Inflection Points: The Coiled Equity Spring
Despite a fragile economy, we see numerous green shoots and silver linings that could support equity markets. By Scott Helfstein, PhD
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Despite a fragile economy, we see numerous green shoots and silver linings that could support equity markets. By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The IRA and CHIPS Act provide production and investment incentives for disruptive technologies, which could increase demand for infrastructure development. By Alec Lucas
Three recent and notable climate change reports reaffirmed our conviction in the likely positive long-term outlooks for clean energy investment themes. By Madeline Ruid
US industrial production stagnated for decades, but a renaissance is coming. Deglobalization is fueling infrastructure development, automation, and more. By Pedro Palandrani
Despite headwinds, worldwide legal cannabis sales are expected to grow at a brisk clip, and we see several potential catalysts for increased adoption. By Arelis Agosto
Robust platform engagement, attractive valuations, and cost cutting could create an opportunity for potential outperformance in the social media space. By Tejas Dessai
Electric vehicles were front and center at the auto show, as were efforts to educate consumers on charging networks and government incentives. By Madeline Ruid
Each month, Global X ETFs provides industry-level analysis of thematic investing, examines changes in assets under management, looks at fund flows, and more. By Global X Research Team
Examining terminal growth rates, or market implied long-term growth, may help investors discover potentially attractive themes. By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The rapid expansion of the generative AI landscape is a dominant theme in 2023. Despite their scale and abundant resources, even Big ... By Ido Caspi
On April 20, Chile’s President Gabriel Boric asserted that he would move forward with plans to nationalize the country’s lithium industry. On ... By Alec Lucas
On April 13th, 2023, we listed the Global X PropTech ETF (PTEC) on the NASDAQ. PTEC is designed to provide exposure to ... By Tejas Dessai
The prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing, fueled by an aging population and climbing incidence of obesity. Given the vast amount of ... By Arelis Agosto
Each month, Global X ETFs provides industry-level analysis of thematic investing, examines changes in assets under management, looks at fund flows, and more. By Global X Research Team
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Many companies know the future needs to be green, so they’re accelerating their sustainability efforts to promote climate friendly operations and reduce ... By Alec Lucas & Madeline Ruid
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Infrastructure provides connection. All infrastructure, whether physical ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Climate change threatens every walk of life, ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3, the underlying technology behind OpenAI’s immensely popular ChatGPT, are smarter by several orders of magnitude than ... By Tejas Dessai & Mayuranki De
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the February 2023 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
The low-carbon hydrogen market is growing quickly as government policy support ramps up and production scales to help mitigate climate change. Low-carbon ... By Madeline Ruid
For the period September 30, 2022 to December 31, 2022 (the “Period”), the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (the “Fund”), sub-advised ... By Global X Research Team
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The competitive landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly crowded, as companies and research institutions invest heavily ... By Pedro Palandrani
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize myriad industries, making this is a trend that investors should ... By Pedro Palandrani
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform many industries and revolutionize the way we live and work. As this technology ... By Pedro Palandrani
It’s not often we see technologies gain exponential adoption and attention in a very short time frame the same way OpenAI’s ChatGPT ... By Pedro Palandrani
The adoption of renewable energy is accelerating, particularly wind and solar power, as governments and corporations ramp up decarbonization efforts to minimize ... By Madeline Ruid
Shoppers may be going back into stores, but they still want to pay digitally, providing a long runway for FinTech growth. By Mayuranki De
Battery technology is top of mind as demand for consumer electronics, energy storage, and especially electric vehicles (EVs) surges. EV battery chemistries ... By Alec Lucas
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the January 2023 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
The world is rapidly embracing clean technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), battery energy storage systems, hydrogen fuel cells, wind power systems, and ... By Madeline Ruid & Roberta Caselli
Earlier this month, Global X attended J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Conference. The 41st iteration of the conference hosted nearly 10,000 attendees with presentations ... By Arelis Agosto
2022 marked the 60th anniversary of the world’s first industrial robot. Not too long thereafter, in the early 1970s, the auto industry ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani
The world’s starting to turn its gaze offshore for power. Historically, onshore projects dominate the wind power sector’s project pipeline. Currently, 93% ... By Madeline Ruid
Video games in the Asian markets boasts a global reputation. While Japan is already well-established in console gaming, South Korea has international ... By Dillon Jaghory
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 45 new drugs in 2022.1 Though the number of approvals was the lowest ... By Arelis Agosto
TRANSCRIPT: Millissa Allen: Hi everyone, and thank you for joining us for today’s webcast, Investing in Sustainably Related Themes, sponsored by Global ... By Pedro Palandrani, Alec Lucas, & Yili Wu
Macroeconomic headwinds couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the latest developments in disruptive technology at CES 2023. We found sentiment particularly high with ... By Tejas Dessai & Pedro Palandrani
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping the thematic investing landscape. ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Every hour, the Earth receives enough energy from the sun to cover the world’s entire annual energy consumption needs.1 This fact provides ... By Madeline Ruid
The $550 billion in new spending that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) directs toward traditional and next-generation infrastructure represents one ... By Alec Lucas
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the December 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
Editor’s Note: All opinions expressed by Adam Panayi are solely his and may or may not reflect the opinions and beliefs of ... By Madeline Ruid & Alec Lucas
2022 was a year of macro and geopolitical shocks. The market responded to these events as one would expect – a highly ... By Tejas Dessai & Pedro Palandrani
We are excited to present the inaugural Global X Adaptive U.S Factor ETF (AUSF) Report. AUSF seeks to outperform traditional market capitalization ... By Yili Wu
We are excited to present our first monthly report for the Global X Adaptive U.S Risk Management ETF (ONOF). ONOF seeks to ... By Yili Wu
