UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22209
Global X Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Jasmin M. Ali, Esquire
Global X Management Company LLC
605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
(Name and address of agent for service)
With a copy to:
Jasmin M. Ali, Esquire Global X Management Company LLC 605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor New York, NY 10158 | Eric S. Purple, Esquire Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2000 K Street, N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-1871 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 644-6440
Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2024
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2024
Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
(a) A copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (17 CFR § 270.30e-1), is attached hereto.
Global X Silver Miners ETF
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global X Silver Miners ETF (the "Fund") for the period from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/sil/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-493-8631.
What were the Fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Global X Silver Miners ETF | $85 | 0.65% |
How did the Fund perform in the last year?
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index (“Secondary Index”).
The Secondary Index is designed to reflect the performance of the silver mining industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are actively engaged in some aspect of the silver mining industry, such as silver mining, refining, or exploration, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Secondary Index.
For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2024 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 61.49%, while the Secondary Index increased 62.52%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.07 per share on October 31, 2023 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $38.68 on October 31, 2024.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from AbraSilver Resource Corp. and Gatos Silver, Inc., which returned 997.19% and 280.90% respectively. The worst performers were Gold Resource Corporation and SSR Mining Inc, which returned -69.15% and -55.28%, respectively.
The Fund experienced positive performance during the reporting period. Rising silver prices, which positively impacted the profitability of silver mining companies included in the Fund, were a primary factor in the Fund’s positive performance. Additionally, favorable regulatory changes and improving supply and demand dynamics have supported mining operations leading to enhanced productivity and cost-efficiency for many of the Fund's holdings, thereby improving their financial performance. Increased global demand for silver in industrial applications, particularly in renewable energy contexts such as solar panel manufacturing, contributed to growth in companies held by the Secondary Index. Additionally, China’s economic stimulus package during the reporting period in combination with the general worldwide trend of monetary easing boosted the prevailing bull market in precious metals. Silver miners have shown a high correlation in price performance to precious metal prices, largely driven by the aforementioned factors. Easing global monetary policies have also driven positive performance for the Fund as non-interest-bearing precious metals became increasingly more attractive relative to income-generating assets and interest rates declined. These factors combined to contribute to the Fund’s positive performance during the reporting period.
How did the Fund perform during the last 10 years?
Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment
| Global X Silver Miners ETF - $16541 | MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD) - $23808 | Solactive Global Silver Miners Index - $17056 |
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Oct/14 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 |
Oct/15 | $7965 | $9997 | $7967 |
Oct/16 | $15592 | $10201 | $15703 |
Oct/17 | $12688 | $12568 | $12849 |
Oct/18 | $9212 | $12503 | $9416 |
Oct/19 | $12260 | $14078 | $12606 |
Oct/20 | $17335 | $14766 | $17854 |
Oct/21 | $16221 | $20270 | $16861 |
Oct/22 | $10572 | $16225 | $10776 |
Oct/23 | $10242 | $17929 | $10495 |
Oct/24 | $16541 | $23808 | $17056 |
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2024
Fund/Index Name | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Global X Silver Miners ETF | 61.49% | 6.17% | 5.16% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD) | 32.79% | 11.08% | 9.06% |
Solactive Global Silver Miners Index | 62.52% | 6.24% | 5.48% |
The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund during the last 10 years. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.Call 1-888-493-8631 or visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/sil/ for current month-end performance.
Key Fund Statistics as of October 31, 2024
| Total Net Assets | Number of Portfolio Holdings | Total Advisory Fees Paid | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
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| $1,362,207,851 | 41 | $6,651,704 | 14.67% |
What did the Fund invest in?
Asset/Country WeightingsFootnote Reference*
Value | Value |
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Australia | 0.6% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.3% |
Repurchase Agreement | 1.7% |
Peru | 5.9% |
Mexico | 7.6% |
South Korea | 7.9% |
United States | 10.1% |
Brazil | 22.1% |
Canada | 42.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | Percentages are calculated based on total net assets. |
Holding Name | | | Percentage of Total Net Assets |
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Wheaton Precious Metals | | | 22.1% |
Pan American Silver | | | 13.1% |
Korea Zinc | | | 7.9% |
Industrias Penoles | | | 4.9% |
Osisko Gold Royalties | | | 4.5% |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR | | | 4.4% |
Hecla Mining | | | 4.4% |
Coeur Mining | | | 4.2% |
First Majestic Silver | | | 3.6% |
Fresnillo | | | 2.8% |
There were no material changes during the reporting period that are required to be disclosed in this report. For more complete information about other changes to the Fund, you may review the Fund's current prospectus, which is available upon request.
For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, call or visit:
Global X Silver Miners ETF: SIL
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
GX-AR-TSR-10.2024-1
Global X Copper Miners ETF
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global X Copper Miners ETF (the "Fund") for the period from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/copx/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-493-8631.
What were the Fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
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Global X Copper Miners ETF | $76 | 0.65% |
How did the Fund perform in the last year?
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index (“Secondary 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 Secondary Index.
The Secondary Index is designed to reflect the performance of the copper mining industry and is comprised of copper companies, companies engaged in copper mining, exploration, or a closely related activity, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Secondary Index.
For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2024 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 35.22%, while the Secondary Index increased 36.16%. The Fund had a net asset value of $32.83 per share on October 31, 2023, and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $43.79 on October 31, 2024.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Taseko Mines Limited and Hudbay Minerals Inc, which returned 106.48% and 106.05%, respectively. The worst performers were Solaris Resources Inc. and 29metals Ltd., which returned -44.21% and -29.92%, respectively.
The Fund's positive performance during the reporting period was influenced by several key factors, including increased demand outlooks. Structural trends such as the rising adoption of electric vehicles and other cleantech, including wind and solar power, have driven the outlook for copper demand. Heightened infrastructure spending and advancements in artificial intelligence also contributed to the growing demand for copper. At the same time, however, the high-interest rate environment exacerbated financing challenges for some copper companies. In addition, major copper-producing countries experienced production disruptions, due to operational challenges, leading to mine closures which affected global supply. These supply constraints, coupled with declining discovery rates, underscore some of the challenges faced in the copper industry to meet demand. Geopolitical uncertainty also heightened volatility in the copper market during the reporting period. During the reporting period, by country, the Fund had the highest exposure to Canada at 23.62% and Australia at 14.18%.
How did the Fund perform during the last 10 years?
Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment
| Global X Copper Miners ETF - $21121 | MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD)* - $23808 | Solactive Global Copper Miners Index - $22455 | MSCI EAFE Index (Net) (USD) - $16714 |
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Oct/14 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 |
Oct/15 | $6136 | $9997 | $6155 | $9993 |
Oct/16 | $7299 | $10201 | $7399 | $9671 |
Oct/17 | $10684 | $12568 | $10936 | $11937 |
Oct/18 | $8212 | $12503 | $8456 | $11119 |
Oct/19 | $7677 | $14078 | $7929 | $12347 |
Oct/20 | $9477 | $14766 | $9862 | $11500 |
Oct/21 | $16756 | $20270 | $17543 | $15430 |
Oct/22 | $13342 | $16225 | $14015 | $11881 |
Oct/23 | $15620 | $17929 | $16491 | $13592 |
Oct/24 | $21121 | $23808 | $22455 | $16714 |
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2024
Fund/Index Name | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Global X Copper Miners ETF | 35.22% | 22.43% | 7.76% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD)* | 32.79% | 11.08% | 9.06% |
Solactive Global Copper Miners Index | 36.16% | 23.14% | 8.43% |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) (USD) | 22.97% | 6.24% | 5.27% |
The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund during the last 10 years. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.Call 1-888-493-8631 or visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/copx/ for current month-end performance.
* As of October 2024, pursuant to new regulatory requirements, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from MSCI EAFE Index (Net) to MSCI ACWI (Net) (USD) to reflect that MSCI ACWI (Net) (USD) is more broadly representative of the overall applicable securities market.
Key Fund Statistics as of October 31, 2024
| Total Net Assets | Number of Portfolio Holdings | Total Advisory Fees Paid | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
---|
| $2,553,737,002 | 45 | $13,001,852 | 14.60% |
What did the Fund invest in?
Asset/Country WeightingsFootnote Reference*
Value | Value |
---|
Other Countries | 4.4% |
Repurchase Agreement | 2.2% |
Germany | 2.9% |
United States | 4.6% |
Poland | 4.7% |
Mexico | 4.8% |
Sweden | 4.9% |
Zambia | 5.0% |
Japan | 7.5% |
Chile | 9.3% |
China | 12.0% |
Australia | 15.3% |
Canada | 24.4% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | Percentages are calculated based on total net assets. |
Holding Name | | | Percentage of Total Net Assets |
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First Quantum Minerals | | | 5.0% |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl H | | | 4.9% |
Boliden | | | 4.9% |
Glencore | | | 4.9% |
Southern Copper | | | 4.8% |
BHP Group | | | 4.7% |
Sumitomo Metal Mining | | | 4.7% |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | | 4.7% |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 4.6% |
Ivanhoe Mines, Cl A | | | 4.6% |
There were no material changes during the reporting period that are required to be disclosed in this report. For more complete information about other changes to the Fund, you may review the Fund's current prospectus, which is available upon request.
For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, call or visit:
Global X Copper Miners ETF: COPX
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
GX-AR-TSR-10.2024-2
Global X Gold Explorers ETF
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global X Gold Explorers ETF (the "Fund") for the period from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/goex/. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-493-8631.
What were the Fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | $83 | 0.65% |
How did the Fund perform in the last year?
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index (“Secondary Index”).
The Secondary Index tracks price movements in the shares of companies which are active in the gold mining industry as an explorer or developer, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Secondary Index (“Index Provider”). Companies economically tied to the gold exploration industry include those engaged in the exploration of gold mining projects.
For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2024 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 55.13%, while the Secondary Index increased 56.33%. The Fund had a net asset value of $22.45 per share on October 31, 2023, and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $34.82 on October 31, 2024.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Skeena Resources Limited and Hochschild Mining plc, which returned 169.49% and 159.92% respectively. The worst performers were Victoria Gold Corp. and SSR Mining Inc, which returned -100.00% and -55.10%, respectively.
The Fund recorded positive performance during the reporting period. This performance was driven by the increased purchasing of gold amongst central banks in order to build up their strategic national reserves. Additionally, retail demand for gold as a safe-haven asset has increased as a hedge against geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and market instability. This trend was acutely apparent for Chinese consumers amid the volatile equity and real estate markets experienced in China, which increased overall demand for gold. The strong price momentum of gold during the period was another key driver, as the rising price attracted more investor interest. Falling bond yields provided a tailwind for gold, as the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding metal decreased. The Fund's holdings in gold exploration and development companies benefited from these positive market dynamics, as these companies tend to outperform in a rising gold price environment. Also, these companies experienced improved operational efficiencies and margins thanks to their implementation of cost controls, as well as falling cost pressures. Lastly, favorable geopolitical developments in key mining jurisdictions during the reporting period reduced regulatory risks for some companies, positively impacting their stock prices and, consequently, the Fund's performance.
