UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM N-CSR
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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)

Luis Berruga
Global X Management Company LLC
605 Lexington Ave, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
 (Name and address of agent for service)

With a copy to:

Global X Management Company LLC
605 Third Avenue, 43rd floor
New York, NY 10158
Eric S. Purple, Esq.
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: November 30, 2020

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2020









Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

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 SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF (ticker: ALTY)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (ticker: QDIV)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (ticker: PFFD)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (ticker: PFFV)
Global X MLP ETF (ticker: MLPA)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (ticker: MLPX)
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF (ticker: TFIV)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF (ticker: TFLT)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF (ticker: KRMA)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (ticker: AUSF)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (ticker: BOSS)


Annual Report
November 30, 2020

As permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ (defined below) shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank). Instead, shareholder reports will be available on the Funds’ website (www.globalxetfs.com/explore), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary.
You may elect to receive all future Fund shareholder reports in paper free of charge. Please contact your financial intermediary to inform them that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of Fund shareholder reports and for details about whether your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary.






Table of Contents
 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
1
Schedules of Investments
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
27
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
32
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
36
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
51
Global X MLP ETF
58
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
60
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
63
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
65
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
67
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
74
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
82
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
87
Statements of Operations
90
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
93
Financial Highlights
99
Notes to Financial Statements
105
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
127
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
129
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
132
Supplemental Information
140
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
141
Notice to Shareholders
144


Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
A description of the policies and procedures that Global X Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-493-8631; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov.



Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF


Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
The Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx SuperDividend® Alternatives Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is comprised of securities that rank among the highest dividend-yielding securities in each eligible category of alternative income investments, at the time of Underlying Index reconstitution, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index. Alternative income investments that are eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index fall into one of four classes: Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) and Infrastructure, Real Estate, Institutional Managers, and Fixed Income and Derivative Strategies. The MLPs and Infrastructure categories primarily consist of units of MLPs and shares of infrastructure companies. The Real Estate category provides exposure to global Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), and gains this exposure through investing directly in the Global X SuperDividend® REIT ETF. The Institutional Managers category primarily consists of shares of Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and publicly listed private equity companies. The Fixed Income and Derivative Strategies category includes exposure to emerging market debt, mortgage and asset backed securities, and option-writing primarily through the purchase of publicly traded closed-end funds (“CEFs”). Each of the Underlying Index components is selected from a universe of securities that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Underlying Index assigns weights to each of the four categories in a method that seeks to equalize the volatility contribution of each category, which assigns less weight to higher volatility categories and more weight to lower volatility categories. The Underlying Index is reconstituted annually, but may rebalance quarterly if any one category deviates more than 3% from its target weight.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.13%, while the Underlying Index decreased 13.77%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.74 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $11.51 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from BP Midstream Partners LP and Magellan Midstream Partners, LP, which returned 21.55% and 20.93%, respectively. The worst performers were Alliance Resource Partners, LP and ONEOK, Inc., which returned -72.44% and -60.44%, respectively.
Over the reporting period, the Fund had negative performance as certain alternative segments struggled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While income-oriented securities generally benefitted from massive stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve, including near zero interest rates and trillions in asset purchases, some segments still struggled. The Fund’s real estate allocation significantly detracted from performance. With a weakened economic backdrop, corporate bankruptcies increased alongside unemployment and weaker consumer expectations. This resulted in increased defaults on mortgages across commercial and residential segments, negatively impacting the Fund’s REIT exposure. In addition, falling energy output in the U.S. due to weakened oil demand amid lockdowns hurt MLPs. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate exposure of 22% to REITs, 20% to BDCs, 13% to MLPs and Infrastructure, and 13% to covered call strategies.



1

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Five Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
-13.13%
-13.22%
-0.92%
-0.96%
4.11%
4.07%
3.42%
3.37%
Indxx SuperDividend® Alternatives Index
-13.77%
-13.77%
-0.71%
-0.71%
4.57%
4.57%
3.91%
3.91%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
13.99%
13.99%
12.90%
12.90%


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 13, 2015.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Indxx SuperDividend® Alternatives Index is designed to track the performance of different Alternative asset classes, with an objective of providing a diversified portfolio of assets with a low volatility and high dividend yield.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.




2

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF


Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.



3

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF


Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
The Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P 500® Quality High Dividend Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. equity securities included in the S&P 500® Index that exhibit high quality and dividend yield characteristics, as determined by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 1.47%, while the Underlying Index decreased 1.17%. The Fund had a net asset value of $26.51 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.20 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Celanese Corporation and BlackRock, Inc., which returned 48.27% and 44.95%, respectively. The worst performers were Carnival Corporation and TechnipFMC PLC, which returned -64.31% and -62.38%, respectively.
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a difficult economic backdrop, many large cap companies looked to preserve cash by freezing dividend increases, or more significantly, reducing or suspending dividend payments altogether. In addition, companies taking emergency loans from the U.S. government were forced to suspend dividends and buybacks as part of the terms of their aid. This hurt the performance of dividend payers broadly. Another headwind for the Fund was its low relative exposure to growth-oriented tech-enabled companies that thrived during the period. Dividend-paying Information Technology and Communication Services equities tended to drag on performance compared to their sector peers that do not pay dividends and are often at a steeper part of their growth cycle. Among the sectors, the Fund had an approximate average exposure of 20% to Financials, 16% to Industrials, 13% to Information Technology, and 12% to Real Estate.
 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
-1.47%
-1.55%
3.52%
3.52%
S&P 500® Quality High Dividend Index
-1.17%
-1.17%
3.86%
3.86%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.55%
13.55%




4

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 13, 2018.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The S&P 500® Quality High Dividend Index measures the performance of S&P 500® stocks that exhibit both high quality and high dividend yield characteristics.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.




5

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF


Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE BofAML Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy with respect to the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to track the broad-based performance of the U.S. preferred securities market. The Underlying Index includes different categories of preferred stock, such as floating, variable and fixed-rate preferreds, cumulative and non-cumulative preferreds, and trust preferreds. Qualifying preferred securities must be listed on a U.S. exchange, denominated in U.S. dollars, and have a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million. Qualifying securities must meet minimum price, liquidity, maturity and other requirements as determined by ICE Data Indices, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 8.13%, while the Underlying Index increased 8.27%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.79 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.36 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Nabors Industries Ltd 6% and Ford Motor Co 6%, which returned 162.87% and 57.80%, respectively. The worst performers were Chesapeake Energy Corp 4.50% and CBL & Associates Properties Inc. 7.375%, which returned -97.35% and -92.52%, respectively.
The Fund’s holdings consist of broad exposure to U.S. preferred stocks, providing benchmark-like exposure to the asset class. Preferred stocks have historically offered high yield potential given that they are junior in the capital structure to traditional debt instruments. Preferred stocks performed positively during the reporting period, as higher yielding asset classes like preferreds rallied on massive stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve and lower for longer interest rate expectations. Investors gravitated towards higher yielding asset classes like preferreds based on this policy guidance. Preferreds also benefitted from credit spread tightening with the global economy recovering from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic towards the end of the reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 62% to Financials, 15% to Utilities, and 7% to Real Estate.
 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
8.13%
8.20%
6.32%
6.28%
6.12%
6.35%
ICE BofAML Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index
8.27%
8.27%
6.54%
6.54%
6.34%
6.34%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
14.56%
14.56%




6

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on September 11, 2017.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The ICE BofAML Diversified U.S. Preferred Securities Index was formerly known as BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.



7

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF


Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
The Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy with respect to the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to track the broad-based performance of the U.S.-listed variable rate preferred securities market. Qualifying preferred securities must be listed on a U.S. exchange, denominated in U.S. dollars, have floating or variable dividends or coupons, and have a minimum amount outstanding of $50 million. Qualifying preferred securities may, however, be issued by non-U.S. companies. Qualifying securities must be issued in $25, $50, $100, or $1000 par/liquidation preference increments, must have a traded market value of greater than $6 million in each of the previous three calendar months, and must have at least one year remaining to maturity, as determined by ICE Data Indices, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on June 22, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 10.59%, while the Underlying Index increased 10.75%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.85 per share on June 22, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.97 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Exantas Capital Corp. and AG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc., which returned 80.79% and 48.81%, respectively. The worst performers were NGL Energy Partners LP and SLM Corp., which returned -35.11% and -5.98%, respectively.
Preferred stocks have historically offered higher yield potential given that they are junior in the capital structure to traditional debt instruments. Variable rate preferreds are a subset of the preferred asset class which includes securities that reset their coupon at certain intervals based on the prevailing interest rate. Therefore, these securities tend to have lower duration compared to fixed rate preferreds. Preferred stocks performed positively during the reporting period, as higher yielding asset classes like preferreds rallied on massive stimulus from the U.S. Federal Reserve and lower for longer interest rate expectations. Yet the lower duration nature of variable rate preferreds weighed on their performance relative to longer duration issuances. Preferreds were also propelled by tighter credit spreads on improving economic expectations towards the end of the reporting period. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 85% to Financials, 8% to Energy, and 4% to Utilities.

 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
10.59%
10.75%
ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index
10.75%
10.75%
S&P 500® Index
17.01%
17.01%




8

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on June 22, 2020.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The ICE U.S. Variable Rate Preferred Securities Index is designed to track the broad-based performance of the U.S. variable rate preferred securities market.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.



9

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP ETF


Global X MLP ETF
The Global X MLP ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is intended to give investors a means of tracking the performance of the energy infrastructure master limited partnership (“MLP”) asset class in the United States, which includes MLPs engaged in transportation, storage, and processing of natural resources.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 30.51%, while the Underlying Index decreased 32.34%. The Fund had a net asset value of $7.32 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.73 per share on November 30, 2020, following a 1:6 reverse share split on April 28, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from EnLink Midstream LLC and Equitrans Midstream Corp., which returned 34.37% and 5.81%, respectively. The worst performers were NGL Energy Partners LP and Genesis Energy, LP, which returned -74.41% and -62.27%, respectively.
Midstream MLPs operate toll road-like business models in which they are compensated based on the volumes of natural gas or crude oil that they transport, store, or process. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the energy supply chain in North America. The shutdown measures enacted by governments globally resulted in significantly lower energy demand, causing commodity prices to fall and U.S. energy production to decline dramatically. MLPs, as production-based entities, saw reduced volumes and therefore lower revenues. Some of the MLPs’ losses were later recovered as global economies re-opened and oil prices stabilized, but the overhang of the pandemic did not lead to a complete recovery as U.S. production remained below pre-pandemic levels.
 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Five Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X MLP ETF
-30.51%
-30.82%
-13.89%
-13.95%
-7.87%
-7.96%
-5.97%
-5.99%
Hybrid Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index/Solactive MLP Composite Index**
-32.34%
-32.34%
-15.89%
-15.89%
-9.72%
-9.72%
-6.09%
-6.09%
Solactive MLP Composite Index
-18.13%
-18.13%
-8.67%
-8.67%
-3.61%
-3.61%
-1.86%
-1.86%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
13.99%
13.99%
14.12%
14.12%

*The Fund commenced investment operations on April 18, 2012.
**Reflects performance of Solactive MLP Composite Index through March 31, 2015 and Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index thereafter.



10

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on April 18, 2012.
**Reflects performance of Solactive MLP Composite Index through March 31, 2015 and Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index thereafter.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Solactive MLP Composite Index tracks the price movements in shares of the largest entities that are structured as Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and that are engaged in the transportation, storage, processing, refining, marketing, exploration, production, or mining of natural resources.
The Solactive MLP Infrastructure Index tracks the price movements in shares of companies that are structured as Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and that are engaged in own and operate assets used in energy logistics, including, but not limited to, pipelines, storage facilities and other assets used in transporting, storing, gathering, and processing natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil or refined products.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.




11

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP ETF


The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices above.



12

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF


Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
The Global X MLP and Energy Infrastructure ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index tracks the performance of midstream master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and energy infrastructure corporations. Midstream energy infrastructure MLPs and corporations principally own and operate assets used in energy logistics, including, but not limited to, pipelines, storage facilities and other assets used in transporting, storing, gathering, and processing natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil or refined products.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.40%, while the Underlying Index decreased 12.85%. The Fund had a net asset value of $11.15 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.59 per share on November 30, 2020, following a 1:3 reverse share split on April 28, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Antero Midstream Corp. and Tallgrass Energy LP, which returned 84.65% and 25.01%, respectively. The worst performers were Genesis Energy, LP and Crestwood Equity Partners LP, which returned -55.45% and -51.58%, respectively.
Midstream MLPs and energy infrastructure companies operate toll road-like business models in which they are compensated based on the volumes of natural gas or crude oil that they transport, store, or process. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the energy supply chain in North America. The shutdown measures enacted by governments globally resulted in significantly lower energy demand, causing commodity prices to fall and U.S. energy production to decline dramatically. Economic recoveries were also slower than initially anticipated around certain parts of the world, limiting the rebound in energy production. Exploration & Production companies changed their capital expenditure plans to account for the pandemic, reducing energy output by as much as 25% from peak to trough during the reporting period. Midstream companies were impacted by reduced output, causing revenues to fall. Some of the losses were later recovered when economies started the re-opening process and oil output increased.
 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Five Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
-13.40%
-13.40%
-5.57%
-5.51%
-2.36%
-2.32%
-2.27%
-2.19%
Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index
-12.85%
-12.85%
-4.99%
-4.99%
-1.61%
-1.61%
-1.64%
-1.64%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
13.99%
13.99%
13.18%
13.18%




13

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on August 6, 2013.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index tracks the performance of MLPs and energy infrastructure corporations.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.




14

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF


Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
The Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Wilshire TargetIncome 5% Plus Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy with respect to the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index seeks to provide broad exposure to income-producing asset classes using a portfolio of exchange-traded funds, with the goal, but not the guarantee, of providing exposure that may be sufficient to support an annualized yield of five percent (5.0%) for the Fund, net of fees.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 1.34%, while the Underlying Index increased 1.77%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.23 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $23.22 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Global X SuperDividend® U.S. ETF and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, which returned 32.26% and 15.80%, respectively. The worst performers were Global X SuperDividend® ETF and Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, which returned -22.09% and -2.33%, respectively.
The Fund performed positively during the reporting period as the U.S. Federal Reserve dropped interest rates to nearly zero and engaged in a massive asset purchasing program. Designed to reduce borrowing costs and provide liquidity to the markets, these programs provided a tailwind for income-based investments broadly, particularly longer duration bonds. Long duration treasuries and high yield corporate bonds provided tailwinds to the Fund’s performance during the reporting period. However, high yielding global equities and preferreds struggled in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and weak economic backdrop. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average exposure of 20% to Senior Loans, 19% to High Yield Bonds, 18% to Emerging Market Bonds, and 15% to Preferreds.
 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
1.34%
1.25%
2.46%
2.48%
Wilshire TargetIncome 5% Plus IndexSM
1.77%
1.77%
2.91%
2.91%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.46%
13.46%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
7.28%
7.28%
7.57%
7.57%




15

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 27, 2018.
The Wilshire TargetIncome 5% Plus IndexSM measures an investment strategy that provides broad exposure to income-producing asset classes, using a universe of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the goal of achieving an annualized target income yield in excess of 5%.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.




16

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF


The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices above and on the previous page.




17

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF


Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
The Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Wilshire TargetIncomeTM 10-Year Treasury +2% Plus Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy with respect to the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index seeks to provide broad exposure to income-producing asset classes using a portfolio of exchange-traded funds, with the goal, but not the guarantee, of providing exposure that may be sufficient to support an annualized yield of the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield plus two percent (2.0%) for the Fund, net of fees.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 3.22%, while the Underlying Index increased 3.67%. The Fund had a net asset value of $24.37 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $24.31 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Schwab US TIPS ETF and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, which returned 10.05% and 7.33%, respectively. The worst performers were VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF and Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, which returned -5.31% and -2.33%, respectively.
The Fund performed positively during the reporting period as the U.S. Federal Reserve dropped interest rates to nearly zero and engaged in a massive asset purchasing program. Designed to reduce borrowing costs and provide liquidity to the markets, these programs provided a tailwind for income-based investments broadly, particularly longer duration bonds. Higher quality exposures like U.S. investment grade bonds and U.S. treasury inflation-protected securities performed well as investors sought investments with lower default risk amid a troubling economic backdrop. The Fund’s exposures to local currency emerging market bonds and preferreds were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they tend to have more credit risk, which suffered during the global economic weakness. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average exposure of 21% to Investment Grade Bonds, 20% to Senior Loans, and 20% to High Yield Bonds.

 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
3.22%
3.14%
3.28%
3.30%
Wilshire TargetIncome 10-Year Treasury +2% Plus IndexSM
3.67%
3.67%
3.71%
3.71%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.46%
13.46%
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
7.28%
7.28%
7.57%
7.57%




18

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 27, 2018.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Wilshire TargetIncome 10-Year Treasury +2% Plus IndexSM measures an investment strategy that provides broad exposure to income-producing asset classes, using a universe of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the goal of achieving an annualized target income yield in excess of the U.S. 10-Year Treasury plus 2% (U.S. 10-Year Treasury +2% Plus).
The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.




19

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF


The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices above and on the previous page.




20

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF


Global X Conscious Companies ETF
The Global X Conscious Companies ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Concinnity Conscious Companies Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies listed in the United States that operate their businesses in a sustainable and responsible manner, as measured by their ability to achieve positive outcomes that are consistent with a multi-stakeholder operating system (“MsOS”), as defined by Concinnity Advisors LP, the provider of the Underlying Index (“Index Provider”). The MsOS is a corporate governance structure that seeks to account for the multiple stakeholders that are critical for the ongoing success of the business, and incorporate the considerations of these stakeholders into the corporate decision-making and problem-solving process. The Index Provider conducts its analysis based on the following five key stakeholder groups: (1) Customers, (2) Employees, (3) Suppliers, (4) Stock and Debt Holders, and (5) Communities in which the companies operate.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 16.01%, while the Underlying Index increased 16.42%. The Fund had a net asset value of $23.10 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.46 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Square, Inc. and NVIDIA Corporation, which returned 205.21% and 147.67%, respectively. The worst performers were Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which returned -54.48% and -53.28%, respectively.
While aligning investments with one’s personal values continues to gain traction, there are a variety of available methods to achieve this goal. Many values-based strategies apply a negative screening approach that starts with a broad market index and removes companies that score poorly in the pillars of Environmental, Social, and Governance. The Fund takes a different approach, looking to positively identify companies that seek beneficial outcomes for a variety of stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, investors, and local communities. This investment adviser believes this approach can more proactively identify companies looking to have a positive influence across a number of measures. However, this approach can also increase the performance differences of the strategy relative to a broad-based index like the S&P 500® Index. During the reporting period, the Fund delivered performance that slightly underperformed the S&P 500® Index. The Fund had the highest average approximate exposure to the Information Technology (23%), Health Care (15%), and Financials (14%) sectors.

 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
16.01%
15.55%
13.12%
13.14%
15.22%
15.25%
Concinnity Conscious Companies Index
16.42%
16.42%
13.65%
13.65%
15.73%
15.73%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
15.01%
15.01%





21

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on July 11, 2016.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Concinnity Conscious Companies Index is designed to provide exposure to companies listed in the U.S. that operate their businesses in a sustainable and responsible manner, as measured by their ability to achieve positive outcomes that are consistent with a multi-stakeholder operating system (“MsOS”), as defined by Concinnity Advisors LP (“Concinnity”), the provider of the Concinnity Conscious Companies Index.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.




22

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF


Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
The Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Adaptive Wealth Strategies U.S. Factor Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to dynamically allocate across three sub-indices that provide exposure to U.S. equities that exhibit characteristics of one of three primary factors: value, momentum and low volatility.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 0.14%, while the Underlying Index increased 0.41%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.79 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $24.91 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and Quidel Corporation, which returned 219.78% and 112.18%, respectively. The worst performers were MFA Financial, Inc. and Service Properties Trust, which returned -75.90% and -74.25%, respectively.
The Fund employs a dynamic multifactor investment strategy that allocates across three factors: minimum volatility, value, and momentum. The index methodology allocates weight to the three sub-indices based on the relative performance of each sub-index since the last rebalance of the Underlying Index. While the Fund turned in positive performance over the reporting period, it underperformed major U.S. equity benchmarks like the S&P 500® Index. The Fund’s biases towards the minimum volatility, value and momentum factors provided headwinds amid a more narrow market rally that greatly rewarded large cap technology-focused stocks. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 27% to Financials, 13% to Information Technology, and 12% to Real Estate.

 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
0.14%
-0.06%
3.73%
3.70%
Adaptive Wealth U.S. Factor Index
0.41%
0.41%
4.06%
4.06%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
12.88%
12.88%




23

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on August 24, 2018.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Adaptive Wealth Strategy U.S. Factor Index employs a reversion to the mean process to dictate which investment theme to own at any given time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.



24

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF


Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
The Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive U.S. Founder-Run Companies Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies in which a founder or co-founder of the company is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the company, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 40.29%, while the Underlying Index increased 40.99%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.50 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $28.66 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Tesla Inc. and Trade Desk, Inc., which returned 760.16% and 242.17%, respectively. The worst performers were Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and ViaSat, Inc., which returned -56.02% and -53.74%, respectively.
The Fund seeks to outperform the broad market over the long term by harnessing the unique characteristics of firms run by their original founders. A significant portion of these founders’ personal wealth is often tied to the companies they lead. Therefore, these companies often focus on long-term value creation through innovation and entrepreneurialism and are less concerned with short-term growth targets. In addition, founders tend to pay themselves lower salaries and take on less debt than average. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 33% in the Information Technology sector, 15% in the Health Care sector, and 13% in the Financials sector.

