. As Custodian, BBH has agreed to (1) make receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of the Funds; (2) collect and receive all income and other payments and distributions on account of the Funds’ portfolio investments; (3) respond to correspondence from shareholders, security brokers and others relating to its duties; and (4) make periodic reports to the Funds concerning the Funds’ operations. BBH does not exercise any supervisory function over the purchase and sale of securities. As transfer agent, BBH has agreed to (1) issue and redeem Shares of each Fund; (2) make dividend and other distributions to shareholders of each Fund; (3) respond to correspondence by shareholders and others relating to its duties; (4) maintain shareholder accounts; and (5) make periodic reports to the Funds. As compensation for these services, BBH receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser from its fees.

 

BNY Mellon serves as custodian and transfer agent to the Trust on behalf of the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF and Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF. As custodian, BNY Mellon may appoint domestic and foreign sub-custodians and use depositories from time to time to hold securities and other instruments purchased by the Trust in foreign countries and to hold cash and currencies for the Trust on behalf of the Funds. Under its transfer agency agreement with the Trust, BNY Mellon has undertaken with the Trust to provide the following services with respect to the Funds for which it serves as Transfer Agent: (i) perform and facilitate the performance of purchases and redemptions of Creation Units, (ii) prepare and transmit by means of Depository Trust Company’s (“DTC”) book-entry system payments for dividends and distributions on or with respect to the Shares declared by the Trust on behalf of the Funds, as applicable, (iii) prepare and deliver reports, information and documents as specified in the transfer agency agreement, (iv) perform the customary services of a transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, and (v) render certain other miscellaneous services as specified in the transfer agency agreement or as otherwise agreed upon.

 

4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended November 30, 2023, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government, and short-term securities were:

 

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    Purchases   Sales and
Maturities
Global X MLP ETF   $ 592,792,023     $ 840,182,075  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF     237,479,386       333,412,707  
Global X Alternative Income ETF     5,280,556       6,854,368  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF     176,726,802       174,107,066  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     824,005,685       821,408,620  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF     48,125,508       48,367,032  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF     407,648,873       405,484,455  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF     202,894,176       200,420,674  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF     449,514,690       444,925,268  
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF     139,458,163       89,884,482  
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF     513,751       468,821  

 

For the period ended November 30, 2023, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

2023   Purchases   Sales   Realized
Gain/(Loss)
Global X MLP ETF   $ 149,809,369     $     $  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF     127,022,791       176,551,338       45,109,823  
Global X Alternative Income ETF     6,784,502       7,608,611       313,933  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF     46,071,427       186,777,986       39,365,653  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     404,361,219       186,610,058       4,327,024  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF     40,977,005       50,388,136       4,370,894  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF     274,266,880       281,649,066       30,236,463  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF     43,303,204       101,693,085       2,619,560  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF     23,789,286       540,937       16,034  
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF     148,171,847       43,370,624       (7,532 )
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF     4,095,467       525,521       72,526  

 

During the period ended November 30, 2023, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities by the Funds.

 

5. TAX INFORMATION

 

Global X MLP ETF recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying Statement of Operations. Accrued interest and penalties, if any, are included within the related tax liability line in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the year ended November 30, 2023, Global X MLP ETF did not incur any interest or penalties.

 

Since Global X MLP ETF will be subject to taxation on its taxable income, the NAV of Global X MLP ETF shares will also be reduced by the accrual of any current and deferred tax liabilities.

 

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Global X MLP ETF’s income tax expense/(benefit) consists of the following for the year ended November 30, 2023:

 

    Current MLP     Deferred
MLP
    Total MLP  
Federal   $ 5,260,531     $ 46,658,187     $ 51,918,718  
State     706,274       4,028,005       4,734,279  
Valuation allowance                  
Total tax expense (benefit)   $ 5,966,805     $ 50,686,192     $ 56,652,997  

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes.

 

Components of the Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows for the year ended November 30, 2023:

 

    MLP  
Deferred tax assets:        
State Net Operating Loss Carryforward     $106,254  
Capital Loss Carryforward     26,901,843  
Other     1,206,052  
Less Variation Allowance      
         
Deferred tax liabilities:        
Net unrealized gain on investment securities     (60,186,881 )
Book vs tax partnership income to be recognized     (35,372,177 )
Net Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability)     $(67,344,909 )

 

Global X MLP ETF reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets based upon the weight of available evidence. When assessing the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, significant weight is given to the effects of potential future realized and unrealized gains on investments and the period over which these deferred tax assets can be realized. Currently, any capital losses that may be generated by the Global X MLP ETF are eligible to be carried back up to three years and can be carried forward for five years to offset capital gains recognized by Global X MLP ETF in those years.

