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Between a sustained energy crisis in Europe, rampant inflation globally, and ongoing supply chain disruptions around the world, investors across developed economies ... By Morgane Delledonne
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Data center and cellular tower REITs form the backbone of the digital and wireless technologies that we use every day. And they ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani
In May 2022, we surveyed 304 individuals in the United States on their knowledge and perception of cyber threats in our current ... By Mayuranki De
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In April 2022, we surveyed 621 individuals in the United States on their investing viewpoints, attuned to generational differences. The purpose of ... By Mayuranki De
On April 28th, 2022, we listed the Global X Metaverse ETF (VR) on Nasdaq. VR is designed to provide exposure to companies ... By Pedro Palandrani
Inflation and rising interest rates create an uphill journey for the consumer and the economy. U.S. real disposable income has been declining ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Electronic and autonomous vehicles (EV/AVs) highlight the ... By Global X CIO Model Portfolio Team
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. A constant throughout history is that humans ... By Global X CIO Model Portfolio Team
In today’s digital world, data is gold, and more malicious actors are trying to get their hands on the prize. Just recently, ... By Jon Maier
A link to the latest Global X MLP Monthly Report can be found here. The energy sector did not lack news flow ... By Gavin Kim
After four decades of low inflation, developed economies are grappling with an inflation spike. The risk of double-digit inflation is real, as ... By Morgane Delledonne
The causal relationship between human activities and rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and temperatures is “unequivocal,” according to the Intergovernmental Panel on ... By Global X Research Team
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved new socially responsible investment (SRI) guidelines for Catholic investing in November 2021, its first ... By Global X Research Team
Food systems are struggling to contend with mounting threats presented by the pandemic, unfavorable commodity pricing, warfare, labor shortages, and worsening climatic ... By Alec Lucas
Editor’s Note: Hover over terms in sea green for a pop-out glossary definition. Full glossary also included at the end with terms listed ... By Dillon Jaghory
On April 13th 2022, we listed the Global X Green Building ETF (GRNR) on Nasdaq. GRNR is designed to provide exposure to ... By Global X Research Team
Patience can be a virtue in the genomic space, as next-generation biotech treatments don’t hit the market overnight. However, when all the ... By Global X Research Team
2022 is off to a rocky start with inflation, economic growth and the trajectory for higher policy interest rates remaining center stage. ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
The transition from landline phones to the mobility that 1G wireless technology offered was a massive leap. But in our view, the ... By Mayuranki De
Europe is on the front lines of the Russo-Ukrainian war, which continues to disrupt global supply chains that have yet to recover ... By Morgane Delledonne
Challenges of Higher Inflation and Interest Rates Inflation has reached levels not seen in 40 years, pressuring the Federal Reserve (Fed) to ... By Global X CIO Model Portfolio Team
Growthier segments of the market came under pressure as investors began prioritizing shorter duration, current profitability, and dividend income. About 75% of ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; David Beniaminov
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing In Thematics From a PM Perspective. Connectivity creates opportunities, and we expect the ... By Global X CIO Model Portfolio Team
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Perhaps no investment theme has been more ... By Global X CIO Model Portfolio Team
Autonomous Vehicle (AVs) technology has improved dramatically in recent years, supported by large investments by auto manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and ... By Laura Simeonova, Pedro Palandrani
Inflation and its implications for real economic growth are the main portfolio positioning consideration of the conflict in Ukraine. The Bloomberg Commodity ... By Michelle Cluver, CFA
Editor’s Note: Hover over terms in sea green for a pop-out glossary definition. Full glossary also included at the end with terms listed ... By Pedro Palandrani
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Food Inflation, Energy Costs Spike With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into its second week, the economic fallout is ... By Jon Maier; David Beniaminov
A look at ongoing legislative policy and its expected impact on the Telemedicine & Digital Health space. By Global X Research Team
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the biggest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II, has wide-ranging implications for economies and markets ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; David Beniaminov
On Thursday morning Ukraine time (+7 hours from NY), Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Assisted by neighboring Belarus, Russia launched ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
On February 24th, 2022, we listed the Global X Dow 30 Covered Call ETF (DJIA) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). ... By Rohan Reddy
China’s Energy sector bears the enormous responsibility of powering the world’s second largest economy and most populous country. As of 2020, China’s ... By Dillon Jaghory
With aggressive timelines to reach net-zero carbon emissions and global energy consumption expected to increase by 50% through 2050, governments are exploring ... By Rohan Reddy
Our update on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and what infrastructure spending could look like in the short term. By Alec Lucas
As powerful long-term trends continue to evolve and disrupt vast segments of the global economy, we believe it is increasingly valuable to ... By Global X Research Team
This month we will be dissecting the dividend discount model (DDM), its various uses, and how higher yields impact the intrinsic value ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; David Beniaminov
We expect the cat-and-mouse game between organizations, consumers and the cybercriminals who covet their data to intensify this year. The latest concern ... By Pedro Palandrani and Alec Lucas
On January 26th, 2022, we listed the Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT) on Nasdaq. DMAT is designed to provide exposure to companies that ... By Pedro Palandrani