 
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNFOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
40.29%
39.95%
19.54%
19.05%
19.72%
19.60%
Solactive U.S. Founder-Run Companies Index
40.99%
40.99
20.21
20.21
20.42
20.42
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
14.56
14.56




25

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF


Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


*The Fund commenced investment operations on February 13, 2017.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The Solactive U.S. Founder-Run Companies Index is designed to provide exposure to U.S. companies in which a founder or co-founder of the company is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the company.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.


26

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Note 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 30.0%
           
Energy — 1.9%
           
Kinder Morgan 
   
26,063
   
$
374,786
 
Financials — 15.8%
               
Ares Capital 
   
14,963
     
246,590
 
Blackstone Group, Cl A 
   
4,030
     
239,987
 
Carlyle Group 
   
8,508
     
241,712
 
Gladstone Investment (A) 
   
22,945
     
227,156
 
Hamilton Lane, Cl A 
   
3,213
     
224,524
 
Hercules Capital 
   
18,527
     
247,150
 
KKR 
   
6,124
     
232,283
 
Main Street Capital (A) 
   
7,060
     
219,919
 
New Mountain Finance 
   
21,879
     
262,329
 
Oaktree Specialty Lending 
   
43,260
     
242,689
 
Owl Rock Capital 
   
17,478
     
236,303
 
Prospect Capital (A) 
   
41,709
     
222,726
 
Sixth Street Specialty Lending 
   
12,295
     
253,400
 
             
3,096,768
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
27

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 

   
Shares
     Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Utilities — 12.3%
           
Dominion Energy 
   
3,984
   
$
312,704
 
Duke Energy 
   
3,573
     
331,074
 
Edison International 
   
6,210
     
381,045
 
Evergy 
   
6,318
     
350,080
 
OGE Energy 
   
10,679
     
345,893
 
PPL 
   
11,630
     
330,525
 
Southern 
   
5,836
     
349,285
 
             
2,400,606
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $5,606,244) 
           
5,872,160
 
                 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 26.4%
               
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund
   
35,297
     
503,335
 
Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (A)(B)
   
419,288
     
3,618,456
 
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund
   
35,300
     
523,499
 
Nuveen S&P 500 Buy-Write Income Fund (A)
   
42,069
     
523,759
 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(Cost $6,687,638) 
           
5,169,049
 
                 
CLOSED-END FUNDS — 26.1%
               
BlackRock Income Trust 
   
78,899
     
482,862
 
Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund (A)
   
29,455
     
518,408
 
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (A)
   
49,907
     
502,064
 
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund
   
85,358
     
524,952
 
Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund
   
25,231
     
492,005
 
Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (A)
   
75,171
     
556,265
 
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund
   
64,456
     
497,600
 
Voya Global Equity Dividend and Premium Opportunity Fund
   
97,483
     
504,962
 
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund
   
39,110
     
524,074
 
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund (A)
   
36,402
     
504,168
 
                 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
CLOSED-END FUNDS — continued
           
TOTAL CLOSED-END FUNDS
           
(Cost $5,640,625) 
       
$
5,107,360
 
               
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 16.1%
             
Energy — 11.8%
             
Black Stone Minerals 
   
52,052
     
365,405
 
BP Midstream Partners 
   
32,863
     
372,666
 
Energy Transfer 
   
59,877
     
370,040
 
Magellan Midstream Partners 
   
9,485
     
390,308
 
MPLX 
   
20,807
     
437,779
 
Sunoco 
   
13,344
     
370,830
 
             
2,307,028
 
Financials — 1.1%
               
Compass Diversified Holdings 
   
11,074
     
216,718
 
Industrials — 1.7%
               
Icahn Enterprises 
   
6,595
     
330,212
 
Utilities — 1.5%
               
Suburban Propane Partners 
   
19,668
     
301,314
 
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
               
(Cost $2,568,591) 
           
3,155,272
 
                 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY — 1.1%
               
Golub Capital BDC 
   
15,654
     
218,999
 
TOTAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
               
(Cost $243,218) 
           
218,999
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(C)(D) — 1.4%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $270,137)  
   
270,137
     
270,137
 
                 

               



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 9.9%
           
BNP Paribas
           
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $1,941,382 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $6,748 - $277,266, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $1,980,091)
           
(Cost $1,941,378)  
 
$
1,941,378
   
$
1,941,378
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 111.0%
               
(Cost $22,957,831) 
         
$
21,734,355
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $19,572,851.

(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $2,101,993.
(B)
Affiliated investment.
(C)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $2,211,515.
(D)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.


BDC — Business Development Companies
Cl — Class
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust
S&P — Standard & Poor’s



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
30

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
5,872,160
   
$
   
$
   
$
5,872,160
 
Exchange Traded Funds
   
5,169,049
     
     
     
5,169,049
 
Closed-End Funds
   
5,107,360
     
     
     
5,107,360
 
Master Limited Partnerships
   
3,155,272
     
     
     
3,155,272
 
Short-Term Investment
   
270,137
     
     
     
270,137
 
Business Development Company
   
218,999
     
     
     
218,999
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
1,941,378
     
     
1,941,378
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
19,792,977
   
$
1,941,378
   
$
   
$
21,734,355
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The following is a summary of the Fund’s transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
Value at 11/30/2019
   
Purchases at Cost
   
Proceeds from Sales
   
Changes in Unrealized Depreciation
   
Realized Loss
   
Value at 11/30/2020
   
Shares
   
Dividend Income
 
Global X SuperDividend® REIT ETF
                                               
   
$
6,423,112
   
$
1,275,156
   
(1,705,567
)
 
(1,827,695
)
 
(546,550
)
 
$
3,618,456
     
419,288
   
$
306,687
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
31

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
UNITED STATES — 99.8%
           
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
Consumer Discretionary — 1.6%
           
Garmin 
   
862
   
$
100,647
 
Consumer Staples — 5.4%
               
Campbell Soup 
   
1,662
     
83,134
 
General Mills 
   
1,314
     
79,917
 
Kraft Heinz 
   
2,486
     
81,889
 
Procter & Gamble 
   
684
     
94,987
 
             
339,927
 
Energy — 7.9%
               
Chevron 
   
847
     
73,841
 
ConocoPhillips 
   
1,808
     
71,524
 
Diamondback Energy 
   
1,684
     
67,293
 
EOG Resources 
   
1,490
     
69,851
 
Exxon Mobil 
   
1,676
     
63,906
 
Kinder Morgan 
   
5,101
     
73,352
 
Pioneer Natural Resources 
   
797
     
80,163
 
             
499,930
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
32

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Financials — 23.9%
           
Ameriprise Financial 
   
539
   
$
99,844
 
Assurant 
   
739
     
95,420
 
BlackRock, Cl A 
   
150
     
104,753
 
Chubb 
   
623
     
92,098
 
Citizens Financial Group 
   
3,062
     
100,005
 
Comerica 
   
2,020
     
99,384
 
Everest Re Group 
   
368
     
83,657
 
Franklin Resources 
   
3,628
     
79,780
 
Hartford Financial Services Group
   
1,975
     
87,295
 
M&T Bank 
   
726
     
84,572
 
Regions Financial 
   
6,643
     
101,438
 
Synchrony Financial 
   
3,326
     
101,343
 
T Rowe Price Group 
   
654
     
93,790
 
Travelers 
   
698
     
90,496
 
Unum Group 
   
4,628
     
102,880
 
Zions Bancorp 
   
2,267
     
87,484
 
             
1,504,239
 
Health Care — 7.0%
               
Amgen 
   
363
     
80,601
 
Johnson & Johnson 
   
562
     
81,310
 
Medtronic 
   
848
     
96,418
 
Merck 
   
1,036
     
83,284
 
Pfizer 
   
2,501
     
95,813
 
             
437,426
 
Industrials — 17.6%
               
CH Robinson Worldwide 
   
1,017
     
95,567
 
Cummins 
   
473
     
109,344
 
Eaton 
   
919
     
111,300
 
Emerson Electric 
   
1,288
     
98,944
 
Fastenal 
   
1,973
     
97,565
 
Flowserve 
   
2,823
     
96,208
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
33

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Industrials — continued
           
Honeywell International 
   
547
   
$
111,544
 
Illinois Tool Works 
   
479
     
101,112
 
Johnson Controls International 
   
2,294
     
105,616
 
Lockheed Martin 
   
207
     
75,555
 
Snap-On 
   
585
     
102,872
 
             
1,105,627
 
Information Technology — 13.7%
               
Automatic Data Processing 
   
533
     
92,678
 
Cisco Systems 
   
1,754
     
75,457
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 
   
7,789
     
85,991
 
NetApp 
   
1,862
     
99,263
 
Paychex 
   
1,072
     
99,857
 
Seagate Technology 
   
1,562
     
91,861
 
TE Connectivity 
   
1,006
     
114,654
 
Texas Instruments 
   
638
     
102,878
 
Xerox Holdings 
   
4,633
     
101,416
 
             
864,055
 
Materials — 10.0%
               
Celanese, Cl A 
   
893
     
115,492
 
Dow 
   
1,917
     
101,620
 
DuPont de Nemours 
   
1,550
     
98,332
 
Eastman Chemical 
   
1,124
     
109,478
 
Nucor 
   
1,919
     
103,050
 
Packaging Corp of America 
   
791
     
102,830
 
             
630,802
 
Real Estate — 12.7%
               
AvalonBay Communities  
   
478
     
79,630
 
Digital Realty Trust  
   
581
     
78,290
 
Duke Realty  
   
2,236
     
85,102
 
Equity Residential  
   
1,244
     
72,052
 
Essex Property Trust  
   
317
     
77,944
 
Mid-America Apartment Communities
   
664
     
83,770
 






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
34

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Real Estate — continued
           
ProLogis  
   
837
   
$
83,742
 
Public Storage  
   
402
     
90,233
 
Regency Centers  
   
1,636
     
74,569
 
Vornado Realty Trust  
   
1,968
     
76,575
 
             
801,907
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
6,284,560
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $5,840,677) 
           
6,284,560
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
               
(Cost $5,840,677) 
         
$
6,284,560
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $6,300,214.
Real Estate Investment Trust

Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
35

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Note 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — 99.5%
           
BERMUDA— 1.2%
           
Financials — 0.9%
           
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 5.950%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.060%
   
53,439
   
$
1,449,800
 
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 5.625%
   
48,441
     
1,266,732
 
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 5.625%
   
46,674
     
1,210,724
 
PartnerRe, 7.250% 
   
54,835
     
1,405,969
 
RenaissanceRe Holdings, 5.750%
   
48,462
     
1,334,159
 
RenaissanceRe Holdings, 5.375%
   
53,738
     
1,364,408
 
             
8,031,792
 
Industrials — 0.3%
               
Triton International, 8.000% 
   
27,582
     
744,438
 
Triton International, 7.375% 
   
31,926
     
838,058
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
36

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Industrials — continued
           
Triton International, 6.875% 
   
27,104
   
$
696,844
 
             
2,279,340
 
TOTAL BERMUDA 
           
10,311,132
 
CANADA— 0.4%
               
Energy — 0.3%
               
Enbridge, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.593%
   
112,888
     
2,999,434
 
Utilities — 0.1%
               
Brookfield Renewable Partners, 5.250%
   
41,649
     
1,128,271
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
4,127,705
 
NETHERLANDS— 0.7%
               
Financials — 0.7%
               
Aegon, 5.100% 
   
174,762
     
4,564,783
 
Aegon, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.875%
   
51,396
     
1,276,677
 
TOTAL NETHERLANDS 
           
5,841,460
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 1.0%
               
Financials — 1.0%
               
HSBC Holdings, 6.200% 
   
282,777
     
7,366,341
 
Prudential, 6.500% 
   
55,982
     
1,538,945
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
8,905,286
 
UNITED STATES— 96.2%
               
Communication Services — 5.0%
               
AT&T, 5.625% 
   
155,920
     
4,312,747
 
AT&T, 5.350% 
   
251,532
     
6,766,211
 
AT&T, 5.000% 
   
228,442
     
6,181,640
 
AT&T, 4.750% 
   
339,616
     
8,904,732
 
Qwest, 7.000% 
   
48,719
     
1,242,334
 
Qwest, 6.750% 
   
124,331
     
3,303,475
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
37

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Communication Services — continued
           
Qwest, 6.500% 
   
184,703
   
$
4,711,774
 
Qwest, 6.125% 
   
146,206
     
3,660,998
 
United States Cellular, 7.250% 
   
56,115
     
1,424,199
 
United States Cellular, 7.250% 
   
55,954
     
1,420,112
 
United States Cellular, 6.950% (A)
   
69,064
     
1,764,585
 
             
43,692,807
 
Consumer Discretionary — 2.0%
               
Brunswick, 6.625% 
   
27,148
     
764,759
 
Brunswick, 6.375% 
   
47,393
     
1,329,374
 
Dillard’s Capital Trust I, 7.500%
   
38,983
     
974,185
 
eBay, 6.000% 
   
141,634
     
3,641,410
 
Ford Motor, 6.200% (A) 
   
141,152
     
3,636,075
 
Ford Motor, 6.000% 
   
150,587
     
3,826,416
 
QVC, 6.375% 
   
43,472
     
1,117,231
 
QVC, 6.250% 
   
93,761
     
2,334,649
 
             
17,624,099
 
Consumer Staples — 0.1%
               
Energizer Holdings, 7.500% * 
   
9,437
     
852,161
 
Energy — 1.5%
               
DCP Midstream, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.919%
   
33,609
     
714,527
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.738%
   
87,909
     
1,890,044
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.600%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.161%
   
150,833
     
3,381,676
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.530%
   
90,967
     
1,867,553
 
NuStar Energy, 9.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.880%
   
36,029
     
765,616
 
NuStar Energy, 8.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.766%
   
48,035
     
988,080
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
38

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Energy — continued
           
NuStar Energy, 7.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.643%
   
77,651
   
$
1,386,847
 
NuStar Logistics, 6.971%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.734%
   
81,876
     
1,708,752
 
             
12,703,095
 
Financials — 56.6%
               
Affiliated Managers Group, 5.875%
   
60,774
     
1,664,600
 
Allstate, 5.625% 
   
108,310
     
3,006,686
 
Allstate, 5.100% 
   
218,993
     
5,976,319
 
Allstate, 5.100%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.165%
   
94,016
     
2,514,928
 
Allstate, 4.750% 
   
55,945
     
1,507,718
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 6.625%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.297%
   
61,113
     
1,627,439
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 5.950%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.322%
   
74,819
     
1,934,071
 
American Financial Group, 5.625%
   
32,369
     
890,795
 
American Financial Group, 5.125%
   
36,880
     
984,696
 
American International Group, 5.850%
   
93,997
     
2,566,118
 
Apollo Global Management, 6.375%
   
58,487
     
1,574,470
 
Arch Capital Group, 5.450% 
   
61,670
     
1,635,488
 
Arch Capital Group, 5.250% 
   
84,420
     
2,172,971
 
Associated Banc-Corp, 5.625% (A)
   
22,871
     
646,792
 
Assured Guaranty Municipal Holdings, 6.250%
   
47,401
     
1,239,536
 
Athene Holding, 6.375%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+5.970%
   
118,429
     
3,253,245
 
Athene Holding, 6.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.253%
   
169,389
     
4,758,137
 
Athene Holding, 5.625% 
   
66,068
     
1,773,265
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
39

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Axis Capital Holdings, 5.500% 
   
103,448
   
$
2,660,683
 
BancorpSouth Bank, 5.500% 
   
31,680
     
831,600
 
Bank of America, 7.250% * 
   
14,877
     
22,064,376
 
Bank of America, 6.450%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.327%
   
200,557
     
5,298,716
 
Bank of America, 6.200% 
   
210,100
     
5,347,045
 
Bank of America, 6.000% 
   
170,144
     
4,367,596
 
Bank of America, 6.000% 
   
263,341
     
7,176,042
 
Bank of America, 5.875% 
   
161,434
     
4,411,991
 
Bank of America, 5.375% 
   
272,483
     
7,348,866
 
Bank of America, 5.000% 
   
249,135
     
6,582,147
 
Bank of America, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.500%
   
78,801
     
1,938,505
 
Bank of America, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.350% (A)
   
61,909
     
1,537,820
 
Bank of America, 3.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.650%
   
57,534
     
1,234,104
 
Bank of New York Mellon, 5.200%
   
109,754
     
2,777,874
 
BOK Financial, 5.375% 
   
32,106
     
832,509
 
Brighthouse Financial, 6.750% 
   
80,318
     
2,194,288
 
Brighthouse Financial, 6.600% 
   
79,684
     
2,221,590
 
Brighthouse Financial, 6.250% 
   
75,190
     
2,012,836
 
Brightsphere Investment Group, 5.125%
   
23,734
     
598,334
 
Capital One Financial, 6.200% 
   
93,989
     
2,351,605
 
Capital One Financial, 6.000% 
   
94,007
     
2,487,425
 
Capital One Financial, 5.200% 
   
112,941
     
2,938,725
 
Capital One Financial, 5.000% 
   
292,451
     
7,545,236
 
Capital One Financial, 4.800% 
   
243,597
     
6,136,208
 
Charles Schwab, 6.000% 
   
112,989
     
2,860,882
 
Charles Schwab, 5.950% 
   
141,637
     
3,658,484
 
CIT Group, 5.625% (A) 
   
38,170
     
1,001,199
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
40

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Citigroup, Ser J, 7.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.040%
   
185,546
   
$
5,330,737
 
Citigroup, 6.300% 
   
202,155
     
5,167,082
 
Citigroup Capital XIII, 6.584%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.370%
   
429,671
     
11,790,172
 
Citizens Financial Group, 6.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.642%
   
60,754
     
1,681,063
 
Citizens Financial Group, 5.000%
   
84,392
     
2,168,874
 
Dime Community Bancshares, 5.500%
   
28,923
     
720,761
 
Enstar Group, 7.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.015%
   
74,914
     
2,097,592
 
Equitable Holdings, 5.250% 
   
151,010
     
3,926,260
 
Fifth Third Bancorp, 6.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.710%
   
84,536
     
2,427,874
 
Fifth Third Bancorp, 4.950% (A)
   
47,753
     
1,325,623
 
First Citizens BancShares, 5.375%
   
69,516
     
1,819,929
 
First Horizon, 6.500% 
   
32,003
     
867,601
 
First Midwest Bancorp, 7.000%
   
24,512
     
663,050
 
First Midwest Bancorp, 7.000%
   
27,271
     
743,407
 
First Republic Bank, 5.500% (A)
   
56,365
     
1,555,674
 
First Republic Bank, 4.700% (A)
   
73,941
     
1,945,388
 
Globe Life, 6.125% 
   
58,780
     
1,508,883
 
GMAC Capital Trust I, Ser 2, 6.007%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.785%
   
517,021
     
13,437,376
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.550%
   
132,094
     
3,744,865
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.300%
   
127,355
     
3,367,266
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 5.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.640%
   
195,995
     
5,276,185
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.750%
   
36,634
     
914,018
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.670%
   
256,512
     
6,220,416
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
41

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Goldman Sachs Group, 3.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.750%
   
141,211
   
$
3,325,519
 
Hancock Whitney, 6.250% 
   
36,623
     
983,328
 
Hartford Financial Services Group, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.596%
   
113,033
     
3,123,102
 
Hartford Financial Services Group, 6.000% (A)
   
64,529
     
1,815,201
 
Huntington Bancshares, 6.250%
   
112,980
     
2,899,067
 
JPMorgan Chase, 6.150% 
   
219,656
     
5,669,321
 
JPMorgan Chase, 6.100% 
   
270,949
     
6,925,456
 
JPMorgan Chase, 6.000% 
   
358,538
     
10,157,382
 
JPMorgan Chase, 5.750% 
   
329,027
     
9,120,628
 
JPMorgan Chase, 4.750% 
   
170,114
     
4,526,734
 
KeyCorp, 6.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.892%
   
94,104
     
2,814,651
 
KeyCorp, 5.650% 
   
81,008
     
2,189,646
 
KeyCorp, 5.625% 
   
84,484
     
2,283,602
 
KKR, 6.750% 
   
65,028
     
1,708,936
 
KKR, 6.500% 
   
33,018
     
871,675
 
MetLife, 5.625% 
   
151,985
     
4,120,313
 
MetLife, 4.750% 
   
196,011
     
5,243,294
 
MetLife, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.000%
   
112,938
     
2,830,226
 
Morgan Stanley, Ser E, 7.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.320%
   
169,258
     
4,932,178
 
Morgan Stanley, Ser F, 6.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.940%
   
161,573
     
4,595,136
 
Morgan Stanley, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.708%
   
195,164
     
5,593,400
 
Morgan Stanley, 5.850%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.491%
   
190,107
     
5,513,103
 
Morgan Stanley, 4.875% (A) 
   
93,929
     
2,498,511
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
42

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Morgan Stanley, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.700%
   
214,898
   
$
5,299,385
 
New York Community Bancorp, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.821%
   
96,912
     
2,628,254
 
New York Community Capital Trust V, 6.000% *
   
15,037
     
694,709
 
Northern Trust, 4.700% 
   
74,929
     
2,036,570
 
People’s United Financial, 5.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.020%
   
48,498
     
1,368,129
 
PNC Financial Services Group, 6.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.067%
   
291,394
     
7,713,199
 
Prospect Capital, 6.250% 
   
43,375
     
1,098,255
 
Prudential Financial, 5.625% 
   
106,468
     
2,929,999
 
Regions Financial, Ser A, 6.375%
   
93,983
     
2,413,483
 
Regions Financial, Ser B, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.536%
   
94,061
     
2,625,242
 
Regions Financial, 5.700%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.148% (A)
   
94,038
     
2,651,872
 
Reinsurance Group of America, 6.200%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.370%
   
74,959
     
1,973,670
 
Reinsurance Group of America, 5.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.040%
   