How did the Fund perform during the last 10 years?
Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF - $30635 | MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD) - $23808 | Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index (net)^ - $32663 |
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Oct/14 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 |
Oct/15 | $10336 | $9997 | $10445 |
Oct/16 | $20243 | $10201 | $20604 |
Oct/17 | $17488 | $12568 | $17894 |
Oct/18 | $15068 | $12503 | $15525 |
Oct/19 | $20704 | $14078 | $21444 |
Oct/20 | $27750 | $14766 | $28897 |
Oct/21 | $25706 | $20270 | $26931 |
Oct/22 | $17752 | $16225 | $18663 |
Oct/23 | $19747 | $17929 | $20893 |
Oct/24 | $30635 | $23808 | $32663 |
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2024
Fund/Index Name | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 55.13% | 8.15% | 11.85% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD) | 32.79% | 11.08% | 9.06% |
Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index (net)^ | 56.33% | 8.78% | 12.56% |
The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund during the last 10 years. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.Call 1-888-493-8631 or visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/goex/ for current month-end performance.
^ In 2016, the Fund began a two-step process to change from its predecessor Secondary Index to the Secondary Index in an effort to diversify and improve the liquidity of the Fund. Performance reflects the performance of the Solactive Global Gold Explorers Total Return Index through November 30, 2016, the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Transition Index through April 30, 2017 and the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index thereafter.
Key Fund Statistics as of October 31, 2024
| Total Net Assets | Number of Portfolio Holdings | Total Advisory Fees Paid | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
---|
| $45,687,928 | 53 | $245,199 | 17.24% |
What did the Fund invest in?
Asset/Country WeightingsFootnote Reference*
Value | Value |
---|
Repurchase Agreement | 0.4% |
United Kingdom | 0.5% |
Colombia | 0.9% |
Peru | 1.2% |
South Africa | 1.8% |
Egypt | 3.1% |
Turkey | 4.7% |
Indonesia | 7.1% |
United States | 9.3% |
Australia | 31.5% |
Canada | 39.9% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | Percentages are calculated based on total net assets. |
Holding Name | | | Percentage of Total Net Assets |
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Hecla Mining | | | 4.9% |
Alamos Gold, Cl A | | | 4.1% |
Eldorado Gold | | | 3.9% |
Perseus Mining | | | 3.5% |
Coeur Mining | | | 3.4% |
Lundin Gold | | | 3.2% |
Merdeka Copper Gold | | | 3.2% |
Centamin | | | 3.1% |
Bumi Resources Minerals | | | 2.8% |
New Gold | | | 2.8% |
There were no material changes during the reporting period that are required to be disclosed in this report. For more complete information about other changes to the Fund, you may review the Fund's current prospectus, which is available upon request.
For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, call or visit:
Global X Gold Explorers ETF: GOEX
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
GX-AR-TSR-10.2024-3
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
This annual shareholder report contains important information about the Global X Uranium ETF (the "Fund") for the period from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/ura. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-493-8631.
What were the Fund costs for the last year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Global X Uranium ETF | $77 | 0.69% |
How did the Fund perform in the last year?
The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index ("Secondary Index").
The Secondary Index tracks the price movements in shares of companies with business operations or exposure in the uranium industry, as determined by Solactive AG, the Secondary Index provider. This includes companies engaged in uranium mining, exploration, uranium investments, and technologies related to the uranium industry.
For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2024 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 23.13%, while the Secondary Index increased 23.93%. The Fund had a net asset value of $26.50 per share on October 31, 2023, and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $30.72 on October 31, 2024.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from NuScale Power Corporation Class A and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., which returned 466.27% and 187.38%, respectively. The worst performers were Anson Resources Limited and GoviEx Uranium Inc., which returned -54.23% and -53.32%, respectively.
The global shift towards cleaner energy sources has led to higher demand for nuclear energy, and therefore uranium, which contributed to the Fund’s positive returns during the reporting period. For instance, several countries demonstrated their commitment to accelerating their nuclear power development during the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference. Additionally, the United States government has increasingly supported nuclear energy investment through legislation, such as the ADVANCE Act, which includes significant reforms for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, incentives for deploying state-of-the-art reactors, support for maintaining operating reactors, and a streamlined nuclear licensing process. Furthermore, the swift expansion of artificial intelligence technologies has boosted global energy demand, intensifying interest in nuclear power (and by extension in uranium) as a critical energy resource. Some major technology companies started to explore Small Modular Reactor nuclear technologies to meet the intensive power requirements of data centers. This growing demand heightened concerns over a supply crunch as uranium production struggled to keep pace with the accelerated interest in nuclear energy. Together, these factors have driven positive investor sentiment in the uranium market during the reporting period.
How did the Fund perform during the last 10 years?
Total Return Based on $10,000 Investment
| Global X Uranium ETF - $18232 | MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD)* - $23808 | Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index (net)^ - $20112 | MSCI EAFE Index (Net) (USD) - $16714 |
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Oct/14 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 | $10000 |
Oct/15 | $6699 | $9997 | $6935 | $9993 |
Oct/16 | $5525 | $10201 | $5797 | $9671 |
Oct/17 | $5843 | $12568 | $6056 | $11937 |
Oct/18 | $6064 | $12503 | $6470 | $11119 |
Oct/19 | $5553 | $14078 | $5972 | $12347 |
Oct/20 | $5649 | $14766 | $6053 | $11500 |
Oct/21 | $14163 | $20270 | $15353 | $15430 |
Oct/22 | $11315 | $16225 | $12342 | $11881 |
Oct/23 | $14808 | $17929 | $16229 | $13592 |
Oct/24 | $18232 | $23808 | $20112 | $16714 |
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2024
Fund/Index Name | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Global X Uranium ETF | 23.13% | 26.84% | 6.19% |
MSCI ACWI Index (Net) (USD)* | 32.79% | 11.08% | 9.06% |
Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index (net)^ | 23.93% | 27.49% | 7.24% |
MSCI EAFE Index (Net) (USD) | 22.97% | 6.24% | 5.27% |
The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund during the last 10 years. Returns shown are total returns, which assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table and graph presented above do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.Call 1-888-493-8631 or visit https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/ura for current month-end performance.
* As of October 2024, pursuant to new regulatory requirements, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from MSCI EAFE Index (Net) to MSCI ACWI (Net) (USD) to reflect that MSCI ACWI (Net) (USD) is more broadly representative of the overall applicable securities market.
^ In 2018, the Fund began a two-step process to change from its predecessor Secondary Index to the Secondary Index in an effort to diversify and improve the liquidity of the Fund. Performance reflects the performance of the Solactive Global Uranium Total Return Index through April 30, 2018, the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Transition TR Index through July 31, 2018 and the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index thereafter.
Key Fund Statistics as of October 31, 2024
| Total Net Assets | Number of Portfolio Holdings | Total Advisory Fees Paid | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
---|
| $3,611,342,527 | 56 | $20,670,909 | 19.18% |
What did the Fund invest in?
Asset/Country WeightingsFootnote Reference*
Value | Value |
---|
China | 1.0% |
South Africa | 1.9% |
United Kingdom | 2.7% |
Japan | 4.0% |
Kazakhstan | 4.7% |
Repurchase Agreement | 5.8% |
Exchange Traded Fund | 8.7% |
South Korea | 8.9% |
Australia | 11.4% |
United States | 16.1% |
Canada | 40.5% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | Percentages are calculated based on total net assets. |
Holding Name | | | Percentage of Total Net Assets |
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Cameco | | | 23.6% |
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust | | | 8.7% |
NexGen Energy | | | 6.7% |
Uranium EnergyFootnote Reference** | | | 5.5% |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR | | | 4.7% |
Denison Mines | | | 3.4% |
Paladin EnergyFootnote Reference** | | | 3.4% |
Oklo, Cl A | | | 2.9% |
NuScale PowerFootnote Reference** | | | 2.8% |
Yellow CakeFootnote Reference** | | | 2.7% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote** | Affiliated Investment |
There were no material changes during the reporting period that are required to be disclosed in this report. For more complete information about other changes to the Fund, you may review the Fund's current prospectus, which is available upon request.
For additional information about the Fund, including its prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, call or visit:
Global X Uranium ETF: URA
Principal Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
Annual Shareholder Report: October 31, 2024
GX-AR-TSR-10.2024-4
(b) Not applicable.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller or principal accounting officer, and any person who performs a similar function.
Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
(a)(1) The registrant’s board of directors has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on the audit committee.
(a)(2) The audit committee financial experts are Charles A. Baker and Toai Chin and each is independent as defined in Form N-CSR Item 3(a)(2).
Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) relate to the registrant.
PWC billed the registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the registrant for the last two fiscal years as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 |
| | All fees and services to the Trust that were pre- approved | All fees and services to service affiliates that were pre- approved | All other fees and services to service affiliates that did not require pre- approval | All fees and services to the Trust that were pre- approved | All fees and services to service affiliates that were pre- approved | All other fees and services to service affiliates that did not require pre- approval |
(a) | Audit Fees | $1,727,672 | $0 | $0 | $1,235,693 | $0 | $0 |
(b) | Audit-Related Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
(c) | Tax Fees(1) | $487,204 | $0 | $0 | $392,972 | $0 | $0 |
(d) | All Other Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Notes:
| (1) | Tax Compliance and excise distribution services. |
(e)(1) Not applicable.
(e)(2) Percentage of fees billed applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows (PwC):
| 2024 | 2023 |
Audit-Related Fees | 0% | 0% |
Tax Fees | 0% | 0% |
All Other Fees | 0% | 0% |
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by PwC for the last two fiscal years were $487,204 and $392,972, respectively.
(h) During the past fiscal year, all non-audit services provided by registrant’s principal accountant to either registrant’s investment adviser or to any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with registrant’s investment adviser that provides ongoing services to registrant were pre-approved by the audit committee of registrant’s Board of Trustees. Included in the audit committee’s pre-approval was the review and consideration as to whether the provision of these non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
(i) Not applicable.
(j) Not applicable.
Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
The registrant has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee, which is composed of the registrant’s Independent Trustees, Charles A. Baker, Toai Chin and Clifford J. Weber.
(a) The Schedules of Investments and Consolidated Schedules of Investments are included as part of the financial statements and financial highlights filed under Item 7 of this form.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. | Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Financial statements and financial highlights are filed herein.