 

Global X MLP ETF has estimated capital loss carryforwards for Federal income tax purposes as follows:

 

    Year Ended     Amount     Expiration  
Global X MLP ETF     11/30/2020     $ 84,959,470       11/30/2025  
      11/30/2021       37,432,903       11/30/2026  

 

Based upon Global X MLP ETF’s assessment, it has been determined that it is more likely than not that Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income of the appropriate character. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been established for Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets. Global X MLP ETF will

 

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continue to assess the need for a valuation allowance in the future. Significant increases or declines in the fair value of its portfolio of investments may change Global X MLP ETF’s assessment of the recoverability of these assets and may result in the recording or removal of a valuation allowance against all or a portion of the Global X MLP ETF’s gross deferred tax assets.

 

Total income tax expense/benefit (current and deferred) during the year ended November 30, 2023, differs from the amount computed by applying the Federal statutory income tax rate of 21% for Global X MLP ETF to net investment and realized and unrealized gain/ (losses) on investment before taxes as follows: For the year ended November 30, 2023:

 

    MLP  
Income tax (benefit) at statutory rate   $ 54,792,872       21.00 %
State income taxes (net of federal benefit)     2,557,001       0.98 %
Permanent differences, net     (253,327 )     -0.10 %
Effect of state tax rate change     (443,549 )     -0.17 %
Net income tax expense/(benefit)   $ 56,652,997       21.71 %

 

Global X MLP ETF recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed Global X MLP ETF’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on U.S. tax returns and state tax returns filed since the inception of Global X MLP ETF. No U.S. Federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination. The tax years ended November 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 remain subject to examination by tax authorities in the United States. Due to the nature of Global X MLP ETF’s investments, Global X MLP ETF may be required to file income tax returns in several states. Global X MLP ETF is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

 

State franchise taxes are separate and distinct from state income taxes. State franchise taxes are imposed on a corporation for the right to conduct business in the state and typically are based off the net worth or capital apportioned to a state. Due to the nature of Global X MLP ETF’s investments, Global X MLP ETF may be required to file franchise state tax returns in several states.

 

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to undistributed

 

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net investment income (loss), accumulated net realized gain (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise. The permanent differences primarily consist of REIT adjustments, reclassification of distributions, investments in publically traded partnerships, PFIC gain reclassifications, and preferred stock adjustments. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to paid-in capital and distributable earnings are primarily related to redemptions in kind and return of capital distributions.

 

These differences have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023:

 

Global X Funds   Paid-in
Capital
  Total
Distributable
Earnings
(Accumulated
Losses)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   $26,970,599   $(26,970,599)
Global X Alternative Income ETF   (538,569)   538,569
Global X Conscious Companies ETF   38,366,553   (38,366,553)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF   7,475,831   (7,475,831)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF   4,289,697   (4,289,697)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF   29,840,428   (29,840,428)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF   2,687,875   (2,687,875)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF   (3,752,630)   3,752,630
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF   (7,532)   7,532
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF   72,526   (72,526)

 

The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the years or periods ended November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds   Ordinary Income     Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of Capital     Totals  
Global X MLP ETF                                
2023   $ 106,518,075     $     $     $ 106,518,075  
2022     90,450,291                   90,450,291  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                                
2023   $ 47,511,225     $     $ 7,533,664     $ 55,044,889  
2022     32,598,692             17,688,775       50,287,467  
Global X Alternative Income ETF                                
2023   $ 2,657,760     $     $     $ 2,657,760  
2022     2,282,880             390,992       2,673,872  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF                                
2023   $ 6,163,099     $     $     $ 6,163,099  
2022     7,480,197                   7,480,197  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                                
2023   $ 144,784,500     $     $     $ 144,784,500  
2022     128,023,270                   128,023,270  

 

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Global X Funds   Ordinary Income     Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of Capital     Totals  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF                                
2023   $ 1,991,843     $     $     $ 1,991,843  
2022     1,339,222                   1,339,222  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF                                
2023   $ 3,511,163     $     $ 453,852     $ 3,965,015  
2022     3,989,881             204,893       4,194,774  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF                                
2023   $ 16,361,150     $     $     $ 16,361,150  
2022     10,395,351       19,467       515,682       10,930,500  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF                                
2023   $ 1,310,795     $     $     $ 1,310,795  
2022     997,056       5,768             1,002,824  
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF                                
2023   $ 1,251,315     $     $     $ 1,251,315  
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF                                
2023   $ 17,340     $     $     $ 17,340  

 

As of November 30, 2023, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:

 

    Global X Funds  
    Global X MLP
& Energy
Infrastructure
ETF
  Global X
Alternative
Income ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $     $ 126,128    
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (137,747,647 )     (1,722,291 )  
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency     191,667,293       (7,204,615 )  
Other Temporary Differences     (2 )     8    
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)   $ 53,919,644     $ (8,800,770 )  

 

    Global X Funds  
    Global X
Conscious
Companies
ETF
  Global X U.S.
Preferred ETF
  Global X S&P
500® Quality
Dividend ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 3,909,246     $ 1,494,254     $ 135,793    
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (50,640,701 )     (318,462,730 )     (6,922,184 )  
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency     50,898,190       (346,668,054 )     (2,681,825 )  
Other Temporary Differences     (2 )     783       (1 )  
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)   $ 4,166,733     $ (663,635,747 )   $ (9,468,217 )  