75,295
     
2,124,825
 
State Street, 5.900%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.108%
   
141,638
     
3,987,110
 
State Street, 5.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.709%
   
94,054
     
2,719,101
 
Stifel Financial, 6.125% 
   
44,803
     
1,218,194
 
Stifel Financial, 5.200% 
   
46,444
     
1,221,942
 
SVB Financial Group, 5.250% (A)
   
65,422
     
1,755,926
 
Synchrony Financial, 5.625% 
   
141,317
     
3,674,242
 
Synovus Financial, 6.300%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.352%
   
36,781
     
986,834
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
43

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Synovus Financial, 5.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.127%
   
70,568
   
$
1,888,400
 
TCF Financial, 5.700% 
   
36,894
     
975,846
 
Truist Financial, 5.625% 
   
87,383
     
2,236,131
 
Truist Financial, 5.250% 
   
113,096
     
3,112,402
 
Truist Financial, 5.200% 
   
93,975
     
2,371,929
 
Truist Financial, 5.200% 
   
99,191
     
2,527,387
 
Truist Financial, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.530%
   
31,754
     
818,936
 
Unum Group, 6.250% 
   
58,381
     
1,589,131
 
US Bancorp, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.468%
   
210,098
     
5,628,525
 
US Bancorp, 5.500% 
   
108,285
     
3,052,554
 
US Bancorp, 4.500% * 
   
93,987
     
2,399,488
 
US Bancorp, 3.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.600%
   
196,501
     
4,621,704
 
Voya Financial, 5.350%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.210%
   
60,663
     
1,686,431
 
Wells Fargo, 7.500% * 
   
19,133
     
26,881,865
 
Wells Fargo, 6.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.690%
   
158,781
     
4,490,327
 
Wells Fargo, 6.000% 
   
189,168
     
4,725,417
 
Wells Fargo, 5.850%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.090%
   
334,695
     
8,738,886
 
Wells Fargo, 5.700% 
   
189,153
     
4,778,005
 
Wells Fargo, 5.625% 
   
130,184
     
3,406,915
 
Wells Fargo, 5.500% 
   
219,656
     
5,596,835
 
Wells Fargo, 5.250% 
   
117,708
     
2,966,242
 
Wells Fargo, 5.200% 
   
141,575
     
3,601,668
 
Wells Fargo, 5.125% (A) 
   
122,496
     
3,093,024
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
44

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Wells Fargo, 4.750% 
   
390,088
   
$
9,939,442
 
Wintrust Financial, 6.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.507%
   
58,516
     
1,618,553
 
Wintrust Financial, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.060%
   
27,258
     
745,234
 
WR Berkley, 5.750% 
   
56,366
     
1,443,533
 
WR Berkley, 5.700% (A) 
   
38,716
     
1,067,013
 
WR Berkley, 5.100% (A) 
   
55,909
     
1,524,079
 
             
491,231,308
 
Health Care — 5.7%
               
Avantor, 6.250% * 
   
100,754
     
8,699,100
 
Becton Dickinson and, 6.000% 
   
166,036
     
8,610,627
 
Boston Scientific, 5.500% 
   
49,184
     
5,007,915
 
Change Healthcare, 6.000% * 
   
28,284
     
1,736,638
 
Danaher, 5.000% * 
   
8,258
     
10,768,019
 
Danaher, 4.750% * 
   
8,004
     
12,333,283
 
Elanco Animal Health, 5.000% *
   
51,695
     
2,453,445
 
             
49,609,027
 
Industrials — 1.5%
               
Air Lease, 6.150%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.650%
   
51,735
     
1,358,561
 
Colfax, 5.750% * 
   
21,720
     
3,284,281
 
Pitney Bowes, 6.700% 
   
82,895
     
1,758,203
 
Stanley Black & Decker, 5.250% *
   
31,797
     
3,532,011
 
WESCO International, 10.625%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+10.325%
   
106,486
     
3,266,990
 
             
13,200,046
 
Information Technology — 3.0%
               
Broadcom, 8.000% * 
   
19,281
     
25,657,419
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
45

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Real Estate — 6.7%
           
American Homes 4 Rent, 6.500%
   
54,862
   
$
1,423,669
 
American Homes 4 Rent, 6.350%
   
42,674
     
1,105,257
 
American Homes 4 Rent, 5.875%
   
33,030
     
863,074
 
American Homes 4 Rent, 5.875%
   
25,285
     
668,535
 
Brookfield Property Partners, 6.500%
   
36,882
     
902,871
 
Brookfield Property Partners, 6.375%
   
46,187
     
1,115,878
 
Brookfield Property Partners, 5.750%
   
59,585
     
1,343,046
 
Digital Realty Trust, 6.625%  
   
41,925
     
1,090,469
 
Digital Realty Trust, 5.850%  
   
43,373
     
1,222,685
 
Digital Realty Trust, 5.250%  
   
41,621
     
1,115,443
 
Digital Realty Trust, 5.200%  
   
64,463
     
1,763,063
 
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 6.250%
   
48,418
     
1,096,668
 
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 5.625%
   
68,177
     
1,491,031
 
EPR Properties, 5.750% ‡ * 
   
30,120
     
673,784
 
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 5.000%
   
32,408
     
863,025
 
iStar, 7.500%  
   
20,680
     
523,411
 
Kimco Realty, 5.250%  
   
51,751
     
1,377,094
 
Kimco Realty, 5.125%  
   
43,432
     
1,157,897
 
National Retail Properties, 5.200%
   
69,662
     
1,792,403
 
Office Properties Income Trust, 6.375%
   
34,838
     
916,239
 
Office Properties Income Trust, 5.875%
   
63,068
     
1,601,927
 
PS Business Parks, 5.250%  
   
44,525
     
1,188,817
 
PS Business Parks, 5.200%  
   
41,640
     
1,110,122
 
PS Business Parks, 4.875%  
   
60,647
     
1,647,173
 
Public Storage, 5.600%  
   
57,735
     
1,649,489
 
Public Storage, 5.400%  
   
58,829
     
1,512,494
 
Public Storage, 5.150%  
   
54,435
     
1,453,959
 
Public Storage, 5.125%  
   
36,909
     
953,729
 
Public Storage, 4.950%  
   
65,712
     
1,707,855
 
Public Storage, 4.900%  
   
65,448
     
1,700,994
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
46

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Real Estate — continued
           
Public Storage, 4.875%  
   
58,993
   
$
1,639,415
 
Public Storage, 4.750% ‡ (A) 
   
42,674
     
1,205,114
 
Public Storage, 4.700%  
   
48,144
     
1,315,776
 
Public Storage, 4.625%  
   
111,357
     
2,999,958
 
QTS Realty Trust, 7.125%  
   
24,193
     
667,727
 
QTS Realty Trust, 6.500% ‡ * 
   
14,869
     
2,007,612
 
RLJ Lodging Trust, 1.950% ‡ * 
   
65,617
     
1,614,834
 
SITE Centers, 6.375%  
   
31,850
     
774,911
 
SITE Centers, 6.250%  
   
27,010
     
660,394
 
SL Green Realty, 6.500%  
   
47,526
     
1,226,171
 
VEREIT, Ser F, 6.700%  
   
93,772
     
2,374,307
 
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.700%
   
58,667
     
1,482,515
 
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.400%
   
58,470
     
1,467,012
 
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.250%
   
62,714
     
1,570,986
 
             
58,038,833
 
Utilities — 14.1%
               
Alabama Power, 5.000% 
   
51,250
     
1,443,200
 
American Electric Power, 6.125% *
   
75,996
     
3,840,078
 
CMS Energy, 5.875% 
   
118,815
     
3,247,214
 
CMS Energy, 5.625% 
   
36,948
     
996,118
 
Dominion Energy, 7.250% * 
   
78,156
     
7,854,678
 
Dominion Energy, 5.250% 
   
151,131
     
3,888,601
 
DTE Energy, 6.250% * 
   
112,235
     
5,397,381
 
DTE Energy, 6.000% 
   
57,242
     
1,517,486
 
DTE Energy, 5.250% 
   
74,954
     
2,029,754
 
Duke Energy, 5.750% 
   
195,153
     
5,497,460
 
Duke Energy, 5.625% 
   
94,058
     
2,646,792
 
Duke Energy, 5.125% 
   
93,987
     
2,449,301
 
Entergy Arkansas, 4.875% 
   
77,705
     
1,998,573
 
Entergy New Orleans, 5.500% 
   
20,370
     
528,194
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
47

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Utilities — continued
           
Essential Utilities, 6.000% * 
   
45,590
   
$
2,681,148
 
Interstate Power and Light, 5.100% (A)
   
36,910
     
971,840
 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance, 5.500%
   
49,196
     
1,366,173
 
NextEra Energy, 5.279% * 
   
241,903
     
11,797,609
 
NextEra Energy, 4.872% * 
   
145,605
     
8,239,787
 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 5.650%
   
129,727
     
3,611,600
 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, 5.250%
   
107,286
     
2,766,906
 
NiSource, 6.500%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.632%
   
94,059
     
2,624,246
 
PG&E, 5.500% 
   
77,112
     
9,578,081
 
PPL Capital Funding, Ser B, 5.900%
   
84,474
     
2,170,982
 
SCE Trust II, 5.100% 
   
47,156
     
1,160,038
 
SCE Trust V, 5.450%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.790%
   
58,283
     
1,416,277
 
SCE Trust VI, 5.000% 
   
89,092
     
2,102,571
 
Sempra Energy, 5.750% 
   
143,044
     
3,905,101
 
South Jersey Industries, 5.625%
   
38,344
     
1,002,695
 
Southern, 6.750% * 
   
167,461
     
8,337,883
 
Southern, 5.250% 
   
85,069
     
2,275,596
 
Southern, 5.250% 
   
151,132
     
3,927,921
 
Southern, 4.950% 
   
195,347
     
5,323,206
 
Spire, 5.900% 
   
49,234
     
1,379,537
 
Tennessee Valley Authority, 2.216%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 30 Yr+0.840%
   
42,984
     
1,128,760
 
Tennessee Valley Authority, 2.134%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 30 Yr+0.940%
   
51,222
     
1,332,796
 
             
122,435,583
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
835,044,378
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 


   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
           
(Cost $838,841,871) 
       
$
864,229,961
 
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.1%(B)(C)
             
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
             
(Cost $663,973)  
   
663,973
     
663,973
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT — 0.5%(C)
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $4,771,756 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $16,586 - $681,498, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $4,866,907)
               
(Cost $4,771,747)  
 
$
4,771,747
     
4,771,747
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
               
(Cost $844,277,591) 
         
$
869,665,681
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $868,550,136.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $5,283,518.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $5,435,720.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.


Cl — Class
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
LIBOR — London Interbank Offered Rate
Ser — Series
USD – U.S. Dollar
VAR – Variable Rate


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
49

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 


The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Preferred Stock
 
$
864,229,961
   
$
   
$
   
$
864,229,961
 
Short-Term Investment
   
663,973
     
     
     
663,973
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
4,771,747
     
     
4,771,747
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
864,893,934
   
$
4,771,747
   
$
   
$
869,665,681
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
50

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — 99.6%
           
BERMUDA— 0.6%
           
Financials — 0.6%
           
Aspen Insurance Holdings, 5.950%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.060%
   
326
   
$
8,844
 
CANADA— 3.4%
               
Energy — 1.5%
               
Enbridge, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.593%
   
742
     
19,715
 
Industrials — 0.3%
               
Atlas, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.008%
   
192
     
4,733
 
Utilities — 1.6%
               
Algonquin Power & Utilities, 6.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.677%
   
342
     
9,408
 
Algonquin Power & Utilities, 6.200%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.010%
   
418
     
11,587
 
             
20,995
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
45,443
 
NETHERLANDS— 0.6%
               
Financials — 0.6%
               
Aegon, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.875%
   
322
     
7,998
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
51

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
UNITED STATES— 95.0%
           
Consumer Staples — 2.2%
           
CHS, Ser 2, 7.100%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.298%
   
501
   
$
13,923
 
CHS, Ser 3, 6.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.155%
   
589
     
15,897
 
             
29,820
 
Energy — 6.1%
               
DCP Midstream, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.919%
   
207
     
4,401
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.738%
   
530
     
11,395
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.600%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.161%
   
982
     
22,016
 
Energy Transfer Operating, 7.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.530%
   
536
     
11,004
 
NGL Energy Partners, 9.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+7.213%
   
405
     
4,038
 
NuStar Energy, 9.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.880%
   
223
     
4,739
 
NuStar Energy, 8.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.766%
   
291
     
5,986
 
NuStar Energy, 7.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.643%
   
457
     
8,162
 
NuStar Logistics, 6.971%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.734%
   
479
     
9,997
 
             
81,738
 
Financials — 81.6%
               
AGNC Investment, 7.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.111%
   
386
     
9,206
 
AGNC Investment, 6.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.332%
   
302
     
7,076
 
AGNC Investment, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.993%
   
479
     
11,070
 
AGNC Investment, 6.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.697%
   
687
     
15,320
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
52

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Allstate, 5.100%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.165%
   
598
   
$
15,996
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 6.625%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.297%
   
374
     
9,960
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding, 5.950%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.322%
   
476
     
12,305
 
Annaly Capital Management, 6.950%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.993%
   
890
     
21,031
 
Annaly Capital Management, 6.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.989%
   
527
     
12,516
 
Annaly Capital Management, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.172%
   
506
     
11,233
 
Athene Holding, 6.375%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+5.970%
   
742
     
20,383
 
Athene Holding, 6.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.253%
   
1,063
     
29,860
 
Bank of America, 6.450%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.327%
   
1,294
     
34,187
 
Bank of America, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.350%
   
395
     
9,812
 
Bank of America, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.500%
   
523
     
12,866
 
Chimera Investment, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.379%
   
257
     
6,042
 
Chimera Investment, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.791%
   
385
     
9,028
 
Chimera Investment, 7.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.743%
   
334
     
7,662
 
Citigroup, Ser J, 7.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.040%
   
1,170
     
33,614
 
Citizens Financial Group, 6.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.642%
   
357
     
9,878
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
53

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Compass Diversified Holdings, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.985%
   
130
   
$
3,237
 
Enstar Group, 7.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.015%
   
477
     
13,356
 
Exantas Capital, 8.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.927%
   
135
     
2,985
 
Fifth Third Bancorp, 6.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.710%
   
538
     
15,451
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.550%
   
857
     
24,296
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 5.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.640%
   
1,222
     
32,896
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.750%
   
256
     
6,387
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.670%
   
1,644
     
39,867
 
Goldman Sachs Group, 3.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.750%
   
915
     
21,548
 
Hartford Financial Services Group, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.596%
   
742
     
20,501
 
Heartland Financial USA, 7.000%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.675%
   
146
     
4,132
 
Invesco Mortgage Capital, 7.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.289%
   
340
     
7,650
 
KeyCorp, 6.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.892%
   
618
     
18,484
 
Merchants Bancorp, 6.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.569%
   
161
     
4,257
 
MetLife, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+1.000%
   
742
     
18,595
 
MFA Financial, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.345%
   
324
     
7,332
 
Morgan Stanley, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.708%
   
1,014
     
29,061
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
54

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Morgan Stanley, 5.850%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.491%
   
1,014
   
$
29,406
 
Morgan Stanley, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.700%
   
1,116
     
27,521
 
Morgan Stanley, Ser E, 7.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.320%
   
861
     
25,089
 
Morgan Stanley, Ser F, 6.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.940%
   
847
     
24,089
 
Mortgage Investment Trust, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.476%
   
130
     
2,581
 
New Residential Investment, 7.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.802%
   
200
     
4,720
 
New Residential Investment, 7.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.640%
   
334
     
7,572
 
New Residential Investment, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.969%
   
478
     
9,493
 
New York Community Bancorp, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.821%
   
637
     
17,275
 
New York Mortgage Trust, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.695%
   
197
     
4,409
 
New York Mortgage Trust, 7.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.429%
   
239
     
5,270
 
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.990%
   
229
     
5,704
 
People’s United Financial, 5.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.020%
   
296
     
8,350
 
PNC Financial Services Group, 6.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.067%
   
1,846
     
48,864
 
Regions Financial, 5.700%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.148%
   
598
     
16,864
 
Regions Financial, Ser B, 6.375%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.536%
   
614
     
17,137
 
Reinsurance Group of America, 6.200%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.370%
   
477
     
12,559
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
Reinsurance Group of America, 5.750%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.040%
   
477
   
$
13,461
 
State Street, 5.900%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.108%
   
925
     
26,039
 
State Street, 5.350%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.709%
   
614
     
17,751
 
Synovus Financial, 6.300%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.352%
   
257
     
6,895
 
Synovus Financial, 5.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.127%
   
417
     
11,159
 
Truist Financial, 4.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.530%
   
223
     
5,751
 
Two Harbors Investment, 8.125%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.660%
   
184
     
4,457
 
Two Harbors Investment, 7.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.352%
   
341
     
7,945
 
Two Harbors Investment, 7.250%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+5.011%
   
350
     
7,595
 
US Bancorp, 6.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+4.468%
   
1,226
     
32,844
 
US Bancorp, 3.500%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+0.600%
   
1,115
     
26,225
 
Voya Financial, 5.350%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.210%
   
357
     
9,925
 
Wells Fargo, 6.625%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.690%
   
1,028
     
29,072
 
Wells Fargo, 5.850%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.090%
   
2,105
     
54,962
 
Wintrust Financial, 6.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.507%
   
358
     
9,902
 
             
1,099,966
 
Industrials — 2.6%
               
Air Lease, 6.150%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+3.650%
   
322
     
8,456
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
56

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
PREFERRED STOCK — continued
           
Industrials — continued
           
Altera Infrastructure, 8.875%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.407%
   
155
   
$
3,332
 
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors, 8.000%, VAR ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month+6.447%
   
147
     
3,400
 
WESCO International, 10.625%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+10.325%
   
668
     
20,494
 
             
35,682
 
Utilities — 2.5%
               
NiSource, 6.500%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.632%
   
614
     
17,131
 
Tennessee Valley Authority, 2.216%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 30 Yr+0.840%
   
296
     
7,773
 
Tennessee Valley Authority, 2.134%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 30 Yr+0.940%
   
349
     
9,081
 
             
33,985
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
1,281,191
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
               
(Cost $1,246,481) 
           
1,343,476
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.6%
               
(Cost $1,246,481) 
         
$
1,343,476
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,348,641.
Real Estate Investment Trust

ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
LIBOR — London Interbank Offered Rate
Ser — Series
USD – U.S. Dollar
VAR – Variable Rate
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the period ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
57

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X MLP ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 97.8%
           
UNITED STATES— 97.8%
           
Energy — 97.8%
           
BP Midstream Partners 
   
1,985,086
   
$
22,510,875
 
Cheniere Energy Partners 
   
833,481
     
31,755,626
 
Crestwood Equity Partners 
   
2,013,660
     
32,842,795
 
DCP Midstream 
   
2,005,406
     
32,387,307
 
Enable Midstream Partners 
   
68,300
     
347,647
 
Energy Transfer 
   
12,311,528
     
76,085,243
 
Enterprise Products Partners 
   
3,904,588
     
75,749,007
 
Genesis Energy 
   
4,445,253
     
28,582,977
 
Holly Energy Partners 
   
1,893,206
     
25,634,009
 
Magellan Midstream Partners 
   
1,496,287
     
61,572,210
 
MPLX 
   
2,683,201
     
56,454,549
 
NGL Energy Partners 
   
152,700
     
332,886
 
NuStar Energy 
   
2,617,004
     
34,779,983
 
PBF Logistics 
   
48,925
     
456,470
 
Phillips 66 Partners 
   
1,217,343
     
32,722,180
 
Plains All American Pipeline 
   
6,149,073
     
48,823,640
 
Shell Midstream Partners 
   
3,211,577
     
32,950,780
 
TC PipeLines 
   
1,023,564
     
31,628,128
 
Western Midstream Partners 
   
3,612,319
     
46,598,915
 
                 
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
               
(Cost $718,355,905) 
           
672,215,227
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X MLP ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 2.2%
           
UNITED STATES— 2.2%
           
Energy — 2.2%
           
EnLink Midstream 
   
4,099,059
   
$
15,166,518
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $12,119,412) 
           
15,166,518
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $730,475,317) 
         
$
687,381,745
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $687,576,690.
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
59

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Note 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 76.3%
           
CANADA— 24.4%
           
Energy — 24.4%
           
Enbridge 
   
1,558,247
   
$
48,632,889
 
Pembina Pipeline (A) 
   
1,417,274
     
36,126,314
 
TC Energy 
   
1,061,839
     
46,646,587
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
131,405,790
 
UNITED STATES— 51.9%
               
Energy — 51.9%
               
Antero Midstream 
   
3,469,418
     
23,383,877
 
Archrock 
   
1,803,756
     
14,015,184
 
Cheniere Energy * 
   
425,116
     
24,099,826
 
EnLink Midstream 
   
5,818,185
     
21,527,284
 
Equitrans Midstream 
   
3,144,536
     
25,659,414
 
Kinder Morgan 
   
3,374,037
     
48,518,652
 
ONEOK 
   
1,088,159
     
39,032,263
 
Plains GP Holdings, Cl A 
   
2,112,033
     
16,748,422
 
Targa Resources 
   
1,078,299
     
25,340,027
 
Williams 
   
1,964,771
     
41,220,896
 
Total Energy 
           
279,545,845
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
60

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
       
$
279,545,845
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
             
(Cost $491,613,000) 
         
410,951,635
 
               
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS — 23.6%
             
UNITED STATES— 23.6%
             
Energy — 23.6%
             
Cheniere Energy Partners 
   
99,408
     
3,787,445
 
DCP Midstream 
   
231,475
     
3,738,321
 
Enable Midstream Partners 
   
226,311
     
1,151,923
 
Energy Transfer 
   
4,130,089
     
25,523,950
 
Enterprise Products Partners 
   
1,195,807
     
23,198,656
 
Magellan Midstream Partners 
   
554,878
     
22,833,230
 
MPLX 
   
865,373
     
18,207,448
 
Phillips 66 Partners 
   
150,797
     
4,053,423
 
Plains All American Pipeline 
   
1,222,661
     
9,707,928
 
Shell Midstream Partners 
   
314,951
     
3,231,397
 
TC PipeLines 
   
155,385
     
4,801,397
 
Western Midstream Partners 
   
514,338
     
6,634,960
 
                 
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
               
(Cost $142,132,463) 
           
126,870,078
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.3%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $1,549,015)  
   
1,549,015
     
1,549,015
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
61

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 2.1%
           
BNP Paribas
           
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $11,132,257 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $38,695 - $1,589,899, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $11,354,238)
           
(Cost $11,132,235)  
 
$
11,132,235
   
$
11,132,235
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.3%
               
(Cost $646,426,713) 
         
$
550,502,963
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $538,343,587.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $12,107,750.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $12,681,250.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
410,951,635
   
$
   
$
   
$
410,951,635
 
Master Limited Partnerships
   
126,870,078
     
     
     
126,870,078
 
Short-Term Investment
   
1,549,015
     
     
     
1,549,015
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
11,132,235
     
     
11,132,235
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
539,370,728
   
$
11,132,235
   
$
   
$
550,502,963
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 100.0%
           
Global X SuperDividend® ETF (A)
   
80,423
   
$
985,182
 
Global X SuperDividend® U.S. ETF (A)
   
14,111
     
233,537
 
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
   
5,589
     
894,352
 
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
   
1,907
     
225,827
 
SPDR Blackstone 
   
15,161
     
684,064
 
VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
   
28,775
     
930,871
 
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
   
13,936
     
690,111
 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(Cost $4,717,630) 
           
4,643,944
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $4,717,630) 
         
$
4,643,944
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $4,644,162.
(A)
Affiliated investment.