The showroom floor at CES 2022 was quieter than in previous years with many companies canceling their on-site presentations due to omicron. ... By Global X Research Team
The Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF (RNRG) tracks the Indxx Renewable Energy Producers Index and provides efficient access to dozens of ... By Alec Lucas
While many investors may be familiar with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether, investors are oftentimes less familiar with the burgeoning ecosystem ... By Pedro Palandrani
The pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) balance sheet tapering, that started in November, accelerated in December, bringing forward the timing of the ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; David Beniaminov
2021 was a strong year for U.S. equity markets. The S&P 500 Index returned +11.0% in Q4, bringing its 2021 return to ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
How does the social commerce phenomenon leverage social networking to completely transform the e-commerce landscape? By Mayuranki De
A link to the latest Global X MLP Monthly Report can be found here. The recent rally in energy prices has improved ... By Rohan Reddy
With peak liquidity reached, we expect the market will pay closer attention to fundamentals heading into 2022. The market is contextualizing demand-driven ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; Morgane Delledonne; Rohan Reddy, CFA
With peak liquidity reached, we expect the market will pay closer attention to fundamentals heading into 2022. The market is contextualizing demand-driven ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; Morgane Delledonne; Rohan Reddy, CFA
Erik is a Professor and the Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, who contributed his perspectives to our Charting Disruption 2022 ... By Global X Research Team
Amy is a quantitative futurist and the CEO of the Future Today Institute, who contributed her perspectives to our Charting Disruption 2022 ... By Global X Research Team
Ramez is a CleanTech energy investor and author, who contributed his perspectives to our Charting Disruption 2022 Outlook. This interview with Ramez ... By Global X Research Team
On December 9th, 2021, we listed the Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF (VNAM) on NYSE Arca. VNAM seeks to invest across the large, mid, ... By Dillon Jaghory
The end of 2021 is in sight, casting a spotlight on 2022 forecasts. This report focuses on our expectations for the GICS ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
On November 16, 2021, the Global X Blockchain and Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) began trading on Nasdaq. BITS is an actively managed ... By Global X Research Team
Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. We believe spending will translate to revenues for thematically exposed companies. By Global X Research Team
As we move past the doldrums of September into the Q3 earnings season, there is optimism amid concerns. But can that optimism ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
In October 2008, a mysterious whitepaper touting a potentially revolutionary monetary concept made its way to a cryptography mailing list. In a ... By Global X Research Team
After a year of significant regulatory shifts, Singles’ Day will be a good indicator of the future of Chinese e-commerce and consumption ... By Dillon Jaghory
Beginning in the 1960’s, the rise of manufacturing for the automotive industry and the concomitant rise of industrial robots played an indispensable ... By Dillon Jaghory
Watch out world, Gen Z has arrived. In September 2021 we surveyed 513 U.S. Gen Z respondents to better understand the investing ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
September markets are typically rocky as summer’s calm fades. This September was no different with markets sifting through slowing economic growth and ... By Jon Maier, Michelle Cluver, CFA
The U.S. economy rebounded sharply in the first six months of 2021, but economic expectations for the second half were revised down ... By Jon Maier, Michelle Cluver, CFA
Real Estate in China is a dynamic sector that has been simultaneously viewed as a pivotal driver of economic growth and potential ... By Dillon Jaghory
What is the metaverse and why is it the likely successor to today’s internet? And which themes are best positioned to benefit ... By Pedro Palandrani
Earnings in Q2 were strong, but rising labor costs and lingering supply chain issues were big topics of conversation on earnings calls. ... By Jon Maier
Solar power is a rapidly growing clean energy source that is helping drive market capture of fossil fuel energy sources. By Global X Research Team
Transitioning to wind energy and other clean energy sources is vital for decarbonization and climate change mitigation. By Global X Research Team
About the only thing faster than the speed at which China implemented new policy restrictions on big tech, online education, and gaming ... By Jon Maier
On August 26th, 2021, we listed the Global X Nasdaq 100 Risk Managed Income ETF (QRMI) on the Nasdaq stock exchange and ... By Rohan Reddy
On August 26th, 2021, we listed the Global X Nasdaq 100 Collar 95-110 ETF (QCLR) on the Nasdaq exchange and the Global ... By Rohan Reddy
On August 26th, 2021, we listed the Global X Nasdaq 100 Tail Risk ETF (QTR) on the Nasdaq stock exchange and the ... By Rohan Reddy
Federal spending on infrastructure could translate to revenues for involved companies with exposure to the U.S. By Global X Research Team
July 2021 was quite interesting for the market, as it featured a micro-correction followed by a swift rebound in the second half ... By Jon Maier
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule is something of a never-ending story. As written, the proposed rule was straightforward: that investment ... By Jon Maier
In this Q&A, KEJI's portfolio manager Phil Lee discusses tech regulations in China and why it could help maintain long term growth. By Global X Research Team
A link to the latest Global X MLP Monthly can be found here. The Energy sector carried its momentum from the end ... By Rohan Reddy
Achieving net-zero emissions is among the most pressing & globally shared objectives of the 21st century. Hydrogen is key to these plans. By Global X Research Team
AgTech and Food Innovation are playing central roles in facilitating the shift to more sustainable production and consumption patterns. By Global X Research Team
On July 14th, 2021, we listed the Global X Blockchain ETF (BKCH) on Nasdaq. BKCH seeks to invest in companies that are ... By Pedro Palandrani
The summer of 2021 has started. Following more than 6-months of expectations, the long-awaited return to ‘normal life’ is in motion. Restaurants ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and reveled their fragility. Looking deeper into the current supply chain constraints is important for ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