 

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    Global X Funds  
    Global X
Adaptive U.S.
Factor ETF
  Global X
Variable Rate
Preferred ETF
  Global X
Adaptive
U.S. Risk
Management
ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $     $ 1,015,498     $ 656,698    
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (29,417,493 )     (27,455,624 )     (12,486,755 )  
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency     13,699,270       (7,921,537 )     1,563,657    
Other Temporary Differences     (1 )     1,067,276       (2 )  
Total Accumulated Losses   $ (15,718,224 )   $ (33,294,387 )   $ (10,266,402 )  

 

    Global X Funds  
    Global X 1-3
Month T-Bill
ETF
  Global X U.S.
Cash Flow
Kings 100 ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 339,872     $ 10,563    
Capital Loss Carryforwards           (5,640 )  
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     2,545       96,221    
Other Temporary Differences     1       1    
Total Distributable Earnings   $ 342,418     $ 101,145    

 

For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a registered investment company is permitted to carry forward net capital losses to offset capital gains realized in later years, and the losses carried forward retain their original character as either long-term or short-term losses. Losses carried forward under these provisions are as follows:

 

    Short-Term
Loss
    Long-Term
Loss
    Total  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   $ 26,150,257     $ 111,597,390     $ 137,747,647  
Global X Alternative Income ETF     281,145       1,441,146       1,722,291  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF     14,636,796       36,003,905       50,640,701  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     112,031,596       206,431,134       318,462,730  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF     5,745,817       1,176,367       6,922,184  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF     27,165,433       2,252,060       29,417,493  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF     17,462,374       9,993,250       27,455,624  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF     12,352,177       134,578       12,486,755  
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF     5,640             5,640  

 

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During the year ended November 30, 2023, the following Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains amounting to:

 

    Short-Term
Loss
    Long-Term
Loss
    Total  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   $ 4,043,802     $ 17,423,085     $ 21,466,887  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF     6,970,587       901       6,971,488  

 

The Federal tax cost basis of investments and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at November 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds   Federal Tax
Cost
    Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Global X MLP ETF     $1,126,697,269       $434,811,094       $(2,545 )     $434,808,549  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF     820,588,696       274,834,273       (83,166,980 )     191,667,293  
Global X Alternative Income ETF     43,226,853       1,581,255       (8,785,870 )     (7,204,615)  
Global X Conscious Companies ETF     527,831,741       76,957,250       (26,059,060 )     50,898,190  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     2,652,343,236       9,514,162       (356,182,216 )     (346,668,054)  
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF     50,781,219       1,475,423       (4,157,248 )     (2,681,825)  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF     167,735,334       15,650,255       (1,950,985 )     13,699,270  
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF     228,807,866       2,925,949       (10,847,486 )     (7,921,537)  
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF     93,144,215       2,256,113       (692,456 )     1,563,657  
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF     116,406,530       4,522       (1,977 )     2,545  
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF     3,681,760       205,041       (108,820 )     96,221  

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Funds’ net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, mark-to-market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and adjustments in preferred stock and partnerships.

 

6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

 

The Funds may invest in securities in a particular asset class. Securities and other assets held in each Fund’s portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets, a particular securities market or other asset classes.

 

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6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS (continued)

 

The Funds, except for Global X U.S. Preferred ETF and Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF, use a replication strategy. A replication strategy is an indexing strategy that involves investing in the securities of an underlying index in approximately the same proportions as in the underlying index. A representative sampling strategy is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities (including indirect investments through underlying ETFs) that collectively has an investment profile similar to an underlying index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. Each Fund may utilize a representative sampling strategy with respect to its underlying index when a replication strategy might be detrimental to its shareholders, such as when there are practical difficulties or substantial costs involved in compiling a portfolio of equity securities to follow its underlying index, or, in certain instances, when securities in the underlying index become temporarily illiquid, unavailable or less liquid, or due to legal restrictions (such as diversification requirements that apply to a Fund but not its underlying index). The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF and Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF use a representative sampling strategy.

 

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which they invest. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Funds accrue and apply such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or capital gains are earned.

