Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (ticker: BOTZ) |
Global
X Internet of Things ETF (ticker: SNSR) |
Global
X FinTech ETF (ticker: FINX) |
Global
X Video Games & Esports ETF (ticker: HERO) |
Global
X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (ticker: DRIV) |
Global
X Cloud Computing ETF (ticker: CLOU) |
Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (ticker:
VPN) |
Global
X Cybersecurity ETF (ticker: BUG) |
Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (ticker: AIQ) |
Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF (ticker: MILN) |
Global
X Education ETF (ticker: EDUT) |
Global
X Cannabis ETF (ticker: POTX) |
Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (ticker: GNOM) |
Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF (ticker: CHB) |
Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (ticker: EDOC) |
Global
X Aging Population ETF (ticker: AGNG) |
Global
X Health & Wellness ETF (ticker: BFIT) |
Global
X CleanTech ETF (ticker: CTEC) |
Global
X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (ticker: PAVE) |
Global
X Thematic Growth ETF (ticker: GXTG) |
Global
X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (ticker: KROP) |
Global
X Blockchain ETF (ticker: BKCH) |
Global
X Clean Water ETF (ticker: AQWA) |
Global
X Hydrogen ETF (ticker: HYDR) |
Global
X Solar ETF (ticker: RAYS) |
Global
X Wind Energy ETF (ticker: WNDY) |
Annual
Report
November
30, 2021
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Management Discussion of Fund
Performance |
1 |
Schedules of Investments |
|
Global X Robotics &
Artificial Intelligence ETF |
55 |
Global X Internet of Things
ETF |
59 |
Global X FinTech
ETF |
64 |
Global X Video Games &
Esports ETF |
69 |
Global X Autonomous &
Electric Vehicles ETF |
73 |
Global X Cloud Computing
ETF |
80 |
Global X Data Center REITs
& Digital Infrastructure ETF |
84 |
Global X Cybersecurity
ETF |
87 |
Global X Artificial
Intelligence & Technology ETF |
90 |
Global X Millennial
Consumer ETF |
97 |
Global X Education
ETF |
102 |
Global X Cannabis
ETF |
106 |
Global X Genomics &
Biotechnology ETF |
110 |
Global X China Biotech
Innovation ETF |
114 |
Global X Telemedicine &
Digital Health ETF |
117 |
Global X Aging Population
ETF |
121 |
Global X Health &
Wellness ETF |
127 |
Global X CleanTech
ETF |
132 |
Global X U.S.
Infrastructure Development ETF |
136 |
Global X Thematic Growth
ETF |
141 |
Global X AgTech & Food
Innovation ETF |
144 |
Global X Blockchain
ETF |
148 |
Global X Clean Water
ETF |
152 |
Global X Hydrogen
ETF |
156 |
Global X Solar ETF |
159 |
Global X Wind Energy
ETF |
164 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities |
168 |
Statements of Operations |
175 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
182 |
Financial Highlights |
196 |
Notes to Financial Statements |
208 |
Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm |
239 |
Disclosure of Fund Expenses |
242 |
Approval of Investment Advisory
Agreement |
246 |
Supplemental Information |
254 |
Trustees and Officers of the Trust |
255 |
Notice to Shareholders |
258 |
Shares are bought and sold at
market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from a Fund. Shares may
only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large
creation/redemption units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
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 its reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available
on the Commission’s website at http://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 http://www.sec.gov
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
Global X
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
The Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide
investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance,
before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial
Intelligence Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed,
which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions
in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index seeks to invest in companies that potentially stand to benefit
from increased adoption and utilization of robotics and artificial intelligence
(“AI”), as defined by Indxx, the provider of the Underlying Index. The
Underlying Index includes companies involved in industrial robotics and
automation, non-industrial robots, and/or autonomous vehicles.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 14.23%, while the Underlying Index increased 15.08%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $31.78 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $36.24 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Nvidia Corporation and Ats
Automation Tooling Systems, which returned 144.07% and 122.05%, respectively.
The worst performers included AI Inside, Inc. and Neural Pocket, Inc., which
returned -92.00% and -74.13%, respectively.
Over the
reporting period, robotics and AI companies showed ongoing growth generating
positive performance for the Fund. As much of the workforce was no longer able
to work in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, robots were utilized in spaces
such as warehouses and medicine where automation was deemed necessary. The
COVID-19 pandemic saw hospitals and clinics deploying robots for prepping
patient rooms, limiting human contact, and using AI software to sort patient
records. Factory automation was a driving force for adoption of AI over the
reporting period, prompting companies to invest in new plants—specifically in
China. Another area where both robotics and AI saw expansion was within the
autonomous vehicle (“AV”) industry, with a primary focus on self-driving
trucking technology and potential AV fleets. The Fund’s Japanese exposure
detracted from performance as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic dampened
corporate performance. Over the reporting period, the Fund saw an average
approximate sector allocation of 44% to Industrials, 37% to Information
Technology, and 4% to Financials. It was predominately exposed to the United
States (41%), followed by Japan (39%), and Switzerland (12%).
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
14.23% |
14.57% |
23.65% |
23.55% |
20.17% |
19.86% |
19.31% |
19.28% |
Indxx
Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index |
15.08% |
15.08% |
24.22% |
24.22% |
20.59% |
20.59% |
19.70% |
19.70% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
13.99% |
13.99% |
13.34% |
13.34% |
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
reflect any
fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns,
the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest
directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous pages.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
Global X
Internet of Things ETF
The Global
X Internet of Things ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index (“Underlying
Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does
not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally
seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index seeks to invest in companies that stand to potentially benefit
from the broader adoption of the Internet of Things (“IoT”). This includes the
development and manufacturing of semiconductors and sensors, integrated products
and solutions, and applications serving smart grids, smart homes, connected
cars, and the industrial internet.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 26.24%, while the Underlying Index increased 26.75%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $29.95 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $37.68 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from eMemory Technology, Inc. and
Nordic Semiconductor ASA, which returned 287.06% and 132.50%, respectively. The
worst performers were Vivint Smart Home, Inc. Class A and Kyndryl Holdings
Incorporation, which returned -52.16% and -44.56%, respectively.
The Fund
generated strong returns over the reporting period even as manufacturers of IoT
devices faced a global semiconductor shortage. This ongoing supply crunch
reduced availability of components and rendered manufacturers unable to meet
full demand for devices. Growing demand for IoT devices related to cloud
computing, video games, autonomous and electric vehicles, infrastructure, and
fitness wearables kept investors interested even with short term headwinds.
Additionally, passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the
United States, which authorized billions of dollars in funding for 5G expansion,
likely contributed to positive sentiments toward the IoT industry. Adoption of
low latency and high capacity 5G networks could accommodate the expected surge
in internet-enabled devices. Over the reporting period, average approximate
sector weightings of the Fund were reported to be the highest in Information
Technology, at 63%, followed by Industrials, at 24%. The Fund maintained an
average allocation of 57% to the United States stocks, followed by Switzerland
(16%) and Taiwan (10%).
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Internet of Things ETF |
26.24% |
26.63% |
29.02% |
29.20% |
20.42% |
20.33% |
20.22% |
20.27% |
Indxx
Global Internet of Things Thematic Index |
26.75% |
26.75% |
29.43% |
29.43% |
20.82% |
20.82% |
20.61% |
20.61% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
13.99% |
13.99% |
13.34% |
13.34% |
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Internet of Things 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.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous pages.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
Global X
FinTech ETF
The Global
X FinTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Indxx Global Fintech Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively
managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive
positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the
Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index seeks to invest in companies on the leading edge of the
emerging financial technology sector, which encompasses a range of innovations
helping to transform established industries – such as insurance, investing,
fundraising, and third-party lending – through unique mobile and digital
solutions.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 6.48%, while the Underlying Index increased 7.11%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $42.75 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $45.52 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from LendingClub Corp and Hut 8
Mining Corp, which returned 310.02% and 180.43%, respectively. The worst
performers included StoneCo Ltd. Class A and Makuake, Inc., which returned
-78.69% and -57.08%, respectively.
The Fund
experienced modest returns over the reporting period. Innovations, such as “buy
now pay later”, an alternative to traditional forms of credit gaining popularity
in the e-commerce industry, positively contributed to growth in the financial
technology (“Fintech”) industry. However, Fintech firms faced some obstacles,
especially in the cryptocurrency space, as governments imposed regulations on
digital transactions. Companies were impacted by increasing regulations over
technology platforms in China and in the United States. During the reporting
period, the Fund saw large average sector exposures to Information Technology
(85%) and Financials (13%). Geographically, it maintained an allocation of 59%
to stocks in the United States, followed by Australia (5%), Brazil (2%), the
Netherlands (7%), and New Zealand (4%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
FinTech ETF |
6.48% |
6.81% |
22.93% |
23.04% |
25.08% |
25.10% |
23.66% |
23.72% |
Indxx
Global Fintech Thematic Index |
7.11% |
7.11% |
23.68% |
23.68% |
25.88% |
25.88% |
24.41% |
24.41% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
13.99% |
13.99% |
13.34% |
13.34% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Video Games & Esports ETF |
|
Global X
Video Games & Esports ETF
The Global
X Video Games & Esports ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results
that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports Index (“Underlying Index”).