Global X Silver Miners ETF (ticker: SIL)
Global X Copper Miners ETF (ticker: COPX)
Global X Gold Explorers ETF (ticker: GOEX)
Global X Uranium ETF (ticker: URA)
Annual Report Financials and Other Information
October 31, 2024
Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 98.0% | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Kingsgate Consolidated * (A) | | | 4,978,040 | | | $ | 5,216,978 | |
Silver Mines * (A) | | | 30,408,973 | | | | 2,190,963 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 7,407,941 | |
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Adriatic Metals, Cl CDI * (A) | | | 6,052,267 | | | | 17,006,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 22.1% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 22.1% | | | | | | | | |
Wheaton Precious Metals | | | 4,562,355 | | | | 301,161,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CANADA — 42.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 42.5% | | | | | | | | |
AbraSilver Resource * (A) | | | 2,676,578 | | | | 6,240,452 | |
Aftermath Silver * | | | 3,821,291 | | | | 1,480,324 | |
Aya Gold & Silver * | | | 2,567,086 | | | | 32,946,066 | |
Discovery Silver * | | | 6,675,252 | | | | 4,549,295 | |
Dolly Varden Silver * | | | 3,808,518 | | | | 3,551,830 | |
Endeavour Silver * | | | 5,513,722 | | | | 27,789,159 | |
First Majestic Silver (A) | | | 6,686,708 | | | | 49,360,612 | |
Fortuna Mining * | | | 6,971,089 | | | | 34,656,657 | |
GoGold Resources * | | | 6,706,409 | | | | 7,697,733 | |
Guanajuato Silver * (A) | | | 8,384,978 | | | | 1,563,969 | |
MAG Silver * | | | 2,090,647 | | | | 35,755,245 | |
McEwen Mining * | | | 993,647 | | | | 9,449,583 | |
New Pacific Metals * (A) | | | 2,006,856 | | | | 3,512,844 | |
Osisko Gold Royalties | | | 3,049,275 | | | | 61,293,938 | |
Pan American Silver | | | 7,623,952 | | | | 178,476,716 | |
Prime Mining * | | | 2,404,368 | | | | 3,242,736 | |
Silvercorp Metals | | | 4,681,342 | | | | 21,963,468 | |
SilverCrest Metals * | | | 3,269,670 | | | | 33,331,189 | |
SSR Mining (A) | | | 4,496,797 | | | | 27,745,237 | |
Triple Flag Precious Metals | | | 1,402,055 | | | | 23,998,732 | |
Vizsla Royalties * | | | 89,759 | | | | 120,413 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | | | |
Materials — continued | | | | | | | | |
Vizsla Silver * | | | 5,133,377 | | | $ | 10,421,792 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | | | 579,147,990 | |
MEXICO — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Fresnillo | | | 3,964,919 | | | | 37,695,837 | |
Industrias Penoles * | | | 4,232,042 | | | | 66,389,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MEXICO | | | | | | | 104,084,993 | |
PERU — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR | | | 4,583,135 | | | | 59,855,743 | |
Hochschild Mining * | | | 6,928,850 | | | | 20,443,947 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PERU | | | | | | | 80,299,690 | |
SOUTH KOREA — 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
Korea Zinc | | | 149,074 | | | | 107,808,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
Coeur Mining * | | | 8,863,293 | | | | 57,079,607 | |
Gatos Silver * | | | 1,045,028 | | | | 19,385,269 | |
Gold Resource * | | | 1,419,105 | | | | 175,969 | |
Hecla Mining | | | 9,139,398 | | | | 59,314,693 | |
Hycroft Mining Holding * | | | 388,567 | | | | 928,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 136,884,213 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $1,105,279,425) | | | | | | | 1,333,801,009 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF |
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(B) — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $5,595,747 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $817 - $1,431,730, 2.000% - 7.964%, 02/01/2036 - 08/20/2067, with a total market value of $5,684,305) | | $ | 5,594,992 | | | $ | 5,594,992 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. 4.890%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $1,428,704 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $117 - $279,123, 0.625% - 7.500%, 05/15/2025 - 11/01/2054, with a total market value of $1,449,676) | | | 1,428,510 | | | | 1,428,510 | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $5,595,746 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $1,332,867 - $4,569,861, 2.875% - 4.500%, 05/15/2027 - 05/15/2052, with a total market value of $5,594,854) | | | 5,594,992 | | | | 5,594,992 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $5,595,747 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $1,119 - $2,900,444, 2.000% - 7.500%, 05/01/2028 - 10/01/2054, with a total market value of $5,686,224) | | | 5,594,992 | | | | 5,594,992 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF |
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(B) — continued | | | | | | | | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $5,595,746 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $3,048 - $2,823,105, 2.500% - 6.980%, 07/01/2034 - 06/15/2059, with a total market value of $5,687,459) | | $ | 5,594,992 | | | $ | 5,594,992 | |
TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $23,808,478) | | | | | | | 23,808,478 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $1,129,087,903) | | | | | | $ | 1,357,609,487 | |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,362,207,851.
* | Non-income producing security. |
(A) | This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at October 31, 2024. The total market value of securities on loan at October 31, 2024 was $24,649,901. |
(B) | These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2024 was $23,808,478. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of October 31, 2024 was $4,103,192. |
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of October 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | $ | 1,333,801,009 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,333,801,009 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 23,808,478 | | | | — | | | | 23,808,478 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 1,333,801,009 | | | $ | 23,808,478 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,357,609,487 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Copper Miners ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 15.3% | | | | | | |
Materials — 15.3% | | | | | | |
29Metals * (A) | | | 10,482,702 | | | $ | 2,883,787 | |
BHP Group | | | 4,331,323 | | | | 120,970,193 | |
Develop Global * (A) | | | 5,620,420 | | | | 9,534,746 | |
Glencore | | | 23,808,476 | | | | 124,365,326 | |
Metals Acquisition, Cl A * (A) | | | 1,515,102 | | | | 18,150,922 | |
Sandfire Resources * | | | 14,167,177 | | | | 96,228,271 | |
SolGold * (A) | | | 43,913,102 | | | | 4,714,129 | |
WA1 Resources * (A) | | | 1,524,154 | | | | 13,497,276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 390,344,650 | |
BRAZIL — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
ERO Copper * | | | 2,947,302 | | | | 54,064,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CANADA — 24.4% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 24.4% | | | | | | | | |
Altius Minerals | | | 1,158,717 | | | | 21,895,051 | |
Capstone Copper * | | | 16,668,985 | | | | 115,156,444 | |
Filo * | | | 2,533,462 | | | | 58,304,431 | |
Foran Mining * | | | 9,190,064 | | | | 28,810,631 | |
HudBay Minerals | | | 12,249,522 | | | | 109,757,545 | |
Ivanhoe Mines, Cl A * (A) | | | 8,950,761 | | | | 118,213,358 | |
NGEx Minerals * | | | 3,544,521 | | | | 30,157,480 | |
Solaris Resources * (A) | | | 2,743,978 | | | | 6,043,267 | |
Taseko Mines * | | | 8,900,038 | | | | 19,847,085 | |
Teck Resources, Cl B | | | 2,468,418 | | | | 114,712,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | | | 622,898,243 | |
CHILE — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 5,325,547 | | | | 118,585,886 | |
Lundin Mining | | | 12,158,285 | | | | 118,098,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CHILE | | | | | | | 236,684,225 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Copper Miners ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | |
CHINA — 12.0% | | | | | | |
Materials — 12.0% | | | | | | |
China Gold International Resources * | | | 7,398,000 | | | $ | 34,637,683 | |
China Nonferrous Mining (A) | | | 40,058,800 | | | | 28,545,708 | |
Jiangxi Copper, Cl H | | | 33,633,701 | | | | 56,673,375 | |
Jinchuan Group International Resources (A) | | | 150,315,900 | | | | 10,827,447 | |
MMG * | | | 122,356,660 | | | | 42,965,847 | |
Wanguo Gold Group | | | 7,246,290 | | | | 9,162,254 | |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl H | | | 58,580,935 | | | | 124,932,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 307,744,386 | |
CYPRUS — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Atalaya Mining | | | 2,975,025 | | | | 14,113,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GERMANY — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aurubis (A) | | | 941,095 | | | | 73,715,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
Mitsubishi Materials | | | 3,836,655 | | | | 63,812,017 | |
Nittetsu Mining | | | 280,207 | | | | 8,075,554 | |
Sumitomo Metal Mining | | | 4,281,409 | | | | 120,607,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 192,494,996 | |
MEXICO — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Southern Copper | | | 1,114,094 | | | | 122,048,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
POLAND — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | | 3,231,939 | | | | 120,506,283 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Copper Miners ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | |
SAUDI ARABIA — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Al Masane Al Kobra Mining | | | 1,581,161 | | | $ | 31,238,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SWEDEN — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Boliden | | | 4,028,383 | | | | 124,540,455 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Central Asia Metals | | | 5,524,754 | | | | 12,501,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan | | | 2,601,926 | | | | 117,138,709 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ZAMBIA — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
First Quantum Minerals * | | | 9,853,307 | | | | 127,164,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $2,553,557,851) | | | | | | | 2,547,197,960 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | Face Amount | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(B) — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $13,483,302 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $1,969 - $3,449,843, 2.000% - 7.964%, 02/01/2036 - 08/20/2067, with a total market value of $13,696,687) | | $ | 13,481,482 | | | | 13,481,482 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Copper Miners ETF |
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(B) — continued | | | | | | | | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. 4.890%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $7,941,244 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $648 - $1,551,462, 0.625% - 7.500%, 05/15/2025 - 11/01/2054, with a total market value of $8,057,816) | | $ | 7,940,165 | | | $ | 7,940,165 | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $8,984,609 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $2,140,070 - $7,337,434, 2.875% - 4.500%, 05/15/2027 - 05/15/2052, with a total market value of $8,983,178) | | | 8,983,399 | | | | 8,983,399 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $13,483,302 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $2,696 - $6,988,800, 2.000% - 7.500%, 05/01/2028 - 10/01/2054, with a total market value of $13,701,312) | | | 13,481,482 | | | | 13,481,482 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $13,483,298 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $7,343 - $6,802,448, 2.500% - 6.980%, 07/01/2034 - 06/15/2059, with a total market value of $13,704,288) | | | 13,481,482 | | | | 13,481,482 | |
TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $57,368,010) | | | | | | | 57,368,010 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.0% (Cost $2,610,925,861) | | | | | | $ | 2,604,565,970 | |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,553,737,002.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Copper Miners ETF |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(A) | This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at October 31, 2024. The total market value of securities on loan at October 31, 2024 was $70,774,795. |
(B) | These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2024 was $57,368,010. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of October 31, 2024 was $17,799,310. |
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of October 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | $ | 2,547,197,960 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,547,197,960 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 57,368,010 | | | | — | | | | 57,368,010 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 2,547,197,960 | | | $ | 57,368,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,604,565,970 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 31.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 31.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bellevue Gold * | | | 762,745 | | | $ | 811,845 | |
Capricorn Metals *(A) | | | 211,350 | | | | 869,366 | |
De Grey Mining * | | | 1,188,552 | | | | 1,187,213 | |
Emerald Resources NL * | | | 320,246 | | | | 885,191 | |
Firefinch *(A) (B) | | | 825,148 | | | | — | |
Genesis Minerals * | | | 607,738 | | | | 975,266 | |
Gold Road Resources | | | 630,951 | | | | 826,545 | |
OceanaGold | | | 435,499 | | | | 1,234,062 | |
Perseus Mining | | | 843,750 | | | | 1,586,121 | |