Due to the massive size and growth of China’s economy, the country ranks near the top for production and consumption of many ... By Global X Research Team
The bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate is the closest the U.S. has come to sweeping infrastructure spending in recent history. By Global X Research Team
For promising new clean technologies, achieving greater scale is critical to becoming economically viable. By Global X Research Team
2020 was a watershed year for global cannabis markets despite the backdrop of COVID-19. By Global X Research Team
These four companies could play a role in developing U.S. infrastructure. By Global X Research Team
Investor and consumer trends have pushed companies to pivot business models towards sustainability. Today, sustainable investing is capable of changing corporate behavior ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
The electric vehicle supply chain is reaching an inflection point as the shift away from internal combustion engines accelerates. By Pedro Palandrani
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic that impacted most facets of society in an unprecedented fashion, two investment areas shone through ... By Warner Wen
Covered call strategies on the Nasdaq 100 are a powerful solution for investors to potentially generate income and monetize volatility. By Rohan Reddy
Is inflation permanent, transitory, or some combo thereof? Should investors be preparing for a short-term increase in inflation or are higher inflation ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
In this webcast, we discuss the disruptive themes that are poised to accelerate in the post-pandemic world. By Pedro Palandrani
Among many things, the pandemic exposed the underlying vulnerabilities of global supply chains. This is certainly the case for the semiconductor industry, ... By Global X Research Team
Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how disruptive of a technology electricity was. Once that first lightbulb went on and commercial applications ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
During April, daily global COVID-19 diagnoses reached all-time highs.1 Case growth plateaued at 5.7 million new cases per week. Emerging markets are ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
Thematic investments that target specific areas that could thrive in New Normal Economy may be well-positioned for multi-year growth. By Jay Jacobs, Morgane Delledonne & Pedro Palandrani
Looking back at Q1 2021 trends in CleanTech & Renewables, U.S. Infrastructure, Cannabis, FinTech, & more. By Global X Research Team
Telemedicine and digital health became critical during the pandemic. Yet, the transition to value-based healthcare points to a bright future. By Pedro Palandrani
For years, China has focused on moving its industries up the global value chain, including the development of a robust domestic Information ... By Global X Research Team
2020 was a landmark year for the state-level cannabis industry in the U.S. and 2021 is shaping up to be one as ... By Global X Research Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
Access to clean water is becoming a dire global challenge – one that may require rethinking all aspects of the water value ... By Global X Research Team
Greening the Future: Exploring CleanTech & Renewables, by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
The long-awaited $2T U.S. infrastructure plan has arrived. It seeks to invest in physical infrastructure, clean energy, and more. By Global X Research Team
2020 ushered in a new era for Health & Wellness. We think it could represent new opportunity for investors. By Global X Research Team
In this piece, we delve into factors driving emerging markets in 2021, making them an attractive area in both debt and equity ... By Global X Research Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
COVID-19 ravaged demand-sensitive sectors like Energy last year when economies around the world came to a standstill. From mid-February to mid-April 2020, ... By Rohan Reddy
As pivotal and successful as 2020 was, we believe that it was just part of the industry’s growth journey, and not its ... By Pedro Palandrani
Please scroll to the end of this page to see relevant ETF holdings. This information is not intended to be individual or ... By Global X Research Team
Copper prices are positively correlated to inflation, and the metal is historically one of the best performing assets during inflationary periods. By Rohan Reddy
FinTech’s scope continues to increase. As it grows, we believe investors should broaden their view of FinTech. By Pedro Palandrani
On February 24, 2021, we introduced the Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI) on Nasdaq. By Global X Team
In this piece, we seek to respond to six commonly held misconceptions about thematic investing. By Global X Research Team
Our Q&A offers CTA’s perspective on some of the powerful trends in internet & e-commerce companies and their outlook for the coming ... By Global X Research Team
GXTG seeks to provide broad exposure to structurally disruptive macro-trends through a portfolio of ETFs. By Global X Research Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
The case for uranium today is perhaps the strongest it’s been in a decade. See why we think uranium is primed for ... By Rohan Reddy
A look at four companies in the rapidly emerging field of Cybersecurity. By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
On January 13th, we introduced the Global X Adaptive U.S. Risk Management ETF (ONOF) on NYSE. Read more here. By Pedro Palandrani
Over the course of the pandemic, businesses increasingly turned to robotics as a viable solution to protect consumers and employees. By Pedro Palandrani
Looking back at Q4 2020 trends in CleanTech, Genomics, FinTech, EVs, Cannabis, Cloud Computing, and more. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
Preferred stocks could be a helpful addition to income-oriented portfolios during this prolonged low yield environment. By Rohan Reddy
A look at four companies in the rapidly emerging field of Telemedicine & Digital Health. By Global X Team
The four companies highlighted here represent key aspects of the growing and evolving lithium and battery technology ecosystem By Pedro Palandrani
Biden's win and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have implications for infrastructure development in the United States. By Global X Team
With widespread internet connectivity we now live in a digital world where many of the world’s leading companies derive their value from ... By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
2020 is proving to be another challenging year for the midstream space, as MLPs and energy infrastructure companies seek to weather the ... By Rohan Reddy
On November 11th, 2020, we introduced the Global X Emerging Markets Internet & E-commerce ETF (EWEB) on Nasdaq. Read more here. By Global X Team