The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not
attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally
seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies
that are positioned to benefit from increased consumption related to video games
and esports, including companies whose principal business is in video game
development/publishing, video game and esports content distribution and
streaming, operating/owning esports leagues/teams, and producing video
game/esports hardware. To be eligible for the Underlying Index, a company must
be considered by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the “Index
Provider”), to be a Video Games & Esports Company. A company is considered
to be a Video Games & Esports Company by the Index Provider if the company
generates at least 50% of its revenues from video games and esports
activities.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 4.09%, while the Underlying Index increased 4.71%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $28.57 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $29.52 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Wemade Co., Ltd. and PearlAbyss
Corp., which returned 809.41% and 196.19%, respectively. The worst performers
were DouYu International Holdings Ltd. and HUYA, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A
which returned -79.03% and -58.39%, respectively.
Video game
companies delivered slightly positive returns over the reporting period. Video
Games & Esports Companies were adversely impacted by Chinese restrictions on
video games. Video Games & Esports Companies also faced headwinds from the
shift away from the stay-at-home economy. However, COVID-19 pandemic-driven
stay-at-home orders helped accelerate an emerging theme of interactive video
games and esports as consumers sought social interaction. Toward the end of the
reporting period, many game manufacturers began opting to make the console
obsolete and move towards a cloud-based system, which promoted optimism
surrounding Video Games & Esports Companies. During the reporting period,
the number of gamers and time spent playing and watching video games showed
consistent growth. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average
approximate allocation of 90% to Communication Services and 10% to Information
Technology. Geographically, the Fund had an average exposure of 29% to the
United States, followed by 25% to Japan and 13% to China.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Video Games & Esports ETF |
4.09% |
3.76% |
38.73% |
38.64% |
Solactive
Video Games & Esports Index |
4.71% |
4.71% |
39.42% |
39.42% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
17.86% |
17.86% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Video Games & Esports ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
|
Global X
Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
The Global
X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment
results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before
fees and expenses, of the Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index
(“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment
adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The
Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index tracks the price movements in shares of companies which are
active in the electric vehicle (“EV”) and autonomous driving segments, as
defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index. In particular,
this includes electric vehicle manufacturers, electric vehicle component
producers, companies that mine or produce raw materials that are relevant to the
electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle technology segment, companies that build
autonomous vehicles, and suppliers of autonomous vehicle technologies.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 40.22%, while the Underlying Index increased 40.97%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $21.75 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $30.41 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Pilbara Minerals Limited and
Nvidia Corporation, which returned 278.27% and 144.07%, respectively. The worst
performers included CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and Romeo Power, Inc., which
returned -52.04% and -42.86%, respectively.
Global EV
sales grew at a rapid rate over the reporting period, generating strong returns
for the Fund. Much of the growth was attributed to a continued transition from
fossil fuels to renewable energy and government support across major economies
for the adoption of EVs through subsidies. With President Biden’s goal of EVs
accounting for at least 50% of new vehicle sales in the United States by 2030,
demand is expected to sustain in the coming years as EV sales in the United
States more than doubled in 2021. An obstacle for EV manufacturers that caused
volatility was rapidly increasing lithium prices – a key element in batteries
used in EVs. During the reporting period, the Fund maintained an average
approximate sector allocation of 36% to Consumer Discretionary, 30% to
Information Technology, and 14% to Industrials. It had an average allocation of
61% to the United States, 8% to Japan, and 5% to China.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
40.22% |
40.20% |
33.95% |
34.17% |
23.07% |
23.16% |
Solactive
Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index |
40.97% |
40.97% |
34.27% |
34.27% |
23.28% |
23.28% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
12.18% |
12.18% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on April 13, 2018.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cloud Computing ETF |
|
Global X
Cloud Computing ETF
The Global
X Cloud Computing ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index (“Underlying Index”). The
Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt
to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to
fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in
developed and emerging markets that are positioned to benefit from the increased
adoption of cloud computing technology, including but not limited to companies
whose principal business is in offering computing Software-as-a-Service
(“SaaS”), Platform-as-a-Service (“PaaS”), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (“IaaS”),
managed server storage space and data center REITs, and/or cloud and edge
computing infrastructure and hardware (collectively, “Cloud Computing
Companies”), as defined by Indxx LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index
(“Index Provider”).
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 9.83%, while the Underlying Index increased 10.53%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $25.84 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $28.38 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Zscaler, Inc. and Workiva
Inc. Class A, which returned 122.77% and 85.98%, respectively. The worst
performers included VNET Group, Inc. Sponsored ADR and Zoom Video
Communications, Inc. Class A, which returned -65.7% and -55.81%,
respectively.
Cloud
computing companies realized moderate returns during the reporting period. The
switch to a work-from-home economy forced companies to transition their software
usage from on-premises to the cloud resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cloud
Computing Companies faced hindrances from initiating cloud migration and a lack
of information technology (IT) knowledge during the reporting period due to the
novelty of cloud computing. However, many businesses found advantages by
adopting cloud or hybrid-cloud models. Customers increasingly opted for
multi-cloud infrastructure solutions to diversify risk and align specific needs
with the appropriate cloud provider. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic eased, cloud
adoption remained strong. This mitigated the effects of the switch away from the
stay-at-home economy during the reporting period. During the reporting period,
the Fund saw an average approximate sector allocation of 84% to Information
Technology, 6% to Communication Services, and 5% to Real Estate. The Fund had an
average allocation of 88% to the United States, 4% to Canada, and 4% to New
Zealand.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X Cloud Computing ETF |
9.83% |
9.85% |
27.23% |
27.51% |
Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index |
10.53% |
10.53% |
27.94% |
27.94% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.36% |
15.36% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cloud Computing ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF |
|
Global X Data
Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
The Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide
investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance,
before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital
Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which
means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in
declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business
operations in the fields of data centers, cellular towers, and/or digital
infrastructure hardware. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include
securities issued by “Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Companies”
as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the “Index
Provider”).
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 20.17%, while the Underlying Index increased 20.22%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $14.94 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $17.83 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Nvidia Corporation and PT
Tower Bersama Infrastructure Tbk, which returned 144.07% and 112.10%,
respectively. The worst performers included VNET Group, Inc. and GDS Holdings
Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A, which returned -65.70% and -37.75%,
respectively.
The Fund
generated positive returns due to a favorable environment for REITs as well as
positive sentiment towards infrastructure legislature during the reporting
period. Historically low bond yields drove income-seeking investors to explore
REITs as a solution. Additionally, concerns over rising inflation renewed
interest towards inflation hedging assets such as REITs. Furthermore,
anticipation surrounding the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act (“IIJA”), a U.S. bill aimed at enhancing infrastructure, helped create
investor interest in the data center and digital infrastructure industries. The
IIJA seeks to invest billions in expanding broadband, with provisions that aim
to improve data center and cellular tower capacity. During the reporting period,
the Fund maintained the highest average approximate exposure of 66% to the Real
Estate sector and 25% to the Information Technology sector.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF |
20.17% |
19.37% |
18.07% |
18.07% |
Solactive
Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index |
20.22% |
20.22% |
18.17% |
18.17% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
26.39% |
26.39% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cybersecurity ETF |
|
Global X
Cybersecurity ETF
The Global
X Cybersecurity ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Indxx Cybersecurity Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed,
which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions
in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies
that are positioned to benefit from increased adoption of cybersecurity
technology, including but not limited to companies whose principal business is
in the development and management of security protocols designed to prevent
intrusion and attacks to systems, networks, applications, computers, and mobile
devices. To be eligible for the Underlying Index as a Cybersecurity Company, a
company must generate at least 50% of its revenues from cybersecurity
activities.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 39.68%, while the Underlying Index increased 40.29%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $22.75 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $31.75 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Fortinet, Inc. and Zscaler,
Inc., which returned 169.50% and 122.77%, respectively. The worst performers
were Intrusion Inc. and Telos Corporation, which returned -58.49% and -52.86%,
respectively.
