Thematic Archives – Global X ETFs

Exploring a range of subjects as diverse as our product lineup.

How China Is Transforming the Global Lithium Industry

East Asia was always the center of gravity in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, but within East Asia the center of gravity ... By Dillon Jaghory

Thematic ETF Report: August 2022

The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the August 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team

Is Thematic Growth a Crazy Response to High Inflation?

We consider Warren Buffett a pretty wise and successful investor. So in analyzing current investor perceptions about thematic growth, we looked at ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD & Pedro Palandrani

The Next Big Theme: September 2022

Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles Inflation Reduction Act Paves the Way for Clean Energy The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) creates ... By Mayuranki De

Social Media: The Next Chapter of Growth

Growing competition for user attention, a weaker economy, and rising inflation are all hurdles for social media companies to overcome in the ... By Tejas Dessai & Pedro Palandrani

Four Companies Leading the Rise of Artificial Intelligence & Big Data

Recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have companies diversifying their revenue streams across the value chain. Firms continue to expand their ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani

Inflation Reduction Act Could Provide Major Boost for Renewable Energy and CleanTech Industries

On 12 August 2022, the House passed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a reconciliation package that represents the United States government’s ... By Global X Research Team

Thematic ETF Report: July 2022

The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the July 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani

Thematic ETF Report: June 2022

The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the June 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team

Webinar Replay: Thematic Investing – The Energy Transition Accelerates

TRANSCRIPT: Natalie Noel 00:01 Hi everyone and thank you for joining us for today’s webcast, Thematic Investing: The Energy Transition Accelerates, sponsored ... By Pedro Palandrani & Alec Lucas

Short- and Long-Duration Energy Storage Essential to the Clean Energy Transition

The adoption of renewable energy is accelerating globally, particularly wind and solar power, as governments and corporations work towards meeting climate change-related ... By Global X Research Team

ASCO Annual Meeting 2022: An Innovation Showcase in Cancer Treatment

Editor’s Note: Please hover over the terms highlighted in sea green for their definitions. The glossary at the end also includes these in ... By Arelis Agosto

The Next Big Theme: June 2022

Lithium & Renewable Energy U.S. Ramps Up Investments in Battery Tech The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released notices of intent to ... By Mayuranki De

Cloud Technology: Business Appears Stronger Than the Market Suggests

Recent earnings from cloud computing leaders indicate that underlying sales growth is robust and exceeding market expectations. Hyperscalers running massive datacenters are ... By Global X Research Team

Thematic ETF Report: May 2022

The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the May 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team

Four Companies Sustaining Water Supplies

More than 3.5 billion people currently experience water scarcity, and 10% of the global population lives in countries that the United Nations ... By Alec Lucas

Cybersecurity in Israel: Fortifying Digital Defenses Amid Elevated Risks

Israel is at the center of the global cybersecurity ecosystem. Spurred by record funding in 2021, we view Israeli cybersecurity as well-positioned ... By Dillon Jaghory

Liquid Biopsy: A Pathway to Earlier and Less Invasive Cancer Detection

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 in ... By Arelis Agosto

The Digital Shift and the Consolidation in Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Assets

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

The Next Big Theme: May 2022

Metaverse The Virtual Dimension Starts to Take Shape Consumer engagement with the metaverse is increasing. Nvidia’s Omniverse now has over 50,000 individual ... By Mayuranki De

Thematic ETF Report: April 2022

The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the April 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani

Introducing VR: The Case for the Metaverse

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

Social Commerce: Finding Growth at the Crossroads of Social Media & E-commerce

How does the social commerce phenomenon leverage social networking to completely transform the e-commerce landscape? By Mayuranki De

China Innovation ETF (KEJI): Q3 2021 Commentary

The Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI) returned -17.09% during Q3 2021. In comparison, the MSCI All China Index which serves as ... By Global X Research Team

Five Keywords for China’s Singles’ Day

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

Japan’s Robot Dominance

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

Global X ETFs Survey: U.S. Opinions on Recreational Cannabis

In May 2021, we surveyed 557 U.S. respondents regarding their opinions towards recreational cannabis. 2020 was a landmark year for the state-level ... By Global X Research Team

China Innovation ETF (KEJI): Q2 2021 Commentary

The Global X China Innovation ETF returned 13.39% during Q2 2021. In comparison, the MSCI All China Index which serves as the ... By Global X Research Team

CleanTech: It’s All About Scale

For promising new clean technologies, achieving greater scale is critical to becoming economically viable. By Global X Research Team

Sustainably-Themed Investing: Affecting Positive Change Through Disruption

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

Webinar Replay: Themes for the New Normal Economy

In this webcast, we discuss the disruptive themes that are poised to accelerate in the post-pandemic world. By Pedro Palandrani

Emerging Markets Set Up for Growth in 2021

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

Webinar Replay: Emerging Technologies in Emerging Markets

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

Introducing the Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI)

On February 24, 2021, we introduced the Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI) on Nasdaq. By Global X Team

Myth-Busting Six Misconceptions about Thematic Investing

In this piece, we seek to respond to six commonly held misconceptions about thematic investing. By Global X Research Team

Q&A with CTA’s Brian Comiskey on the Rise of Internet & E-Commerce Companies in the Emerging Markets

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