The negative environmental impacts of human activity are mounting. CleanTech is proving essential to correcting our path. By Global X Team
On 10/29, we introduced VPN, which invests in companies expected to benefit from the development of 5G, cloud computing, and other technologies. By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
In this piece, we explore the powerful IoT use-cases implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they might drive the theme’s growth. By Global X Team
In this webcast, the Global X research team explores how the Re-Opening Economy both drives and benefits thematic areas. By Pedro Palandrani
Amid uncertainty, a handful of groundbreaking technologies are playing critical roles in promoting safety while maintaining flexibility. By Global X Research Team
On 9/24, we introduced CHB, which invests in companies at the leading edge of the emerging biotech industry in China. By Global X Team
On September 21st, we launched the Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF (QYLG) & the Global X S&P 500 ... By Rohan Reddy
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
Despite the seemingly near ubiquity of e-commerce, a new era of growth is arriving driven by new categories, consumers, and technologies. By Pedro Palandrani
The newest edition of our quarterly thematic flipbook: Charting Disruption. By Global X Team
We discuss the recent rally in gold and silver, the outlook for precious metals, and how investors can incorporate these assets in ... By Warner Wen
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we explore the trends that we believe are driving significant opportunity in Telemedicine and Digital Health. By Global X Team
It’s important not to lose sight of the fact that effective themes rarely emerge in isolation. As investors vet various themes for ... By Global X Research Team
In this quarter’s MLP Insights, we discuss the catalysts behind the recent positive move and key factors to watch going forward. By Rohan Reddy
Read our recent Q&A with MSCI, on China Sectors, Emerging Markets, and the impact of COVID-19 By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we explore the global education industry, examining current drivers and future growth prospects. By Pedro Palandrani
On June 24th, the Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (PFFV) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Explore preferreds & ... By Rohan Reddy
The Global X Catholic Values Developed ex-U.S. ETF (CEFA) joins CATH in providing broad equity exposure adhering to Catholic investing guidelines By Global X Team
For EVs to successfully achieve their full potential, the entire supply chain must be carefully calibrated to meet rising EV demand. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we explore genomics’ critical role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic at-hand, and more. By Global X Team
In this webcast, the Global X research team explores how the stay-at-home economy both drives and benefits thematic areas. By Global X Team, Pedro Palandrani
While the pandemic may be far from over, Greece appears better equipped to combat COVID-19 than other Emerging Markets. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Andrew Little, Pedro Palandrani
Beyond simply playing a game, the four companies we highlight here exemplify the ongoing transformation of the industry. By Pedro Palandrani
On June 3rd, 2020, we listed the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) on NYSE Arca. EMBD is an actively managed fund sub-advised ... By Rohan Reddy; Chelsea Rodstrom
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be an accelerant for many long-term structural trends. Read our insights and perspectives here. By Pedro Palandrani
Covered call strategies can play an important role in the modern investor’s portfolio, offering a diversified potential source of income. By Rohan Reddy
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
The recent increase in cannabis sales in the U.S. and Canada since COVID-19 reflects the non-cyclical nature of cannabis sales. By Pedro Palandrani
As COVID-19 grips global markets, we consider the pandemic’s short- and long-term implications for Emerging Markets (EMs). By Global X Team
Introducing, the inaugural release of our quarterly thematic flipbook: Charting Disruption. By Global X Team
In this webcast, the Global X research team discusses 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) By Pedro Palandrani
As the Internet of Things brings millions of devices online, it also introduces new types of risks and vulnerabilities. By Pedro Palandrani
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of a consistent and responsible approach to corporate decision making. By Global X Team
Read the results from the Global X ETFs/SoFi Invest Investor Survey here. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Andrew Little, Pedro Palandrani
This is an update on our Uranium, Explained blog post from August 17, 2016. By Global X Research Team
Despite generally positive attitudes, the quarter unraveled due to an unprecedented black swan event, the COVID-19 pandemic. By Rohan Reddy
In the following, we explore the cloud ecosystem's distinct segments, identifying key trends and investment rationales for investors. By Global X Team
Read why Emerging markets (EM) are fertile ground for financial technology (FinTech) to disrupt the financial services industry By Global X Team
Millennials, defined as those born roughly between 1980-2000, are about to see the oldest of this age group turn 40, with the ... By Pedro Palandrani
With most of the internet-connected world already on social media, these platforms now focus on maximizing the revenue generated from each user By Pedro Palandrani
An update on Thematic Growth valuation analysis based on Price-to-Sales-to-Growth metrics and more. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we look at how exogenous risks such as trade conflicts and, now, the COVID-19 crisis have companies rethinkink their ... By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
Introducing Theme Lab, a new boots-on-the-ground research series from Global X ETFs. By Andrew Little, Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we explore what the 2020 console upgrade cycle means for the industry and how cloud gaming may support positive ... By Pedro Palandrani
Sustainable investing is an investment approach that seeks competitive returns and positive impact for people and planet. By Global X Team
Applying an ESG or values-based approach to one’s portfolio is just one method individuals can use to influence companies. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani, Andrew Little
In this piece, we review major innovations over the last decade and anticipate what revolutionary changes may be in store for us ... By Pedro Palandrani
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) returned 29% in 2019, supported primarily by the Fed and other central banks globally. By Rohan Reddy