In December 2022, Global X Research surveyed 312 individuals in the United States regarding their financial sentiments and goals going into 2023. ... By Mayuranki De
E-commerce Surprise Holiday Season Sales Surpass Expectations Despite persistent inflation and return to store headwinds, U.S. holiday sales got off to a ... By Mayuranki De
The Global X China Innovation ETF posted returns of -25.12% in Q3 2022. By comparison, the MSCI All China Index, which serves ... By Global X Research Team
For the period July 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022 (the “Period”), the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (the “Fund”) sub-advised ... By Global X Research Team
The Q3 2022 Global X China Sector Report can be viewed here. The report provides macro-level and sector-specific insights across the eleven ... By Dillon Jaghory
The Q3 2022 Global X International Report can be viewed here. The report summarizes market and macroeconomic developments across our International Access ... By Dillon Jaghory
The December MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class’s performance, yields, valuations, and ... By Rohan Reddy
All opinions expressed by Azeem Azhar are solely his and may or may not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Global X ... By Madeline Ruid
All opinions expressed by Luba Greenwood are solely hers and may or may not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Global X ... By Arelis Agosto
All opinions expressed by Cathy Hackl are solely hers and may or may not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Global X ... By Mayuranki De & Tejas Dessai
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the November 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
2022 Recap 2022 has been a historic year for both equity and fixed income markets as a majority of global central banks ... By Chandler Nichols
The Q3 Uranium Quarterly Report can be found here, offering insights on nuclear and uranium news, performance of the Global X Uranium ... By Rohan Reddy
Five Risks for 2023 Keeping Us Awake Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The November MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class’s performance, yields, valuations, and ... By Rohan Reddy
The COVID-19 pandemic was fuel for the economy’s digitization. Rapid adoption of cloud, multiplication of devices, and increase in data generation ended ... By Tejas Dessai
Social Media User Engagement a Positive as Digital Ad Spending Slowed Earnings reports from major social media platforms highlighted that no company ... By Mayuranki De
Director of Research Pedro Palandrani explains the two-step process behind thematic investing and how we approach launching new Thematic Growth ETFs at ...
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the October 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
In October 2022, prices for battery grade lithium carbonate in China hit an all-time high of $74,475 per tonne, eclipsing the record ... By Alec Lucas
Entry Points and Burning Buildings Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
The October MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class’s performance, yields, valuations, and ... By Rohan Reddy
The Global X Research Team is pleased to release the September 2022 edition of the Thematic ETF Report. The report recaps Global ... By Global X Research Team
Cybersecurity Breaches Boom, Governments Respond Australian telecommunications company Optus came under fire in September after a hacker released personal data on 9.8 ... By Mayuranki De
Climate Week NYC 2022 recently convened climate leaders across government, business, civil society, and science under the theme of “Getting It Done.” ... By Yili Wu
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
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
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
Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles Inflation Reduction Act Paves the Way for Clean Energy The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) creates ... By Mayuranki De
The September MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class’s performance, yields, valuations, and ... By Rohan Reddy
The intersection of financial services and technology, or fintech, is where many people now go to spend, lend, borrow, invest, and trade. ... By Jon Maier; Shannon Ahern, CFA
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in the order that they appear. ... By Dillon Jaghory
The Q3 2022 Global X International Report can be viewed here. The report summarizes market and macroeconomic developments across our International Access ... By Dillon Jaghory
E-commerce E-commerce Shines a Spotlight on SMBs Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are being cast into the limelight as government aid and ... By Mayuranki De
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
The Global X China Innovation ETF posted a return of 4.68% in Q2 2022. By comparison, the MSCI All China Index, which ... By Global X Research Team
The August MLP Monthly Report can be found here offering insights on MLP industry news, the asset class’s performance, yields, valuations, and ... By Rohan Reddy
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
On 12 August 2022, the House passed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a reconciliation package that represents the United States government’s ... By Madeline Ruid
The sight of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in parking lots and on the streets in major cities no longer seems ... By Jon Maier; Shannon Ahern, CFA
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. Paper currency is dying a fast death ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team
This piece is part of a larger whitepaper, Investing in Thematics From a PM Perspective. In 1996, Bill Gates published an essay ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team
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
The Global X research team has posted the SuperDividend® Report for Q2, highlighting yield comparisons, performance, historical distributions, and underlying credit ratings for ... By Rohan Reddy
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
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
The adoption of renewable energy is accelerating globally, particularly wind and solar power, as governments and corporations work towards meeting climate change-related ... By Madeline Ruid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How does the social commerce phenomenon leverage social networking to completely transform the e-commerce landscape? By Mayuranki De
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
After a year of significant regulatory shifts, Singles’ Day will be a good indicator of the future of Chinese e-commerce and consumption patterns. 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
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
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
For promising new clean technologies, achieving greater scale is critical to becoming economically viable. By Global X Research Team
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
In this webcast, we discuss the disruptive themes that are poised to accelerate in the post-pandemic world. By Pedro Palandrani
In this piece, we delve into factors driving emerging markets in 2021, making them an attractive area in both debt and equity asset ... By Global X Research Team
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
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 years. By Global X Research Team
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
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