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
EM — Emerging Markets
SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depository Receipts
USD — U.S. Dollar
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
63

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
 


The following is a summary of the transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
Value at 11/30/2019
   
Purchases at Cost
   
Proceeds from Sales
   
Changes in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
   
Realized Gain/(Loss)
   
Value at 11/30/2020
   
Shares
   
Dividend Income
 
Global X SuperDividend® ETF
 
$
191,394
   
$
1,795,887
   
(815,509
)
 
(53,856
)
 
(132,734
)
 
$
985,182
     
80,423
   
$
50,718
 
Global X SuperDividend® U.S. ETF
 
$
0
   
$
424,253
   
(229,289
)
 
$
20,038
   
$
18,535
   
$
233,537
     
14,111
   
$
4,529
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 
$
240,642
   
$
1,464,276
   
(1,635,214
)
 
(3,796
)
 
(65,908
)
 
$
0
     
0
   
$
24,334
 
Totals:
 
$
432,036
   
$
3,684,416
   
(2,680,012
)
 
(37,614
)
 
(180,107
)
 
$
1,218,719
     
94,534
   
$
79,581
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
64

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 99.9%
           
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
   
4,463
   
$
714,169
 
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
   
8,156
     
965,834
 
Schwab US TIPS ETF 
   
11,689
     
719,458
 
SPDR Blackstone ETF 
   
10,760
     
485,491
 
VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
   
30,649
     
991,495
 
Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
   
19,800
     
980,496
 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(Cost $4,786,402) 
           
4,856,943
 
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
               
(Cost $4,786,402) 
         
$
4,856,943
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $4,861,354.
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
EM — Emerging Markets
SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depository Receipts
TIPS — Treasury Inflation Protected Security
USD — U.S. Dollar
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
65

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 


The following is a summary of the transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
Value at 11/30/2019
   
Purchases at Cost
   
Proceeds from Sales
   
Changes in Unrealized Appreciation
   
Realized Loss
   
Value at 11/30/2020
   
Shares
   
Dividend Income
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 
$
1,950,330
   
$
5,936,077
   
(6,829,200
)
 
$
3,919
   
(1,061,126
)
 
$
0
     
0
   
$
95,656
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
66

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
CANADA— 0.6%
           
Financials — 0.6%
           
Toronto-Dominion Bank 
   
42,545
   
$
2,285,943
 
UNITED STATES— 99.3%
               
Communication Services — 8.0%
               
Alphabet, Cl A * 
   
5,404
     
9,480,777
 
AT&T 
   
70,440
     
2,025,150
 
Comcast, Cl A 
   
43,493
     
2,185,088
 
Discovery, Cl A * 
   
92,868
     
2,499,078
 
Facebook, Cl A * 
   
18,034
     
4,994,877
 
Netflix * 
   
4,017
     
1,971,142
 
Omnicom Group 
   
37,164
     
2,341,332
 
T-Mobile US * 
   
17,437
     
2,318,075
 
Verizon Communications 
   
33,812
     
2,042,583
 
Walt Disney * 
   
15,268
     
2,259,817
 
             
32,117,919
 





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
67

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Discretionary — 13.3%
           
Amazon.com * 
   
4,481
   
$
14,195,986
 
Best Buy 
   
16,590
     
1,804,992
 
Booking Holdings * 
   
1,075
     
2,180,584
 
BorgWarner 
   
49,330
     
1,916,471
 
Choice Hotels International * 
   
21,244
     
2,116,965
 
Darden Restaurants 
   
19,688
     
2,125,910
 
eBay 
   
36,458
     
1,838,577
 
Etsy * 
   
14,217
     
2,284,672
 
General Motors * 
   
53,247
     
2,334,348
 
Hilton Worldwide Holdings * 
   
20,711
     
2,146,281
 
Home Depot 
   
6,930
     
1,922,451
 
Lowe’s 
   
11,392
     
1,775,101
 
Marriott International, Cl A * 
   
19,255
     
2,442,881
 
NIKE, Cl B 
   
15,086
     
2,032,084
 
Ross Stores * 
   
20,532
     
2,207,602
 
Starbucks 
   
21,600
     
2,117,232
 
Target 
   
12,230
     
2,195,652
 
Tiffany 
   
15,865
     
2,085,930
 
VF 
   
26,186
     
2,183,913
 
Whirlpool 
   
9,893
     
1,925,277
 
             
53,832,909
 
Consumer Staples — 8.3%
               
Campbell Soup 
   
40,363
     
2,018,958
 
Church & Dwight 
   
21,321
     
1,871,344
 
Clorox 
   
9,290
     
1,885,498
 
Coca-Cola 
   
38,788
     
2,001,461
 
Colgate-Palmolive 
   
24,700
     
2,115,309
 
Costco Wholesale 
   
5,231
     
2,049,349
 
Estee Lauder, Cl A 
   
8,337
     
2,045,233
 
General Mills 
   
31,720
     
1,929,210
 
Hershey 
   
13,390
     
1,980,247
 
Hormel Foods 
   
39,502
     
1,863,704
 
J M Smucker 
   
16,962
     
1,987,947
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
68

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Staples — continued
           
Kellogg 
   
29,353
   
$
1,875,950
 
Kimberly-Clark 
   
14,316
     
1,994,362
 
McCormick 
   
9,980
     
1,866,060
 
PepsiCo 
   
14,042
     
2,025,277
 
Procter & Gamble 
   
13,776
     
1,913,073
 
Walgreens Boots Alliance 
   
51,507
     
1,957,781
 
             
33,380,763
 
Energy — 1.7%
               
Chevron 
   
27,002
     
2,354,034
 
ConocoPhillips 
   
60,213
     
2,382,026
 
ONEOK 
   
64,148
     
2,300,989
 
             
7,037,049
 
Financials — 10.1%
               
Aflac 
   
51,769
     
2,274,213
 
Allstate 
   
21,475
     
2,197,966
 
American Express 
   
19,404
     
2,301,120
 
Bank of America 
   
78,698
     
2,216,136
 
BlackRock, Cl A 
   
3,077
     
2,148,823
 
Capital One Financial 
   
25,125
     
2,151,705
 
Citigroup 
   
43,442
     
2,392,350
 
FactSet Research Systems 
   
5,973
     
1,993,548
 
Hartford Financial Services Group
   
48,254
     
2,132,827
 
JPMorgan Chase 
   
18,876
     
2,225,103
 
Moody’s 
   
7,214
     
2,036,801
 
Morgan Stanley 
   
37,807
     
2,337,607
 
Northern Trust 
   
23,214
     
2,161,688
 
PNC Financial Services Group 
   
17,068
     
2,356,579
 
Progressive 
   
20,710
     
1,804,048
 
Prudential Financial 
   
28,628
     
2,164,849
 
S&P Global 
   
5,812
     
2,044,545
 
T Rowe Price Group 
   
13,240
     
1,898,748
 
US Bancorp 
   
48,193
     
2,082,420
 
             
40,921,076
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
69

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Health Care — 13.8%
           
Abbott Laboratories 
   
18,195
   
$
1,969,063
 
AbbVie 
   
22,722
     
2,376,267
 
Agilent Technologies 
   
18,471
     
2,159,261
 
Amgen 
   
8,633
     
1,916,871
 
Becton Dickinson 
   
8,163
     
1,916,999
 
Biogen Idec * 
   
7,394
     
1,775,817
 
Boston Scientific * 
   
52,715
     
1,747,502
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb 
   
32,590
     
2,033,617
 
Edwards Lifesciences * 
   
24,387
     
2,045,825
 
Eli Lilly 
   
13,773
     
2,006,037
 
Gilead Sciences 
   
32,236
     
1,955,758
 
Humana 
   
4,413
     
1,767,495
 
IDEXX Laboratories * 
   
4,561
     
2,102,531
 
Illumina * 
   
6,046
     
1,947,356
 
IQVIA Holdings * 
   
11,710
     
1,978,873
 
Johnson & Johnson 
   
13,491
     
1,951,878
 
Masimo * 
   
8,005
     
2,037,192
 
Merck 
   
24,546
     
1,973,253
 
Mettler-Toledo International * 
   
1,862
     
2,141,375
 
PerkinElmer 
   
15,761
     
2,096,213
 
Pfizer 
   
51,322
     
1,966,146
 
Quest Diagnostics 
   
15,414
     
1,911,027
 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals * 
   
3,383
     
1,745,729
 
Stryker 
   
8,830
     
2,060,922
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific 
   
4,084
     
1,898,978
 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals * 
   
9,261
     
2,109,193
 
Viatris, Cl W * 
   
6,367
     
107,093
 
Waters * 
   
8,830
     
2,048,648
 
Zoetis, Cl A 
   
11,988
     
1,922,635
 
             
55,669,554
 
Industrials — 9.7%
               
3M 
   
11,540
     
1,993,304
 
Caterpillar 
   
11,632
     
2,019,199
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Industrials — continued
           
Cummins 
   
8,666
   
$
2,003,319
 
Deere 
   
8,187
     
2,141,883
 
FedEx 
   
6,916
     
1,981,987
 
Honeywell International 
   
11,163
     
2,276,359
 
Illinois Tool Works 
   
9,504
     
2,006,199
 
Owens Corning 
   
27,621
     
2,012,742
 
Raytheon Technologies 
   
31,312
     
2,245,697
 
Republic Services, Cl A 
   
21,100
     
2,040,791
 
Rockwell Automation 
   
8,067
     
2,061,603
 
Southwest Airlines * 
   
45,793
     
2,122,048
 
Union Pacific 
   
10,423
     
2,127,126
 
United Parcel Service, Cl B 
   
11,408
     
1,951,567
 
Verisk Analytics, Cl A 
   
10,354
     
2,053,302
 
Waste Connections 
   
18,912
     
1,966,470
 
Waste Management 
   
16,791
     
2,000,312
 
WW Grainger 
   
5,428
     
2,270,532
 
Xylem 
   
21,395
     
2,053,278
 
             
39,327,718
 
Information Technology — 26.0%
               
Accenture, Cl A 
   
8,538
     
2,126,730
 
Adobe * 
   
4,014
     
1,920,579
 
Advanced Micro Devices * 
   
23,909
     
2,215,408
 
Akamai Technologies * 
   
18,370
     
1,901,479
 
Analog Devices 
   
15,388
     
2,140,163
 
Apple 
   
187,030
     
22,265,922
 
Applied Materials 
   
32,178
     
2,654,041
 
Arista Networks * 
   
9,152
     
2,477,446
 
Automatic Data Processing 
   
13,137
     
2,284,262
 
Cisco Systems 
   
50,361
     
2,166,530
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cl A
   
26,460
     
2,067,320
 
F5 Networks * 
   
15,269
     
2,485,947
 
Intel 
   
40,653
     
1,965,573
 
Intuit 
   
5,864
     
2,064,245
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
71

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Information Technology — continued
           
Jack Henry & Associates 
   
12,378
   
$
1,991,125
 
Keysight Technologies * 
   
18,163
     
2,180,287
 
Lam Research 
   
5,539
     
2,507,284
 
Littelfuse 
   
9,693
     
2,331,457
 
Mastercard, Cl A 
   
5,944
     
2,000,215
 
Micron Technology * 
   
37,079
     
2,376,393
 
Microsoft 
   
83,161
     
17,802,275
 
NVIDIA 
   
3,608
     
1,934,104
 
ON Semiconductor * 
   
74,969
     
2,155,359
 
Oracle 
   
32,713
     
1,888,194
 
Paychex 
   
23,046
     
2,146,735
 
Paycom Software * 
   
5,043
     
2,103,334
 
QUALCOMM 
   
15,218
     
2,239,633
 
salesforce.com * 
   
7,829
     
1,924,368
 
Square, Cl A * 
   
11,094
     
2,340,390
 
Texas Instruments 
   
13,078
     
2,108,828
 
Visa, Cl A 
   
9,896
     
2,081,624
 
Workday, Cl A * 
   
8,743
     
1,965,339
 
             
104,812,589
 
Materials — 2.5%
               
Air Products & Chemicals 
   
6,671
     
1,868,814
 
Ecolab 
   
9,571
     
2,126,198
 
International Flavors & Fragrances
   
17,722
     
1,986,636
 
Newmont 
   
32,434
     
1,907,768
 
Steel Dynamics 
   
60,149
     
2,177,995
 
             
10,067,411
 
Real Estate — 2.6%
               
American Tower, Cl A  
   
8,243
     
1,905,781
 
CBRE Group, Cl A * 
   
42,038
     
2,570,203
 
Equinix  
   
2,521
     
1,759,129
 
Jones Lang LaSalle * 
   
17,520
     
2,317,721
 
ProLogis  
   
18,980
     
1,898,949
 
             
10,451,783
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
72

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Utilities — 3.3%
           
American Water Works 
   
12,720
   
$
1,950,994
 
Duke Energy 
   
21,122
     
1,957,164
 
Entergy 
   
17,986
     
1,957,775
 
Exelon 
   
46,436
     
1,907,127
 
NextEra Energy 
   
25,205
     
1,854,836
 
Sempra Energy 
   
14,639
     
1,866,180
 
WEC Energy Group 
   
19,183
     
1,821,426
 
             
13,315,502
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
400,934,273
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $336,500,907) 
           
403,220,216
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
               
(Cost $336,500,907) 
         
$
403,220,216
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $403,499,233.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

Cl — Class
S&P — Standard & Poor’s
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
73

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%
           
UNITED STATES— 99.7%
           
Communication Services — 8.0%
           
AT&T 
   
53,239
   
$
1,530,621
 
Cable One 
   
98
     
194,106
 
CenturyLink 
   
67,668
     
707,131
 
Charter Communications, Cl A *
   
2,120
     
1,382,219
 
Discovery, Cl A * 
   
32,272
     
868,439
 
Interpublic Group 
   
35,756
     
796,644
 
Liberty Broadband, Cl C * 
   
1,063
     
167,263
 
Nexstar Media Group, Cl A 
   
7,631
     
803,163
 
Omnicom Group 
   
1,976
     
124,488
 
TEGNA 
   
53,754
     
774,595
 
T-Mobile US * 
   
1,880
     
249,927
 
Verizon Communications 
   
47,536
     
2,871,650
 
ViacomCBS, Cl B 
   
23,483
     
828,480
 
Walt Disney * 
   
917
     
135,725
 
Zynga, Cl A * 
   
11,348
     
93,621
 
Total Communication Services 
           
11,528,072
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Discretionary — 8.4%
           
AutoZone * 
   
116
   
$
131,968
 
Dollar General 
   
754
     
164,809
 
Dunkin’ Brands Group 
   
1,180
     
125,481
 
Foot Locker 
   
17,266
     
645,748
 
Ford Motor * 
   
85,189
     
773,516
 
Garmin 
   
20,588
     
2,403,855
 
General Motors * 
   
18,697
     
819,677
 
H&R Block 
   
36,851
     
692,799
 
Kohl’s * 
   
31,122
     
1,002,128
 
McDonald’s 
   
8,888
     
1,932,607
 
MGM Resorts International 
   
31,232
     
882,304
 
Starbucks 
   
1,243
     
121,839
 
Tiffany 
   
16,498
     
2,169,157
 
Yum! Brands 
   
2,135
     
225,883
 
Total Consumer Discretionary 
           
12,091,771
 
Consumer Staples — 9.1%
               
Archer-Daniels-Midland 
   
13,166
     
655,272
 
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings *
   
2,311
     
94,728
 
Church & Dwight 
   
1,739
     
152,632
 
Clorox 
   
419
     
85,040
 
Coca-Cola 
   
40,532
     
2,091,451
 
Costco Wholesale 
   
288
     
112,830
 
Flowers Foods 
   
77,423
     
1,718,016
 
Hershey 
   
695
     
102,784
 
J M Smucker 
   
5,845
     
685,034
 
Kraft Heinz 
   
21,269
     
700,601
 
Kroger 
   
77,550
     
2,559,150
 
Molson Coors Beverage, Cl B *
   
19,322
     
888,812
 
Mondelez International, Cl A 
   
2,227
     
127,941
 
PepsiCo 
   
5,454
     
786,630
 
Procter & Gamble 
   
1,635
     
227,053
 
Walmart 
   
14,038
     
2,144,866
 
Total Consumer Staples 
           
13,132,840
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Energy — 3.3%
           
Exxon Mobil 
   
20,166
   
$
768,930
 
HollyFrontier 
   
34,923
     
816,849
 
Kinder Morgan 
   
53,384
     
767,662
 
ONEOK 
   
23,520
     
843,662
 
Valero Energy 
   
16,499
     
887,151
 
Williams 
   
34,653
     
727,020
 
Total Energy 
           
4,811,274
 
Financials — 22.3%
               
AGNC Investment  
   
146,113
     
2,232,607
 
American Financial Group 
   
9,068
     
810,770
 
Annaly Capital Management  
   
44,600
     
356,800
 
Assured Guaranty 
   
24,819
     
747,797
 
Bank of New York Mellon 
   
18,351
     
717,891
 
Bank OZK 
   
29,123
     
814,279
 
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Cl A
   
30,201
     
784,622
 
Citigroup 
   
15,548
     
856,228
 
Citizens Financial Group 
   
24,267
     
792,560
 
Comerica 
   
15,758
     
775,294
 
Fifth Third Bancorp 
   
28,451
     
720,948
 
First Hawaiian 
   
41,409
     
907,685
 
First Horizon 
   
61,688
     
753,827
 
FNB 
   
87,819
     
775,442
 
Hanover Insurance Group 
   
6,601
     
741,622
 
Houlihan Lokey, Cl A 
   
6,678
     
432,601
 
Huntington Bancshares 
   
68,970
     
833,158
 
Invesco 
   
48,386
     
785,305
 
Jefferies Financial Group 
   
33,284
     
756,545
 
KeyCorp 
   
53,818
     
832,026
 
Lincoln National 
   
19,365
     
914,415
 
M&T Bank 
   
6,750
     
786,308
 
MetLife 
   
17,217
     
794,909
 
MGIC Investment 
   
67,935
     
812,503
 
Morningstar 
   
603
     
120,660
 
New York Community Bancorp
   
80,471
     
779,764
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
76

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Financials — continued
           
People’s United Financial 
   
63,300
   
$
784,920
 
PNC Financial Services Group
   
6,042
     
834,219
 
Principal Financial Group 
   
16,275
     
810,332
 
Progressive 
   
1,071
     
93,295
 
Prudential Financial 
   
10,243
     
774,576
 
Regions Financial 
   
52,263
     
798,056
 
Reinsurance Group of America, Cl A
   
6,385
     
736,063
 
Starwood Property Trust  
   
44,426
     
797,002
 
Synovus Financial 
   
26,782
     
845,508
 
United Bankshares 
   
26,960
     
789,389
 
Unum Group 
   
35,622
     
791,877
 
Valley National Bancorp 
   
89,789
     
820,671
 
W R Berkley 
   
1,807
     
117,690
 
Webster Financial 
   
22,670
     
857,833
 
Wells Fargo 
   
29,464
     
805,840
 
White Mountains Insurance Group
   
109
     
104,640
 
Zions Bancorp 
   
22,232
     
857,933
 
Total Financials 
           
32,256,410
 
Health Care — 10.8%
               
AbbVie 
   
8,065
     
843,438
 
Anthem 
   
2,259
     
703,724
 
Cerner 
   
4,369
     
326,976
 
Chemed 
   
277
     
132,475
 
Cigna 
   
3,830
     
801,006
 
CVS Health 
   
11,291
     
765,417
 
Danaher 
   
992
     
222,833
 
DENTSPLY SIRONA 
   
8,078
     
411,089
 
Eli Lilly 
   
851
     
123,948
 
Johnson & Johnson 
   
13,430
     
1,943,052
 
Medtronic 
   
1,177
     
133,825
 
Merck 
   
14,350
     
1,153,597
 
Perrigo 
   
14,910
     
718,960
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Health Care — continued
           