Ramelius Resources (B) | | | 684,161 | | | | 1,071,018 | |
Regis Resources * | | | 463,861 | | | | 823,375 | |
Resolute Mining * | | | 1,284,676 | | | | 689,998 | |
Spartan Resources * | | | 459,877 | | | | 478,938 | |
Vault Minerals * | | | 3,779,495 | | | | 977,848 | |
West African Resources * | | | 644,601 | | | | 774,761 | |
Westgold Resources | | | 569,302 | | | | 1,200,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 14,392,260 | |
CANADA — 39.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 39.9% | | | | | | | | |
Alamos Gold, Cl A | | | 92,598 | | | | 1,868,633 | |
Artemis Gold * | | | 89,159 | | | | 896,739 | |
Calibre Mining * | | | 454,605 | | | | 825,102 | |
Centerra Gold | | | 129,156 | | | | 911,722 | |
Dundee Precious Metals | | | 110,497 | | | | 1,122,449 | |
Endeavour Silver * | | | 151,118 | | | | 763,206 | |
Equinox Gold * | | | 221,131 | | | | 1,221,499 | |
Fortuna Mining * | | | 190,980 | | | | 949,454 | |
G Mining Ventures * | | | 68,498 | | | | 584,269 | |
K92 Mining * | | | 143,557 | | | | 953,648 | |
Lundin Gold | | | 60,352 | | | | 1,457,765 | |
McEwen Mining * | | | 27,355 | | | | 260,146 | |
New Gold * | | | 463,821 | | | | 1,274,389 | |
Novagold Resources * (B) | | | 151,007 | | | | 522,484 | |
Orla Mining * | | | 129,061 | | | | 619,404 | |
Seabridge Gold * | | | 46,418 | | | | 809,066 | |
Skeena Resources * | | | 48,024 | | | | 466,132 | |
SSR Mining | | | 123,255 | | | | 760,424 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | | | |
Materials — continued | | | | | | | | |
Torex Gold Resources * | | | 52,848 | | | $ | 1,138,510 | |
Victoria Gold *(A) | | | 43,114 | | | | — | |
Wesdome Gold Mines * | | | 91,939 | | | | 804,660 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | | | 18,209,701 | |
COLOMBIA — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aris Mining * | | | 89,483 | | | | 414,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EGYPT — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Centamin | | | 696,516 | | | | 1,422,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 7.1% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 7.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aneka Tambang | | | 5,176,734 | | | | 527,733 | |
Bumi Resources Minerals * | | | 54,438,400 | | | | 1,276,415 | |
Merdeka Copper Gold * | | | 9,440,753 | | | | 1,455,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 3,259,811 | |
PERU — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hochschild Mining * | | | 190,090 | | | | 560,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
DRDGOLD | | | 264,560 | | | | 319,627 | |
Pan African Resources | | | 1,130,149 | | | | 525,975 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | | 845,602 | |
TüRKIYE — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Eldorado Gold * | | | 103,242 | | | | 1,793,838 | |
Koza Altin Isletmeleri * | | | 582,683 | | | | 341,893 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL TüRKIYE | | | | | | | 2,135,731 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Greatland Gold * | | | 2,843,135 | | | $ | 233,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Coeur Mining * | | | 242,629 | | | | 1,562,531 | |
Hecla Mining | | | 347,996 | | | | 2,258,494 | |
Perpetua Resources * | | | 39,555 | | | | 406,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 4,227,088 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $37,809,630) | | | | | | | 45,701,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Rights | | | | | |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Canada — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Great Bear Resources#(A) Expires (Cost –) | | | 46,614 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost $–) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Face Amount | | | | | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. 4.890%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $172,688 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $14 - $33,738, 0.625% - 7.500%, 05/15/2025 - 11/01/2054, with a total market value of $175,223) (Cost $172,665) | | $ | 172,665 | | | | 172,665 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.4% (Cost $37,982,295) | | | | | | $ | 45,874,367 | |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $45,687,928.
* | Non-income producing security. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
# | Expiration date not available. |
(A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
(B) | This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at October 31, 2024. The total market value of securities on loan at October 31, 2024 was $975,596. |
(C) | These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2024 was $172,665. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of October 31, 2024 was $903,268. |
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of October 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | $ | 44,832,336 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 869,366 | | | $ | 45,701,702 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ^ | | | — | |
Repurchase Agreement | | | — | | | | 172,665 | | | | — | | | | 172,665 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 44,832,336 | | | $ | 172,665 | | | $ | 869,366 | | | $ | 45,874,367 | |
^ | Includes Securities in which the fair value is $0 or has been rounded to $0. |
The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value.
| | Investments in Common Stock | |
Beginning Balance as of October 31, 2023 | | $ | 36,728 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | - | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 869,366 | |
Net purchases | | | - | |
Net sales | | | - | |
Realized gain/(loss) | | | - | |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | | | (36,728) | |
Ending Balance as of October 31, 2024 | | $ | 869,366 | |
For the period ended October 31, 2024, transfers in and out of Level 3 were due to the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value.
The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for items categorized as material Level 3 investments as of October 31, 2024. The disclosures below also include qualitative information on the sensitivity of the fair value measurements to changes in the significant unobservable inputs.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
Assets | | Fair Value at 10/31/24 | | Valuation Technique(s) | | Unobservable Input | | Discount Percentage |
Common Stock | | $0 | | Discount from the Last Traded Price | | Discount% | | 100.00% |
Common Stock | | $869,366 | | Discount from the Last Traded Price | | Discount% | | 0.5% |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 91.2% | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 11.4% | | | | | | |
Energy — 8.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alligator Energy *(A) (B) | | | 232,065,915 | | | $ | 6,992,135 | |
Aura Energy *(A) (B) | | | 42,343,957 | | | | 4,298,963 | |
Bannerman Energy *(A) (B) | | | 9,535,949 | | | | 18,925,491 | |
Berkeley Energia *(A) | | | 25,040,567 | | | | 5,858,412 | |
Boss Energy *(A) (B) | | | 25,840,259 | | | | 58,223,179 | |
Deep Yellow *(A) | | | 60,489,138 | | | | 54,676,044 | |
Elevate Uranium *(A) (B) | | | 16,627,592 | | | | 3,594,048 | |
Lotus Resources * (B) | | | 82,772,162 | | | | 14,096,077 | |
Paladin Energy *(A) (B) | | | 18,336,580 | | | | 122,506,495 | |
Peninsula Energy *(A) (B) | | | 207,708,125 | | | | 12,652,520 | |
| | | | | | | 301,823,364 | |
Industrials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Silex Systems *(A) (B) | | | 11,819,167 | | | | 40,643,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Anson Resources * (B) | | | 64,813,154 | | | | 3,099,036 | |
BHP Group | | | 2,399,571 | | | | 67,017,991 | |
| | | | | | | 70,117,027 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 412,583,487 | |
CANADA — 40.5% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 38.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cameco | | | 16,338,664 | | | | 852,829,149 | |
CanAlaska Uranium * | | | 10,110,018 | | | | 5,367,060 | |
Denison Mines * | | | 59,166,027 | | | | 124,363,470 | |
Encore Energy * | | | 11,870,917 | | | | 46,838,153 | |
F3 Uranium * | | | 29,593,762 | | | | 5,201,386 | |
F4 Uranium (C) | | | 2,817,030 | | | | — | |
Fission Uranium * | | | 49,419,367 | | | | 33,680,117 | |
Forsys Metals * | | | 8,962,365 | | | | 4,307,747 | |
GoviEx Uranium, Cl A * | | | 48,412,152 | | | | 2,604,764 | |
IsoEnergy, Cl Common Subs. Receipt * | | | 7,634,938 | | | | 18,293,836 | |
Laramide Resources * | | | 15,095,651 | | | | 8,230,349 | |
Mega Uranium * | | | 21,485,025 | | | | 5,086,307 | |
NexGen Energy * | | | 32,936,715 | | | | 241,954,131 | |
Skyharbour Resources * | | | 11,884,450 | | | | 3,793,953 | |
Uranium Royalty * (B) | | | 6,619,981 | | | | 18,283,961 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | |
Energy — continued | | | | | | |
Western Uranium & Vanadium * (B) | | | 3,107,499 | | | $ | 3,544,549 | |
| | | | | | | 1,374,378,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aecon Group | | | 4,086,260 | | | | 67,979,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Lithium * | | | 13,923,141 | | | | 10,088,147 | |
Global Atomic * | | | 12,300,002 | | | | 9,529,755 | |
| | | | | | | 19,617,902 | |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | | | 1,461,976,582 | |
CHINA — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
CGN Mining (B) | | | 141,025,000 | | | | 35,553,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
ITOCHU | | | 1,321,575 | | | | 66,397,594 | |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | | | 5,363,012 | | | | 77,210,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 143,608,067 | |
KAZAKHSTAN — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR | | | 4,337,798 | | | | 169,607,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Sibanye Stillwater * (B) | | | 59,451,504 | | | | 68,160,746 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 8.9% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 8.9% | | | | | | | | |
Daewoo Engineering & Construction * | | | 12,373,879 | | | | 31,696,857 | |
Doosan Enerbility * | | | 4,481,287 | | | | 65,108,554 | |
GS Engineering & Construction * | | | 4,296,218 | | | | 55,321,590 | |
Hyundai Engineering & Construction | | | 2,764,565 | | | | 55,892,292 | |
KEPCO Engineering & Construction | | | 1,185,165 | | | | 59,086,487 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — continued | | | | | | |
Industrials — continued | | | | | | |
Samsung C&T | | | 626,013 | | | $ | 53,075,015 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | | | 320,180,795 | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Yellow Cake *(A) | | | 14,112,630 | | | | 98,339,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 16.1% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 10.5% | | | | | | | | |
Centrus Energy, Cl A *(A) | | | 897,342 | | | | 93,153,073 | |
Energy Fuels *(A) (B) | | | 10,670,973 | | | | 64,380,274 | |
Uranium Energy *(A) (B) | | | 26,818,138 | | | | 198,990,584 | |
Ur-Energy *(A) | | | 18,274,153 | | | | 23,208,174 | |
| | | | | | | 379,732,105 | |
Industrials — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
NuScale Power *(A) (B) | | | 5,201,515 | | | | 99,556,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Oklo, Cl A * (B) | | | 4,632,906 | | | | 104,055,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 583,344,171 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $2,677,559,600) | | | | | | | 3,293,355,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUND — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust * | | | 17,109,357 | | | | 315,319,331 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (Cost $266,367,132) | | | | | | | 315,319,331 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(D) — 5.8% | | | | | | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $48,862,626 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $7,137 - $12,502,011, 2.000% - 7.964%, 02/01/2036 - 08/20/2067, with a total market value of $49,635,917) | | $ | 48,856,030 | | | $ | 48,856,030 | |
Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. 4.890%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $48,862,666 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $3,986 - $9,546,183, 0.625% - 7.500%, 05/15/2025 - 11/01/2054, with a total market value of $49,579,936) | | | 48,856,030 | | | | 48,856,030 | |
HSBC Securities USA, Inc. 4.860%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $48,862,626 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $9,771 - $25,326,966, 2.000% - 7.500%, 05/01/2028 - 10/01/2054, with a total market value of $49,652,679) | | | 48,856,030 | | | | 48,856,030 | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $48,862,612 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations, ranging in par value $26,611 - $24,651,639, 2.500% - 6.980%, 07/01/2034 - 06/15/2059, with a total market value of $49,663,464) | | | 48,856,030 | | | | 48,856,030 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(D) — continued | | | | | | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. 4.850%, dated 10/31/2024, to be repurchased on 11/01/2024, repurchase price $12,475,561 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Obligations and U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $645 - $4,643,675, 0.000% - 7.000%, 04/15/2026 - 09/20/2054, with a total market value of $12,668,642) | | $ | 12,473,880 | | | $ | 12,473,880 | |
TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $207,898,000) | | | | | | | 207,898,000 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.7% (Cost $3,151,824,732) | | | | | | $ | 3,816,572,353 | |
Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,611,342,527.