 

Certain Funds may have investments in financial instruments that utilize the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as the reference or benchmark rate for variable interest rate calculations. LIBOR was intended to measure the rate generally at which banks can lend and borrow from one another in the relevant currency on an unsecured basis. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the regulator that oversees LIBOR, announced that the majority of LIBOR rates would cease to be published or would no longer be representative on January 1, 2022. The publication of most LIBOR rates ceased at the end of 2021, and the remaining USD LIBOR rates ceased to be published after June 2023. There remains uncertainty and risks relating to the continuing LIBOR transition and its effects on the Funds and the instruments in which the Funds invest. There can be no assurance that the composition or characteristics of any alternative reference rates (“ARRs”) or financial instruments in which the Funds invest that utilize ARRs will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that these instruments will have the same volume or liquidity. Additionally, there remains uncertainty and risks relating to certain “legacy” USD LIBOR instruments that were issued or entered into before December 31, 2021 and the process by which a replacement interest rate will be identified and implemented into these instruments when USD LIBOR is ultimately discontinued. On December 16, 2022, the Federal Reserve Board adopted regulations implementing the Adjustable Interest Rate Act. The regulations provide a statutory fallback mechanism to replace LIBOR, by identifying benchmark rates based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) that replaced LIBOR in certain financial contracts after June 30, 2023.

 

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6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS (continued)

 

These regulations apply only to contracts governed by U.S. law, among other limitations. The Funds may have instruments linked to other interbank offered rates that may also cease to be published in the future. The effects of such uncertainty and risks in “legacy” USD LIBOR instruments held by the Funds could result in losses to the Funds.

 

Economic conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action and other conditions may, without prior warning, lead to foreign government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. Government with respect to foreign governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls (i.e., government measures designed to limit the flow of foreign capital in and out of the domestic economy) and/or sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as the seizure of assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to transfer currency, securities or other assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact the ability of a Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for Shares of a Fund, and cause a Fund to decline in value. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information (“SAI”) for a more complete description of risks.

 

7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

 

Each Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of its total assets. Security loans made pursuant to a securities lending agreements with BBH and BNY Mellon are initially required to be secured by collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of domestic equity securities and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and 105% of the value of foreign equity securities (other than ADRs). Such collateral received in connection with these loans will be cash and can be invested in repurchase agreements, short-term investments or U.S. Treasury obligations and is recognized in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The obligation to return securities lending collateral is also recognized as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan.

 

Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements held in Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, Global X Alternative Income ETF and Global X U.S. Preferred ETF are held by BNY Mellon and are designated as being held on the Fund’s behalf under a book-entry system. The Funds monitor the adequacy of the collateral on a daily basis and can require the seller to provide additional collateral in the event the market value of the securities pledged falls below the carrying value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. It is the Funds’ policy to only enter into repurchase agreements with banks

 

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7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)

 

and other financial institutions which are deemed by the Adviser to be creditworthy. The Funds bear the risk of loss in the event the other party to a repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations and the Fund is prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the underlying securities received as collateral and the risk of a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period. For financial statement purposes, the Funds record the securities lending collateral (including in repurchase agreements, at value or restricted cash) as an asset and the obligation to return securities lending collateral as a liability- on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Cash collateral received in connection with securities lending is invested in repurchase agreements and short-term investments by the lending agent. The Funds do not have effective control of the non-cash collateral and therefore it is not disclosed in the Fund’s

Schedule of Investments.

 

Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under the Securities Lending Agreement, which permits a Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from the Fund.

 

The following is a summary of securities lending agreements held by the Funds, with cash collateral of overnight maturities and non-cash collateral, which would be subject to offset as of November 30, 2023.

 

    Gross Amount
of Recognized
Assets (Value
of Securities on
Loan)
    Value of
Cash
Collateral
Received(1)
    Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral
Received(1)
    Net Amount  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF   $ 13,993,798     $ 13,993,798     $     $  
Global X Alternative Income ETF     1,582,240       1,582,240              
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF     40,959,809       40,959,809              

 

(1) Collateral and non-cash collateral received in excess of market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by the Fund is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at November 30, 2023 are shown in the Schedules of Investments. The value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of November 30, 2023, the cash collateral was invested in repurchase agreements and the non-cash collateral consisted of U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds and U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds with the following maturities:

 

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7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)

 

    Overnight and
Continuous
    <30 Days   Between
30 & 90
Days
  >90 Days   Total  
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                            
Repurchase Agreements   $ 10,840,049     $—   $—   $—   $ 10,840,049  
Total   $ 10,840,049     $—   $—   $—   $ 10,840,049  
Global X Alternative Income ETF                            
Repurchase Agreements   $ 1,237,833     $—   $—   $—   $ 1,237,833  
Total   $ 1,237,833     $—   $—   $—   $ 1,237,833  
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                            
Repurchase Agreements   $ 32,236,607     $—   $—   $—   $ 32,236,607  
Total   $ 32,236,607     $—   $—   $—   $ 32,236,607  

 

8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION

 

The Funds enter into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these contracts is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior gains or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Pursuant to the Trust’s organizational documents, the Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”) and the Trust’s officers are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties.

 

9. REVERSE SHARE SPLIT

 

Effective April 28, 2020, the Global X MLP ETF executed a 1-for-6 reverse share split for shareholders of record after the close of markets on April 27, 2020. The effect of this transaction for the Fund was to divide the number of outstanding Shares of the Fund by six, resulting in a corresponding increase in the NAV per Share. The capital share activity presented in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for each of the years in the period then ended, and per share data in the financial highlights for each of the years in the period then ended, have been given retroactive effect to reflect this reverse share split. There were no changes in net assets, results of operations or total return as a result of this transaction.