Pfizer 
   
72,708
   
$
2,785,444
 
QIAGEN * 
   
40,110
     
1,935,709
 
Quest Diagnostics 
   
1,293
     
160,306
 
Royalty Pharma, Cl A 
   
17,149
     
730,547
 
Universal Health Services, Cl B *
   
5,976
     
780,346
 
Viatris, Cl W * 
   
53,192
     
894,689
 
Total Health Care 
           
15,567,381
 
Industrials — 8.9%
               
Air Lease, Cl A 
   
21,965
     
803,260
 
CH Robinson Worldwide 
   
1,358
     
127,611
 
FTI Consulting * 
   
848
     
89,057
 
General Dynamics 
   
4,894
     
730,919
 
L3Harris Technologies 
   
594
     
114,042
 
Landstar System 
   
5,253
     
690,349
 
Lockheed Martin 
   
5,412
     
1,975,380
 
ManpowerGroup 
   
9,386
     
813,297
 
MSC Industrial Direct, Cl A 
   
10,049
     
837,283
 
Northrop Grumman 
   
323
     
97,630
 
nVent Electric 
   
34,939
     
803,597
 
PACCAR 
   
7,356
     
640,413
 
Republic Services, Cl A 
   
22,094
     
2,136,932
 
TransDigm Group * 
   
1,384
     
801,599
 
Waste Management 
   
17,744
     
2,113,843
 
Watsco 
   
493
     
112,088
 
Total Industrials 
           
12,887,300
 
Information Technology — 15.2%
               
Accenture, Cl A 
   
657
     
163,652
 
Akamai Technologies * 
   
954
     
98,749
 
Amdocs 
   
34,205
     
2,251,031
 
Automatic Data Processing 
   
647
     
112,500
 
Avnet 
   
24,332
     
738,476
 
Black Knight * 
   
2,461
     
225,477
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Information Technology — continued
           
Cisco Systems 
   
17,126
   
$
736,761
 
Citrix Systems 
   
14,664
     
1,817,163
 
Fidelity National Information Services
   
11,113
     
1,649,280
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 
   
71,753
     
792,153
 
HP 
   
34,800
     
763,164
 
Intel 
   
12,513
     
605,004
 
International Business Machines
   
5,813
     
718,022
 
Jack Henry & Associates 
   
10,386
     
1,670,692
 
Juniper Networks 
   
30,621
     
666,619
 
Motorola Solutions 
   
731
     
125,388
 
NortonLifeLock 
   
129,709
     
2,364,595
 
Paychex 
   
1,295
     
120,629
 
Qualys * 
   
1,054
     
100,141
 
Seagate Technology 
   
12,940
     
761,001
 
Tyler Technologies * 
   
5,108
     
2,184,181
 
Western Digital * 
   
15,910
     
714,041
 
Xerox Holdings 
   
34,233
     
749,360
 
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *
   
3,960
     
1,894,306
 
Total Information Technology 
           
22,022,385
 
Materials — 4.3%
               
Air Products & Chemicals 
   
650
     
182,091
 
AptarGroup 
   
1,526
     
192,764
 
Corteva 
   
20,327
     
778,931
 
Eastman Chemical 
   
7,836
     
763,227
 
Ecolab 
   
509
     
113,074
 
International Paper 
   
14,388
     
711,918
 
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl A
   
8,735
     
743,349
 
NewMarket 
   
241
     
89,112
 
Newmont 
   
7,080
     
416,446
 
Royal Gold 
   
11,892
     
1,313,709
 
Silgan Holdings 
   
2,868
     
96,938
 
Sonoco Products 
   
2,140
     
124,248
 
Westrock 
   
16,587
     
700,137
 
Total Materials 
           
6,225,944
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 


     Shares      Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Real Estate — 6.2%
           
Brixmor Property Group  
   
59,325
   
$
905,893
 
CoreSite Realty  
   
770
     
96,550
 
CubeSmart  
   
3,845
     
125,078
 
Digital Realty Trust  
   
662
     
89,204
 
Equity Commonwealth ‡ * 
   
76,579
     
2,030,109
 
Equity LifeStyle Properties  
   
27,695
     
1,622,650
 
Equity Residential  
   
1,727
     
100,028
 
Essex Property Trust  
   
574
     
141,135
 
Extra Space Storage  
   
1,112
     
125,356
 
Kimco Realty  
   
61,947
     
894,515
 
Public Storage  
   
542
     
121,657
 
Sabra Health Care  
   
48,660
     
801,917
 
SL Green Realty  
   
14,511
     
840,187
 
Sun Communities  
   
1,643
     
228,377
 
Vornado Realty Trust  
   
20,801
     
809,367
 
Total Real Estate 
           
8,932,023
 
Utilities — 3.2%
               
Alliant Energy 
   
2,190
     
115,194
 
Ameren 
   
1,436
     
111,692
 
American Electric Power 
   
1,583
     
134,381
 
CMS Energy 
   
2,098
     
129,111
 
Consolidated Edison 
   
1,270
     
96,838
 
Duke Energy 
   
6,214
     
575,789
 
Evergy 
   
1,599
     
88,601
 
Eversource Energy 
   
1,576
     
137,916
 
Hawaiian Electric Industries 
   
49,872
     
1,786,914
 
National Fuel Gas 
   
2,960
     
121,863
 
NextEra Energy 
   
3,924
     
288,767
 
PPL 
   
23,965
     
681,085
 
Southern 
   
5,064
     
303,080
 
Total Utilities 
           
4,571,231
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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November 30, 2020
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 

   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
     
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
 
$
144,026,631
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
       
(Cost $135,895,065) 
   
144,026,631
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
       
(Cost $135,895,065) 
 
$
144,026,631
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $144,484,338.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 

Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%
           
UNITED STATES— 100.0%
           
Communication Services — 10.2%
           
Cargurus, Cl A * 
   
1,862
   
$
46,643
 
Facebook, Cl A * 
   
195
     
54,009
 
Netflix * 
   
87
     
42,691
 
Nexstar Media Group, Cl A 
   
638
     
67,150
 
Roku, Cl A * 
   
293
     
86,016
 
Snap, Cl A * 
   
2,291
     
101,766
 
TripAdvisor * 
   
2,014
     
52,565
 
Twitter * 
   
1,292
     
60,091
 
World Wrestling Entertainment, Cl A
   
829
     
35,680
 
Zillow Group, Cl C * 
   
345
     
37,195
 
Total Communication Services 
           
583,806
 
Consumer Discretionary — 10.2%
               
Amazon.com * 
   
15
     
47,521
 
Carvana, Cl A * 
   
398
     
99,584
 
Grubhub * 
   
853
     
60,000
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Discretionary — continued
           
Las Vegas Sands * 
   
848
   
$
47,242
 
Skechers USA, Cl A * 
   
1,451
     
48,565
 
Tesla * 
   
255
     
144,738
 
Texas Roadhouse, Cl A * 
   
810
     
61,398
 
Wayfair, Cl A * 
   
301
     
76,562
 
Total Consumer Discretionary 
           
585,610
 
Consumer Staples — 2.0%
               
J & J Snack Foods 
   
315
     
45,798
 
National Beverage * 
   
712
     
69,797
 
Total Consumer Staples 
           
115,595
 
Energy — 0.9%
               
Pioneer Natural Resources 
   
480
     
48,278
 
Financials — 13.6%
               
Apollo Global Management, Cl A
   
954
     
41,614
 
Athene Holding, Cl A * 
   
1,571
     
69,674
 
BlackRock, Cl A 
   
78
     
54,471
 
Blackstone Group, Cl A 
   
767
     
45,675
 
Capital One Financial 
   
662
     
56,693
 
Essent Group 
   
1,521
     
66,711
 
First Republic Bank 
   
371
     
48,067
 
Intercontinental Exchange 
   
418
     
44,103
 
KKR 
   
1,573
     
59,664
 
LendingTree * 
   
172
     
43,960
 
MarketAxess Holdings 
   
88
     
47,448
 
SEI Investments 
   
760
     
40,090
 
Signature Bank NY 
   
395
     
44,315
 
Starwood Property Trust  
   
3,482
     
62,467
 
Wintrust Financial 
   
1,031
     
56,179
 
Total Financials 
           
781,131
 
Health Care — 12.2%
               
Allogene Therapeutics * 
   
1,255
     
38,968
 
Guardant Health * 
   
479
     
58,016
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
83

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Health Care — continued
           
Ionis Pharmaceuticals * 
   
639
   
$
32,288
 
Jazz Pharmaceuticals * 
   
347
     
48,827
 
LHC Group * 
   
297
     
58,307
 
Masimo * 
   
176
     
44,790
 
Merit Medical Systems * 
   
924
     
50,885
 
Neurocrine Biosciences * 
   
378
     
35,887
 
Penumbra * 
   
195
     
43,271
 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals * 
   
64
     
33,026
 
Seagen * 
   
254
     
43,259
 
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical * 
   
552
     
65,434
 
United Therapeutics * 
   
334
     
44,302
 
Universal Health Services, Cl B *
   
365
     
47,662
 
Veeva Systems, Cl A * 
   
198
     
54,820
 
Total Health Care 
           
699,742
 
Industrials — 5.3%
               
Axon Enterprise * 
   
517
     
64,982
 
Clean Harbors * 
   
734
     
53,120
 
CoStar Group * 
   
62
     
56,455
 
FedEx 
   
302
     
86,547
 
Lyft, Cl A * 
   
1,162
     
44,353
 
Total Industrials 
           
305,457
 
Information Technology — 34.4%
               
Akamai Technologies * 
   
361
     
37,367
 
Avalara * 
   
436
     
74,883
 
Dell Technologies, Cl C * 
   
936
     
64,612
 
Dropbox, Cl A * 
   
1,838
     
36,705
 
EPAM Systems * 
   
180
     
58,020
 
Euronet Worldwide * 
   
446
     
59,960
 
Fortinet * 
   
355
     
43,747
 
HubSpot * 
   
252
     
99,371
 
IPG Photonics * 
   
307
     
63,552
 
Microchip Technology 
   
453
     
60,878
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
84

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Information Technology — continued
           
Monolithic Power Systems 
   
197
   
$
63,032
 
New Relic * 
   
718
     
42,886
 
Nutanix, Cl A * 
   
2,088
     
57,190
 
NVIDIA 
   
128
     
68,616
 
Okta, Cl A * 
   
239
     
58,565
 
Paycom Software * 
   
175
     
72,989
 
Pegasystems 
   
484
     
63,346
 
RealPage * 
   
612
     
42,222
 
RingCentral, Cl A * 
   
153
     
45,449
 
salesforce.com * 
   
238
     
58,500
 
Square, Cl A * 
   
593
     
125,099
 
SS&C Technologies Holdings 
   
725
     
49,945
 
Synopsys * 
   
243
     
55,283
 
Trade Desk, Cl A * 
   
143
     
128,853
 
Twilio, Cl A * 
   
334
     
106,910
 
Ubiquiti 
   
240
     
59,546
 
VeriSign * 
   
175
     
35,126
 
ViaSat * 
   
899
     
30,566
 
Workday, Cl A * 
   
256
     
57,546
 
Zendesk * 
   
506
     
67,551
 
Zscaler * 
   
542
     
84,417
 
Total Information Technology 
           
1,972,732
 
Materials — 1.0%
               
Steel Dynamics 
   
1,578
     
57,139
 
Real Estate — 10.2%
               
American Campus Communities
   
1,272
     
50,626
 
American Homes 4 Rent, Cl A
   
1,614
     
46,354
 
Apartment Investment & Management, Cl A
   
1,682
     
51,049
 
Brandywine Realty Trust  
   
3,871
     
43,084
 
Camden Property Trust  
   
444
     
43,880
 
Healthcare Trust of America, Cl A
   
1,627
     
42,351
 
Invitation Homes  
   
1,706
     
48,758
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
85

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Real Estate — continued
           
Medical Properties Trust  
   
2,403
   
$
46,618
 
ProLogis  
   
417
     
41,721
 
QTS Realty Trust, Cl A  
   
1,428
     
84,837
 
STAG Industrial  
   
1,505
     
44,819
 
Vornado Realty Trust  
   
1,014
     
39,455
 
Total Real Estate 
           
583,552
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
5,733,042
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $4,631,880) 
           
5,733,042
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $4,631,880) 
         
$
5,733,042
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $5,732,255.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
86

 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
15,752,799
   
$
5,840,677
   
$
839,505,844
   
$
1,246,481
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
1,941,378
     
     
4,771,747
     
 
Cost of Affiliated Investments
   
5,263,654
     
     
     
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
16,174,521
*
 
$
6,284,560
   
$
864,893,934
*
 
$
1,343,476
 
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
1,941,378
     
     
4,771,747
     
 
Cash
   
17,966
     
3,114
     
1,675,927
     
 
Affiliated Investments, at Value
   
3,618,456
     
     
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
43,733
     
13,457
     
4,853,479
     
6,000
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
     
     
11,426,741
     
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
     
96
     
     
 
Due from Broker
   
     
     
8,775
     
 
Total Assets
   
21,796,054
     
6,301,227
     
887,630,603
     
1,349,476
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
2,211,515
     
     
5,435,720
     
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
11,688
     
1,013
     
154,175
     
362
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
     
     
13,463,275
     
 
Cash Overdraft
   
     
     
     
473
 
Due to Broker
   
     
     
27,297
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
2,223,203
     
1,013
     
19,080,467
     
835
 
Net Assets
 
$
19,572,851
   
$
6,300,214
   
$
868,550,136
   
$
1,348,641
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
25,219,869
   
$
6,735,544
   
$
856,735,694
   
$
1,241,193
 
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)
   
(5,647,018
)
   
(435,330
)
   
11,814,442
     
107,448
 
Net Assets
 
$
19,572,851
   
$
6,300,214
   
$
868,550,136
   
$
1,348,641
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
1,700,000
     
250,002
     
34,250,000
     
50,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
11.51
   
$
25.20
   
$
25.36
   
$
26.97
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
2,101,993
   
$
   
$
5,283,518
   
$
 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.

 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
87

 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X MLP ETF
   
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
730,475,317
   
$
635,294,478
   
$
3,440,227
   
$
4,786,402
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
     
11,132,235
     
     
 
Cost of Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
1,277,403
     
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
687,381,745
   
$
539,370,728
*
 
$
3,425,225
   
$
4,856,943
 
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
     
11,132,235
     
     
 
Cash
   
3,485,165
     
721,401
     
1,691
     
5,965
 
Affiliated Investments, at Value
   
     
     
1,218,719
     
 
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold
   
38,162,285
     
26,043,179
     
     
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
5,347,781
     
     
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
     
943,384
     
     
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
     
379,712
     
     
 
Due from Broker
   
     
1,123
     
     
 
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit
   
41,496
     
     
     
 
Total Assets
   
734,418,472
     
578,591,762
     
4,645,635
     
4,862,908
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
     
12,681,250
     
     
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
38,944,213
     
25,981,714
     
     
 
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed
   
4,182,705
     
1,370,731
     
     
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
240,723
     
183,969
     
1,473
     
1,554
 
Due to Custodian
   
71,141
     
30,511
     
     
 
Other Accrued Expenses
   
8,597
     
     
     
 
Franchise Tax Payable
   
30,383
     
     
     
 
Income Tax Payable
   
3,364,020
     
     
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
46,841,782
     
40,248,175
     
1,473
     
1,554
 
Net Assets
 
$
687,576,690
   
$
538,343,587
   
$
4,644,162
   
$
4,861,354
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
1,202,436,679
   
$
867,113,514
   
$
4,957,530
   
$
5,011,343
 
Total Distributable Loss
   
(514,859,989
)
   
(328,769,927
)
   
(313,368
)
   
(149,989
)
Net Assets
 
$
687,576,690
   
$
538,343,587
   
$
4,644,162
   
$
4,861,354
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
25,718,637
     
20,247,506
     
200,002
     
200,002
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
26.73
   
$
26.59
   
$
23.22
   
$
24.31
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
   
$
12,107,750
   
$
   
$
 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.


 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
88

 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
Assets:
                 
Cost of Investments
 
$
336,500,907
   
$
135,895,065
   
$
4,631,880
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
403,220,216
   
$
144,026,631
   
$
5,733,042
 
Cash
   
     
44,950
     
7,929
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
624,689
     
444,251
     
905
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
     
671
     
 
Total Assets
   
403,844,905
     
144,516,503
     
5,741,876
 
Liabilities:
                       
Cash Overdraft
   
205,924
     
     
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
139,748
     
30,947
     
2,027
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
     
     
7,594
 
Due to Custodian
   
     
10
     
 
Due to Broker
   
     
1,208
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
345,672
     
32,165
     
9,621
 
Net Assets
 
$
403,499,233
   
$
144,484,338
   
$
5,732,255
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                       
Paid-in Capital
 
$
338,526,725
   
$
165,997,674
   
$
4,711,187
 
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)
   
64,972,508
     
(21,513,336
)
   
1,021,068
 
Net Assets
 
$
403,499,233
   
$
144,484,338
   
$
5,732,255
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                       
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
15,250,000
     
5,800,002
     
200,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
26.46
   
$
24.91
   
$
28.66
 

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
89

 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year/period ended November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF*
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
758,106
   
$
199,593
   
$
39,138,947
   
$
59,775
 
Dividend Income, from Affiliated Investments
   
306,686
     
     
     
 
Interest Income
   
153
     
     
45,172
     
 
Security Lending Income
   
167,226
     
     
408,712
     
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
     
     
     
(12
)
Total Investment Income
   
1,232,171
     
199,593
     
39,592,831
     
59,763
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)
   
145,270
     
11,507
     
1,591,934
     
2,652
 
Custodian Fees(2)
   
271
     
15
     
2,841
     
3
 
Total Expenses
   
145,541
     
11,522
     
1,594,775
     
2,655
 
Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees
   
     
     
(733
)
   
 
Net Expenses
   
145,541
     
11,522
     
1,594,042
     
2,655
 
Net Investment Income
   
1,086,630
     
188,071
     
37,998,789
     
57,108
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(3)
   
(3,565,668
)
   
471,553
     
(6,299,727
)
   
84,037
 
Affiliated Investments
   
(546,550
)
   
     
     
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments
   
(4,112,218
)
   
471,553
     
(6,299,727
)
   
84,037
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
                               
Investments
   
1,004,060
     
(252,255
)
   
18,485,011
     
98,014
 
Affiliated Investments
   
(1,827,694
)
   
     
     
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
(823,634
)
   
(252,255
)
   
18,485,011
     
98,014
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
   
(4,935,852
)
   
219,298
     
12,185,284
     
182,051
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
(3,849,222
)
 
$
407,369
   
$
50,184,073
   
$
239,159
 


*
Commencement date June 22, 2020.
(1)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in 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 Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.




 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
90

 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X MLP ETF
   
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Distributions from Master Limited Partnerships
 
$
85,869,955
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Less: Return of Capital Distributions
   
(85,869,955
)
   
     
     
 
Dividend Income
   
433,388
     
18,617,164
     
127,238
     
415,627
 
Dividend Income, from Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
79,581
     
 
Interest Income
   
11,157
     
3,328
     
     
(10
)
Security Lending Income
   
     
249,245
     
     
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
     
(1,216,466
)
   
     
 
Total Investment Income
   
444,545
     
17,653,271
     
206,819
     
415,617
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)
   
3,364,907
     
2,551,708
     
17,701
     
41,329
 
Franchise Tax Expense
   
26,614
     
     
     
 
Custodian Fees(2)
   
5,448
     
4,327
     
1
     
4
 
Net Expenses
   
3,396,969
     
2,556,035
     
17,702
     
41,333
 
Net Investment Income (Loss), Before Taxes
   
(2,952,424
)
   
15,097,236
     
189,117
     
374,284
 
Tax Benefit/(Expense), net of valuation allowance
   
(3,406,920
)
   
     
     
 
Net Investment Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
   
(6,359,344
)
   
15,097,236
     
189,117
     
374,284
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(3)
   
(324,548,352
)
   
(91,676,583
)
   
25,073
     
(3,386,649
)
Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
(180,107
)
   
 
Net Realized Loss on Investments
   
(324,548,352
)
   
(91,676,583
)
   
(155,034
)
   
(3,386,649
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
                               
Investments
   
(4,748,459
)
   
(34,621,560
)
   
(21,585
)
   
60,661
 
Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
(37,614
)
   
3,919
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
(4,748,459
)
   
(34,621,560
)
   
(59,199
)
   
64,580
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments
   
(329,296,811
)
   
(126,298,143
)
   
(214,233
)
   
(3,322,069
)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
(335,656,155
)
 
$
(111,200,907
)
 
$
(25,116
)
 
$
(2,947,785
)


(1)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in 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 Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
91

 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
Investment Income:
                 
Dividend Income
 
$
4,297,485
   
$
4,737,916
   
$
47,249
 
Interest Income
   
439
     
     
17
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(20,179
)
   
     
 
Total Investment Income
   
4,277,745
     
4,737,916
     
47,266
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)
   
977,170
     
419,978
     
25,320
 
Custodian Fees(2)
   
122
     
2,551
     
1
 
Total Expenses
   
977,292
     
422,529
     
25,321
 
Net Expenses
   
977,292
     
422,529
     
25,321
 
Net Investment Income
   
3,300,453
     
4,315,387
     
21,945
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                       
Investments(3)
   
28,263,788
     
(11,538,028
)
   
(1,120,416
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments
   
28,263,788
     
(11,538,028
)
   
(1,120,416
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
                       
Investments
   
53,212,614
     
(1,379,090
)
   
942,221
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
53,212,614
     
(1,379,090
)
   
942,221
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
   
81,476,402
     
(12,917,118
)
   
(178,195
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
84,776,855
   
$
(8,601,731
)
 
$
(156,250
)


(1)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in 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 Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
92

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
1,086,630
   
$
1,424,973
   
$
188,071
   
$
199,835
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)
   
(4,112,218
)
   
315,095
     
471,553
     
197,625
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
(823,634
)
   
188,022
     
(252,255
)
   
740,007
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
(3,849,222
)
   
1,928,090
     
407,369
     
1,137,467
 
Distributions
   
(1,871,599
)
   
(1,722,480
)
   
(208,533
)
   
(188,336
)
Return of Capital
   
(218,100
)
   
     
(950
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
3,221,003
     
12,578,798
     
8,382,103
     
9,451,209
 
Redeemed
   
(5,721,323
)
   
(1,470,485
)
   
(11,557,981
)
   
(3,581,825
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
(2,500,320
)
   
11,108,313
     
(3,175,878
)
   
5,869,384
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
(8,439,241
)
   
11,313,923
     
(2,977,992
)
   
6,818,515
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
28,012,092
     
16,698,169
     
9,278,206
     
2,459,691
 
End of Year
 
$
19,572,851
   
$
28,012,092
   
$
6,300,214
   
$
9,278,206
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
300,000
     
850,000
     
350,000
     
400,000
 
Redeemed
   
(500,000
)
   
(100,000
)
   
(450,000
)
   
(150,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
(200,000
)
   
750,000
     
(100,000
)
   
250,000
 


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.