* | Non-income producing security. |
(A) | Affiliated investment. |
(B) | This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at October 31, 2024. The total market value of securities on loan at October 31, 2024 was $248,926,395. |
(C) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
(D) | These securities were purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2024 was $207,898,000. The total value of non-cash collateral held from securities on loan as of October 31, 2024 was $58,695,450. |
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of October 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3(1) | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | $ | 3,293,355,022 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | ^ | | $ | 3,293,355,022 | |
Exchange Traded Fund | | | 315,319,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 315,319,331 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | — | | | | 207,898,000 | | | | — | | | | 207,898,000 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 3,608,674,353 | | | $ | 207,898,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,816,572,353 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
(1) | A reconciliation of Level 3 investments and disclosures of significant unobservable inputs are presented when the Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to Net Assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to Net Assets. |
^ | Includes Securities in which the fair value is $0 or has been rounded to $0. |
The following is a summary of the Fund’s transactions with affiliates for the year ended October 31, 2024:
Value 10/31/2023 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value 10/31/2024 | | | Income | | | Capital Gains | |
| Alligator Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 5,212,146 | | | $ | 4,825,521 | | | $ | (1,543,036 | ) | | $ | (942,067 | ) | | $ | (560,429 | ) | | $ | 6,992,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Aura Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,376,263 | | | | 2,876,370 | | | | (441,365 | ) | | | (2,438,917 | ) | | | (73,388 | ) | | | 4,298,963 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Bannerman Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 12,949,123 | | | | 9,204,173 | | | | (5,256,818 | ) | | | 1,345,308 | | | | 683,705 | | | | 18,925,491 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Berkeley Energia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 4,696,275 | | | | 2,525,685 | | | | (1,745,248 | ) | | | 1,024,895 | | | | (643,195 | ) | | | 5,858,412 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Boss Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 49,117,727 | | | | 42,660,735 | | | | (13,770,755 | ) | | | (20,021,846 | ) | | | 237,318 | | | | 58,223,179 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Centrus Energy, Cl A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 36,093,491 | | | | 17,907,822 | | | | (7,645,422 | ) | | | 45,561,575 | | | | 1,235,607 | | | | 93,153,073 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Deep Yellow | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 28,477,684 | | | | 28,411,308 | | | | (5,450,506 | ) | | | 1,752,257 | | | | 1,485,301 | | | | 54,676,044 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Elevate Uranium | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,899,999 | | | | 2,980,774 | | | | (940,259 | ) | | | (933,654 | ) | | | (412,812 | ) | | | 3,594,048 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Energy Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 68,385,258 | | | | 30,051,613 | | | | (15,361,699 | ) | | | (16,264,062 | ) | | | (2,430,836 | ) | | | 64,380,274 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| NuScale Power | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10,365,781 | | | | 21,120,328 | | | | (4,255,661 | ) | | | 70,926,907 | | | | 1,399,642 | | | | 99,556,997 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Paladin Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 90,077,920 | | | | 69,976,750 | | | | (36,907,548 | ) | | | (1,328,527 | ) | | | 687,900 | | | | 122,506,495 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Peninsula Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 5,179,604 | | | | 12,478,921 | | | | (2,748,968 | ) | | | (1,335,632 | ) | | | (921,405 | ) | | | 12,652,520 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Silex Systems | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 19,397,454 | | | | 16,846,497 | | | | (8,893,373 | ) | | | 13,291,210 | | | | 1,308 | | | | 40,643,096 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Uranium Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 122,202,117 | | | | 94,848,635 | | | | (57,343,758 | ) | | | 13,460,354 | | | | 25,823,236 | | | | 198,990,584 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| Ur-Energy | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 22,951,661 | | | | 12,259,633 | | | | (5,404,269 | ) | | | (7,041,573 | ) | | | 442,722 | | | | 23,208,174 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| 73,071,357 | | | | 48,801,857 | | | | (20,713,886 | ) | | | (5,434,966 | ) | | | 2,615,170 | | | | 98,339,532 | | | | — | | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments | | October 31, 2024 |
Global X Uranium ETF |
Value 10/31/2023 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value 10/31/2024 | | | Income | | | Capital Gains | |
Totals: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 555,453,860 | | | $ | 417,776,622 | | | $ | (188,422,571 | ) | | $ | 91,621,262 | | | $ | 29,569,844 | | | $ | 905,999,017 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | October 31, 2024 |
Glossary: (abbreviations which may be used in the preceding Schedules of Investments) |
Fund Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2024
| | Global X Silver Miners ETF | | Global X Copper Miners ETF | | Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 1,105,279,425 | | | $ | 2,553,557,851 | | | $ | 37,809,630 | |
Cost of Repurchase Agreement | | | 23,808,478 | | | | 57,368,010 | | | | 172,665 | |
Cost (Proceeds) of Foreign Currency | | | 232 | | | | 85,393 | | | | 68 | |
Investments, at Value | | $ | 1,333,801,009 | * | | $ | 2,547,197,960 | * | | $ | 45,701,702 | * |
Repurchase Agreement, at Value | | | 23,808,478 | | | | 57,368,010 | | | | 172,665 | |
Cash | | | 492,717 | | | | 1,091,518 | | | | 82,089 | |
Foreign Currency, at Value | | | 9 | | | | 109,589 | | | | 68 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | 115,214,962 | | | | 92,400,151 | | | | 2,828,354 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 255,363 | | | | 775,827 | | | | 2,265 | |
Dividend, Interest, and Securities Lending Income Receivable | | | 57,587 | | | | 2,776,566 | | | | 858 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 19,451 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due from Broker | | | 2,290 | | | | 53,556 | | | | — | |
Due from Custodian | | | — | | | | 600 | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | | 1,473,651,866 | | | | 2,701,773,777 | | | | 48,788,001 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 23,808,478 | | | | 57,368,010 | | | | 172,665 | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | 86,913,017 | | | | 89,008,601 | | | | 2,901,017 | |
Payable due to Investment Adviser | | | 714,422 | | | | 1,472,429 | | | | 24,928 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | — | | | | 52,699 | | | | 248 | |
Due to Custodian | | | 250 | | | | — | | | | 1,215 | |
Due to Broker | | | 7,848 | | | | 135,036 | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 111,444,015 | | | | 148,036,775 | | | | 3,100,073 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,362,207,851 | | | $ | 2,553,737,002 | | | $ | 45,687,928 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 1,797,021,320 | | | $ | 2,719,909,430 | | | $ | 108,951,397 | |
Total Accumulated Losses | | | (434,813,469 | ) | | | (166,172,428 | ) | | | (63,263,469 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,362,207,851 | | | $ | 2,553,737,002 | | | $ | 45,687,928 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value) | | | 35,217,318 | | | | 58,319,374 | | | | 1,312,054 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 38.68 | | | $ | 43.79 | | | $ | 34.82 | |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | $ | 24,649,901 | | | $ | 70,774,795 | | | $ | 975,596 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2024
| | Global X Uranium ETF |
Assets: | | | | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 2,202,930,908 | |
Cost of Affiliated Investments | | | 740,995,824 | |
Cost of Repurchase Agreement | | | 207,898,000 | |
Investments, at Value | | $ | 2,702,675,336 | * |
Affiliated Investments, at Value | | | 905,999,017 | |
Repurchase Agreement, at Value | | | 207,898,000 | |
Cash | | | 2,742,119 | |
Dividend, Interest, and Securities Lending Income Receivable | | | 2,035,050 | |
Due from Broker | | | 120,059 | |
Total Assets | | | 3,821,469,581 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 207,898,000 | |
Payable due to Investment Adviser | | | 2,119,627 | |
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed | | | 100,764 | |
Overdraft of Foreign Currency | | | 22 | |
Due to Broker | | | 8,641 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 210,127,054 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,611,342,527 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 3,704,919,177 | |
Total Accumulated Losses | | | (93,576,650 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,611,342,527 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | |
(unlimited authorization — no par value) | | | 117,551,666 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 30.72 | |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | $ | 248,926,395 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
October 31, 2024
| | Global X Silver Miners ETF | | Global X Copper Miners ETF | | Global X Gold Explorers ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 9,944,521 | | | $ | 35,415,537 | | | $ | 288,907 | |
Interest Income | | | 40,707 | | | | 142,267 | | | | 1,776 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 395,153 | | | | 635,513 | | | | 3,628 | |
Reclaim Income | | | 526,458 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (1,879,955 | ) | | | (2,765,957 | ) | | | (24,371 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 9,026,884 | | | | 33,427,360 | | | | 269,940 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Supervision and Administration Fees(1) | | | 6,651,704 | | | | 13,001,852 | | | | 245,199 | |
Custodian Fees(2) | | | 7,445 | | | | 50,639 | | | | 44 | |
Total Expenses | | | 6,659,149 | | | | 13,052,491 | | | | 245,243 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 2,367,735 | | | | 20,374,869 | | | | 24,697 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments(3) | | | (15,420,423 | ) | | | 167,110,645 | | | | (416,671 | ) |
Foreign Currency Transactions | | | 25,372 | | | | 309,560 | | | | 2,297 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (15,395,051 | ) | | | 167,420,205 | | | | (414,374 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 501,961,536 | | | | 254,541,476 | | | | 17,154,390 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 30,761 | | | | (156,425 | ) | | | 6 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 501,992,297 | | | | 254,385,051 | | | | 17,154,396 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 486,597,246 | | | | 421,805,256 | | | | 16,740,022 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 488,964,981 | | | $ | 442,180,125 | | | $ | 16,764,719 | |
(1) | The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.) |
(2) | See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(3) | Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements.) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
October 31, 2024
| | Global X Uranium ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 20,812,163 | |
Interest Income | | | 247,934 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 4,278,421 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (1,271,401 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 24,067,117 | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Supervision and Administration Fees(1) | | | 20,670,909 | |
Custodian Fees(2) | | | 15,298 | |
Total Expenses | | | 20,686,207 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 3,380,910 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | |
Investments(3) | | | 106,667,154 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | 29,569,844 | |
Foreign Currency Transactions | | | (856,309 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 135,380,689 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 288,305,763 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | 91,621,262 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (59,849 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 379,867,176 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 515,247,865 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 518,628,775 | |
(1) | The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.) |
(2) | See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(3) | Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements.) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | Global X Silver Miners ETF | | Global X Copper Miners ETF |