 

Effective April 28, 2020, the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF executed a 1-for-3 reverse share split for shareholders of record after the close of markets on April 27, 2020.

 

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November 30, 2023

 

 

9. REVERSE SHARE SPLIT (continued)

 

The effect of this transaction for the Fund was to divide the number of outstanding Shares of the Fund by three, resulting in a corresponding increase in the NAV per Share. The capital share activity presented in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for each of the years in the period then ended, and per share data in the financial highlights for each of the years in the period then ended, have been given retroactive effect to reflect these reverse share splits. There were no changes in net assets, results of operations or total return as a result of these transactions.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Funds have been evaluated by management regarding the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no additional adjustments were required to the financial statements.

 

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To the Board of Trustees of Global X Funds and Shareholders of each of the Funds listed in the table below

 

Opinions on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (eleven of the funds constituting Global X Funds, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2023, the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of November 30, 2023, the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (1) Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (1)
Global X Alternative Income ETF (1) Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (2)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF (1) Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF (3)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (1) Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (4)
Global X MLP ETF (1) Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (5)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (1)  

 

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1. Statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended November 30, 2023.
2. Statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and for the period June 22, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020.
3. Statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and for the period January 12, 2021 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2021.
4. Statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period June 20, 2023 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2023.
5. Statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period July 10, 2023 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2023.

 

Basis for Opinions

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2023, by correspondence with the custodians, transfer agent, and brokers; when replies were not received from

 

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brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 7, 2024

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Global X Funds since 2016.

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)

 

 

ETFs (such as the Funds) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, brokerage fees, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for brokerage fees as a result of the shareholder’s investment in a Fund.

 

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from a Fund’s gross income and directly reduce your final investment returns. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the Fund’s expense ratio.

 

The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period from June 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.

 

The table on the next page illustrates the Funds’ costs in two ways:

 

Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.

 

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in a Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

 

Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.

 

NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.

 

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    Beginning
Account Value
6/1/2023
  Ending
Account
Value
11/30/2023
  Annualized
Expense
Ratios
  Expenses
Paid During
Period(1)
Global X MLP ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,151.80       0.42 %   $ 2.27  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.96       0.42       2.13  
                                 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,199.80       0.45 %   $ 2.48  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.81       0.45       2.28  
                                 
Global X Alternative Income ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,033.60       0.50 %   $ 2.55  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.56       0.50       2.54  
                                 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,087.90       0.43 %   $ 2.25  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.91       0.43       2.18  
                                 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,026.30       0.23 %   $ 1.17  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.92       0.23       1.17  
                                 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,055.90       0.20 %   $ 1.03  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,024.07       0.20       1.01  
                                 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,177.10       0.28 %   $ 1.53  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.66       0.28       1.42  
                                 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,082.10       0.25 %   $ 1.30  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.82       0.25       1.27  
                                 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,034.50       0.39 %   $ 1.99  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.11       0.39       1.98  

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (Concluded)

 

 

    Beginning
Account Value
6/1/2023
  Ending
Account
Value
11/30/2023
  Annualized
Expense
Ratios
  Expenses
Paid During
Period(1)
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF*                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.60       0.09 %(2)   $ 0.42 (3) 
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,024.60       0.09       0.48  
                                 
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF**                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,064.60       0.25 %   $ 1.01 (4) 
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.82       0.25       1.27  

 

* The Fund commenced operations on 6/20/2023.
** The Fund commenced operations on 7/10/2023.
(1) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(2) Includes fees charged by the Fund’s custodian that were reimbursed by the custodian to the Fund subsequent to the reporting period. Excluding these fees, the ratio to average net assets would have been would have been 0.07%.
(3) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 163/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.
(4) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 143/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement(unaudited)

 

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the board of trustees of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the ETF, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), consider on an initial basis and periodically thereafter (as required by the 1940 Act), at an in person meeting called for such purpose, the terms of each ETF’s investment advisory agreement and whether to approve entering into, or renewing, each agreement.

 

At Board meetings of the Global X Funds (the “Trust”) held on February 24, 2023 and May 19, 2023 (the “New Fund Board Meetings”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement (“New Investment Advisory Agreement”) for the Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF and the Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF, respectively (each a “New Fund,” and referred to collectively as the “New Funds”) and (ii) the initial Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (“New Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of the New Funds, and Global X Management Company LLC, the Trust’s investment adviser (“Global X Management”). The New Investment Advisory Agreement and New Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to collectively as the “New Fund Agreements.”

 

At a Board meeting of the Trust held on November 16, 2023, called for such purpose, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved the continuation of (i) the Investment Advisory Agreement (“Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement”) for each Fund included in this Annual Report (each, a “Renewal Fund” and referred to collectively as the “Renewal Funds”); and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (“Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of each Renewal Fund, and Global X Management. The Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement and the Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to herein as the “Renewal Agreements.”