Increasing
cybercrime opportunities due to greater digital adoption resulted in strong
returns for the Fund through the reporting period. An increased prevalence of
cyberattacks caused governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in cyber
capabilities to shield themselves from potential future attacks. Growing
cyberattacks and their potential implications on sectors and governments
worldwide made cybersecurity tools indispensable for organizations to operate
securely across multiple business functions. During the reporting period, the
Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of (100%) to
Information Technology. Geographically, during the reporting period, the Fund’s
exposures derived mainly from the United States at 78% and Israel at 12%.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Cybersecurity ETF |
39.68% |
39.58% |
42.31% |
43.71% |
Indxx
Cybersecurity Index |
40.29% |
40.29% |
42.37% |
42.37% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
17.86% |
17.86% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cybersecurity ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF |
|
Global X
Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
The Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide
investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance,
before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the
investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining
markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in
developed markets that are positioned to benefit from the further development
and implementation of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology, as well as to
companies that provide critical technology and services for the analysis of
large and complex data sets (collectively, “Artificial Intelligence & Big
Data Companies”).
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 22.60%, while the Underlying Index increased 23.20%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $25.84 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $31.58 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Nvidia Corporation and
BlackBerry Limited, which returned 144.07% and 140.20%, respectively. The worst
performers included AI inside, Inc. and StoneCo Ltd. Class A, which returned
-91.56% and -78.69%, respectively.
The AI
industry produced positive returns over the reporting period by focusing on
niche sectors such as machine learning and deep learning while continuing
industry-wide penetration. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated AI
adoption. Social distancing mandates necessitated remote work environments and
disruptions in the supply chain encouraged reliance on software technology.
Investors in Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Companies also reaped the
benefits of the emergence of artificial intelligence in other sectors such as
the metaverse, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare technology. During the
reporting period, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation
of 63% to Information Technology, 16% to Communication Services, and 11% to
Industrials. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average exposure of 66% to
the United States, 10% to China, and 4% to South Korea.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF |
22.60% |
23.00% |
31.18% |
31.55% |
23.92% |
24.19% |
Indxx
Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index |
23.20% |
23.20% |
31.68% |
31.68% |
24.35% |
24.35% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
11.84% |
11.84% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on May 11, 2018.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF |
|
Global X
Millennial Consumer ETF
The Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Indxx Millennials Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund
is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to
take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully
replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index measures the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide
exposure to the millennial generation, (“Millennial Companies”). The millennial
generation refers to the demographic cohort in the United States with birth
years ranging from 1980 to 2000.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 21.33%, while the Underlying Index increased 21.96%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $35.23 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $42.68 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Avis Budget Group, Inc. and
LendingClub Corp, which returned 680.75% and 310.02%, respectively. The worst
performers were Chegg, Inc. and Vimeo, Inc., which returned -64.26% and -62.92%,
respectively.
Companies
directed towards millennial consumers generated positive returns over the
reporting period. Millennials, currently the largest generation in the United
States, are heading toward their prime spending years and they spend differently
than past generations. Themes such as streaming services, retail, and social
media emerged as frontrunners during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing Fund
performance higher. Millennials also broadly benefited from a strong consumer
environment in the United States during the reporting period as a recent rise in
jobs and wage growth fueled a robust economic recovery. To gain exposure to
these segments, the Fund maintained an average approximate sector allocation of
allocated on average approximately 40% to Consumer Discretionary, 30% to
Communication Services, and 16% to Information Technology during the reporting
period.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Millennial Consumer ETF |
21.33% |
21.36% |
26.00% |
25.97% |
22.89% |
22.85% |
21.21% |
21.11% |
Indxx
Millennials Thematic Index |
21.96% |
21.96% |
26.67% |
26.67% |
23.50% |
23.50% |
21.77% |
21.77% |
S&P
500®
Index |
27.92% |
27.92% |
20.38% |
20.38% |
17.90% |
17.90% |
17.65% |
17.65% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Millennial Consumer ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on May 4, 2016.
The S&P
500®
Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large
capitalization U.S. companies.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Education ETF |
|
Global X
Education ETF
The Global
X Education ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Indxx Global Education Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is
passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take
defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully
replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed in
developed and emerging markets that provide products and services that
facilitate education, including but not limited to companies involved in online
learning and educational content/publishing, as well as early childhood
education, higher education and professional education.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
decreased 44.30%, while the Underlying Index decreased 44.02%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $17.14 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $9.54 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Company and MegaStudyEdu Co. Ltd, which returned 416.94% and 86.21%,
respectively. The worst performers included Gaotu Techedu Inc. Sponsored ADR
Class A and 17 Education & Technology Group, Inc., which returned -95.85%
and -92.66%, respectively.
Many of the
benefits education stocks experienced in the initial stages of the COVID-19
pandemic faded as growth expectations of these companies slowed during the
reporting period. In addition, Chinese education companies significantly
hampered performance as new regulations limited their pursuit of profitability
and banned certain products and services. Over the reporting period the average
approximate sector weighting of the Fund were highest in consumer discretionary
(60%), followed by Information Technology (20%) and Communication Services
(19%). Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation of (50%) to
United States stocks, followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (8%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Education ETF |
-44.30% |
-44.60% |
-28.44% |
-28.60% |
Indxx
Global Education Thematic Index |
-44.02% |
-44.02% |
-28.05% |
-28.05% |
MSCI
ACWI Index
(Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
25.27% |
25.27% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Education ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cannabis ETF |
|
Global X
Cannabis ETF
The Global
X Cannabis ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Cannabis Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means
the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining
markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are active
in the cannabis industry as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the
Underlying Index (“Index Provider”). In order to be eligible for inclusion in
the Cannabis Index, a company is considered by the Index Provider to be a
“Cannabis Company” if it derives at least 50% of its revenue, operating income,
or assets from the cannabis industry. These companies include those involved in
the following areas of the cannabis industry: (i) the legal production, growth
and distribution of marijuana, as well as extracts, derivative products or
synthetic versions thereof; (ii) the legal production, growth and distribution
of hemp, as well as extracts, derivative products or synthetic versions thereof;
(iii) financial services (insurance offerings, property leasing, financing,
capital markets activity and investments) provided to companies involved in the
production, growth and distribution of cannabis; (iv) pharmaceutical
applications of cannabis; (v) cannabidiol (better known as CBD) and cannabis oil
products, edibles, topicals, drinks and other products; and (vi) products that
may be used to consume cannabis.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
decreased 38.79%, while the Underlying Index decreased 39.98%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $12.05 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $7.22 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Aphria Inc. and GW
Pharmaceuticals PLC which returned 59.58% and 56.31%, respectively. The worst
performers were Flora Growth Corp. and Charlottes Web Holdings Inc., which
returned -88.20% and -75.11%, respectively.
Developing
market dynamics and a lack of action toward legalizing cannabis at the Federal
level in the United States resulted in a negative performance for the Fund over
the reporting period. An opportunity for legal participants could come in the
form of Federal legalization in the United States, which would grant relevant
companies access to basic financing and tax advantages. After members of the
Democratic party won control of the United States Congress and the Presidency,
investor enthusiasm increased surrounding Cannabis Companies, as many
anticipated potential initiatives to legalize recreational cannabis. However, a
lack of notable action on this front ultimately discouraged investors and
resulted in a prolonged selloff during the reporting period. During the
reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate sector allocation of 93%
to Health care and 4% to Financials. Geographically, the fund maintained an
average allocation of 78% to stocks in Canada, followed by the United States
(16%) and Britain (4%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X Cannabis ETF |
-38.79% |
-38.33% |
-40.51% |
-40.87% |
Cannabis Index |
-39.98% |
-39.98% |
-43.65% |
-43.65% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
17.59% |
17.59% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Cannabis ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 17, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
|
Global X
Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
The Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results
that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Solactive Genomics Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is
passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take
defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully
replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index tracks companies that are active in the field of genomics
(“Genomics Companies”), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the
Underlying Index (“Index Provider”). According to the Index Provider, Genomics
Companies include those involved in the following business activities: gene
editing, genomic sequencing, development and testing of genetic medicine or
therapies, computational genomics and genetic diagnostics or
biotechnology.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
decreased 1.77%, while the Underlying Index decreased 1.39%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $21.01 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $20.61 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Genscript Biotech Corporation
and Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., which returned 266.00% and 192.87%,
respectively. The worst performers included Adverum Biotechnologies Inc and
Cellectis SA Sponsored ADR, which returned -87.20% and -66.02%,
respectively.
The Fund
generated mild losses as fluctuations in demand for COVID-19 testing controlled
sentiment toward Genomics Companies during the reporting period. For much of the
reporting period, investors flocked to Genomics Companies because of their
relevance to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as vaccine campaigns ramped up
around globe and demand for testing fell, sentiments turned against diagnostics
companies. Biotech firms hampered performance as investors favored other
industries as the COVID-19 pandemic developed. During the reporting period, the
Fund was invested 100% in the Healthcare sector. Geographically, the Fund
maintained an average allocation of 85% to stocks in the United States, followed
by the Netherlands (5%) and Switzerland (4%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
-1.77% |
-2.06% |
12.00% |
12.70% |
Solactive
Genomics Index |
-1.39% |
-1.39% |
12.57% |
12.57% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.45% |
15.45% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on April 5, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF |
|
Global X
China Biotech Innovation ETF
The Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Solactive China Biotech Innovation Index (“Underlying Index”).