| | Year Ended October 31, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | | Year Ended October 31, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 2,367,735 | | | $ | 4,828,231 | | | $ | 20,374,869 | | | $ | 33,379,506 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (15,395,051 | ) | | | (45,463,390 | ) | | | 167,420,205 | | | | 111,607,108 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 501,992,297 | | | | 11,274,037 | | | | 254,385,051 | | | | 136,112,448 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 488,964,981 | | | | (29,361,122 | ) | | | 442,180,125 | | | | 281,099,062 | |
Distributions: | | | (4,691,079 | ) | | | (3,186,496 | ) | | | (25,025,199 | ) | | | (38,138,689 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 201,611,524 | | | | 115,347,129 | | | | 1,975,827,722 | | | | 562,418,276 | |
Redeemed | | | (147,424,990 | ) | | | (100,960,271 | ) | | | (1,157,177,743 | ) | | | (802,934,467 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 54,186,534 | | | | 14,386,858 | | | | 818,649,979 | | | | (240,516,191 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 538,460,436 | | | | (18,160,760 | ) | | | 1,235,804,905 | | | | 2,444,182 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 823,747,415 | | | | 841,908,175 | | | | 1,317,932,097 | | | | 1,315,487,915 | |
End of Year | | $ | 1,362,207,851 | | | $ | 823,747,415 | | | $ | 2,553,737,002 | | | $ | 1,317,932,097 | |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 5,990,000 | | | | 4,130,000 | | | | 45,480,000 | | | | 14,940,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,000,000 | ) | | | (3,670,000 | ) | | | (27,310,000 | ) | | | (20,570,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 990,000 | | | | 460,000 | | | | 18,170,000 | | | | (5,630,000 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | Global X Uranium ETF |
| | Year Ended October 31, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | | Year Ended October 31, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 24,697 | | | $ | 89,872 | | | $ | 3,380,910 | | | $ | 6,919,555 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (414,374 | ) | | | (1,035,205 | ) | | | 135,380,689 | | | | 33,907,790 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 17,154,396 | | | | 3,981,174 | | | | 379,867,176 | | | | 414,864,164 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 16,764,719 | | | | 3,035,841 | | | | 518,628,775 | | | | 455,691,509 | |
Distributions: | | | (8,195 | ) | | | (292,264 | ) | | | (148,385,995 | ) | | | (3,660,937 | ) |
Return of Capital: | | | — | | | | (18,046 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 483,875 | | | | 2,710,559 | | | | 1,431,535,279 | | | | 510,536,160 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,483,305 | ) | | | (2,250,041 | ) | | | (365,441,118 | ) | | | (376,090,584 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (2,999,430 | ) | | | 460,518 | | | | 1,066,094,161 | | | | 134,445,576 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 13,757,094 | | | | 3,186,049 | | | | 1,436,336,941 | | | | 586,476,148 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 31,930,834 | | | | 28,744,785 | | | | 2,175,005,586 | | | | 1,588,529,438 | |
End of Year | | $ | 45,687,928 | | | $ | 31,930,834 | | | $ | 3,611,342,527 | | | $ | 2,175,005,586 | |
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Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 20,000 | | | | 110,000 | | | | 48,270,000 | | | | 21,870,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (130,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (12,800,000 | ) | | | (18,040,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (110,000 | ) | | | 10,000 | | | | 35,470,000 | | | | 3,830,000 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios |
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year |
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | | 24.07 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 14.68 | | | | 14.75 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2023 | | | 24.93 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2022 | | | 38.78 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (13.57 | ) | | | (13.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) |
2021 | | | 42.28 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | (2.59 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2020 | | | 30.39 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 12.11 | | | | 12.44 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | | 32.83 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 11.08 | | | | 11.51 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2023 | | | 28.74 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 4.24 | | | | 4.99 | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2022 | | | 37.31 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (8.66 | ) | | | (7.47 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2021 | | | 21.42 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 15.74 | | | | 16.37 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2020 | | | 17.47 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 3.85 | | | | 4.08 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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* | Per share data calculated using average shares method. |
** | Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
†† | Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers. |
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets, End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%) | | Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)†† |
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| (0.14 | ) | | | 38.68 | | | | 61.49 | | | | 1,362,208 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 14.67 | |
| (0.09 | ) | | | 24.07 | | | | (3.12 | ) | | | 823,747 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 19.72 | |
| (0.48 | ) | | | 24.93 | | | | (34.83 | ) | | | 841,908 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 17.72 | |
| (0.91 | ) | | | 38.78 | | | | (6.43 | ) | | | 1,100,191 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 15.61 | |
| (0.55 | ) | | | 42.28 | | | | 41.40 | | | | 984,993 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 19.95 | |
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| (0.55 | ) | | | 43.79 | | | | 35.22 | | | | 2,553,737 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 14.60 | |
| (0.90 | ) | | | 32.83 | | | | 17.07 | | | | 1,317,932 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 23.73 | |
| (1.10 | ) | | | 28.74 | | | | (20.38 | ) | | | 1,315,488 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 30.46 | |
| (0.48 | ) | | | 37.31 | | | | 76.80 | | | | 994,009 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 20.13 | |
| (0.13 | ) | | | 21.42 | | | | 23.45 | | | | 103,888 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 16.85 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios |
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Year |
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | | 22.45 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 12.36 | | | | 12.38 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2023 | | | 20.36 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.31 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
2022 | | | 30.10 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (9.32 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2021 | | | 33.48 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (2.54 | ) | | | (2.34 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2020 | | | 25.39 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 8.47 | | | | 8.53 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | | 26.50 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 5.90 | | | | 5.93 | | | | (1.71 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2023 | | | 20.30 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 6.16 | | | | 6.25 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2022 | | | 27.04 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (5.61 | ) | | | (5.33 | ) | | | (1.41 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2021 | | | 10.87 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 15.91 | | | | 16.30 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
2020 | | | 10.92 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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* | Per share data calculated using average shares method. |
** | Total Return is for the period indicated and has not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
†† | Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers. |
Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets, End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%) | | Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%)†† |
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| (0.01 | ) | | | 34.82 | | | | 55.13 | | | | 45,688 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 17.24 | |
| (0.22 | ) | | | 22.45 | | | | 11.24 | | | | 31,931 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 19.87 | |
| (0.59 | ) | | | 20.36 | | | | (30.94 | ) | | | 28,745 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 30.04 | |
| (1.04 | ) | | | 30.10 | | | | (7.36 | ) | | | 49,722 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 18.30 | |
| (0.44 | ) | | | 33.48 | | | | 34.03 | | | | 60,670 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 18.81 | |
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| (1.71 | ) | | | 30.72 | | | | 23.13 | | | | 3,611,343 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 19.18 | |
| (0.05 | ) | | | 26.50 | | | | 30.86 | | | | 2,175,006 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 20.03 | |
| (1.41 | ) | | | 20.30 | | | | (20.11 | ) | | | 1,588,529 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 26.47 | |
| (0.13 | ) | | | 27.04 | | | | 150.73 | | | | 1,315,609 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 30.01 | |
| (0.24 | ) | | | 10.87 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 141,609 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 59.21 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2024
1. ORGANIZATION
The Global X Funds (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on March 6, 2008. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of October 31, 2024, the Trust had one hundred portfolios, ninety-seven of which were operational. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Gold Explorers ETF and Global X Uranium ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund has elected non-diversified status under the 1940 Act.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:
USE OF ESTIMATES — The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
RETURN OF CAPITAL ESTIMATES — Distributions received by the Funds from underlying master limited partnership (“MLP”) and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) investments generally are comprised of income and return of capital. The Funds record investment income and return of capital based on estimates made at the time such distributions are received. Such estimates are based on historical information available from the MLPs, REITs and other industry sources. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from the MLPs and REITs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.
SECURITY VALUATION — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (“NASDAQ”)), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at approximately 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale, at the most recent mean between the quoted bid and asked prices, which approximates fair value (absent both bid and asked prices on such exchange, the bid price may be used). For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates as of the reporting date. The exchange rates used by the Trust for valuation are captured as of the New York or London close each day.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2024
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with fair value procedures (the “Fair Value Procedures”) established by Global X Management Company LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”), and approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Adviser as the “valuation designee” to determine the fair value of securities and other instruments for which no readily available market quotations are available. The Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a fair value committee (the “Committee”) of the Adviser. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using the Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from its primary trading exchange; the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed at a time when, under normal conditions, it would be open; the security has not been traded for an extended period of time; the security’s primary pricing source is not able or willing to provide a price; or trading of the security is subject to local government-imposed restrictions. In addition, the Funds may fair value a security if an event that may materially affect the value of the Funds’ security that traded outside of the United States (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that each Fund calculates its net asset value (“NAV”). A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. Events that may be Significant Events include: government actions, natural disasters, armed conflict, acts of terrorism and significant market fluctuations. If the Adviser becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a security or group of securities after the closing of the exchange or market on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the time at which the Funds calculate their NAV, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration all relevant information reasonably available to the Committee.