 

In advance of the November 16, 2023 Board meeting, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees) and the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with the Board’s consideration of the Renewal Agreements, and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management, as well as supporting materials relating to those requests for information. Subsequent to the receipt of that information, the Independent Trustees requested additional information regarding certain changes in senior management of Global X Management, which was provided to them in advance of the November 16, 2023 Board meeting.

 

At the November 16, 2023 Board meeting, the Board approved the Renewal Agreements, for the period ending February 29, 2024, in order to ensure continuity of management of the Renewal Funds. However, the Independent Trustees also determined to postpone a vote on the renewal of the Renewal Agreements for a full annual period in order to provide the Independent Trustees with the opportunity to further consider certain changes in Global X

 

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Management’s senior leadership, which occurred approximately contemporaneously with the Board’s consideration of the Renewal Agreements, and in order to permit Global X Management to confirm certain information provided in advance of the November 16, 2023 Board meeting. Global X Management subsequently provided additional information to the Board in advance of a second meeting called for the purpose of considering the extension of the Renewal Agreements for a full year. At a Board meeting of the Trust held on December 21, 2023, the Trust’s Board, which was comprised entirely of Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Renewal Agreements for an aggregate one-year period ending November 30, 2024.

 

In the course of their consideration of the New Fund Agreements and Renewal Agreements, the Trust’s Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel and, in addition to meetings with management of Global X Management, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive sessions with their counsel.

 

NEW FUND AGREEMENTS

 

In determining to approve the New Fund Agreements for the New Funds, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

the terms of the New Fund Agreements and the range of services proposed to be provided to the New Funds in accordance with the New Fund Agreements;

 

-

Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to the New Funds;

 

-

Global X Management’s responsibilities under the New Fund Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of the New Funds and the composition of the New Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights appertaining to securities and assets held by the New Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the New Funds when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the New Funds, and the periodic updating of the registration statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the New Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the New Funds by shareholders and new investors;

 

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the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that are proposed to be provided by Global X Management or made available to the New Funds; and

 

-

the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to the New Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services proposed to be provided to the New Funds by Global X Management.

 

Performance

 

The Board determined that, because the New Funds had not yet begun investment operations as of the dates of the New Fund Board Meetings, meaningful data relating to the investment performance of the New Funds was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the New Fund Agreements.

 

Cost of Services and Profitability

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

Global X Management’s expected costs to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to each New Fund;

 

-

the management fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) (“Management Fee”) that was proposed to be borne by each New Fund under the respective New Fund Agreement for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the New Funds require under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the New Funds); and

 

-

the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all of the services proposed to be provided to the New Funds by Global X Management and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and the New Funds.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee to be paid by each New Fund to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the New Fund’s shareholders.

 

Comparison of Fees and Services

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

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comparative information with respect to the proposed Management Fee to be paid to Global X Management by each New Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for each New Fund, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs, and/or other similar registered funds. The Board considered Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the proposed fee structures of any New Fund that was above the average or median for the New Fund’s peer group;

 

-

the structure of the proposed unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for the New Funds) and the expected total expense ratios for the New Funds. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the New Funds was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratios (i.e., the total fees) of the New Funds and that the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was set at a competitive level to make the New Fund viable in the marketplace; and

 

-

that, under the proposed unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of the New Funds, including the costs of various third-party services required by the New Funds, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that each New Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that the services to be received and the fees to be charged under the applicable New Fund Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

Economies of Scale

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the New Funds grow and whether the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Funds reflected these economies of scale;

 

-

the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to make in the New Funds in order to seek to assure that the New Funds are attractive to investors; and

 

-

that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for each New Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Funds appropriately addressed economies of scale.

 

Other Benefits

 

In considering each New Fund Agreement, in addition to the factors discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the New Funds. As a result, the Board concluded that, in the case of each New Fund, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the applicable New Fund Agreements.

 

Conclusion

 

After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in their consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the New Fund Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the New Funds.

 

In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.

 

RENEWAL AGREEMENTS

 

In determining to approve the continuation of the Renewal Agreements for the Renewal Funds, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

the terms of the Renewal Agreements and the range of services that would continue to be provided to each Renewal Fund in accordance with the Renewal Agreements;

 

-

Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would continue to provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to each Renewal Fund;

 

-

Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Renewal Agreements, among other things, to: (i) manage the investment operations of the Renewal Funds and the composition of the Renewal Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of their holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights relating to securities and assets held by the Renewal Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the

 

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Renewal Funds when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the Renewal Funds, and the periodic updating of the registration statement, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the Renewal Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the SEC and other regulatory and governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the Renewal Funds by shareholders and new investors;

 

-

the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that have been provided by Global X Management or made available to the Renewal Funds; and

 

-

the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would continue to be made available to the Renewal Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Renewal Funds by Global X Management.