In this piece, we seek to explain the basics of lithium, current developments, and how investors can access this key material in ... By Pedro Palandrani
This piece provides an in-depth look at the key stats, notable companies, and thematic tailwinds that characterize China’s Financial sector. By Global X Team
Last year, Argentine markets performed well until August, when former President Mauricio Macri’s poor results in the presidential primaries sparked a sharp ... By Global X Team
In this piece, we share our highlights from CES and elaborate on the trends that are reshaping technology in 2020. By Jay Jacobs, CFA, Pedro Palandrani
Part 3 of 3: In this section, we explore what a 21st century infrastructure plan could look like. By Global X Team
Part 2 of 3: In this section, we consider what future infrastructure could entail and which industries could benefit from building it. By Global X Team
Part 1 of 3: This section discusses the current state of the US’ infrastructure and the importance of improving it. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
Despite shorter term headwinds, like tax loss selling pressure, we remain optimistic for the MLP asset class over a longer time frame. By Rohan Reddy
In 2019, China's markets reversed course, with each of its 11 GICS sectors in positive territory and Chinese sectors up 21.9% YTD ... By Global X Team
While attempting to accurately time a recession can be a futile exercise, adequate preparation can help investors weather the eventual storm. By Pedro Palandrani
A Q&A with Glovista’s Deputy CIO Darshan Bhatt about China, sector investing, and how investors should approach the space By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
For this post, we interviewed Joe Lowry, also known as “Mr. Lithium,” to get his unique insights and views of the lithium ... By Pedro Palandrani
Learn why an increasingly investable China, including China A shares, is a significant opportunity for investors. By Global X Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
Greece continues to shine in 2019 - a rare bright spot in a Eurozone coming to grips with the need for more ... By Global X Team
Despite risks of a global slowdown or geopolitics, we believe there are select opportunities abroad By Global X Team
In this piece, we analyze the global video game ecosystem and its growth prospects as a disruptive theme in digital content. By Pedro Palandrani
On October 29th, 2019, the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) began trading on NASDAQ. BUG seeks to invest in companies that could ... By Pedro Palandrani
As powerful macro-level themes begin to accelerate, a new set of companies are likely to eventually rise to the top of each ... By Global X Research Team
In this post, we explore how to get yield out of Europe during a period of ultra low interest rates. By Rohan Reddy
In this piece, we offer a few approaches and considerations to evaluate the multiples of disruptive themes. By Global X Research Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we look the at the recent progress and advances made in conversational AI, and provide some examples of its ... By Pedro Palandrani
Midstream stocks faced increased macro and geopolitical risks in Q3 as the trade war, and fears of slowing global growth, intensified. By Rohan Reddy
In this piece, we explore a variety of use cases that are expanding the potential market for cannabis demand around the world ... By Pedro Palandrani
Regulatory overhaul, changes in public opinion, and a large, proven addressable market makes cannabis an attractive theme in its early stages. By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
Here is our outlook for Argentina following surprising primary results that disrupted a record year. By Global X Team
In this piece, we look at the current state of Big Tech regulation and explore various policy approaches. By Jay Jacobs, CFA Pedro Palandrani Chelsea Rodstrom Rohan Reddy
We surveyed affluent investors to understand differences in behavior, education, and outlook among generations. By Global X Research Team
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
As trade wars, geopolitical risks, and dovish central banks, dominate 2019’s macroeconomic backdrop, explore precious metals like gold and silver By Rohan Reddy
Lifestyles of Millennials and Gen Zers increasingly reflect available technology. Expressing these trends in a portfolio is growing in importance. By Jon Maier
Low and likely falling interest rates coupled with tight credit spreads are limiting the bond market’s upside. Look to Preferreds as an ... By Rohan Reddy
While there is a perception that online shopping has become virtually ubiquitous, in Q1 2019, penetration rates were still low. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we explore some of the key drivers and developments in the FinTech space that are propelling this disruptive theme. By Pedro Palandrani
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
Greece’s improving growth prospects could place it in the midst of a virtuous cycle, standing out against the weak backdrop of a ... By Global X Team
In this piece, we take an in-depth look at the key stats, notable companies, and thematic tailwinds affecting China Consumer Discretionary sector. By Global X Team
Our ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) offering, the Global X Conscious Companies ETF (KRMA), passes its three year anniversary this July. By Rohan Reddy
Investing for tomorrow. Society is changing and becoming more conscious. Topics like wellness and food supply are increasingly important. By Jon Maier
Read this month's edition of The Next Big Theme: A regular pulse on disruptive trends by Global X ETFs. By Pedro Palandrani
MLPs & energy infrastructure stocks largely carried forward their positive momentum from Q1. By Rohan Reddy
Millennials are slowly, but surely making an indelible mark on the world’s largest economy. By Pedro Palandrani
Despite economic and political uncertainty, Argentina has been a standout performer this election cycle. By Global X Team
To better understand which segments may be the biggest beneficiaries of the 5G rollout, we examined the historical evolution of 4G for ... By Global X Research Team
In this post, we analyze EVs, batteries, and lithium demand to better understand the current and future state of this industry. By Pedro Palandrani
This post is from an "Issuer Spotlight" interview with the New York Stock Exchange to discuss our China Sectors Suite. By Global X Team
This piece provides an in-depth look at China’s Health Care sector, tracked by the Global X MSCI China Health Care ETF (CHIH). By Global X Team
Today, we launched the Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RYLD), adding a third fund to our covered call suite, which ... By Rohan Reddy
Not too long ago many described IT as a back-office function. Yet in today’s hypercompetitive markets, effectively leveraging technology is critical to ... By Global X Research Team