The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not
attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally
seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies
that are directly involved in China’s biotech industry. In constructing the
Underlying Index, Solactive utilizes FactSet Industry classifications to
identify companies that are directly involved in the biotechnology industry.
Only those securities classified in the biotechnology industry according to
FactSet as of each rebalance date are eligible for inclusion in the Underlying
Index. The Underlying Index is weighted according to a modified capitalization
weighting methodology and is reconstituted and re-weighted semi-annually.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 7.26%, while the Underlying Index increased 7.91%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $14.88 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $15.96 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Genscript Biotech Corporation
and Joinn Laboratories Co., Ltd. Class A, which returned 266.00% and 122.96%,
respectively. The worst performers included JW Therapeutics Co. Ltd. and Berry
Genomics Co. Ltd. Class A, which returned -54.04% and -44.11%,
respectively.
The Fund
delivered moderate returns during the reporting period as sentiment towards
Chinese biotech equities benefitted from the announcement of the 14th Five-Year
Plan (“FYP”), in spite of declining sentiment towards Chinese equities more
broadly. Some Chinese biotech stocks, including major holdings in the Fund,
followed a long rally that began with the outbreak of COVID-19 in January 2020
and carried over into the beginning of the reporting period. The COVID-19
pandemic highlighted the need for innovative healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Chinese biotech equities were not immune to declining sentiment and regulatory
issues, but the reveal of the 14th FYP boosted expectations for Chinese biotech
stocks. As the reporting period progressed, challenging regulations against
education and technology companies likely detracted from the Fund’s performance.
Furthermore, American Depositary Receipts in the Fund, especially those making
use of the variable interest entity (“VIE”) structure, were adversely impacted
by heightened scrutiny, particularly after the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission published a letter in July regarding risks associated with
VIEs. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate
allocation of 96% to Health Care, 4% to Consumer Staples, and 0.1% to Consumer
Discretionary. It maintained an average allocation of 96% to China, and 4% to
Hong Kong.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
China Biotech Innovation ETF |
7.26% |
7.11% |
4.83% |
4.88% |
Solactive
China Biotech Innovation Index |
7.91% |
7.91% |
5.49% |
5.49% |
MSCI
Emerging Markets Index (Net) |
2.70% |
2.70% |
12.03% |
12.03% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X China Biotech Innovation ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
The MSCI
Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that
is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF |
|
Global X
Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
The Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment
results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before
fees and expenses, of the Solactive Telemedicine & Digital Health Index
(“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment
adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The
Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies
that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of
telemedicine and digital health, as well as applications thereof (collectively,
“Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies”), as defined by Solactive AG, the
provider of the Underlying Index (the “Index Provider”). In order to be eligible
for inclusion in the Underlying Index, a company is considered by the Index
Provider to be a Telemedicine & Digital Health Company if it derives at
least 50% of its revenue from telemedicine and/or digital health related
business operations. Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies include those
involved in the following business activities: (i) telemedicine, (ii) healthcare
analytics, (iii) connected healthcare devices, and/or (iv) administrative
digitization.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
decreased 11.32%, while the Underlying Index decreased 10.76%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $18.41 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $16.32 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from OptimizeRx Corporation and
Inovalon Holdings, Inc. Class A, which returned 146.03% and 119.93%,
respectively. The worst performers included Ontrak, Inc. and SmileDirectClub Inc
Class A, which returned -87.77% and -75.04%, respectively.
The Fund’s
losses over the reporting period could be attributed to uncertainty around the
future operations of Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies when the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have subsided. While performance was strong
during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, performance turned negative
as growth expectations moderated for Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies
as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic waned. Concerns over rolled back
coverage for digital healthcare services in some markets as well as declining
telemedicine appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic were contributing factors
in the selloff. Over the reporting period the average approximate sector
weightings of the Fund were reported to be the highest in Healthcare, at 91%,
followed by Information Technology at 5%. Geographically, the Fund maintained an
average allocation of 84% to United States stocks, followed by China (5%) and
Japan (4%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF |
-11.32% |
-11.47% |
5.33% |
5.28% |
Solactive
Telemedicine & Digital Health Index |
-10.76% |
-10.76% |
5.96% |
5.96% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
24.00% |
24.00% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Aging Population ETF |
|
Global X
Aging Population ETF
The Global
X Aging Population ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Indxx Aging Population Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The
Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt
to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to
fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed in
developed markets that are expected to directly or indirectly contribute to
increasing the life spans of the senior population of the world. The Underlying
Index provides access to companies involved in biotechnology, medical devices,
pharmaceuticals, senior living facilities, and specialized health care services
that respond to the needs of this demographic.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 2.51%, while the Underlying Index increased 2.71%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $26.82 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $27.41 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Straumann Holding AG and
DexCom, Inc, which returned 84.59% and 75.99%, respectively. The worst
performers were Epizyme, Inc and FibroGen, Inc, which returned -76.20% and
69.72%, respectively.
Businesses
dedicated to serving aging populations had flat returns during the reporting
period. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many pharmaceutical companies to invest in
innovation across the healthcare sector geared towards containing COVID-19.
Biotech companies also lagged in performance, as high sales expectations began
to subside. However, health care equipment companies provided a ballast to the
Fund, as these companies recorded strong performance. Over the reporting period,
the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 95% to Healthcare Equipment
and 5% to Real Estate. Geographically, the Fund maintained an average allocation
to the United States (58%), followed by Switzerland (7%), and Denmark
(7%).
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X Aging Population ETF |
2.51% |
2.70% |
10.73% |
10.66% |
13.57% |
13.60% |
11.92% |
12.40% |
Indxx Aging Population Thematic Index |
2.71% |
2.71% |
10.95% |
10.95% |
13.85% |
13.85% |
12.21% |
12.21% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
13.99% |
13.99% |
13.64% |
13.64% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Aging Population ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Health & Wellness ETF |
|
Global X
Health & Wellness ETF
The Global
X Health & Wellness ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Indxx Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index (“Underlying
Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does
not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally
seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed in
developed markets that provide products and services aimed at promoting physical
wellness through active and healthy lifestyles, including but not limited to
fitness equipment and technology, athletic apparel, nutritional supplements, and
organic/ natural food offerings.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 16.90%, while the Underlying Index increased 17.25%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $24.11 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $28.04 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Xtep International Holdings
Limited and Descente, Ltd., which returned 224.31% and 145.57%, respectively.
The worst performers included Peloton Interactive, Inc. Class A and Nautilus
Inc, which returned -62.18% and -58.78%, respectively.
The
COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a renewed focus on healthy living and wellness,
resulting in a positive performance for the Fund over the reporting period.
Social distancing behaviors created a significant opportunity for digital
fitness providers to address consumer needs during the height of the COVID-19
pandemic. Investors flocked to the biggest names in digital fitness at the
beginning of the reporting period, which offset some of the losses the Fund
experienced from in-person provider performance towards the end of the reporting
period. The introduction of vaccines and loosening of social distancing measures
allowed in-person fitness companies to mount strong comebacks, with many gyms
now reporting membership levels comparable to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic generated challenges for the components of the
Underlying Index, but it also created opportunities that attracted investor
interest over the reporting period. During reporting period, the Fund had an
average approximate sector allocation of 73% to Consumer Discretionary, 20% to
Consumer Staples, and 5% to Healthcare. Geographically, the Fund maintained an
average exposure of 41% to the United States, followed by 13% to Japan, and 11%
to China.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Five Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Health & Wellness ETF |
16.90% |
17.69% |
15.37% |
15.56% |
14.93% |
15.05% |
12.78% |
13.13% |
Indxx
Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index |
17.25% |
17.25% |
15.80% |
15.80% |
15.37% |
15.37% |
13.23% |
13.23% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
15.96% |
15.96% |
13.99% |
13.99% |
13.63% |
13.63% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Health & Wellness ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X CleanTech ETF |
|
Global X
CleanTech ETF
The Global
X CleanTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Indxx Global CleanTech Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively
managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive
positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the
Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is maintained by Indxx LLC (the “Index Provider”). The
Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies that develop
technology or equipment that enables the production of energy from renewable
sources, efficient utilization of energy and reduction of negative environmental
influences (collectively “CleanTech Companies”), as defined by the Index
Provider. CleanTech Companies include, but are not limited to, companies whose
principal business is in developing technology relating to renewable energy,
energy efficiency, smart grid implementation, lithium-ion batteries and/or fuel
cells, and/or pollution prevention/amelioration.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 7.48%, while the Underlying Index increased 5.00%. The Fund had a net
asset value of $19.02 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $20.43 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from GCL-Poly Energy Holdings
Limited and Ameresco, Inc. Class A, which returned 149.58% and 102.76%,
respectively. The worst performers included TPI Composites, Inc. and
QuantumScape Corporation Class A, which returned -55.68% and -51.40%,
respectively.