 

Performance

 

The Board considered the performance of each Renewal Fund. They examined the performance of the Renewal Funds for the one-year, three-year, five-year and since-inception periods, as applicable. Also, the Board considered the total return and investments performance of the Renewal Funds relative to (i) the performance of unaffiliated comparable ETFs and/or other registered funds, which performance information is publicly available from such registered funds, as well as other third party sources; and (ii) the performance of pertinent indexes. The Board considered instances of under-performance and over-performance with respect to the competitor funds. The Board also considered the Renewal Funds’ tracking against their underlying indexes in absolute terms.

 

Based on these considerations and comparisons, the Board concluded that the investment performance of the Renewal Funds did not adversely affect the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Renewal Agreements.

 

Cost of Services and Profitability

 

The Board considered Global X Management’s cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board considered the management fee (“Management Fee”) that has been borne or is expected to be borne by the Renewal Funds under the Renewal Agreements for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the Renewal Funds require under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the Renewal Funds).

 

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In addition, the Board considered expected profitability to Global X Management, as applicable, from all services provided or expected to be provided to the Renewal Funds and all aspects of Global X Management’s relationship with the Renewal Funds. In connection with these considerations, Global X Management provided the Board with financial information regarding its operations and the services provided to the Renewal Funds and discussed with the Board its current and expected, as applicable, profitability with respect to the Renewal Funds.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the Management Fee rate paid by the Renewal Funds to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the Renewal Funds’ shareholders.

 

Comparison of Fees and Services

 

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

comparative information with respect to the Management Fee paid to Global X Management by the Renewal Funds. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for the Renewal Funds, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs and/or other comparable registered funds. The Board considered the Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the fee structures of any Renewal Fund that was above the average or median for its peer group;

 

-

the structure of the unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the investment advisory fee for the Renewal Funds) and the current total expense ratios for the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the Renewal Funds was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratio (i.e., the total fees) of the Renewal Funds and that the proposed Management Fees for the Renewal Funds were set at a competitive levels to make the Renewal Funds viable in the marketplace; and

 

-

that, under the unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management is responsible for most ordinary expenses of the Renewal Funds, including the costs of various third-party services required by the Renewal Funds, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that the Renewal Funds would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the services received and the fees charged under the Renewal Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.

 

Economies of Scale

 

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With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

-

the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Renewal Funds grow and whether the unitary Management Fee for the Renewal Funds reflected these economies of scale;

 

-

the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management has made and intends to continue to make in the Renewal Funds in order to seek to assure that the Renewal Funds are attractive to investors; and

 

-

that the unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for the Renewal Funds and their shareholders.

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the unitary Management Fee for the Renewal Funds appropriately addressed economies of scale.

 

Other Benefits

 

In considering the Renewal Agreements, in addition to the factors above, the Board considered any other benefits realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the Renewal Funds and concluded that, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the continuation of the Renewal Agreements.

 

Conclusion

 

After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in its consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the Renewal Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of each Renewal Fund.

 

In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.

 

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Supplemental Information (UNAUDITED)

 

 

NAV is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeem Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds’ are listed for trading, as of the time that a Fund’s NAV is calculated. Each Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of a Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The Market Price of a Fund will fluctuate in accordance with changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand.

 

Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that a Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

 

Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Funds’ website at www.globalxetfs.com.

 

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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (UNAUDITED)

 

 

The Trustees and officers are identified in the table below, which provides information as to their principal business occupations held during the last five years and certain other information. Each Trustee serves until his or her death, resignation or removal and replacement. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-493-8631. The address for all Trustees and officers is c/o Global X Funds®, 605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor, New York, New York 10158. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of December 15, 2023.

 

Name
(Year of Birth)
Position(s)
Held
with Trust
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past
5 Years
Number of Funds in
Trust Overseen by
Trustee4
Other Directorships
Held by Trustees
Independent Trustees1,2
Charles A. Baker
(1953)
Trustee (since 07/2018) Chief Executive Officer of Investment Innovations LLC (investment consulting) (since 2013); Managing Director of NYSE Euronext (2003 to 2012). 113 funds (109 of which were operational) Trustee of OSI ETF Trust (2016-2022).
Susan M. Ciccarone
(1973)
Trustee (since 09/2019) Partner, Further Global Capital Management (private equity) (since 2017); formerly Chief Operating (2014-2016) and Chief Financial Officer (2012-2016), Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (ETF issuer). 113 funds (109 of which were operational) Director of E78 Partners (since 2022); Director of ProSight Global, Inc. (since 2021); Director of Casa Holdco LP, parent of Celink (since 2018); Chairman, Payment Alliance International, Inc. 2019-2021).
Clifford J. Weber
(1963)
Trustee (since 07/2018) Owner, Financial Products Consulting Group LLC (consulting services to financial institutions) (since 2015); Formerly, Executive Vice President of Global Index and Exchange-Traded Products, NYSE Market, Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ETF/ETP listing exchange) (2013- 2015). 113 funds (109 of which were operational) Chairman and Trustee of Clayton Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Janus Detroit Street Trust (since 2016); Trustee of Clough Global Equity Fund (since 2017); Trustee of Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (since 2017); Trustee of Clough Global Opportunities Fund (since 2017); Chairman (2017-2023) and Trustee (2015- 2023) of Clough Funds Trust; and Chairman and Trustee of Elevation ETF Trust (2016-2018).