 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
93

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(1)
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Income
 
$
37,998,789
   
$
18,731,741
   
$
57,108
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (2)
   
(6,299,727
)
   
1,186,141
     
84,307
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
18,485,011
     
15,846,079
     
98,014
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
50,184,073
     
35,763,961
     
239,159
 
Distributions
   
(37,989,950
)
   
(17,959,180
)
   
(49,000
)
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
520,184,945
     
435,976,798
     
2,485,001
 
Redeemed
   
(248,979,070
)
   
(56,945,881
)
   
(1,326,519
)
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
271,205,875
     
379,030,917
     
1,158,482
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
283,399,998
     
396,835,698
     
1,348,642
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year
   
585,150,138
   
188,314,440
     
 
End of Year
 
$
868,550,136
   
$
585,150,138
   
$
1,348,641
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
21,150,000
     
17,750,000
     
100,000
 
Redeemed
   
(10,500,000
)
   
(2,350,000
)
   
(50,000
)
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
10,650,000
     
15,400,000
     
50,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on June 22, 2020.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
94

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X MLP ETF
   
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
 
$
(6,359,344
)
 
$
(4,078,779
)
 
$
15,097,236
   
$
22,064,964
 
Net Realized Loss on Investments (1)
   
(324,548,352
)
   
(14,517,319
)
   
(91,676,583
)
   
(4,353,061
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
(4,748,459
)
   
(49,933,515
)
   
(34,621,560
)
   
(23,439,187
)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
(335,656,155
)
   
(68,529,613
)
   
(111,200,907
)
   
(5,727,284
)
Distributions
   
     
     
(41,140,675
)
   
(40,058,250
)
Return of Capital
   
(95,194,445
)
   
(77,728,975
)
   
(6,129,052
)
   
(3,644,335
)
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
448,082,413
     
389,112,928
     
261,977,997
     
494,176,845
 
Redeemed
   
(276,699,657
)
   
(124,431,906
)
   
(177,463,590
)
   
(372,827,734
)
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
171,382,756
     
264,681,022
     
84,514,407
     
121,349,111
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
(259,467,844
)
   
118,422,434
     
(73,956,227
)
   
71,919,242
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
947,044,534
     
828,622,100
     
612,299,814
     
540,380,572
 
End of Year
 
$
687,576,690
   
$
947,044,534
   
$
538,343,587
   
$
612,299,814
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
13,991,667
     
47,050,000
     
9,016,667
     
40,550,000
 
Redeemed
   
(9,823,030
)
   
(14,800,000
)
   
(7,069,161
)
   
(30,200,000
)
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
4,168,637
     
32,250,000
     
1,947,506
     
10,350,000
 


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
95

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
189,117
   
$
96,513
   
$
374,284
   
$
120,186
 
Net Realized Loss on Investments(1)
   
(155,034
)
   
(75,388
)
   
(3,386,649
)
   
(77,274
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
(59,199
)
   
105,935
     
64,580
     
120,084
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
(25,116
)
   
127,060
     
(2,947,785
)
   
162,996
 
Distributions
   
(200,326
)
   
(106,201
)
   
(384,302
)
   
(129,966
)
Return of Capital
   
(31,932
)
   
     
(10,725
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
8,365,342
     
     
30,643,465
     
8,525,580
 
Redeemed
   
(4,675,523
)
   
(1,204,575
)
   
(32,186,390
)
   
(1,210,064
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
3,689,819
     
(1,204,575
)
   
(1,542,925
)
   
7,315,516
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
3,432,445
     
(1,183,716
)
   
(4,885,737
)
   
7,348,546
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
1,211,717
     
2,395,433
     
9,747,091
     
2,398,545
 
End of Year
 
$
4,644,162
   
$
1,211,717
   
$
4,861,354
   
$
9,747,091
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
350,000
     
     
1,250,000
     
350,000
 
Redeemed
   
(200,000
)
   
(50,000
)
   
(1,450,000
)
   
(50,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
150,000
     
(50,000
)
   
(200,000
)
   
300,000
 


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.


 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
96

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
3,300,453
   
$
1,109,548
   
$
4,315,387
   
$
5,342,279
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)
   
28,263,788
     
1,212,313
     
(11,538,028
)
   
1,114,850
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
53,212,614
     
7,322,687
     
(1,379,090
)
   
10,482,959
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
84,776,855
     
9,644,548
     
(8,601,731
)
   
16,940,088
 
Distributions
   
(1,877,907
)
   
(1,418,777
)
   
(5,174,718
)
   
(6,134,537
)
Return of Capital
   
     
     
(635,325
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
312,745,124
     
26,031,211
     
158,831,557
     
80,979,739
 
Redeemed
   
(77,604,275
)
   
(5,301,803
)
   
(189,499,311
)
   
(4,658,957
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
235,140,849
     
20,729,408
     
(30,667,754
)
   
76,320,782
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
318,039,797
     
28,955,179
     
(45,079,528
)
   
87,126,333
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
85,459,436
     
56,504,257
     
189,563,866
     
102,437,533
 
End of Year
 
$
403,499,233
   
$
85,459,436
   
$
144,484,338
   
$
189,563,866
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
14,850,000
     
1,200,000
     
6,650,000
     
3,350,000
 
Redeemed
   
(3,300,000
)
   
(250,000
)
   
(8,200,000
)
   
(200,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
11,550,000
     
950,000
     
(1,550,000
)
   
3,150,000
 



(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.




 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
97

 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
           
Net Investment Income
 
$
21,945
   
$
12,129
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments (1)
   
(1,120,416
)
   
117,490
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
942,221
     
409,468
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
(156,250
)
   
539,087
 
Distributions
   
(13,936
)
   
(73,673
)
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Issued
   
6,247,607
     
 
Redeemed
   
(4,444,963
)
   
(1,022,118
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
1,802,644
     
(1,022,118
)
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
1,632,458
     
(556,704
)
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of Year
   
4,099,797
     
4,656,501
 
End of Year
 
$
5,732,255
   
$
4,099,797
 
Share Transactions:
               
Issued
   
300,000
     
 
Redeemed
   
(300,000
)
   
(50,000
)
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
     
(50,000
)


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.


 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
98

 
Financial Highlights
 
     

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
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 SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
                                         
2020
   
14.74
     
0.66
     
(2.64
)
   
(1.98
)
   
(0.98
)
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.12
)
2019
   
14.52
     
0.94
     
0.44
     
1.38
     
(1.07
)
   
(0.09
)
   
 
2018
   
15.40
     
0.92
     
(0.64
)
   
0.28
     
(1.16
)
   
     
 
2017
   
14.65
     
1.04
     
0.85
     
1.89
     
(1.01
)
   
     
(0.13
)
2016
   
14.43
     
0.99
#
 
0.53
^
   
1.52
     
(1.15
)
   
     
(0.15
)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
                                                       
2020
   
26.51
     
0.75
     
(1.24
)
   
(0.49
)
   
(0.82
)
   
       
***
2019
   
24.60
     
0.75
     
1.89
     
2.64
     
(0.73
)
   
     
 
2018(1)
   
25.00
     
0.26
     
(0.44
)
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.22
)
   
     
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
                                                       
2020
   
24.79
     
1.33
     
0.58
     
1.91
     
(1.34
)
   
     
 
2019
   
22.97
     
1.36
     
1.83
     
3.19
     
(1.37
)
   
     
 
2018
   
25.03
     
1.44
     
(2.08
)
   
(0.64
)
   
(1.42
)
   
     
 
2017(2)
   
25.08
     
0.44
     
(0.25
)
   
0.19
     
(0.24
)
   
     
 





 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
99

 
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 (%)††
 
                                       
 
(1.25
)
   
11.51
     
(13.13
)
   
19,573
     
0.75
     
5.61
     
52.78
 
 
(1.16
)
   
14.74
     
9.89
     
28,012
     
0.75
     
6.39
     
18.16
 
 
(1.16
)
   
14.52
     
1.89
     
16,698
     
0.75
     
6.19
     
18.32
 
 
(1.14
)
   
15.40
     
13.24
     
11,549
     
0.75
     
6.75
     
34.84
 
 
(1.30
)
   
14.65
     
11.04
     
5,127
     
0.75
     
6.78
     
30.80
 
                                                     
 
(0.82
)
   
25.20
     
(1.47
)
   
6,300
     
0.20
     
3.27
     
93.40
 
 
(0.73
)
   
26.51
     
11.01
     
9,278
     
0.28
   
2.99
     
49.18
 
 
(0.22
)
   
24.60
     
(0.72
)
   
2,460
     
0.36
   
2.70
   
1.18
 
                                                     
 
(1.34
)
   
25.36
     
8.13
     
868,550
   
0.23
^^
   
5.49
     
39.14
 
 
(1.37
)
   
24.79
     
14.25
     
585,150
     
0.24
     
5.57
     
32.93
 
 
(1.42
)
   
22.97
     
(2.72
)
   
188,314
     
0.23
     
5.98
     
42.90
 
 
(0.24
)
   
25.03
     
0.75
     
26,276
     
0.23
   
8.01
   
3.82
 


*
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.
***
Amount is less than $0.005
#
Effective November 1, 2015, the Fund changed its method for estimating the characterization of amounts distributed by master limited partnerships, which correspondingly impacted the financial highlight ratios and per share disclosures to the extent that the fund recorded investment income that differed from amounts previously estimated.
^
The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period does not accord with the aggregate net gains on investments for the period because of the sales and repurchases of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments of the Fund.
^^
Effective April 1, 2020, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets includes the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.23%.
Annualized.
††
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.
Effective April 1, 2019, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.20%. Prior to April 1, 2019, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.31% and 0.35%, for the years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on July 13, 2018.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on September 11, 2017.

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.


 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
100

 
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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)*
   
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 Variable Rate Preferred ETF
                                         
2020(1)
   
24.85
     
0.61
     
2.00
     
2.61
     
(0.49
)
   
     
 
Global X MLP ETF
                                                       
2020(2)
   
43.92
     
(0.26
)
   
(13.13
)
   
(13.39
)
   
     
     
(3.80
)
2019(2)
   
51.24
     
(0.24
)
   
(2.76
)
   
(3.00
)
   
     
     
(4.32
)
2018(2)
   
56.52
     
(0.24
)
   
(0.42
)
   
(0.66
)
   
(0.12
)
   
     
(4.50
)
2017(2)
   
67.44
     
(0.30
)
   
(5.88
)
   
(6.18
)
     ***

   
     
(4.74
)
2016(2)
   
63.36
     
(0.42
)
   
9.48
     
9.06
     
(0.12
)
   
     
(4.86
)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
                                                       
2020(3)
   
33.45
     
0.71
     
(5.33
)
   
(4.62
)
   
(1.95
)
   
     
(0.29
)
2019(3)
   
36.39
     
1.14
     
(1.89
)
   
(0.75
)
   
(2.01
)
   
     
(0.18
)
2018(3)
   
38.40
     
1.05
     
(1.11
)
   
(0.06
)
   
(1.56
)
   
     
(0.39
)
2017(3)
   
44.46
     
0.93
     
(4.62
)
   
(3.69
)
   
(2.16
)
   
     
(0.21
)
2016(3)
   
40.41
     
1.08
     
4.77
     
5.85
     
(1.80
)
   
     
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
                                                       
2020
   
24.23
     
0.95
     
(0.68
)
   
0.27
     
(1.10
)
   
     
(0.18
)
2019
   
23.95
     
1.43
     
0.30
     
1.73
     
(1.44
)
   
(0.01
)
   
 
2018(4)
   
25.00
     
0.48
     
(1.19
)
   
(0.71
)
   
(0.34
)
   
     
 



 
  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 (%)
   
Tax Expenses (%)
   
Tax Benefit (%)
   
Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                                   
 
(0.49
)
   
26.97
     
10.59
     
1,349
     
0.25
   
     
     
5.38
   
10.96
 
                                                                     
 
(3.80
)
   
26.73
     
(30.51
)
   
687,577
     
0.46
     
0.46
   
^
   
(0.85
)
   
33.78
 
 
(4.32
)
   
43.92
     
(6.54
)
   
947,045
     
0.46
     
 
 
^    
(0.46
)
   
55.65
 
 
(4.62
)
   
51.24
     
(1.72
)
   
822,622
     
0.45
     
(0.00
)
 
^    
(0.45
)
   
30.35
 
 
(4.74
)
   
56.52
     
(9.85
)
   
692,954
     
0.35
     
(0.11
)
 
^    
(0.46
)
   
35.11
 
 
(4.98
)
   
67.44
     
15.34
     
373,566
     
0.50
     
0.03
 
 
(0.23)
^    
(0.70
)
   
37.20
 
                                                                     
 
(2.24
)
   
26.59
     
(13.34
)
   
538,344
     
0.45
     
     
     
2.66
     
35.86
 
 
(2.19
)
   
33.45
     
(2.34
)
   
612,300
     
0.45
     
     
     
3.03
     
36.57
 
 
(1.95
)
   
36.39
     
(0.43
)
   
540,381
     
0.45
     
     
     
2.65
     
25.68
 
 
(2.37
)
   
38.40
     
(8.71
)
   
305,980
     
0.45
     
     
     
2.20
     
40.42
 
 
(1.80
)
   
44.46
     
15.45
     
130,451
     
0.45
     
     
     
2.79
     
56.14
 
                                                                     
 
(1.28
)
   
23.22
     
1.34
     
4,644
     
0.39
     
     
     
4.16
     
58.11
 
 
(1.45
)
   
24.23
     
7.54
     
1,212
     
0.40
     
     
     
5.98
     
63.30
 
 
(0.34
)
   
23.95
     
(2.86
)
   
2,395
     
0.39
   
     
     
5.65
   
16.00
 


*
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.
***
Amount is less than $0.005.
Annualized.
††
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.
The Before Net Deferred tax expense ratios for periods ending November 30, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was 0.47%, 0.46%, 0.45%, 0.46%, and 0.45%.
^
The Before Net Tax Benefit for the periods ending November 30, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 was (0.47%), (0.46%), (0.45%), (0.46%), and (0.39%).
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on June 22, 2020.
(2)
Per share amounts have been adjusted for a 1 for 6 reverse share split on April 28, 2020 (See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(3)
Per share amounts have been adjusted for a 1 for 3 reverse share split on April 28, 2020 (See Note 9 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on July 27, 2018.

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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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
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 TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
                                         
2020
   
24.37
     
0.85
     
(0.09
)
   
0.76
     
(0.80
)
   
     
(0.02
)
2019
   
23.98
     
1.06
     
0.67
     
1.73
     
(1.33
)
   
(0.01
)
   
 
2018(1)
   
25.00
     
0.47
     
(1.15
)
   
(0.68
)
   
(0.34
)
   
     
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
                                                       
2020
   
23.10
     
0.33
     
3.32
     
3.65
     
(0.27
)
   
(0.02
)
   
 
2019
   
20.55
     
0.37
     
2.68
     
3.05
     
(0.50
)
   
     
 
2018
   
19.23
     
0.33
     
1.22
     
1.55
     
(0.23
)
   
     
 
2017
   
15.79
     
0.26
     
3.33
     
3.59
     
(0.15
)
   
     
 
2016(2)
   
15.09
     
0.15
     
0.55
     
0.70
     
     
     
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
                                                       
2020
   
25.79
     
0.63
     
(0.67
)
   
(0.04
)
   
(0.70
)
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.09
)
2019
   
24.39
     
0.89
     
1.53
     
2.42
     
(1.02
)
     ***
   
 
2018(3)
   
25.00
     
0.22
     
(0.61
)
   
(0.39
)
   
(0.19
)
   
     
(0.03
)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
                                                       
2020
   
20.50
     
0.09
     
8.14
     
8.23
     
(0.07
)
   
     
 
2019
   
18.63
     
0.05
     
2.12
     
2.17
     
(0.07
)
   
(0.23
)
   
 
2018
   
17.41
     
0.04
     
1.45
     
1.49
     
(0.04
)
   
(0.23
)
   
 
2017(4)
   
15.02
     
0.04
     
2.35
     
2.39
     
     
     
 





 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
103

 
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 (%)††
 
                                       
 
(0.82
)
   
24.31
     
3.22
     
4,861
     
0.39
     
3.53
     
28.85
 
 
(1.34
)
   
24.37
     
7.44
     
9,747
     
0.39
     
4.37
     
31.54
 
 
(0.34
)
   
23.98
     
(2.74
)
   
2,399
     
0.39
   
5.57
   
11.11
 
                                                     
 
(0.29
)
   
26.46
     
16.01
     
403,499
     
0.43
     
1.45
     
48.73
 
 
(0.50
)
   
23.10
     
15.35
     
85,459
     
0.43
     
1.73
     
34.97
 
 
(0.23
)
   
20.55
     
8.16
     
56,504
     
0.43
     
1.65
     
36.35
 
 
(0.15
)
   
19.23
     
22.95
     
48,065
     
0.43
     
1.50
     
41.77
 
 
     
15.79
     
4.64
     
33,163
     
0.43
   
2.57
   
37.35
 
                                                     
 
(0.84
)
   
24.91
     
0.14
     
144,484
     
0.27
     
2.78
     
159.91
 
 
(1.02
)
   
25.79
     
10.27
     
189,564
     
0.27
     
3.63
     
112.43
 
 
(0.22
)
   
24.39
     
(1.58
)
   
102,438
     
0.27
   
3.31
   
28.89
 
                                                     
 
(0.07
)
   
28.66
     
40.29
     
5,732
     
0.45
     
0.39
     
31.51
 
 
(0.30
)
   
20.50
     
12.05
     
4,100
     
0.52
     
0.29
     
33.82
 
 
(0.27
)
   
18.63
     
8.67
     
4,657
     
0.65
     
0.13
     
25.22
 
 
     
17.41
     
15.91
     
3,483
     
0.65
   
0.33
   
21.61
 


*
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.
***
Amount is less than $0.005.
Annualized.
††
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.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on July 27, 2018.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on July 11, 2016.
(3)
The Fund commenced operations on August 24, 2018.
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on February 13, 2017.

Amounts designated as “—” are either $0 or have been rounded to $0.



 
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
104

 
Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

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, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF, Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF, Global X MLP ETF, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF, Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF, Global X Conscious Companies ETF, Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF and Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund, other than the Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF and Global X Conscious Companies ETF, has elected non-diversified status.
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.
MLPs – Certain Funds may invest in MLPs in addition to other exchange-traded securities. MLPs are publicly-traded partnerships engaged in the transportation, storage and processing of minerals and natural resources. By confining their operations to these specific activities, their interests, or units, are able to trade on public securities exchanges exactly like the shares of a corporation, without entity-level taxation. To qualify as an MLP, and to not be taxed as a corporation, a partnership must receive at least 90% of its income from qualifying sources as set forth in Section 7704(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). These qualifying sources include natural


105


Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
resource-based activities, such as the processing, transportation and storage of mineral or natural resources. MLPs generally have two classes of owners, the general partner and limited partners. The general partner of an MLP is typically owned by a major energy company, an investment fund, the direct management of the MLP, or is an entity owned by one or more of such parties. The general partner may be structured as a private or publicly-traded corporation or other entity. The general partner typically controls the operations and management of the MLP through an up to 2% equity interest in the MLP plus, in many cases, ownership of common units and subordinated units.
Limited partners typically own the remainder of the partnership, through ownership of common units, and have a limited role in the partnership’s operations and management. MLPs are typically structured such that common units and general partner interests have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to an established minimum amount (“minimum quarterly distributions” or “MQD”). Common and general partner interests also accrue arrearages in distributions to the extent the MQD is not paid. Once common and general partner interests have been paid, subordinated units receive distributions of up to the MQD; however, subordinated units do not accrue arrearages. Distributable cash in excess of the MQD is paid to both common and subordinated units and is distributed to both common and subordinated units generally on a pro rata basis. The general partner is also eligible to receive incentive distributions if the general partner operates the business in a manner which results in distributions paid per common unit surpassing specified target levels. As the general partner increases cash distributions to the limited partners, the general partner receives an increasingly higher percentage of the incremental cash distributions.
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 (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. 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 in the Funds are provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be



106

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Funds seek to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker. 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.
Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with Fair Value Procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Funds’ Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a fair value committee (the “Committee”) designated by the Board. 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 their securities if an event that may materially affect the value of the Funds’ securities that traded outside of the United States (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the securities’ last close and the time that the Funds calculate their net asset values. 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 Global X Management Company LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser (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 net asset values, 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. As of November 30, 2020, there were no securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.
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 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:



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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 and fair value of investments for which the Funds have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost); and
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 net asset value 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 the period ended November 30, 2020, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements by BNP Paribas are held by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”), the Funds’ custodian (“custodian”) and are designated as being held on each Fund’s behalf by its 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.
It is the Funds’ 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 other party 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 and the risk of a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period.