The Fund
generated positive performance even as supply chain disturbances represented a
major headwind for CleanTech Companies over the reporting period. Renewable
energy equipment manufacturers are one of many cohorts that suffered from supply
chain disturbances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Heightened materials costs,
labor shortages, and shipping delays limited the ability of renewable energy
equipment manufacturers to move products downstream. Additionally, a departure
from growth-oriented strategies and recovering sentiment toward traditional oil
and gas hampered returns. However, long term tailwinds for renewable energy
adoption remained intact through the COVID-19 pandemic and generated enough
interest to keep performance positive during the reporting period. As the
adverse impacts of climate change continued to be felt broadly, governments
around the world increasingly turned to renewable energy production to
accommodate rising power demand. During the reporting period, average sector
weighting of the Fund was reported to be the highest in Industrials, at 46%,
followed by Information Technology at 45%. Geographically, the Fund had an
average exposure of 30% to the United States, followed by 13% to South Korea,
and 12% to China.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
CleanTech ETF |
7.48% |
7.07% |
32.15% |
31.55% |
Indxx
Global CleanTech Index |
5.00% |
5.00% |
29.42% |
29.42% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
26.39% |
26.39% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X CleanTech ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
|
Global X U.S.
Infrastructure Development ETF
The Global
X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment
results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before
fees and expenses, of the Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index
(“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment
adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The
Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. listed companies
that provide exposure to domestic infrastructure development, including
companies involved in construction and engineering, production of infrastructure
raw materials, composites and products, industrial transportation and
producers/distributors of heavy construction equipment.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 34.90%, while the Underlying Index increased 35.72%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $20.24 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $27.19 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Herc Holdings, Inc. and Calix,
Inc., which returned 198.39% and 182.77%, respectively. The worst performers
were Team, Inc. and Argan, Inc., which returned -84.50% and -10.75%,
respectively.
After
months of deliberations, in November 2021 U.S. lawmakers passed the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), an unprecedented infrastructure
package, generating investor enthusiasm toward infrastructure related
investments and a strong performance from the Fund during the reporting period.
The IIJA could act as a long-term tailwind for infrastructure related
investments. Besides positive sentiment toward the IIJA, the Fund also generally
benefitted from historically low interest rates which made
public-private-partnerships more attractive over the reporting period. Rising
commodity prices also helped certain companies the Fund is invested in. During
the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 71% to
Industrials, 21% to Materials, and 3% to Information Technology.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Three Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset
Value |
Global X
U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
34.90% |
34.73% |
21.29% |
21.30% |
14.01% |
14.03% |
Indxx
U.S. Infrastructure Development Index |
35.72% |
35.72% |
21.89% |
21.89% |
14.56% |
14.56% |
S&P
500®
Index |
27.92% |
27.92% |
20.38% |
20.38% |
16.92% |
16.92% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on March 6, 2017.
The S&P
500®
Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large
capitalization U.S. companies.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Thematic Growth ETF |
|
Global X
Thematic Growth ETF
The Global
X Thematic Growth ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that
correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Solactive Thematic Growth Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund
is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to
take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully
replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index seeks to provide broad exposure to thematic growth strategies
using a portfolio of exchange-traded funds each of which is issued by Global X
Funds (the “Underlying ETFs”). The share prices of the Underlying ETFs are
expected to track the performance of equities in developed or emerging markets
that provide exposure to structurally disruptive macro-trends. The Underlying
ETFs are selected and weighted by calculating the weighted average sales growth
for each Underlying ETF.
For the
12-month period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the Fund
increased 12.95%, while the Underlying Index increased 12.39%. The Fund had a
net asset value of $42.45 per share on November 30, 2020 and ended the reporting
period with a net asset value of $47.65 per share on November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Global X Lithium & Battery
Tech ETF and Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, which returned
78.41% and 14.57%, respectively. The worst performers were Global X Cannabis ETF
and Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF, which returned -38.58% and -3.83%,
respectively.
During the
reporting period, investors benefitted from the allocation of Global X Lithium
& Battery Tech ETF due to increased lithium demand for electric vehicle
battery technology. Alternatively, performance was more negative for Global X
Cannabis ETF while cannabis companies plunged from their highs earlier in the
year as legalization efforts eased, especially in the U.S. During the reporting
period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 19% to Global X
Fintech ETF, 18% to Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF, 17% to Global X
Cloud Computing ETF, 12% to Global X Cannabis ETF, 11% to Global X Social Media
ETF, 11% to Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF and 10% to Global X Robotics
& Artificial Intelligence ETF. Among sectors, the Fund had an average
approximate allocation of 34% to Information Technology, 31% to Health Care, 12%
to Communication Services, 7% to Industrials and 5% to Minerals.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
One Year Return |
Annualized Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Thematic Growth ETF |
12.95% |
13.08% |
36.03% |
36.76% |
Solactive
Thematic Growth Index |
12.39% |
12.39% |
35.63% |
35.63% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
19.27% |
19.27% |
17.86% |
17.86% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Thematic Growth ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
|
Global X
AgTech & Food Innovation ETF
The Global
X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results
that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and
expenses, of the Solactive AgTech & Food Innovation Index (“Underlying
Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does
not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally
seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are
positioned to benefit from further advances in the fields of agricultural
technology (“AgTech”) and food innovation. Specifically, the Underlying Index
will include securities issued by “AgTech & Food Innovation Companies” as
defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the “Index
Provider”).
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund decreased 22.02%, while the Underlying Index decreased
21.91%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.34 per share on July 12, 2021 and
ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $19.76 per share on
November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Marfrig Alimentos SA and ICL
Group Ltd., which returned 38.45% and 32.58%, respectively. The worst performers
were AppHarvest, Inc. and GrowGeneration Corp., which returned -65.42% and
-64.73%, respectively.
Supply
chain disruption attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as general market
dynamics contributed to the Fund’s negative performance over the reporting
period. Although alternative foods are more input-efficient than traditional
agricultural products, producers were unable to avoid labor shortages and
distribution difficulties. These COVID-19 pandemic-related externalities, as
well as general hesitancy toward growth strategies in the second half of the
reporting period, were responsible for the Fund’s negative performance. During
the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 38% to
Consumer Staples, 35% to Materials and 21% to Industrials. Geographically, the
Fund had an average allocation of 60% to the United States, 15% to Canada, and
9% to Sweden.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
-22.02% |
-21.39% |
Solactive
AgTech & Food Innovation Index |
-21.91% |
-21.91% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
0.42% |
0.42% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Blockchain ETF |
|
Global X
Blockchain ETF
The Global
X Blockchain ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Solactive Blockchain Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed,
which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions
in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index is maintained by Solactive, AG (the “Index Provider”). The
Underlying Index represents securities of companies that have business
operations in the provision of blockchain technologies as defined by the Index
Provider.
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund increased 29.27%, while the Underlying Index increased
29.22%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.01 per share on July 12, 2021 and
ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $32.33 per share on
November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Hut 8 Mining Corp and
Bitfarms Ltd, which returned 170.43% and 113.84%, respectively. The worst
performers included Greenbox and SOS Limited, which returned -54.62% and 54.29%,
respectively.
Blockchain
and cryptocurrency related investments generally enjoyed positive returns over
the reporting period. Digital currencies gained traction as mainstream adoption
continued and investors increasingly sought ways to integrate blockchain
exposure into their portfolios. As bitcoin prices rapidly grew, companies and
investors reaped the benefits. Over the reporting period, digital wallets became
increasingly common as major retailers and platforms integrated them into
business operations. Blockchain also entered emerging industries, such as gaming
and virtual reality, relying heavily on the popularity of non-fungible tokens
(NFTs). Globally, financial institutions began to accept digital currencies as a
legitimate asset class by establishing cryptocurrency streams, while governments
continued to issue central bank digital currencies (CBDC). During the reporting
period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 75% to Information
Technology, 19% to Financials, and 3% to Industrials. It maintained an average
allocation of 61% to the United States, 18% to Canada, and 10% to China.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Blockchain ETF |
29.27% |
29.51% |
Solactive
Blockchain Index |
29.22% |
29.22% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
0.42% |
0.42% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Blockchain ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Clean Water ETF |
|
Global X
Clean Water ETF
The Global
X Clean Water ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Solactive Global Clean Water Industry Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is
passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take
defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully
replicate the Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies
expected to benefit from further advances in the provision of clean water,
including but not limited to, companies whose principal business involves water
treatment, recycling (including water reclamation), purification, desalination,
storage, distribution, and/or sustainability (collectively, “Clean Water
Companies”), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index
(“Index Provider”).