In this post we highlight four companies that are representative of the key segments of the genomics industry. By Global X Research Team
This piece offers a deep-dive into the specific technologies and scientific practices shaping genomics. By Global X Research Team
We explore the short- and long-term demand catalysts for the rapidly emerging field of genomics. By Global X Research Team
Not since pre-crisis days has Greece received such positive investor attention or demonstrated such strong potential. By Global X Team
For this post, we spoke to Josh Emanuel, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Wilshire Funds Management. By Global X Research Team
The United States hasn’t seen a major infrastructure package since the Eisenhower administration. As a result, much of US infrastructure, from highways ... By Global X Research Team
After a volatile Q4, MLPs have enjoyed a strong recovery in early 2019. By Rohan Reddy
Gold often comes into the limelight when there is heightened geopolitical risk or market volatility. Yet the gold market and the various ... By Rohan Reddy
Should thematic ETFs be equal weighted or market cap weighted? In this piece I share Global X’s perspective on weighting thematic ETFs. By Global X Research Team
As volatility picks up and return expectations remain muted, the approach of investing in high quality companies is becoming more appealing. By Rohan Reddy
As the US and China negotiate on tariffs, we break down China's positive performance YTD by sector. By Global X Team
In this post, we interviewed Patrick Bobbins, Investment Manager at Adaptive Wealth Strategies, about the Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor By Global X Research Team
Aging societies are a worldwide phenomenon driven by several long-term demographic and lifestyle trends. Breakthroughs in healthcare, sanitation and nutrition; mass urbanization; ... By Michael Hoffmann
After launching GXG 10 years ago, we revisit Colombia to see what's changed and what's stayed the same since 2009. By Global X Team
We interviewed Pedro Uria-Recio, Vice President and Head of Axiata Analytics at Axiata Group. Axiata Group is a leading telecommunications and digital ... By Michael Hoffmann
While silver is often considered “second” to gold, silver has unique properties that make it attractive as both a precious and industrial ... By Rohan Reddy
Imagine waking up in the year 2030. While getting ready for work, your smart home heats up some coffee and picks an ... By Michael Hoffmann
A deep-dive on China's Communication Services, including key stats and notable companies found in China's third-largest sector. By Global X Team
CES showed us that The future of technology is invisible data: how its collected, processed, and ultimately utilized. By Devan O'Dowd
In this blog post, we seek to define 5G, explore how it will develop over time, and illustrate its importance to the ... By Michael Hoffmann
While BOTZ’s performance suffered in 2018, we remain as confident as ever in the long-term growth prospects for the global robotics industry. By Global X Research Team
The Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) is designed to offer investors with potential monthly income while seeking to lower ... By Rohan Reddy
Often during periods of heightened volatility, staying the course and sticking with a strategy. By Rohan Reddy
Following the expansion of our China Sector Suite, we explain why now is the right time for adopting a sector-based approach to ... By Global X Team
As China continues to open to the world, A-shares are becoming increasingly accessible, representing a broad opportunity set of companies. By Global X Team
After a brief period of stabilization during the summer, midstream performance has turned negative in the final quarter of the year. By Rohan Reddy
Changing consumer preferences and disruptive technologies are combining to make e-commerce a particularly compelling theme. By Global X Research Team
Rising interest rates, heightened geopolitical tensions, and slowing growth forecasts have created opportunities for tax loss harvesting. By Global X Research Team
Our take on the latest from Latin America's biggest economy. By Global X Team
It’s not uncommon to wonder why we haven't invented a better battery yet. In this post, we explore the factors that go ... By Global X Research Team
An update on Argentina's fiscal and monetary situation after a shakeup at the Central Bank and additional IMF funding is secured. By Global X Team
There are several industry best practices and nuances for investors to consider when trading an ETF By Brendan Gilroy
This is the third piece in a series covering the implications of key recent Latin American elections. By Global X Team
I recently found an “Emerging Themes Report” dating back to 2012 and revisited these predictions to see how many held up over ... By Global X Research Team
We recently attended the RoboBusiness Conference and boiled it down to three key trends taking place in the robotics industry today. By Global X Research Team
On the heels of Greece's exit from its third economic bailout, we examine the country's prospects in light of its past performance. By Global X Team
MLPs have regained some of their footing in the second half of the year with optimism around high pipeline utilizations rates and ... By Rohan Reddy
On August 28, the Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (AUSF) began trading on the NYSE. We interviewed Kris Carroll of AWS to discuss ... By Global X Research Team
In the spirit of back to school season, we polled the Global X office for the team’s favorite podcasts. By Global X Research Team
In the second post of a blog series on Latam elections, we discuss the recent Colombian elections and the economy Duque inherits. By Global X Team
We highlight four companies that represent key areas of the FinTech industry targeted by the Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) By Global X Research Team
On July 31st, the Global X TargetIncome™ 5 ETF (TFIV) and the Global X TargetIncome™ Plus 2 ETF (TFLT) began trading on ... By Global X Research Team
On July 17th, the Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (QDIV) began trading on the CBOE. By Global X Research Team
MSCI reclassification announcement seen as second vote of confidence, bridging investor conviction with institutional consensus. By Global X Team
This is the first in a series of pieces covering the potential impact of elections on Latin American economies and the investment ... By Global X Team
In this piece, we look at the major trends that are propelling FinTech’s growth. By Global X Research Team
2018 has not stopped the wild ride for MLP investors that began in 2014. By Rohan Reddy
On May 15th, the Global X Future Analytics Tech ETF (AIQ) began trading on Nasdaq. AIQ is the 7th ETF in Global X’s Thematic Tech suite of ... By Global X Research Team