 

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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)
Position(s)
Held
with Trust
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past
5 Years
Number of Funds in
Trust Overseen by
Trustee
Other Directorships
Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee/Officers1
Thomas Park
(1978)
President (since 11/2023) Chief Executive Officer, GXMC (since 11/2023); Co-Chief Executive Officer Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) (since 12/2022); President of Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) (1/2020- 12/2022); and Executive Managing Director of Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) (2011- 2022). N/A N/A
Alex Ashby
(1986)
Chief Operating Officer (since 11/2023) Head of Product Development, GXMC (since 2019); Vice President, Director of Product Development (2015 - 2018). N/A N/A
Susan Lively
(1981)
Secretary (since 09/2020) General Counsel, GXMC (since 9/2020); Senior Corporate Counsel at Franklin Templeton (previously, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at Legg Mason & Co., LLC) (2014-2020). N/A N/A
Eric Griffith3
(1969)
Assistant Secretary (since 02/2020) Counsel, SEI Investments (since 10/2019); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2012-2018). N/A N/A
Joe Costello
(1974)
Chief Compliance Officer (since 09/2016) Chief Compliance Officer, GXMC since 09/2016). N/A N/A
Ronnie Riven
(1984)
Chief Financial Officer (since 11/2023); Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer (since 12/2020) Head of Finance & Business Management, GXMC (since 01/2022); Treasurer, GXMC (since 02/2022); Director of Finance, GXMC (08/2018-12/2021); Director of Accounting and Finance at Barclays Center (2016-2018). N/A N/A
Eric Olsen3
(1970)
Assistant Treasurer (since 05/2021) Director of Accounting, SEI Investment Manager Services (March 2021 to present); Deputy Head of Fund Operations, Traditional Assets, Aberdeen Standard Investments (2013-2021). N/A N/A

 

1 Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
2 Luis Berruga served as an Interested Trustee of the Trust until December 15, 2023, and as President of the Trust until November 21, 2023. John Belanger served as Chief Operating Officer of the Trust and as Chief Financial Officer of the Trust until November 28, 2023.
3 These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.
4 As of November 30, 2023.

 

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Notice to Shareholders (UNAUDITED)

 

 

For shareholders that do not have an November 30, 2023 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an November 30, 2023 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Funds have designated the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

 

  Return of Capital   Long-Term
Capital Gain
Distributions
  Ordinary Income
Distributions
  Total
Distributions
  Qualifying
for Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction
(1)
  Qualifying
Dividend
Income(2)
Global X MLP ETF                    
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                
15.86%   0.00%   84.14%   100.00%   16.68%   45.50%
Global X Alternative Income ETF                  
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   1.36%   1.36%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF                
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                    
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   70.07%   71.00%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF                
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   93.70%   98.75%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF                
11.45%   0.00%   88.55%   100.00%   87.17%   89.67%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF                
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   70.22%   71.07%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF                
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   56.65%   54.21%
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF                    
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF                
0.00%   0.00%   100.00%   100.00%   100.00%   94.09%

 

(1) Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).

 

(2) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Dividend Income” as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and its reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned Funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.

 

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Notice to Shareholders (UNAUDITED)

 

 

  U.S. Government
Interest(3)
  Interest Related
Dividends
(4)
  Short Term
Capital Gain
Dividends
(5)
  Qualifying
Business
Income(6)
  Foreign Tax
Credit
Global X MLP ETF                  
  0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF                
  0.00%   0.15%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X Alternative Income ETF                  
  0.00%   0.22%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF                  
  0.00%   0.21%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF                  
  0.00%   1.12%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF                
  0.00%   0.07%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF                  
  0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF                  
  0.00%   0.60%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF                
  34.04%   45.31%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF                  
  100.00%   99.86%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF                
  0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%   0.00%

 

(3) “U.S. Government Interest” represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government Obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax. However, for shareholders who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.

 

(4) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Interest Income” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is a percentage of net investment income that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

 

(5) The percentage of this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividend” and is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distribution that is exempted from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

 

(6) The percentage of this column represents that amount of ordinary dividend income that qualified for 20% Business Income Deduction.

 

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2023 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
1-888-493-8631
www.globalxetfs.com

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator:
Global X Management Company LLC
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158

 

Distributor:
SEI Investments Distribution Co.
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456

 

Sub-Administrator:
SEI Investments Global Funds Services
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456

 

Counsel for Global X Funds and the Independent Trustees:
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
2000 K Street, N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006

 

Custodians and Transfer Agents:
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
40 Water Street
Boston, MA 02109

 

The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

 

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