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund increased 11.52%, while the Underlying Index increased
11.74%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.04 per share on April 8, 2021 and
ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $16.73 per share on
November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Evoqua Water Technologies
Corp and Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Class A, which returned 65.92% and
61.46%, respectively. The worst performers included Vow ASA and Aguas Andinas SA
Class A, which returned -50.12% and -26.59%, respectively.
Heavily
publicized climate events and relevant U.S. legislation contributed to strong
Fund performance over the reporting period. Droughts in many regions including
the western United States, Brazil, and China constricted water supplies. In many
cases the resulting water shortages led to agricultural limitations,
manufacturing delays, and hydropower plant shutdowns. These droughts highlighted
the worsening issue of water scarcity and drew attention to Clean Water
Companies. Additionally, investors were encouraged by negotiations surrounding
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), which carried on throughout
the reporting period. The IIJA, which was passed in November 2021, directs
billions toward retrofitting aging U.S. water infrastructure as well as
fortifying relevant utilities against climate change and cyberattacks. The IIJA
could constitute a major tailwind for the theme over the next decade. During the
reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 46% to
Utilities, 41% to Industrials, and 9% to Materials. Geographically, the Fund
maintained an average exposure of 61% to the United States, followed by 19% to
the United Kingdom, and 4% to France.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Clean Water ETF |
11.52% |
11.79% |
Solactive
Clean Water Industry Index |
11.74% |
11.74% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
5.92% |
5.92% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Clean Water ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on April 8, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Hydrogen ETF |
|
Global X
Hydrogen ETF
The Global
X Hydrogen ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Solactive Global Hydrogen Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively
managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive
positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the
Underlying Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are
positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of hydrogen technology.
Hydrogen technology includes products and services focused on the development
and implementation of hydrogen gas as a renewable fuel source. Hydrogen
technology may play an important role in the transition toward renewable energy
and fossil fuels. Specifically, the Underlying Index includes securities issued
by “Hydrogen Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the
Underlying Index (the “Index Provider”).
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund decreased 2.64%, while the Underlying Index decreased 2.49%.
The Fund had a net asset value of $25.04 per share on July 12, 2021 and ended
the reporting period with a net asset value of $24.38 per share on November 30,
2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns derived from Plug Power Inc. and Bloom
Energy Corporation Class A, which returned 37.32% and 20.47%, respectively. The
worst performers included Cell Impact AB and Xebec Adsorption Inc., which
returned -48.14% and -37.92%, respectively.
The Fund’s
mild losses over the reporting period were attributable to early adoption levels
for hydrogen as a next-generation fuel source and energy storage option. Several
new policies, such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the United
States, as well as updated sustainability goals in the European Union,
highlighted green hydrogen capacity expansion as a future priority. Such
initiatives could become strong drivers for Hydrogen Companies but were unable
to counteract a general pullback from growth strategies toward the end of the
reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average
approximate allocation of 92% to Industrials, 3% to Energy, and 3% to Materials.
It maintained an average allocation of 41% to the United States, 16% to Canada,
and 10% to the United Kingdom.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Hydrogen ETF |
-2.64% |
-2.96% |
Solactive
Global Hydrogen Index |
-2.49% |
-2.49% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
0.42% |
0.42% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Hydrogen ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on July 12, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Solar ETF |
|
Global X
Solar ETF
The Global
X Solar ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Solactive Solar Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which
means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in
declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are
positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of solar technology.
Specifically, the Underlying Index consists of securities issued by “Solar
Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the
“Index Provider”).
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund increased 6.24%, while the Underlying Index increased 6.36%.
The Fund had a net asset value of $24.19 per share on September 8, 2021 and
ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.70 per share on
November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Risen Energy Co., Ltd. Class A
and Enphase Energy, Inc. which returned 65.45% and 53.02%, respectively. The
worst performers were Esenboga Elektrik Uretim AS and IRICO Group New Energy Co.
Ltd. Class H, which returned -43.87% and -35.95%, respectively.
Solar
Companies had modest returns during the reporting period in the face of COVID-19
pandemic-related supply chain issues and geopolitical considerations. Labor
shortages and high commodity prices heightened solar component costs during the
reporting period, reducing profit margins. Particularly in the United States,
where solar supply chains are decentralized, high shipping costs and frequent
delays negatively affected investor sentiment toward affected companies.
Additionally, investors reacted negatively when the United States considered
enforcing tariffs on select Chinese solar components, a move that would
drastically reduce availability of photovoltaic cells to operators in the United
States. Tensions cooled on this front toward the end of the reporting period,
though nonetheless this geopolitical event contributed to volatility. Over the
reporting period, the Fund had an average sector allocation of 63% to
Information Technology, followed by Industrials (19%) and Utilities (15%).
Geographically, the Fund had an average allocation of 53% to China, 22% to
United States, and 8% to Israel.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X
Solar ETF |
6.24% |
6.04% |
Solactive
Solar Index |
6.36% |
6.36% |
MSCI ACWI
Index (Net) |
-1.91% |
-1.91% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Solar ETF |
|
Growth of a 10,000
Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 8, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Wind Energy ETF |
|
Global X Wind
Energy ETF
The Global
X Wind Energy ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the
Solactive Wind Energy Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed,
which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions
in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying
Index.
The
Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that are
positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of wind energy
technology. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by
“Wind Energy Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the
Underlying Index.
From the
inception of the Fund to period ended November 30, 2021 (the “reporting
period”), the Fund decreased 4.27%, while the Underlying Index decreased 4.13%.
The Fund had a net asset value of $24.82 per share on September 8, 2021 and
ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $23.76 per share on
November 30, 2021.
During the
reporting period, the highest returns came from Jinlei Technology Co., Ltd.
Class A and Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Limited Class A which returned 47.85%
and 40.73%, respectively. The worst performers were TPI Composites, Inc. and CS
Bearing Co., Ltd., which returned -49.35% and -35.65%, respectively.
Wind Energy
Companies were subject to supply chain disruption and unfavorable weather
conditions which resulted in a negative performance for the Fund during the
reporting period. Increases in the cost of materials, labor shortages, and
shipping complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic hurt margins for wind
companies. Although domestic turbine production is increasing in many markets,
wind energy supply chains were not insulated against these disruptions.
Additionally, wind conditions were unusually poor for energy production over the
reporting period resulting in negative investor sentiment. The effects of these
suboptimal conditions were most clear in Europe, where disappointing wind
production contributed to well-publicized power shortages. Long term optimism
about favorable renewable energy policies and increasing urgency to fight
climate change helped balance performance. Over the reporting period, the Fund
had an average sector allocation of 52% to Industrials, followed by Utilities
(39%) and Materials (8%). Geographically, the Fund had an average allocation of
42% to China, 22% to Denmark, and 16% to Canada.
|
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2021 |
|
Cumulative Inception to
Date* |
|
Net Asset Value |
Market Price |
Global X Wind Energy ETF |
-4.27% |
-4.35% |
Solactive Wind Energy Index |
-4.13% |
-4.13% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) |
-1.91% |
-1.91% |
|
Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(unaudited) |
|
|
Global
X Wind Energy ETF |
|
Growth of a
10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
* The Fund
commenced operations on September 8, 2021.
The MSCI
ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market
capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market
performance of developed and emerging markets.
The
performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and
value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be
worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future
performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future
results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all
dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such
fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have
been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged
index.
Performance
figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if
applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s
holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered
recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph
and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See
definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
Sector
Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages
are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements
purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are
included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial
Statements for more detailed information.