As the Federal Reserve continues along its path of raising interest rates, many MLP investors are asking how MLP debt costs will ... By Jay Jacobs, CFA; Rohan Reddy
Autonomous and electric vehicles appear poised to trigger the transportation industry’s largest shakeup in over a century. By Global X Research Team
On March 15, 2018, FERC announced a new rule that will prevent MLPs from recovering an Income Tax Allowance they had been ... By Rohan Reddy
We believe U.S. tax reform was the catalyst in the beginning of the year. In this piece, we dig into which parts ... By Jay Jacobs, CFA; Rohan Reddy
Accelerating economic growth amid the specter of higher inflation and interest rates may encourage investors to look toward commodities. By Jon Maier
For this post, we interviewed Sean Dillon, Technical Analyst at Pinnacle Advisory Group, for his thoughts on the importance of US infrastructure. By Global X Research Team
Renewable energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure have brought copper back into focus. Here, we answer 6 questions about the copper market. By Global X Research Team
There are several high-profile projects which are already underway and in the pipeline across the country. By Global X Research Team
Lithium prices stabilized in December despite end-market pressures; Benchmark Lithium Price Index finished year up 29%. By Global X Research Team
Last year, we looked at Argentina’s pro-market president Mauricio Macri’s impact on the economy. Despite progress, 2018 will be an important year. By Global X Research Team
Explore how the new change to the tax code will impact MLP funds structured as C-Corporations (C-Corps). By Rohan Reddy
A fund with over 25% of its assets invested in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) is structured as a C-Corporation for tax purposes ... By Global X Research Team
Returns for Greece's banking sector are largely flat this year. Here's why we think the nation's banks have been volatile this year. By Rohan Reddy
In this post, we dig into how disruptive one-off shifts tend to emerge and expand upon the characteristics of structural themes. By Global X Research Team
This post explores the relationship between ETFs and Authorized Participants, as well as the total cost of ETF ownership. By Jon Maier
In this quarter’s MLP Insights, we tackle a few topics that we believe are particularly relevant to MLP investors as we head ... By Rohan Reddy
Check out our timeline on electric vehicles. By Global X Research Team
Given the size and nuances on the Chinese economy, we believe investors should fine-tune their exposures to China. By Global X Research Team
We took a deeper dive into the companies leading in four categories targeted by the Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF By Global X Research Team
In this analysis, we consider some real-life examples of companies that have taken clear actions to promote a positive outcome for one ... By Global X Research Team
Since Congress' remove of an oil export ban, exports have been trending upwards. By Rohan Reddy
We distinguish between two fundamentally different types of themes, structural and cyclical themes, given their different characteristics. By Global X Research Team
In this piece, we explain the Mortgage REIT business model, its performance drivers and the outlook for Mortgage REITs in the current ... By Rohan Reddy
In this piece, we seek to address three key questions relating to electric vehicles, lithium, and batteries. By Global X Research Team
After nearly a decade, is Greece finally on the mend? By Global X Research Team
While oil prices have to some extent weighed on MLPs, in our opinion they do not fully explain the asset class’s performance. By Rohan Reddy
PFFD seeks to provide access to the U.S. preferred market with an expense ratio of 0.23% By Global X Research Team
It’s no surprise that health care is rapidly evolving around the world. In this piece, we will shed light on four powerful ... By Global X Research Team
Many consider thematic investing to be a growth-oriented strategy, seeking to benefit from the emergence of powerful structural trends. Yet investors may ... By Global X Research Team
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in everyday life. As this technology continues to advance in capability and prevalence, we sought ... By Global X Research Team
In 2010, the case for investing in lithium largely revolved around the growth of consumer electronics, especially smart phones. The new x-factor ... By Global X Research Team
There are dozens of approaches to dividend investing, but we find that the majority of strategies fall into the following three categories: ... By Global X Research Team
In this chart, we seek to compare how credit, duration, and equity risks are being rewarded today versus their longer term averages. By Global X Research Team
The Global X S&P 500® Catholic Values ETF recently passed its one-year anniversary, allowing us the chance to see how CATH has ... By Global X Research Team
In anticipation of a possible Fall debt-showdown, we looked at the performance of various asset classes for the one month period preceding ... By Global X Research Team
As traditional emerging market indexes start becoming overexposed to slowing economies, we explored two alternative approaches investors may consider in an effort ... By Global X Research Team
In this quarter’s MLP Insights piece, we examine some of the causes and effects of increasing crude output in the US, as ... By Global X Research Team
In December 2015, Argentina elected a ‘center-right’ candidate, Mauricio Macri, to the Presidential office. In two charts, we compared some select policies ... By Global X Research Team
On May 15th, 2017, MSCI is expected to formally introduce Pakistan into the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and to update the market ... By Global X Research Team
Recent technological advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are disrupting a range of industries from manufacturing, to health care, defense, and ... By Global X Research Team
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a growing network of connected “things” that contain sensors, chips, processors and the ability to interact ... By Global X Research Team
Financial technology, or FinTech, allows businesses and ordinary people to leverage new technologies for the management of their financial affairs. In this ... By Global X Research Team
For this post, we interviewed Jason Gerlach, CEO and Managing Partner of Sunrise Capital, to discuss his firm’s approach to investing in ... By Global X Research Team
In this quarter’s MLP Insights post, we examine how MLPs have adapted their business models in an effort to grow during this ... By Global X Research Team
On March 8th, 2017, we launched the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), which invests in companies that potentially stand to ... By Global X Research Team