If available, debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third-party pricing agents. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Debt obligations with remaining maturities of sixty days or less will be valued at their market value. Prices for most securities held by the Funds are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Funds seek to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar investments, fair value of investments for which the Funds have the ability to fully redeem tranches at NAV as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost)
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments and fair value of investments for which the Funds do not have the ability to fully redeem tranches at NAV as of the measurement date or within the near term)
Investments are classified within the level of the lowest significant input considered in determining fair value. Investments classified within Level 3 whose fair value measurement considers several inputs may include Level 1 or Level 2 inputs as components of the overall fair value measurement. For details of the investment classification, reference the Schedules of Investments.
The unobservable inputs used to determine fair value of Level 3 assets may have similar or diverging impacts on valuation. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurement.
DUE TO/FROM BROKERS — Due to/from brokers includes cash and collateral balances with the Funds’ clearing brokers or counterparties as of October 31, 2024. The Funds continuously monitor the credit standing of each broker or counterparty with whom they conduct business. In the event a broker or counterparty is unable to fulfill its obligations, the Funds would be subject to counterparty credit risk.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements are held by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) in its role as Custodian to the Funds (the “Custodian”), and are designated as being held on each Fund’s behalf by the Custodian under a book-entry system. Each Fund monitors the adequacy of the collateral on a daily basis and can require the seller to provide additional collateral in the event the market value of the securities pledged falls below the carrying value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2024
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
It is each Fund’s policy to only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other financial institutions which are deemed by the Adviser to be creditworthy. The Funds bear the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to a repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations, and the Funds are prevented from exercising their rights to dispose of the underlying securities received as collateral. For financial statement purposes, the Funds record the securities lending collateral (included in repurchase agreements, at value or restricted cash) as an asset and the obligation to return securities lending collateral as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Repurchase agreements are entered into by the Funds under Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRA”) which permit the Funds, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under an MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Funds.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify, or continue to qualify, as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.
The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax positions in the current period. Management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable) and on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws and regulations, and interpretations thereof.
If a Fund has foreign tax filings that have not been made, the tax years that remain subject to examination may date back to the inception of the Fund.
As of and during the year ended October 31, 2024, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense on the Statements of Operations. During the reporting period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on
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October 31, 2024
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts is included in interest income.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSLATION — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. These gains and losses are included in net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statements of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions and translations represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency spot contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net investment income and net realized capital gains are distributed at least annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem their shares (“Shares”) on a continuous basis at NAV and only in large blocks of 10,000 Shares, referred to as “Creation Units”. Purchasers of Creation Units (each an “Authorized Participant”) at NAV must pay a standard creation transaction fee per transaction. The fee is a single charge and will be the same regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased by an Authorized Participant on the same day. An Authorized Participant who holds Creation Units and wishes to redeem at NAV would also pay a standard redemption fee per transaction to BNY Mellon on the date of such redemption, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed that day. If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, an additional variable fee may be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown:
| | Creation Unit Shares | | | Creation Fee | | | Redemption Fee | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | 10,000 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 250 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | 10,000 | | | | 300 | | | | 300 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | 10,000 | | | | 400 | | | | 400 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | 10,000 | | | | 600 | | | | 600 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2024
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES — Prior to August 12, 2024, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”) acted as the Custodian for the Global X Uranium ETF, and if the Fund had a cash overdraft on a given day, it was assessed an overdraft charge equal to the applicable BBH Base Rate plus 2.00%. Per the terms of an agreement with BNY Mellon, if a Fund has a cash overdraft, it will be charged interest at a rate then charged by BNY Mellon to its institutional custody clients in the relevant currency. Cash overdraft charges are included in custodian fees on the Statements of Operations.
3. RELATED PARTIES AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS
On July 2, 2018, the Adviser consummated a transaction pursuant to which it became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. (“Mirae”). In this manner, the Adviser is ultimately controlled by Mirae.
The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds and the Funds’ business affairs and other administrative matters and provides, or causes to be furnished, all supervisory, administrative and other services reasonably necessary for the operation of the Funds, including certain distribution services (provided pursuant to a separate distribution agreement), certain shareholder and distribution-related services (provided pursuant to a separate Rule 12b-1 Plan and related agreements) and investment advisory services (provided pursuant to a separate Investment Advisory Agreement), under what is essentially an “all-in” fee structure. For the Adviser’s service to the respective Funds, under a supervision and administration agreement (the “Supervision and Administration Agreement”), each Fund pays a monthly fee to the Adviser at the annual rate below (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund) (the “Supervision and Administrative Fee”). In addition, the Funds bear other expenses, directly and indirectly, that are not covered by the Supervision and Administration Agreement, which may vary and affect the total expense ratios of the Funds, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, certain custodian fees, acquired fund fees and other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).
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October 31, 2024
3. RELATED PARTIES AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The following table discloses supervision and administration fees payable pursuant to the Supervision and Administration Agreement:
| | Supervision and Administration Fee |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | 0.65% |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | 0.65% |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | 0.65% |
Global X Uranium ETF | | 0.69% |
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”) serves as sub-administrator to the Funds. As sub-administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with all the required general administrative services, including, without limitation: office space, equipment, and personnel; clerical and general back office services; bookkeeping, internal accounting and secretarial services; the calculation of NAV; and assistance with the preparation and filing of reports, registration statements, proxy statements and other materials required to be filed or furnished by the Funds under federal and state securities laws. As compensation for these services, SEIGFS receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser.
SEI Investments Distribution Co. (“SIDCO”) serves as the Funds’ underwriter and distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”). SIDCO has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Shares of the Funds. SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (1) the costs of processing and maintaining records of creations of Creation Units; (2) all costs of maintaining the records required of a registered broker/dealer; (3) the expenses of maintaining its registration or qualification as a dealer or broker under federal or state laws; (4) filing fees; and (5) all other expenses incurred in connection with the distribution services as contemplated in the Distribution Agreement. SIDCO receives no fee from the Funds for its distribution services under the Distribution Agreement; rather, the Adviser compensates SIDCO for certain expenses, out-of-pocket costs, and transaction fees.
BNY Mellon serves as Custodian and transfer agent to the Trust on behalf of the Funds. BNY Mellon may appoint domestic and foreign sub-custodians and use depositories from time to time to hold securities and other instruments purchased by the Trust in foreign countries and to hold cash and currencies for the Trust. Under its transfer agency agreement with the Trust, BNY Mellon has undertaken with the Trust to provide the following services with respect to the Funds: (i) perform and facilitate the performance of purchases and redemptions of Creation Units, (ii) prepare and transmit by means of Depository Trust Company’s book-entry system payments for dividends and distributions on or with respect to the Shares declared by the Trust on behalf of the Funds, as applicable, (iii) prepare and deliver reports, information and documents as specified in the transfer agency agreement,
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3. RELATED PARTIES AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
(iv) perform the customary upon services of a transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent, and (v) render certain other miscellaneous services as specified in the transfer agency agreement or as otherwise agreed upon.
The Custodian and transfer agent for the Global X Uranium ETF transitioned from BBH to BNY Mellon on August 12, 2024.
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended October 31, 2024, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:
| | Purchases | | | Sales and Maturities | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | $ | 149,956,396 | | | $ | 175,857,634 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | 578,997,006 | | | | 293,519,649 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | 6,553,353 | | | | 6,511,657 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | 599,124,787 | | | | 570,724,500 | |
For the year ended October 31, 2024, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:
| | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Realized Gain/(Loss) | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | $ | 189,628,447 | | | $ | 138,108,574 | | | $ | 34,433,044 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | 1,642,081,853 | | | | 1,125,755,130 | | | | 228,116,011 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | 484,351 | | | | 3,485,453 | | | | 1,102,656 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | 1,220,450,012 | | | | 329,266,340 | | | | 152,983,721 | |
During the year ended October 31, 2024, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the Funds.
5. TAX INFORMATION
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to undistributed net investment income (loss), accumulated net realized gain (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise.
The differences have been reclassified on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to/from the Paid-in-Capital and Total Earnings (Accumulated Losses) accounts during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 are primarily attributable to redemptions in-kind and sales of passive foreign investment companies.
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October 31, 2024
5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the years ended October 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Global X Funds | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | | Return of Capital | | | Totals |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | $ | 4,691,079 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 4,691,079 | |
2023 | | | 3,186,496 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,186,496 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | $ | 25,025,199 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 25,025,199 | |
2023 | | | 38,138,689 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 38,138,689 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | $ | 8,195 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 8,195 | |
2023 | | | 292,264 | | | | – | | | | 18,046 | | | | 310,310 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | $ | 148,385,995 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 148,385,995 | |
2023 | | | 3,660,937 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,660,937 | |
As of October 31, 2024, the components of tax basis accumulated losses were as follows:
| | Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | Global X Uranium ETF | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 25,426,409 | | | $ | 35,591,362 | | | $ | 907,543 | | | $ | 88,283,589 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (593,983,000 | ) | | | (97,648,464 | ) | | | (69,924,188 | ) | | | (532,515,671 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | 133,743,132 | | | | (104,115,318 | ) | | | 5,753,183 | | | | 350,655,430 | |
Other Temporary Differences | | | (10 | ) | | | (8 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | 2 | |
Total Accumulated Losses | | $ | (434,813,469 | ) | | $ | (166,172,428 | ) | | $ | (63,263,469 | ) | | $ | (93,576,650 | ) |
For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a Registered Investment Company within the meaning of the 1940 Act is permitted to carry forward net capital losses to offset capital gains realized in later years, and the losses carried forward retain their original character as either long-term or short-term losses.
The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at October 31, 2024 were as follows:
Global X Funds | | Federal Tax Cost | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | $ | 1,223,888,210 | | | $ | 277,008,819 | | | $ | (143,265,687 | ) | | $ | 133,743,132 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | 2,708,505,658 | | | | 123,066,838 | | | | (227,182,156 | ) | | | (104,115,318 | ) |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | 40,120,904 | | | | 11,386,451 | | | | (5,633,268 | ) | | | 5,753,183 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | 3,465,847,066 | | | | 832,594,485 | | | | (481,939,055 | ) | | | 350,655,430 | |
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October 31, 2024
5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
The preceding differences between book and tax cost are primarily due to mark-to-market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.
6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
The Funds invest in securities of foreign issuers in various countries. These investments may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States as a result of, among other factors, the possibility of future political and economic developments and the level of governmental supervision and regulation of securities markets in the respective countries.