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
99.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CANADA — 1.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 1.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ATS
Automation Tooling Systems * |
|
|
1,342,476 |
|
|
$ |
49,887,614 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FINLAND — 1.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 1.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cargotec, Cl B |
|
|
804,942 |
|
|
|
37,401,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ISRAEL — 1.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consumer Discretionary — 1.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maytronics |
|
|
1,589,298 |
|
|
|
40,354,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JAPAN — 34.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communication Services — 0.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RPA Holdings * |
|
|
1,135,556 |
|
|
|
3,720,347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health Care — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CYBERDYNE *
(A) |
|
|
1,960,558 |
|
|
|
6,336,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 19.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Daifuku (A) |
|
|
1,284,599 |
|
|
|
102,840,327 |
|
FANUC |
|
|
840,421 |
|
|
|
164,649,832 |
|
Hirata |
|
|
153,617 |
|
|
|
8,076,917 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial
statements. |
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shibaura Machine |
|
|
428,534 |
|
|
$ |
12,718,830 |
|
SMC |
|
|
194,647 |
|
|
|
124,541,852 |
|
Yaskawa Electric |
|
|
2,376,725 |
|
|
|
106,543,927 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
519,371,685 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 14.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACSL *
(A) |
|
|
325,084 |
|
|
|
5,018,911 |
|
AI inside *
(A) |
|
|
55,489 |
|
|
|
2,902,855 |
|
Keyence |
|
|
392,520 |
|
|
|
243,127,672 |
|
Neural Pocket *
(A) |
|
|
201,662 |
|
|
|
2,980,218 |
|
Omron (A) |
|
|
1,449,589 |
|
|
|
139,986,291 |
|
PKSHA Technology *
(A) |
|
|
442,372 |
|
|
|
9,069,902 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
403,085,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL JAPAN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
932,514,794 |
|
SOUTH KOREA — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rainbow Robotics * |
|
|
381,414 |
|
|
|
5,731,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SWITZERLAND —
11.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health Care — 3.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tecan Group |
|
|
174,047 |
|
|
|
103,160,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 7.6% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABB |
|
|
5,956,795 |
|
|
|
205,275,765 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND |
|
|
|
|
|
|
308,436,322 |
|
UNITED KINGDOM —
2.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Renishaw |
|
|
1,058,336 |
|
|
|
63,567,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UNITED STATES —
46.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consumer Discretionary — 1.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
iRobot *
(A) |
|
|
409,612 |
|
|
|
31,093,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Energy — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Helix
Energy Solutions Group * |
|
|
2,167,401 |
|
|
|
6,588,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 7.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upstart Holdings * |
|
|
948,130 |
|
|
$ |
194,262,356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health Care — 8.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intuitive Surgical * |
|
|
670,860 |
|
|
|
217,586,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 8.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AeroVironment * |
|
|
359,798 |
|
|
|
29,057,286 |
|
AgEagle Aerial Systems *
(A) |
|
|
1,425,845 |
|
|
|
3,222,410 |
|
John Bean Technologies |
|
|
461,718 |
|
|
|
72,845,249 |
|
Maxar Technologies (A) |
|
|
1,048,284 |
|
|
|
28,707,684 |
|
TuSimple Holdings, Cl A *
(A) |
|
|
2,227,468 |
|
|
|
89,076,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
222,909,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 21.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Azenta |
|
|
1,081,429 |
|
|
|
122,309,620 |
|
C3.ai, Cl A *
(A) |
|
|
1,416,407 |
|
|
|
52,350,403 |
|
Cerence * |
|
|
552,696 |
|
|
|
41,551,685 |
|
FARO Technologies * |
|
|
263,197 |
|
|
|
18,281,664 |
|
NVIDIA |
|
|
1,068,056 |
|
|
|
348,997,979 |
|
Rekor Systems *
(A) |
|
|
685,988 |
|
|
|
4,609,839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
588,101,190 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,260,541,898 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $2,063,783,634) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,698,435,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C)
— 2.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fidelity
Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional,
0.010% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $74,354,210) |
|
|
74,354,210 |
|
|
|
74,354,210 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF |
|
|
|
Face
Amount |
|
|
Value |
|
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B)
— 3.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BNP Paribas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.030%, dated
11/30/2021, to be repurchased on 12/01/2021, repurchase price $87,378,379
(collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value
$555,459 - $8,167,317, 0.750% - 1.130%, 02/28/2025 - 04/30/2026, with a
total market value of $88,880,512) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $87,378,306) |
|
$ |
87,378,306 |
|
|
$ |
87,378,306 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $2,225,516,150) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,860,168,428 |
|
Percentages
are based on Net Assets of $2,703,488,391.
* |
Non-income producing
security. |
(A) |
This security or a partial
position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2021. The total value
of securities on loan at November 30, 2021
was $153,743,092. |
(B) |
Security was purchased
with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such
securities as of November 30, 2021 was $161,732,516. |
(C) |
The rate reported on the
Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30,
2021. |
Cl —
Class
The
following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2021, in
valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments
in Securities |
|
Level
1 |
|
|
Level
2 |
|
|
Level
3 |
|
|
Total |
|
Common
Stock |
|
$ |
2,698,435,912 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
2,698,435,912 |
|
Short-Term
Investment |
|
|
74,354,210 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
74,354,210 |
|
Repurchase
Agreement |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
87,378,306 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
87,378,306 |
|
Total
Investments in Securities |
|
$ |
2,772,790,122 |
|
|
$ |
87,378,306 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
2,860,168,428 |
|
For the year
ended November 30, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Amounts
designated as “—“ are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
Sector
Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages
are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements
purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are
included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial
Statements for more detailed information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK —
99.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AUSTRIA — 3.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 3.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMS * |
|
|
743,776 |
|
|
$ |
13,157,135 |
|
S&T (A) |
|
|
177,247 |
|
|
|
3,804,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL AUSTRIA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,961,755 |
|
CANADA — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sierra Wireless *
(A) |
|
|
98,591 |
|
|
|
1,720,413 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHINA — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NXP Semiconductors |
|
|
48,762 |
|
|
|
10,891,480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FRANCE — 1.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 1.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legrand |
|
|
91,121 |
|
|
|
9,926,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ITALY — 0.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Datalogic |
|
|
156,683 |
|
|
|
2,608,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
JAPAN — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nippon Ceramic |
|
|
72,776 |
|
|
$ |
1,834,382 |
|
Renesas Electronics * |
|
|
708,345 |
|
|
|
8,995,847 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL JAPAN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,830,229 |
|
NORWAY — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nordic Semiconductor * |
|
|
522,591 |
|
|
|
17,505,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SINGAPORE — 7.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 7.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STMicroelectronics |
|
|
797,711 |
|
|
|
38,721,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SWEDEN — 0.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fingerprint Cards, Cl B *
(A) |
|
|
366,324 |
|
|
|
791,003 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SWITZERLAND — 2.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 1.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABB |
|
|
284,058 |
|
|
|
9,788,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Landis+Gyr Group |
|
|
77,607 |
|
|
|
4,847,293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,636,151 |
|
TAIWAN — 10.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 10.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advantech |
|
|
2,089,021 |
|
|
|
28,700,607 |
|
eMemory Technology |
|
|
203,282 |
|
|
|
15,718,905 |
|
MediaTek |
|
|
299,680 |
|
|
|
10,885,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL TAIWAN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,305,405 |
|
UNITED KINGDOM —
0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spirent Communications |
|
|
419,284 |
|
|
|
1,485,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
UNITED STATES —
64.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communication Services — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Globalstar *
(A) |
|
|
768,614 |
|
|
$ |
1,068,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consumer Discretionary — 6.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Garmin |
|
|
203,537 |
|
|
|
27,180,331 |
|
Vivint Smart Home * |
|
|
560,512 |
|
|
|
5,907,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,088,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health Care — 7.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dexcom * |
|
|
67,747 |
|
|
|
38,113,785 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 18.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADT |
|
|
2,072,699 |
|
|
|
17,224,129 |
|
Emerson Electric |
|
|
101,443 |
|
|
|
8,910,753 |
|
Honeywell International |
|
|
44,668 |
|
|
|
9,033,656 |
|
Johnson Controls International |
|
|
144,208 |
|
|
|
10,780,990 |
|
Resideo Technologies * |
|
|
52,481 |
|
|
|
1,369,229 |
|
Rockwell Automation |
|
|
33,759 |
|
|
|
11,349,776 |
|
Schneider Electric |
|
|
59,688 |
|
|
|
10,495,553 |
|
Sensata
Technologies Holding * |
|
|
428,057 |
|
|
|
23,842,775 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
93,006,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 32.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alarm.com Holdings * |
|
|
135,032 |
|
|
|
10,774,203 |
|
Ambarella * |
|
|
98,474 |
|
|
|
17,678,052 |
|
Analog Devices |
|
|
58,765 |
|
|
|
10,592,391 |
|
Badger Meter |
|
|
78,325 |
|
|
|
8,017,347 |
|
Belden |
|
|
120,110 |
|
|
|
7,407,184 |
|
Cisco Systems |
|
|
180,557 |
|
|
|
9,901,746 |
|
Digi International * |
|
|
90,864 |
|
|
|
1,956,302 |
|
Impinj * |
|
|
66,171 |
|
|
|
4,960,840 |
|
InterDigital |
|
|
82,667 |
|
|
|
5,613,916 |
|
International
Business Machines |
|
|
65,701 |
|
|
|
7,693,587 |
|
Itron * |
|
|
122,479 |
|
|
|
7,582,675 |
|
Kyndryl Holdings * |
|
|
13,011 |
|
|
|
205,574 |
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
NETGEAR * |
|
|
83,259 |
|
|
$ |
2,226,346 |
|
PTC * |
|
|
42,850 |
|
|
|
4,695,503 |
|
QUALCOMM |
|
|
71,192 |
|
|
|
12,854,428 |
|
Rambus * |
|
|
302,122 |
|
|
|
8,127,082 |
|
Silicon Laboratories * |
|
|
121,235 |
|
|
|
23,794,793 |
|
Skyworks Solutions |
|
|
168,693 |
|
|
|
25,583,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
169,665,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
334,943,096 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $374,371,208) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
516,326,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C)
— 0.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fidelity
Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional,
0.010% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $2,103,549) |
|
|
2,103,549 |
|
|
|
2,103,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B)—
0.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BNP Paribas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.030%, dated
11/30/2021, to be repurchased on 12/01/2021, repurchase price $2,472,386
(collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value
$15,717 - $231,096, 0.750% - 1.130%, 02/28/2025 - 04/30/2026, with a total
market value of $2,514,893) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $2,472,384) |
|
$ |
2,472,384 |
|
|
|
2,472,384 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $378,947,141) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
520,902,569 |
|
Percentages
are based on Net Assets of $517,291,078.