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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.
As of November 30, 2020, the open repurchase agreements by counterparty which are subject to an MRA on a net payment basis are as follows:

   
Repurchase Agreements
   
Fair Value of Non-cash Collateral Received(1)
   
Cash Collateral Received
   
Net Amount(2)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
                       
BNP Paribas
 
$
1,941,378
   
$
1,941,378
   
$
   
$
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
   
4,771,747
     
4,771,747
     
     
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
   
11,132,235
     
11,132,235
     
     
 

(1)
Excess collateral received is not presented in the table above.  Please refer to the Schedules of Investments for the market value of the collateral received for each Fund.
(2)
Net Amount represents the net amount receivable due from the counterparty in the event of default.


FEDERAL INCOME TAXES – It is each Fund’s intention, except for Global X MLP ETF, to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Code. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements, except for Global X MLP ETF.
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%) 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; however, 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. Any foreign tax filings that have not been made will be filed within the prescribed period.
As of and during the year ended November 30, 2020, the Funds, except for Global X MLP ETF, did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as in income



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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
tax expense on the Statement of Operations. During the reporting period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.
Global X MLP ETF is taxed as a regular C‐corporation for federal income tax purposes and as such is obligated to pay federal and applicable state corporate income tax. Currently, the federal income tax rate for a corporation is 21%. This differs from most investment companies, which elect to be treated as “regulated investment companies” under Subchapter M of the Code in order to avoid paying entity level income taxes. Under current law, Global X MLP ETF is not eligible to elect treatment as regulated investment company due to its investments primarily in MLPs invested in energy assets. As a result, Global X MLP ETF will be obligated to pay applicable federal and state corporate income taxes on its taxable income as opposed to most other investment companies, which are not so obligated. Global X MLP ETF expects that a portion of the distributions that are received from MLPs may be treated as a tax‐deferred return of capital, thus reducing Global X MLP ETF’s current tax liability. However, the amount of taxes currently paid by Global X MLP ETF will vary depending on the amount of income and gains derived from investments and/or sales of MLP interests and such taxes have the potential to reduce an investor’s return from an investment in Global X MLP ETF.
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 specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date.
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 Statement 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.



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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Cash distributions from MLPs to Global X MLP ETF that exceed the Global X MLP ETF’s allocable share of such MLP’s net taxable income are considered tax‐deferred return of capital that will reduce Global X MLP ETF’s adjusted tax basis in the equity securities of the MLP. These reductions in Global X MLP ETF’s adjusted tax basis in MLP equity securities will increase the amount of gain (or decrease the amount of loss) recognized by Global X MLP ETF on a subsequent sale of the securities. Global X MLP ETF will accrue deferred income taxes for any future tax liability associated with (i) that portion of MLP distributions considered to be a tax‐deferred return of capital as well as (ii) capital appreciation of its investments. Upon the sale of an MLP security, Global X MLP ETF may be liable for previously deferred taxes. Global X MLP ETF will rely to some extent on information provided by the MLPs, which may not necessarily be timely, to estimate deferred tax liability for purposes of financial statement reporting and determining Global X MLP ETF’s net asset value (“NAV”). From time to time, the Adviser will modify the estimates or assumptions related to Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax liabilities as new information becomes available. Global X MLP ETF will generally compute deferred income taxes based on the federal income tax rate applicable to corporations and an estimated rate attributable to state taxes.
CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES – Per the terms of an agreement with BBH, if a Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of LIBOR plus 2.00%. Cash overdraft charges are included in custodian fees on the Statements of Operations.
CREATION UNITS – The Funds issue and redeem their shares (“Shares”) on a continuous basis at net asset value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of 50,000 Shares, referred to as “Creation Units”. Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) 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 BBH, the Funds’ custodian, on the date of such redemption, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed that day.



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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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
   
Value at November 30, 2020
   
Redemption Fee
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
50,000
   
$
300
   
$
575,500
   
$
300
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
50,000
     
500
     
1,260,000
     
500
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
50,000
     
650
     
1,268,000
     
650
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
50,000
     
300
     
1,348,500
     
300
 
Global X MLP ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,336,500
     
250
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,329,500
     
250
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,161,000
     
250
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,215,500
     
250
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
50,000
     
750
     
1,323,000
     
750
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
50,000
     
700
     
1,245,500
     
700
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
50,000
     
400
     
1,433,000
     
400
 


3. RELATED PARTY 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, which is a leading financial services company in Korea and is the headquarters for the Mirae Asset Global Investments Group.
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 services to the respective Funds, under the supervision and administration agreement, the Funds pay a monthly fee to the Adviser at the annual rate below (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the respective Fund) (the “Supervision and Administration 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,



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3. RELATED PARTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).
The following table discloses the rates of Supervision and Administration Fees paid by the Funds pursuant to the supervision and administration agreement:
   
Supervision and Administration Fee
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
0.75
%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
0.20
%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF*
   
0.23
%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
0.25
%
Global X MLP ETF
   
0.45
%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
0.45
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
0.39
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
0.39
%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
0.43
%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
0.27
%
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
0.45
%

* Pursuant to an expense limitation agreement in existence between the Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (the “Fund”) and the Adviser, the Adviser agreed to waive or reimburse fees and/or limit fund expenses to the extent necessary to assure that the operating expenses of the Fund (exclusive of taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses)) will not exceed 0.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year, effective April 1, 2020, until at least April 1, 2021.
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”) serves as sub-administrator to the Funds. As sub-administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with 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 NAVs; 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. SIDCO has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund Shares. SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (1) the costs of processing and



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3. RELATED PARTY AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
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.
BBH serves as custodian and transfer agent of the Funds’ assets. As custodian, BBH has agreed to (1) make receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of the Funds, (2) collect and receive all income and other payments and distributions on account of the Funds’ portfolio investments, (3) respond to correspondence from shareholders, security brokers and others relating to its duties, and (4) make periodic reports to the Funds concerning the Funds’ operations. BBH does not exercise any supervisory function over the purchase and sale of securities. As transfer agent, BBH has agreed to (1) issue and redeem Shares of each Fund, (2) make dividend and other distributions to shareholders of each Fund, (3) respond to correspondence by shareholders and others relating to its duties, (4) maintain shareholder accounts, and (5) make periodic reports to the Funds. As compensation for these services, BBH receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser from its fees.
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the period ended November 30, 2020, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government, and short-term securities were:
2020
 
Purchases
   
Sales and Maturities
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
10,303,297
   
$
11,678,474
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
5,598,763
     
5,583,294
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
268,182,064
     
267,767,502
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
263,580
     
257,764
 
Global X MLP ETF
   
253,331,458
     
631,641,629
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
202,545,668
     
267,563,595
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
2,496,772
     
2,507,987
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
2,843,446
     
2,857,458
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
116,345,796
     
112,913,445
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
246,595,913
     
247,489,921
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
1,703,809
     
1,688,203
 



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4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS (continued)
For the periods ended November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were, respectively:
2020
 
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Realized Gain / (Loss)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
3,217,688
   
$
5,040,683
   
$
(384,435
)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
8,364,729
     
11,544,814
     
1,162,033
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
517,546,492
     
248,422,827
     
7,241,591
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
2,484,728
     
1,326,703
     
81,942
 
Global X MLP ETF
   
447,418,366
     
     
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
261,376,336
     
136,501,476
     
15,168,807
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
8,358,749
     
4,693,154
     
3,385
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
30,636,646
     
32,171,555
     
(3,229,381
)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
310,608,247
     
77,589,333
     
31,368,246
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
157,955,935
     
188,910,310
     
17,541,617
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
6,242,948
     
4,435,220
     
(1,104,663
)

2019
 
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Realized Gain / (Loss)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
12,537,203
   
$
1,303,100
   
$
94,283
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
9,443,686
     
3,574,879
     
393,983
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
435,632,340
     
55,599,414
     
2,931,505
 
Global X MLP ETF
   
388,407,175
     
     
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
493,182,191
     
284,980,056
     
31,252,724
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
     
1,204,732
     
1,260
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
8,518,609
     
1,210,230
     
(22,076
)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
25,986,382
     
5,288,419
     
1,691,105
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
80,114,085
     
4,658,062
     
329,700
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
     
1,021,446
     
192,373
 

During the period ended November 30, 2020, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities by the Funds.
5. TAX INFORMATION
Global X MLP ETF recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying Statement of Operations. Accrued interest and penalties, if any, are included within the related tax liability line in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the period ended November 30, 2020, Global X MLP ETF did not incur any interest or penalties.
Since Global X MLP ETF will be subject to taxation on its taxable income, the NAV of Global X MLP ETF shares will also be reduced by the accrual of any current and deferred tax liabilities.



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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X MLP ETF’s income tax expense/(benefit) consists of the following for the period ended November 30, 2020:
   
Current MLP
   
Deferred MLP
   
Total MLP
 
Federal
 
$
2,906,395
   
$
(72,076,308
)
 
$
(69,169,913
)
State
   
500,525
     
(7,515,704
)
   
(7,015,179
)
Valuation allowance
   
     
79,592,012
     
79,592,012
 
Total tax expense (benefit)
 
$
3,406,920
   
$
   
$
3,406,920
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, Global X MLP ETF’s blended state income tax rate decreased from 2.28% to 2.22% due to anticipated change in state apportionment of income and gains.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes.
Components of the Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
For the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
MLP
 
Deferred tax assets:
     
Capital loss carryforward
 
$
43,460,597
 
Net unrealized loss on investments
   
74,584,207
 
Other
   
1,829,426
 
Less valuation allowance
   
(119,874,230
)
Net Deferred Tax Asset
 
$
 


Global X MLP ETF reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets based upon the weight of available evidence. When assessing the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, significant weight was given to the effects of potential future realized and unrealized gains on investments and the period over which these deferred tax assets can be realized. Currently, any capital losses that may be generated by the Global X MLP ETF are eligible to be carried back up to three years and can be carried forward for five years to offset capital gains recognized by Global X MLP ETF in those years. Prior to the passing of the CARES Act, Net Operating Losses (“NOLs”) were subject to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) but are now governed under the CARES Act. Under the CARES Act, NOLs arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2021 may be carried back five tax years and carried forward twenty years. Since the enactment of the TCJA, NOLs generally could not be carried back but could be carried



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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
forward indefinitely. Further, the TCJA limited NOL absorption to 80% of taxable income. The CARES Act temporarily removes the 80% limitation, reinstating it for tax years beginning after December 31, 2020. Global X MLP ETF is anticipating to utilize all net operating loss carryforwards in the current year.
Global X MLP ETF has estimated capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes as follows:

   
Year Ended
 
Amount
 
Expiration
 
Global X MLP ETF
 
11/30/2016
   $
9,483,687

11/30/2021
 

 
 11/30/2019
   
54,795,128
 
11/30/2024
 

 
 11/30/2020
   
122,889,991
 
11/30/2025
 

Based upon Global X MLP ETF’s assessment, it has been determined that it is not more likely than not that Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income of the appropriate character. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established for Global X MLP ETF’s deferred tax assets. Global X MLP ETF will continue to assess the need for a valuation allowance in the future. Significant increases or declines in the fair value of its portfolio of investments may change Global X MLP ETF’s assessment of the recoverability of these assets and may result in the recording or removal of a valuation allowance against all or a portion of the Global X MLP ETF’s gross deferred tax assets.
Total income tax expense/(benefit) (current and deferred) during the period ended November 30, 2020, differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% for Global X MLP ETF to net investment and realized and unrealized gain/(losses) on investment before taxes as follows:
For the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
MLP  
 
Income tax (benefit) at statutory rate
 
$
(69,772,339
)
   
21.00
%
State income taxes (net of federal benefit)
   
(7,375,933
)
   
2.22
%
Permanent differences, net
   
(74,765
)
   
0.02
%
Effect of state tax rate change
   
103,809
     
(0.03
)%
Other adjustments
   
934,136
     
(0.28
)%
Change in valuation allowance
   
79,592,012
     
(23.96
)%
Net income tax expense/(benefit)
 
$
3,406,920
     
(1.03
)%




117

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X MLP ETF recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed Global X MLP ETF’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on U.S. tax returns and state tax returns filed since inception of Global X MLP ETF. No U.S. federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination. The tax years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, remain subject to examination by tax authorities in the United States. Due to the nature of Global X MLP ETF’s investments, Global X MLP ETF may be required to file income tax returns in several states. Global X MLP ETF is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
State franchise taxes are separate and distinct from state income taxes. State franchise taxes are imposed on a corporation for the right to conduct business in the state and typically are based off the net worth or capital apportioned to a state. Due to the nature of Global X MLP ETF’s investments, Global X MLP ETF may be required to file franchise state tax returns in several states.
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 permanent differences primarily consist of REIT adjustments, reclassification of distributions, investments in publically traded partnerships, and preferred stock adjustments. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to Paid In Capital and distributable earnings are primarily related to redemptions in kind and return of capital distributions. These differences have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020:



118

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X Funds
 
Paid-in Capital
   
Distributable Earnings (Loss)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
(456,033
)
 
$
456,033
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
1,148,955
     
(1,148,955
)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
5,941,966
     
(5,941,966
)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
82,711
     
(82,711
)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
(1,116,975
)
   
1,116,975
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
3,061
     
(3,061
)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
(3,228,371
)
   
3,228,371
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
31,250,258
     
(31,250,258
)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
17,078,988
     
(17,078,988
)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
(1,113,528
)
   
1,113,528
 

The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the years or periods ended November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019 were as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term Capital Gain
   
Return of Capital
   
Totals
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
                       
2020
 
$
1,871,599
   
$
   
$
218,100
   
$
2,089,699
 
2019
   
1,697,638
     
24,842
     
     
1,722,480
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
                               
2020
 
$
208,533
   
$
   
$
950
   
$
209,483
 
2019
   
187,572
     
764
     
     
188,336
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
                               
2020
 
$
37,989,950
   
$
   
$
   
$
37,989,950
 
2019
   
17,959,180
     
     
     
17,959,180
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
                               
2020
 
$
49,000
   
$
   
$
   
$
49,000
 
Global X MLP ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
95,194,445
   
$
95,194,445
 
2019
   
     
     
77,728,975
     
77,728,975
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
                               
2020
 
$
41,140,675
   
$
   
$
6,129,052
   
$
47,269,727
 
2019
   
40,058,250
     
     
3,644,335
     
43,702,585
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
                               
2020
 
$
200,326
   
$
   
$
31,932
   
$
232,258
 
2019
   
106,201
     
     
     
106,201
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
                               
2020
 
$
384,302
   
$
   
$
10,725
   
$
395,027
 
2019
   
129,966
     
     
     
129,966
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
                               
2020
 
$
1,788,344
   
$
89,563
   
$
   
$
1,877,907
 
2019
   
1,418,777
     
     
     
1,418,777
 





119

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term Capital Gain
   
Return of Capital
   
Totals
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
                       
2020
 
$
4,904,671
   
$
270,047
   
$
635,325
   
$
5,810,043
 
2019
   
5,613,976
     
520,561
     
     
6,134,537
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
                               
2020
 
$
13,936
   
$
   
$
   
$
13,936
 
2019
   
70,597
     
3,076
     
     
73,673
 

As of November 30, 2020, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:
   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
   
$
   
$
1,771,520
   
$
3,941
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
(3,378,584
)
   
(840,623
)
   
(12,846,320
)
   
 
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
(2,262,033
)
   
405,294
     
23,906,150
     
97,649
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
(6,401
)
   
(1
)
   
(1,016,908
)
   
5,858
 
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)
 
$
(5,647,018
)
 
$
(435,330
)
 
$
11,814,442
   
$
107,448
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
 
$
(147,418,883
)
 
$
(227,414
)
 
$
(214,016
)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
(181,351,039
)
   
(85,954
)
   
64,026
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
(5
)
   
     
1
 
Total Accumulated Losses
 
$
(328,769,927
)
 
$
(313,368
)
 
$
(149,989
)




120

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
2,055,988
   
$
   
$
17,871
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
(3,105,676
)
   
(25,615,402
)
   
(93,685
)
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
66,022,197
     
4,102,064
     
1,096,883
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
(1
)
   
2
     
(1
)
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)
 
$
64,972,508
   
$
(21,513,336
)
 
$
1,021,068
 

For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a registered investment company 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. Losses carried forward under these provisions are as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Short-Term Loss
   
Long-Term Loss
   
Total
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
1,529,102
   
$
1,849,482
   
$
3,378,584
 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
 
$
712,760
   
$
127,863
   
$
840,623
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
 
$
9,636,726
   
$
3,209,593
   
$
12,846,319
 
Global X MLP ETF
 
$
9,483,687
   
$
177,685,119
   
$
187,168,806
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
 
$
37,542,091
   
$
109,876,792
   
$
147,418,883
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
 
$
225,711
   
$
1,703
   
$
227,414
 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
 
$
189,882
   
$
24,134
   
$
214,016
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
 
$
1,834,857
   
$
1,270,819
   
$
3,105,676
 
Global X Adaptive U.S.Factor ETF
 
$
17,888,392
   
$
7,727,010
   
$
25,615,402
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
$
   
$
93,685
   
$
93,685
 

During the year ended November 30, 2020 the following funds utilized capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains amounting to:
Global X Funds
 
Short-Term Loss
   
Long-Term Loss
   
Total
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
 
$
24,238
   
$
   
$
24,238
 



121

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
The adjusted cost basis of investments and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at November 30, 2020 for federal income tax purposes, were as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Federal Tax Cost
   
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation
   
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
 
$
23,996,388
   
$
1,240,712
   
$
(3,502,745
)
 
$
(2,262,033
)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
5,879,266
     
705,021
     
(299,727
)
   
405,294
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
845,759,530
     
30,135,426
     
(6,229,276
)
   
23,906,150
 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
1,245,827
     
99,790
     
(2,141
)
   
97,649
 
Global X MLP ETF
   
1,008,588,471
     
10,866,295
     
(332,073,021
)
   
(321,206,726
)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
731,854,004
     
12,692,894
     
(194,043,933
)
   
(181,351,039
)
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
4,729,897
     
29,701
     
(115,654
)
   
(85,953
)
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
4,792,916
     
106,973
     
(42,946
)
   
64,027
 
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
337,198,019
     
67,187,596
     
(1,165,399
)
   
66,022,197
 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
139,924,567
     
12,432,704
     
(8,330,640
)
   
4,102,064
 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
4,636,160
     
1,418,373
     
(321,491
)
   
1,096,882
 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Funds’ net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, mark-to-market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and adjustments in preferred stock and partnerships.
6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
The Funds may invest in securities in a particular asset class. Securities and other assets held in each Fund’s portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets, a particular securities market or other asset classes. The Funds, except for Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF, Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF and Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF, use a replication strategy. A replication strategy is an indexing strategy that involves investing in the securities of an underlying index in approximately the same proportions as in the underlying index. These Funds may utilize a representative sampling strategy with respect to their 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 index). The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF, Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF and Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF use a representative sampling strategy. Representative sampling is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Fund’s underlying index in terms of key risk factors, performance attributes and other characteristics. A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information.



122

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS (continued)
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 London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR,” the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks, is used extensively in the United States and globally as a reference rate in various financing and commercial transactions. Plans are underway to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. There remains uncertainty regarding the nature of any replacement rate and the impact of the transition from LIBOR on the financial markets generally, transactions that use LIBOR as a reference rate and financial institutions that engage in such transactions, including issuers of securities in which a Fund may invest. As such, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on a Fund’s investments cannot yet be determined.
Economic conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action and other conditions may, without prior warning, lead to foreign government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. government with respect to foreign governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls (i.e., government measures designed to limit the flow of foreign capital in and out of the domestic economy) and/or sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as seizure of assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to transfer currency, securities or other assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact the ability of a Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of a Fund, and cause a Fund to decline in value.
7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
The Funds may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Funds’ total assets. Security loans made pursuant to a securities lending agreement with BBH are required at all times to be secured by collateral equal to at least 102% for U.S.-based securities and 105% for foreign-based securities. 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 Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The obligation to return securities lending collateral is also recognized as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. It is the Funds’ 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.



123

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market values of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly and the borrower failed to return the securities. The Funds could also experience delays and costs gaining access to the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
As of November 30, 2020, the value of securities on loan was $2,101,993, $5,283,518, and $12,107,750 for the Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, and Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, respectively, and the cash collateral received from securities on loan was $2,211,515, $5,435,720 and $12,681,250 for Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF, Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, and Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF, respectively.
As of November 30, 2020, the following Funds had securities on loan, by counterparty:
   
Market Value
   
Cash Collateral
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
           
BofA Securities, Inc.
 
$
26,400
   
$
27,000
 
JPMorgan
   
1,791,331
     
1,889,750
 
Morgan Stanley
   
284,262
     
294,765
 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
               
JPMorgan
   
437,429
     
452,625
 
National Financial Services
   
4,296,750
     
4,413,440
 
UBS Securities, LLC
   
7,899
     
8,055
 
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
   
541,440
     
561,600
 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure
               
Barclays Capital, Inc.
   
5,735,250
     
6,018,750
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
   
6,372,500
     
6,662,500
 

8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Funds enter into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements 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.