The securities markets of emerging market countries are less liquid, subject to greater price volatility, and have a smaller market capitalization than the U.S. securities markets. In certain countries, there may be fewer publicly traded securities and the market may be dominated by a few issuers or sectors. Issuers and securities markets in such countries are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements or as comprehensive government regulations as are issuers and securities markets in the United States. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial statements of emerging market country issuers may not reflect their financial position or results of operations in the same manner as financial statements for U.S. issuers. Substantially less information may be publicly available about emerging market country issuers than is available about issuers in the United States.
The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which they invest. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Funds accrue and apply such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or capital gains are earned.
The Funds use a replication strategy. A replication strategy is an indexing strategy that involves investing in the securities of an underlying index (also known as a secondary index) in approximately the same proportions as in the underlying index. Each Fund may utilize a representative sampling strategy with respect to its underlying index when a replication strategy might be detrimental to its shareholders, such as when there are practical difficulties or substantial costs involved in compiling a portfolio of equity securities to follow its underlying index, or, in certain instances, when securities in the underlying index become temporarily illiquid, unavailable or less liquid, or due to legal restrictions (such as diversification requirements that apply to the Funds but not the underlying indexes). Commodity related securities are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets.
Certain Funds may invest in commodity related securities, which are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have a great impact on those securities.
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6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS (continued)
Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information (“SAI”) for a more complete description of risks.
7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
Each Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of its total assets. Security loans made pursuant to securities lending agreements with BBH and BNY Mellon are initially required to be secured by collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of domestic equity securities and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and 105% of the value of foreign equity securities (other than ADRs). Such collateral received in connection with these loans will be cash and can be invested in repurchase agreements, short-term investments or U.S. Treasury obligations and is recognized in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The obligation to return securities lending collateral is also recognized as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. It is each Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan.
Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements held in the Funds are held by BNY Mellon and are designated as being held on the Fund’s behalf under a book-entry system. The Funds monitor the adequacy of the collateral on a daily basis and can require the seller to provide additional collateral in the event the market value of the securities pledged falls below the carrying value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. It is each Fund’s policy to only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other financial institutions which are deemed by the Adviser to be creditworthy. The Funds bear the risk of loss in the event the other party to a repurchase agreement defaults on its obligations and the Funds are prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the underlying securities received as collateral and the risk of a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period. For financial statement purposes, the Funds record the securities lending collateral (including in repurchase agreements, at value or restricted cash) as an asset and the obligation to return securities lending collateral as a liability- on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Cash collateral received in connection with securities lending is invested in repurchase agreements and short-term investments by the lending agent. The Funds do not have effective control of the non-cash collateral and therefore it is not disclosed in each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds under the Securities Lending Agreement, which permits a Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2024
7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
The following is a summary of securities lending agreements held by the Funds, with cash collateral of overnight maturities and non-cash collateral, which would be subject to offset as of October 31, 2024.
| | Gross Amount of Recognized Assets (Value of Securities on Loan) | | | Value of Cash Collateral Received(1) | | | Value of Non-Cash Collateral Received(1) | | | Net Amount | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | $ | 24,649,901 | | | $ | 20,546,709 | | | $ | 4,103,192 | | | $ | — | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | 70,774,795 | | | | 52,975,485 | | | | 17,799,310 | | | | — | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | 975,596 | | | | 72,328 | | | | 903,268 | | | | — | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | 248,926,395 | | | | 190,230,945 | | | | 58,695,450 | | | | — | |
(1) | Collateral and non-cash collateral received in excess of market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by the Fund is disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at October 31, 2024 are shown in the Schedules of Investments. The value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of October 31, 2024, the cash collateral was invested in repurchase agreements and the non-cash collateral consisted of U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds and U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds with the following maturities:
| | Overnight and Continuous | | | <30 Days | | | Between 30 & 90 Days | | | >90 Days | | | Total | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | $ | 23,808,478 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23,808,478 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,103,192 | | | | 4,103,192 | |
Total | | $ | 23,808,478 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,103,192 | | | $ | 27,911,670 | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | $ | 57,368,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,368,010 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,799,310 | | | | 17,799,310 | |
Total | | $ | 57,368,010 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,799,310 | | | $ | 75,167,320 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | $ | 172,665 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 172,665 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 903,268 | | | | 903,268 | |
Total | | $ | 172,665 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 903,268 | | | $ | 1,075,933 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2024
7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
| | Overnight and Continuous | | | <30 Days | | | Between 30 & 90 Days | | | >90 Days | | | Total | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreement | | $ | 207,898,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 207,898,000 | |
U.S. Government Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,695,450 | | | | 58,695,450 | |
Total | | $ | 207,898,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 58,695,450 | | | $ | 266,593,450 | |
8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION
The Funds enter into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these contracts is unknown, however, the Funds have not had prior gains or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Funds’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Pursuant to the Trust’s organizational documents, the Trustees of the Trust and the Trust’s officers are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties.
9. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07 (“ASU 2023-07”), Segment Reporting (“Topic 280”). ASU 2023-07 clarifies the guidance in Topic 280, which requires public entities to provide disclosures of significant segment expenses and other segment items. The guidance requires public entities to provide in interim periods all disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually and also applies to public entities with a single reportable segment. Entities are permitted to disclose more than one measure of a segment’s profit or loss if such measures are used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker to allocate resources and assess performance, as long as at least one of those measures is determined in a way that is most consistent with the measurement principles used to measure the corresponding amounts in the consolidated financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the implications, if any, of the additional requirements and their impact on a Fund’s financial statements.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have been evaluated by management regarding the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no additional adjustments were required to the financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Global X Funds and Shareholders of Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Gold Explorers ETF and Global X Uranium ETF
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Gold Explorers ETF and Global X Uranium ETF (four of the funds constituting Global X Funds, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2024, the related statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2024, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2024 and each of the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Concluded)
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 23, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Global X Funds since 2016.
47
Notice to Shareholders (UNAUDITED)
For shareholders that do not have an October 31, 2024 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an October 31, 2024 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, the Funds have designated the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.
Return of Capital | | Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | Ordinary Income Distributions | | Total Distributions | | Qualifying for Corporate Dividends Received Deduction(1) | | Qualifying Dividend Income(2) | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | |
0.00% | | 0.00% | | 100.00% | | 100.00% | | 0.00% | | 97.34% | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | | | |
0.00% | | 0.00% | | 100.00% | | 100.00% | | 6.03% | | 72.85% | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | | | | | | | | | |
0.00% | | 0.00% | | 100.00% | | 100.00% | | 0.00% | | 24.83% | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | | | | | | | | | |
0.00% | | 0.00% | | 100.00% | | 100.00% | | 0.00% | | 10.25% | |
(1) Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).
(2) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Dividend Income” as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and its reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned Funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.
| | U.S. Government Interest(3) | | Interest Related Dividends(4) | | Short Term Capital Gain Dividends (5) | | Foreign Tax Credit | |
Global X Silver Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.00% | | 0.20% | | 0.00% | | 0.00% | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.00% | | 0.08% | | 0.00% | | 8.08% | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.00% | | 0.00% | | 0.00% | | 74.84% | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.00% | | 0.05% | | 0.00% | | 0.85% | |
(3) “U.S. Government Interest” represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government Obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax. However, for shareholders who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.
(4) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is a percentage of net investment income that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.
(5) The percentage of this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividend” and is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distribution that is exempted from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.
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Notice to Shareholders (UNAUDITED)
The Funds intend to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, the total amount of foreign source income and foreign tax credit are as follows:
Fund Name | | Foreign Source Income | | | Foreign Tax Credit Pass Through | |
Global X Copper Miners ETF | | | $24,919,073 | | | | $2,200,202 | |
Global X Gold Explorers ETF | | | 221,093 | | | | 24,372 | |
Global X Uranium ETF | | | 17,139,833 | | | | 1,271,401 | |
The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2024 Form 1099-DIV.
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Proxy Voting (FORM N-CSR ITEM 9) (UNAUDITED)
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Global X Funds (the “Trust”) was held on August 26, 2024, for the purpose of considering the proposal to elect each of the current Trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The proposal was approved on August 26, 2024 with the following voting results:
Trustee | | Shares Voted | |
Charles A. Baker | | | | |
For | | | 1,000,273,461 | |
Against | | | 14,064,552 | |
Abstain | | | 12,508,484 | |
Toai Chin | | | | |
For | | | 999,088,606 | |
Against | | | 14,951,430 | |
Abstain | | | 12,806,470 | |
Clifford J. Weber | | | | |
For | | | 1,000,103,865 | |
Against | | | 14,142,432 | |
Abstain | | | 12,600,202 | |
Ryan O’Connor | | | | |
For | | | 1,002,852,035 | |
Against | | | 11,528,537 | |
Abstain | | | 12,465,958 | |
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Notes
51
605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
1-888-493-8631
www.globalxetfs.com
Investment Adviser and Administrator:
Global X Management Company LLC
605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
Distributor:
SEI Investments Distribution Co.
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
Sub-Administrator:
SEI Investments Global Funds Services
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
Counsel for Global X Funds and the Independent Trustees:
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
2000 K Street, N.W.
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
Custodian and Transfer Agent:
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.
GLX-AR-001-1700
Item 8. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure during the period covered by the report.
Item 9. | Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
The disclosure regarding any matters submitted during the period covered by the report to a vote of shareholders, if applicable, is included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this form.
Item 10. | Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
| (1) | No remuneration was paid by the company during the period covered by the report to any Trustees on the company’s Board of Trustees for regular compensation. |
| (2) | No remuneration was paid by the company during the period covered by the report to any Trustees on the company’s Board of Trustees for special compensation. |
| (3) | No remuneration was paid by the company during the period covered by the report to any Officers of the company. |
| (4) | No remuneration was paid by the company during the period covered by the report to any Officer or Trustee of the company who is an affiliated person. |
Item 11. | Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract. |
The disclosure regarding the approval of any investment advisory contract approved during the registrant’s most recent fiscal half-year, if applicable, is included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this form.
Item 12. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 13. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 14. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 15. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 16. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) The certifying officers, whose certifications are included herewith, have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) within 90 days of the filing date of this report. In their opinion, based on their evaluation, the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are adequately designed, and are operating effectively to ensure, that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 17. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 18. | Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. |
(a) Not applicable.
(a) Not applicable.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics attached hereto.
(a)(2) Not applicable.
(a)(3) A separate certification for the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of the registrant, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-2(a)), are filed herewith.
(b) Officer certifications as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, also accompany this filing as exhibits.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | Global X Funds | |
| | |
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Ryan O’Connor | |
| Ryan O’Connor Principal Executive Officer | |
Date: January 6, 2025
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Ryan O’Connor | |
| Ryan O’Connor Principal Executive Officer | |
Date: January 6, 2025
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Eric Olsen | |
| Eric Olsen Principal Financial Officer | |
Date: January 6, 2025
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