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X Internet of Things ETF |
|
* |
Non-income producing
security. |
(A) |
This security or a partial
position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2021. The total value
of securities on loan at November 30, 2021
was $4,341,670. |
(B) |
Security was purchased
with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such
securities as of November 30, 2021 was $4,575,933. |
(C) |
The rate reported on the
Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30,
2021. |
Cl —
Class
The
following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2021, in
valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments
in Securities |
|
Level
1 |
|
|
Level
2 |
|
|
Level
3 |
|
|
Total |
|
Common
Stock |
|
$ |
516,326,636 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
516,326,636 |
|
Short-Term
Investment |
|
|
2,103,549 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,103,549 |
|
Repurchase
Agreement |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,472,384 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
2,472,384 |
|
Total
Investments in Securities |
|
$ |
518,430,185 |
|
|
$ |
2,472,384 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
520,902,569 |
|
For the year
ended November 30, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Amounts
designated as “—“ are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
Sector
Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages
are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements
purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are
included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial
Statements for more detailed information.
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
99.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AUSTRALIA — 5.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 0.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HUB24 |
|
|
197,577 |
|
|
$ |
4,106,089 |
|
Zip *
(A) |
|
|
1,638,352 |
|
|
|
6,005,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,111,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 4.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Afterpay * |
|
|
669,743 |
|
|
|
51,690,745 |
|
IRESS |
|
|
561,802 |
|
|
|
4,935,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,626,241 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL AUSTRALIA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,738,172 |
|
BRAZIL — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pagseguro Digital, Cl A * |
|
|
589,359 |
|
|
|
15,064,016 |
|
StoneCo, Cl A * |
|
|
773,614 |
|
|
|
12,068,378 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL BRAZIL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,132,394 |
|
CANADA — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bitfarms *
(A) |
|
|
972,239 |
|
|
|
7,351,667 |
|
Hive
Blockchain Technologies *
(A) |
|
|
1,745,960 |
|
|
|
6,587,501 |
|
Hut 8 Mining *
(A) |
|
|
1,120,280 |
|
|
|
13,614,878 |
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nuvei * |
|
|
163,059 |
|
|
$ |
15,989,391 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CANADA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,543,437 |
|
CHINA — 3.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 2.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lufax Holding ADR * |
|
|
4,953,186 |
|
|
|
31,601,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bit Digital *
(A) |
|
|
566,349 |
|
|
|
5,572,874 |
|
Yeahka *
(A) |
|
|
1,318,614 |
|
|
|
4,761,377 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,334,251 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL CHINA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,935,578 |
|
DENMARK — 0.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SimCorp |
|
|
118,326 |
|
|
|
11,916,503 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GERMANY — 0.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 0.8% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hypoport * |
|
|
18,953 |
|
|
|
10,257,088 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ISRAEL — 0.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sapiens International |
|
|
158,155 |
|
|
|
5,609,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ITALY — 2.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nexi * |
|
|
1,838,775 |
|
|
|
28,054,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JAPAN — 0.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WealthNavi *
(A) |
|
|
132,060 |
|
|
|
3,484,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrials — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Makuake *
(A) |
|
|
70,837 |
|
|
|
3,125,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL JAPAN |
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,610,112 |
|
NETHERLANDS — 7.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology —
7.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adyen * |
|
|
34,507 |
|
|
|
95,063,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEW ZEALAND — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 3.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Xero * |
|
|
430,842 |
|
|
|
44,246,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RUSSIA — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
QIWI ADR |
|
|
373,731 |
|
|
|
3,199,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SINGAPORE — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 0.2% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Triterras, Cl A *
(A) |
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
2,775,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SWITZERLAND — 2.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 0.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leonteq |
|
|
65,826 |
|
|
|
4,680,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 2.1% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Temenos |
|
|
217,317 |
|
|
|
27,675,393 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL SWITZERLAND |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,355,910 |
|
UNITED STATES —
67.3% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financials — 12.9% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Blucora * |
|
|
227,760 |
|
|
|
3,687,434 |
|
Coinbase Global, Cl A * |
|
|
269,631 |
|
|
|
84,933,765 |
|
LendingClub * |
|
|
281,845 |
|
|
|
9,221,968 |
|
LendingTree * |
|
|
38,783 |
|
|
|
4,397,217 |
|
Open Lending, Cl A * |
|
|
368,715 |
|
|
|
8,568,937 |
|
Upstart Holdings * |
|
|
224,114 |
|
|
|
45,918,717 |
|
Virtu Financial, Cl A |
|
|
348,498 |
|
|
|
9,820,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
166,548,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
COMMON STOCK —
continued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health Care — 1.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HealthEquity * |
|
|
243,853 |
|
|
$ |
13,333,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Information Technology — 53.4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affirm Holdings, Cl A * |
|
|
432,007 |
|
|
|
54,726,647 |
|
Bill.com Holdings * |
|
|
242,421 |
|
|
|
68,083,938 |
|
Black Knight * |
|
|
458,620 |
|
|
|
32,777,571 |
|
Boku * |
|
|
1,754,233 |
|
|
|
4,061,477 |
|
Bottomline Technologies * |
|
|
131,508 |
|
|
|
5,896,819 |
|
Envestnet * |
|
|
158,830 |
|
|
|
12,177,496 |
|
Fidelity
National Information Services |
|
|
548,232 |
|
|
|
57,290,244 |
|
Fiserv * |
|
|
738,681 |
|
|
|
71,297,490 |
|
GreenBox POS *
(A) |
|
|
326,062 |
|
|
|
1,698,783 |
|
GreenSky, Cl A * |
|
|
674,838 |
|
|
|
7,652,663 |
|
Guidewire Software * |
|
|
243,393 |
|
|
|
28,316,342 |
|
Intuit |
|
|
167,494 |
|
|
|
109,256,336 |
|
Marathon
Digital Holdings *
(A) |
|
|
290,331 |
|
|
|
14,827,204 |
|
Mitek Systems * |
|
|
210,027 |
|
|
|
3,597,762 |
|
nCino * |
|
|
278,967 |
|
|
|
17,329,430 |
|
PayPal Holdings * |
|
|
279,009 |
|
|
|
51,585,974 |
|
Riot Blockchain *
(A) |
|
|
279,796 |
|
|
|
10,455,976 |
|
Shift4 Payments, Cl A * |
|
|
125,983 |
|
|
|
6,553,636 |
|
Square, Cl A * |
|
|
339,035 |
|
|
|
70,631,162 |
|
SS&C Technologies Holdings |
|
|
744,908 |
|
|
|
56,858,828 |
|
Vertex, Cl A * |
|
|
184,001 |
|
|
|
3,363,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
688,439,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL UNITED STATES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
868,321,910 |
|
TOTAL COMMON STOCK |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $1,004,174,802) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,287,759,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C)—
1.7% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fidelity
Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional,
0.010% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $21,695,924) |
|
|
21,695,924 |
|
|
|
21,695,924 |
|
Schedule
of Investments |
|
November
30, 2021 |
|
Global
X FinTech ETF |
|
|
|
Face
Amount |
|
|
Value |
|
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B)
— 2.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BNP Paribas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.030%, dated
11/30/2021, to be repurchased on 12/01/2021, repurchase price $25,500,101
(collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value
$162,103 - $2,383,512, 0.750% - 1.130%, 02/28/2025 - 04/30/2026, with a
total market value of $25,938,478) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $25,500,080) |
|
$ |
25,500,080 |
|
|
$ |
25,500,080 |
|
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.6% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Cost $1,051,370,806) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,334,955,873 |
|
Percentages
are based on Net Assets of $1,289,005,532.
* |
Non-income producing
security. |
(A) |
This security or a partial
position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2021. The total value
of securities on loan at November 30, 2021
was $44,935,368. |
(B) |
Security was purchased
with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such
securities as of November 30, 2021 was $47,196,004. |
(C) |
The rate reported on the
Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30,
2021. |
ADR — American Depositary
Receipt
Cl —
Class
The
following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2021, in
valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments
in Securities |
|
Level
1 |
|
|
Level
2 |
|
|
Level
3 |
|
|
Total |
|
Common
Stock |
|
$ |
1,287,759,869 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|