In this chart, we show the robot density for major manufacturing countries compared to their costs of labor. By Global X Research Team
On February 15th, we launched the Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (BOSS). What differentiates founder-run companies from the rest of the market? ... By Global X Research Team
Between January 20th and January 27th, the US rig count increased by 18, surpassing 700 total rigs for the first time since ... By Global X Research Team
In this post, we interviewed Vince Esposito, Managing Partner at Sungarden Investment Research, about organizing dividend paying stocks into tiers for their ... By Global X Research Team
Increasingly, Millennials are earning more in their careers, becoming avid consumers, and even starting families. To shed more light on this transition, ... By Global X Research Team
We asked a robot article generator to be a “guest blogger” and write a few hundred words given only the prompt “Robotics ... By Global X Research Team
The energy sector has become increasingly segmented as the low oil price environment has disproportionately challenged certain parts of the energy value ... By Global X Research Team
Some may be surprised to see that copper has been the best performer among the base metals since November 8th. See why ... By Global X Research Team
In this discussion, we highlight four tax-loss harvesting strategies to consider before 2016 draws to a close. By Global X Research Team
On Tuesday, November 15th, Global X launched its seventh fund in the billion-dollar SuperDividend family of ETFs, the Global X MSCI SuperDividend ... By Global X Research Team
On October 19th, we had the opportunity to join a number of lithium industry insiders who gathered to attend a conference hosted ... By Global X Research Team
We sat down to talk about MLPs with Andy Kapyrin, from Regent Atlantic, and discussed different structures for accessing MLPs, including Regulated ... By Global X Research Team
Compared to mutual funds, ETFs tend to be more tax efficient because they have a unique method of conducting transactions that provides ... By Global X Research Team
We turn our attention to preferred stocks as another potential solution to investors’ search for yield. With over $20 billion in net ... By Global X Research Team
Despite signs of a maturing industry – namely slowing user growth and increasing mergers and acquisitions – social media remains one of ... By Global X Research Team
Given the extended low interest rate environment, REITs have become popular investments for investors looking for alternative sources of income. In this ... By Global X Research Team
How did 2016 unexpectedly become the year of South America’s resurgence? In this piece, we discuss how the strong performance of equities ... By Global X Research Team
Two years have already passed since oil fell below $100/barrel and one year since the commodity first crossed below $50. In this ... By Global X Research Team
Nuclear power has become an essential source of electricity to meet the world’s growing energy demands, as it can generate power at ... By Global X Research Team
In order to combat the low yield environment and prepare for extended retirements, investors need strategies that can deliver both high enough ... By Global X Research Team
For this post, we interviewed Aviance Capital’s Jeffrey Walker on using high yield preferred stocks (preferreds) in a portfolio that has a ... By Global X Research Team
The Global X Conscious Companies ETF (KRMA) invests in companies that have exhibited a commitment to creating positive outcomes for a variety ... By Global X Research Team
In 6 months, the markets have experienced two bouts of extreme volatility. Despite these destabilizing events, most asset classes are up this ... By Global X Research Team
Mason Wev from Clark Capital Management Group shares his views on Argentina and their relative strength-based approach to investing. By Global X Research Team
On Tuesday June 14th, MSCI announced the MSCI Pakistan Index will be reclassified to Emerging Markets status and that it is adding ... By Global X Research Team
The world’s population is living longer than ever before. Check out our infographic, which helps to answer four questions about longevity. By Global X Research Team
People around the world are embracing a mindset and an active approach to improving quality of life. Take a look at our ... By Global X Research Team
Global X has launched 3 new thematic ETFs in its category focused on 'People', which seeks to benefit from changes in demographics ... By Global X Research Team
Check out our infographic on Millennials which helps to answer who they are, how they are different, how much money they spend, ... By Global X Research Team
Over the last four months, commodities have experienced their most significant rally since the end of 2011. Many major commodities are up ... By Global X Research Team
What is Thematic Investing? Thematic investing refers to the process of identifying powerful macro-level trends and the underlying investments that stand to ... By Global X Research Team
In our Q1 MLP Insights piece, we focused on the long term outlook for Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). In this piece, we ... By Global X Research Team
We believe that while hedging currency exposure can be a source of alpha for more tactical investors, for long term strategic investors, ... By Global X Research Team
Much of the attention around smart beta or factor-based investment strategies has focused on the potential for outsized returns by accessing historically ... By Global X Research Team
For this post, I interviewed Justin Sibears, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Newfound Research. Justin shared his thoughts on the topic ... By Global X Research Team
While 2016 has proven to be a rocky start for equities around the globe, Argentina has bucked the trend. The MSCI Argentina ... By Global X Research Team
Global X is featured in Investment News with an op-ed on why we think 2016 could be the year that multi-factor ETFs ... By Global X Research Team
Following a nearly 33% downturn in 2015, MLPs have started off the new year down another 12%. While many investors are understandably ... By Global X Research Team
YieldCos are an emerging asset class of publicly traded companies that are focused on returning cash flows generated from renewable energy assets ... By Global X Research Team
The Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) seeks to provide alternative alpha over US equity benchmarks by accessing the highest conviction ideas ... By Global X Research Team
A strategic asset allocation to emerging market equities is important for investors seeking higher growth potential and diversification benefits. By Global X Research Team
As the end of the year approaches, many investors review the performance of their portfolio holdings for opportunities for tax loss harvesting ... By Global X Research Team
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