124

 
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

9. REVERSE SHARE SPLIT
Effective April 28, 2020, the Global X MLP ETF executed a 1-for-6 reverse share split for shareholders of record after the close of markets on April 27, 2020. The effect of this transaction for the Fund was to divide the number of outstanding Shares of the Fund by six, resulting in a corresponding increase in the NAV per Share. The capital share activity presented in the statement of changes in net assets for each of the years in the period then ended, and per share data in the financial highlights for each of the years in the period then ended, have been given retroactive effect to reflect these reverse share splits. There were no changes in net assets, results of operations or total return as a result of these transactions.
Effective April 28, 2020, the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF executed a 1-for-3 reverse share split for shareholders of record after the close of markets on April 27, 2020. The effect of this transaction for the Fund was to divide the number of outstanding Shares of the Fund by three, resulting in a corresponding increase in the NAV per Share. The capital share activity presented in the statement of changes in net assets for each of the years in the period then ended, and per share data in the financial highlights for each of the years in the period then ended, have been given retroactive effect to reflect these reverse share splits. There were no changes in net assets, results of operations or total return as a result of these transactions.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have been evaluated 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.







125

 
Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

11. OTHER MATTER
The rapid and global spread of a highly contagious novel coronavirus respiratory disease, designated COVID-19, has resulted in extreme volatility in the financial markets and severe losses; reduced liquidity of many instruments; restrictions on international and, in some cases, local travel; significant disruptions to business operations (including business closures); strained healthcare systems; disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability; and widespread uncertainty regarding the duration and long term effects of this pandemic. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a sustained economic downturn or a global recession, domestic and foreign political and social instability, damage to diplomatic and international trade relations and increased volatility and/or decreased liquidity in the securities markets. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments and negatively impact Fund performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by their service providers.








126

 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
     

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of each of the eleven funds indicated in the table below
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds indicated in the table below (eleven of the funds constituting the Global X Funds, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2020, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (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 November 30, 2020, the results of each of their operations and changes in each of their net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and each of their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF (1)
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (1)
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (1)
Global X TargetIncome 5 ETF (1)
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (1)
Global X TargetIncome Plus 2 ETF (1)
Global X Conscious Companies ETF (1)
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (1)
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (1)
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (2)
Global X MLP ETF (1)
 

(1)
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2020
(2)
The related statements of operations and changes in net assets for the period June 22, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020




127

 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
     

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 November 30, 2020 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.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 27, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Global X Funds since 2016.




128

 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited)
 
     

All exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for any brokerage fees as a result of his or her investment in the Fund. Shareholders may incur brokerage commissions on their purchases and sales of Fund shares, which are not reflected in the examples below.
Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.
The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period shown and held for the entire period (June 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020).
The table below illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.
You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.
NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.


129

 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited)
 
     

   
Beginning Account Value 6/1/2020
   
Ending Account Value 11/30/2020
   
Annualized Expense Ratios
   
Expenses Paid During Period(1)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
                       
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,122.90
     
0.75
%
 
$
3.98
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.25
     
0.75
     
3.79
 
                                 
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,190.80
     
0.20
%
 
$
1.10
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,024.00
     
0.20
     
1.01
 
                                 
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,091.10
     
0.23
%
 
$
1.20
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.85
     
0.23
     
1.16
 
                                 
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF*
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,105.90
     
0.25
%
 
$
1.17
(2) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.75
     
0.25
     
1.26
 
                                 
Global X MLP ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
971.70
     
1.49
%
 
$
7.34
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,017.55
     
1.49
     
7.52
 
                                 
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,084.00
     
0.45
%
 
$
2.34
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.75
     
0.45
     
2.28
 
                                 
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,075.00
     
0.39
%
 
$
2.02
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.05
     
0.39
     
1.97
 
                                 
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,045.80
     
0.39
%
 
$
1.99
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.05
     
0.39
     
1.97
 
                                 
Global X Conscious Companies  ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,226.20
     
0.43
%
 
$
2.39
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.85
     
0.43
     
2.17
 
                                 
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,223.30
     
0.27
%
 
$
1.50
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.65
     
0.27
     
1.37
 
                                 
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,323.20
     
0.45
%
 
$
2.61
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.75
     
0.45
     
2.28
 




130

 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited)
 
     

(1)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period.)
(2)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 162/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
*
The Fund commenced operations on June 22, 2020.



131

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)
 
     

Approval of New Investment Advisory and Supervision and Administration Agreements
Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the board of trustees of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the ETF, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), consider on an initial basis and periodically thereafter (as required by the 1940 Act), at an in person meeting called for such purpose, the terms of each ETF’s investment advisory agreement and whether to approve entering into, or renewing, each agreement.
At a Board meeting of the Global X Funds (the “Trust”) held in person on February 18, 2020 (the “New Fund Board Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”) for the Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF (the “New Fund”) and (ii) the initial Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (the “New Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of the New Fund, and Global X Management Company LLC (“Global X Management”). The New Advisory Agreement and New Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to collectively as the “New Fund Agreements.”
At a Board meeting of the Trust held via videoconference November 11, 2020(1), called for such purpose, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved the continuation of (i) the Investment Advisory Agreement (“Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement”) for each Fund included in this Annual Report (each, a “Renewal Fund”); and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (“Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of each Renewal Fund, and Global X Management. The Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement and the Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to herein as the “Renewal Agreements.”
In advance of the Board meetings, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees) and the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with the Board’s consideration of the Renewal Agreements and New Fund Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and supporting materials relating to those requests for information. In the course of their consideration of the Renewal Agreements and New Fund Agreements, the Trust’s Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel and, in addition to meetings with management of Global X Management, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive sessions with their counsel.
NEW FUND AGREEMENTS
(1) This meeting was held via videoconference in reliance on an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2020. Reliance on the exemptive order is necessary and appropriate due to circumstances related to current or potential effects of COVID-19. All Trustees participating in the telephonic meeting were able to hear each other simultaneously during the meeting. Reliance on the exemptive order requires Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, to ratify actions taken pursuant to the exemptive order by vote cast at the next in-person meeting.



132

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

In determining to approve the New Fund Agreements for the New Fund, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the New Fund Agreements and the range of services proposed to be provided to the New Fund in accordance with the New Fund Agreements;
 Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to the New Fund;
 Global X Management’s responsibilities under the New Fund Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of the New Fund and the composition of the New Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights appertaining to securities and assets held by the New Fund, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the New Fund when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the New Fund, and the periodic updating of the registration statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the New Fund that are required to be filed by the Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the New Fund by shareholders and new investors;
 the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that are proposed to be provided by Global X Management or made available to the New Fund; and
 the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to the New Fund, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services proposed to be provided to the New Fund by Global X Management.
Performance
The Board determined that, because the New Fund had not yet begun investment operations as of the dates of the New Fund Board Meeting, meaningful data relating to the investment performance of the New Fund was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the New Fund Agreements.
Cost of Services and Profitability


133

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 Global X Management’s expected costs to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the New Fund;
 The management fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) (“Management Fee”) that was proposed to be borne by the New Fund under the respective New Fund Agreement for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the New Fund requires under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the New Fund); and
 the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all of the services proposed to be provided to the New Fund by Global X Management and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and the New Fund.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee to be paid by the New Fund to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the New Fund’s shareholders.
Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the proposed Management Fee to be paid to Global X Management by the New Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for the New Fund, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs, and/or other similar registered funds.  The Board considered Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the proposed fee structures of any New Fund that was above the average or median for the New Fund’s peer group;
 the structure of the proposed unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for the New Fund) and the expected total expense ratios for the New Fund. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the New Fund was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratios (i.e., the total fees) of the New Fund and that the proposed Management Fee for the New Fund was set at a competitive level to make the New Fund viable in the marketplace; and
 that, under the proposed unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of the New Fund, including the costs of various third-party services required by the New Fund, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal,


134

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

transfer agency and printing costs, but that the New Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that the services to be received and the fees to be charged under the applicable New Fund Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Fund reflected these economies of scale;
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to make in the New Fund in order to seek to assure that the New Fund is attractive to investors; and
 that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for the New Fund and its shareholders.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Fund appropriately addressed economies of scale.
Other Benefits
In considering each New Fund Agreement, in addition to the factors discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the New Fund. As a result, the Board concluded that, in the case of the New Fund, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the applicable New Fund Agreements.
Conclusion
After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in their consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the New Fund Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the New Fund.



135

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.
RENEWAL AGREEMENTS
In determining to approve the continuation of the Renewal Agreements for the Renewal Funds, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the Renewal Agreements and the range of services that would continue to be provided to each Renewal Fund in accordance with the Renewal Agreements;
 Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would continue to provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to each Renewal Fund;
 Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Renewal Agreements, among other things, to: (i) manage the investment operations of the Renewal Funds and the composition of the Renewal Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of their holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights relating to securities and assets held by the Renewal Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Renewal Funds when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the Renewal Funds, and the periodic updating of the registration statement, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the Renewal Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the SEC and other regulatory and governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the Renewal Funds by shareholders and new investors;
 the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that have been provided by Global X Management or made available to the Renewal Funds; and
 the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would continue to be made available to the Renewal Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.



136

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Renewal Funds by Global X Management.
Performance
The Board considered the performance of each Renewal Fund. They examined the performance of the Renewal Funds for the one-year, three-year, five-year and since-inception periods, as applicable. Also, the Board considered the total return and investments performance of the Renewal Funds relative to (i) the performance of unaffiliated comparable ETFs and/or other registered funds, which performance information is publicly available from such registered funds, as well as other third party sources; and (ii) the performance of pertinent indexes. The Board considered instances of under-performance and over-performance with respect to the competitor funds. The Board also considered the Renewal Funds’ tracking against their underlying indexes in absolute terms.
Based on these considerations and comparisons, the Board concluded that the investment performance of the Renewal Funds did not adversely affect the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Renewal Agreements.
Cost of Services and Profitability
The Board considered Global X Management’s cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board considered the management fee (“Management Fee”) that has been borne or is expected to be borne by the Renewal Funds under the Renewal Agreements for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the Renewal Funds require under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the Renewal Funds).
In addition, the Board considered expected profitability to Global X Management, as applicable, from all services provided or expected to be provided to the Renewal Funds and all aspects of Global X Management’s relationship with the Renewal Funds. In connection with these considerations, Global X Management provided the Board with financial information regarding its operations and the services provided to the Renewal Funds and discussed with the Board its current and expected, as applicable, profitability with respect to the Renewal Funds.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the Management Fee rate paid by the Renewal Funds to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the Renewal Funds’ shareholders.




137

 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     

Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the Management Fee paid to Global X Management by the Renewal Funds. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for the Renewal Funds, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs and/or other comparable registered funds. The Board considered the Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the fee structures of any Renewal Fund that was above the average or median for its peer group;
 the structure of the unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the investment advisory fee for the Renewal Funds) and the current total expense ratios for the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the Renewal Funds was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratio (i.e., the total fees) of the Renewal Funds and that the proposed Management Fees for the Renewal Funds were set at a competitive levels to make the Renewal Funds viable in the marketplace; and
 that, under the unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management is responsible for most ordinary expenses of the Renewal Funds, including the costs of various third-party services required by the Renewal Funds, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that the Renewal Funds would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the services received and the fees charged under the Renewal Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Renewal Funds grow and whether the unitary Management Fee for the Renewal Funds reflected these economies of scale;
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management has made and intends to continue to make in the Renewal Funds in order to seek to assure that the Renewal Funds are attractive to investors; and



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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (concluded)
 
     

 that the unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for the Renewal Funds and their shareholders.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the unitary Management Fee for the Renewal Funds appropriately addressed economies of scale.
Other Benefits
In considering the Renewal Agreements, in addition to the factors above, the Board considered any other benefits realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the Renewal Funds and concluded that, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the continuation of the Renewal Agreements.
Conclusion
After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in its consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the Renewal Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of each Renewal Fund.
In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.




139

 
Supplemental Information (unaudited)
 
     

Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which a Fund issues and redeems Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of a Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings. The Market Price of a Fund will fluctuate in accordance with changes in their NAV, as well as market supply and demand.
Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that a Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.
Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Funds’ website at www.globalxetfs.com.







140

 
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

Set forth below are the names, addresses, years of birth, position with the Trust, Term of Office and Length of Time Served, the principal occupations for the last five years, number of Funds in fund complex overseen by Trustee, and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust.
Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Trust
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Independent Trustees
       
Charles A. Baker
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1953)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Chief Executive Officer of Investment Innovations LLC (investment consulting) (since 2013); Managing Director of NYSE Euronext (2003 to 2012).
782
Trustee of OSI ETF Trust (since 2016)
Susan M. Ciccarone
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1973)
Trustee (since 09/2019)
Partner, Further Global Capital Management (private equity) (since 2017); formerly Chief Operating Officer (2014-2016) and Chief Financial Officer (2012-2016), Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (ETF issuer).
782
Chairman, Payment Alliance International, Inc. (since 2019); Director, Casa Holdco LP, parent of Celink (since 2018).
Clifford J. Weber
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1963)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Owner, Financial Products Consulting Group LLC (consulting services to financial institutions) (since 2015); Formerly, Executive Vice President of Global Index and Exchange-Traded Products, NYSE Market, Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ETF/ETP listing exchange) (2013-2015).
782
Chairman (since 2017) and Trustee ofClough Funds Trust (since 2015); Chairman and Trustee of Clayton Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Janus Detroit Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Elevation ETF Trust (2016-2018); Trustee of Clough Global Equity Fund (since 2017); Trustee of Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (since 2017); and Trustee ofClough Global Opportunities Fund (since 2017).




141

 
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

The Trust’s SAI includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-493-8631. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of November 30, 2020.
Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Funds
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Operational Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers1
       
Luis Berruga
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1977)
Trustee (since 07/2018); President (since 2018)
Chief Executive Officer, GXMC (since 07/2018), Chief Financial Officer (since 2/2014) and Chief Operating Officer (9/2015 - 7/2018); Investment Banker, Jefferies (2012-2014)
782
None
Chang Kim
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1984)
Chief Operating Officer; Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer; and Chief Financial Officer (since 7/2018)
Chief Operating Officer, GXMC (since 7/2018), Head of Portfolio Management & Portfolio Administration (1/2017-7/2018); and Portfolio Manager (since 9/2009)
N/A
None
Matt Snyder3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(1984)
Assistant Treasurer (since 11/2020)
Director of Fund Accounting, SEI Investments (since 9/2019); Assistant Vice President, State Street Bank and Trust (10/2006-7/2016 and 5/2017-8/2019); and JPMorgan (Corporate & Investment Bank) (8/2016-4/2017)
N/A
None
Susan Lively
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1981)
Secretary (since 9/2020)
General Counsel, GXMC (since 9/2020); Senior Corporate Counsel at Franklin Templeton (previously, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at Legg Mason & Co., LLC) (2014-2020).
N/A
None
Eric Griffith3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(1969)
Assistant Secretary (since 2/2020)
Counsel, SEI Investments (since 10/2019); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2012-2018).
N/A
None




142


Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Funds
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Operational Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers1
       
Joe Costello
605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1974)
Chief Compliance Officer (since 9/2016)
Chief Compliance Officer, FlexShares Funds (2011-2015); Vice President, Northern Trust Investments (2003 - 2015)
N/A
None

1
Each Trustee serves until his successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
2
As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven investment portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational.
3
These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.




143

 
Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     

For shareholders that do not have a November 30, 2020 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a November 30, 2020 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020, the Fund has designated the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.
   
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions
   
Ordinary Income Distributions
   
Return of Capital
   
Total Distributions
   
Qualifying for Corporate Dividends Received Deduction (1)
   
Qualifying Dividend Income (2)
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
0.00
%
   
88.35
%
   
11.65
%
   
100.00
%
   
66.87
%
   
63.88
%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
0.00
%
   
99.54
%
   
0.46
%
   
100.00
%
   
80.67
%
   
86.93
%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
15.07
%
   
15.85
%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
92.64
%
   
97.56
%
Global X MLP ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
0.00
%
   
85.10
%
   
14.90
%
   
100.00
%
   
40.13
%
   
60.58
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
0.00
%
   
84.06
%
   
15.94
%
   
100.00
%
   
69.11
%
   
70.18
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
0.00
%
   
97.21
%
   
2.79
%
   
100.00
%
   
52.66
%
   
45.49
%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
4.77
%
   
95.23
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
72.01
%
   
72.01
%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
5.22
%
   
82.50
%
   
12.28
%
   
100.00
%
   
65.47
%
   
65.70
%
Global X Founder-Run Companies Preferred ETF
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
70.46
%
   
70.46
%

(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 is 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 the Fund to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.




144

 
Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     

   
U.S. Government Interest(3)
   
Interest Related Dividends(4)
   
Short Term Capital Gain Dividends(5)
   
Qualifying Business Income(6)
   
Foreign Tax Credit
 
Global X SuperDividend® Alternatives ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.20
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
6.79
%
   
0.00
%
Global X U.S. Preferred ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.91
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Variable Rate Preferred ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X MLP ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.39
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM 5 ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X TargetIncomeTM Plus 2 ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.01
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.05
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%


(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 “Qualifying Interest Income” 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.
(6)
The percentage of this column represents that amount of ordinary dividend income that qualified for 20% Business Income Deduction.

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.



145


Notes
 
     









146

 
Notes
 
     









147

 
Notes
 
     













148

605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
1-888-493-8631
www.globalxetfs.com

Investment Adviser and Administrator:
Global X Management Company LLC
605 3rd 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 20006-1871

Custodian and Transfer Agent:
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
40 Water Street
Boston, MA 02109

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-006-0800










Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (ticker: BOTZ)
Global X Internet of Things ETF (ticker: SNSR)
Global X FinTech ETF (ticker: FINX)
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF (ticker: HERO)
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (ticker: DRIV)
Global X Cloud Computing ETF (ticker: CLOU)
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (ticker: VPN)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (ticker: BUG)
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (ticker: AIQ)
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (ticker: MILN)
Global X Education ETF (ticker: EDUT)
Global X Cannabis ETF (ticker: POTX)
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (ticker: GNOM)
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (ticker: CHB)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (ticker: EDOC)
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF (ticker: LNGR)
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF (ticker: BFIT)
Global X CleanTech ETF (ticker: CTEC)
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (ticker: PAVE)
Global X Thematic Growth ETF (ticker: GXTG)


Annual Report
November 30, 2020

As permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ (defined below) shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank). Instead, shareholder reports will be available on the Funds’ website (www.globalxetfs.com/explore), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary.
You may elect to receive all future Fund shareholder reports in paper free of charge. Please contact your financial intermediary to inform them that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of Fund shareholder reports and for details about whether your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary.







 

Table of Contents
 


Management Discussion of Fund Performance
1
Schedules of Investments
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
46
Global X Internet of Things ETF
50
Global X FinTech ETF
55
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
59
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
63
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
69
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
72
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
75
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
77
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
83
Global X Education ETF
88
Global X Cannabis ETF
91
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
94
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
97
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
99
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
103
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
109
Global X CleanTech ETF
113
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
117
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
122
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
125
Statements of Operations
131
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
136
Financial Highlights
147
Notes to Financial Statements
157
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
181
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
184
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
188
Supplemental Information
197
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
198
Notice to Shareholders
200



Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from a Fund. Shares may only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Forms N-PORT are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
A description of the policies and procedures that Global X Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-493-8631; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov





 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF


Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence, including companies involved in developing industrial robots and production systems, automated inventory management, unmanned vehicles, voice/image/text recognition, and medical robots or robotic instruments, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 48.90%, while the Underlying Index increased 49.93%. The Fund had a net asset value of $21.43 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $31.78 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Veritone, Inc. and Maxar Technologies Inc., which returned 392.05% and 161.28%, respectively. The worst performers were TransEnterix, Inc. and Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., which returned -79.30% and -54.70%, respectively.
Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) combine the rapidly improving abilities of both mechanical and cognitive technologies. Increasingly, these technologies disrupt existing processes in areas such as industrial manufacturing, transportation, defense, health care, and agriculture, automating functions to reduce costs and/or improve efficiency and quality. Additionally, robotics and AI have visible use cases in everyday life, including in electronic toys, drones, personal assistants, and home appliances. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic during the reporting period, the need for automation accelerated. For example, companies increasingly sought new supply chain strategies to mitigate cross-border risks. Reshoring manufacturing to their home countries and diversifying supply chains are now priorities for many firms as they look to maintain greater control and avoid costly interruptions. But robotics plays an important role in reshoring as advanced economies typically have much higher labor costs. Outside of manufacturing, sectors like health care, retail, and food and beverages looked towards robotics to limit human to human contact amid the pandemic. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 28% to Industrial Machinery, 14% to Electronic Equipment and Instruments, 11% to Semiconductors, and 8% to Healthcare Equipment. During the reporting period, the Fund was exposed predominately to Japan (44%), followed by the United States (37%) and Switzerland (11%).






1

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
48.90%
48.09%
10.82%
10.73%
20.54%
20.43%
Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index
49.93%
49.93%
11.16%
11.16%
20.82%
20.82%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
8.99%
8.99%
11.98%
11.98%


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.






2

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF


Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page.






3

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Internet of Things ETF


Global X Internet of Things ETF
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that facilitate the Internet of Things industry, including companies involved in wearable technology, home automation, connected automotive technology, sensors, networking infrastructure/software, smart metering and energy control devices, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index. The Internet of Things refers to the network of physical objects (devices, vehicles, equipment, homes, buildings) that are connected to the internet through embedded devices and software, which allows these physical objects to collect, analyze and exchange data.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 31.88%, while the Underlying Index increased 32.32%. The Fund had a net asset value of $22.89 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $29.95 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Xiaomi Corp. and Nordic Semiconductor ASA, which returned 198.96% and 148.94%, respectively. The worst performers were Garrett Motion, Inc. and Senseonics Holdings, Inc., which returned -84.87% and -62.50%, respectively.
With the advent of highspeed wireless internet and cheap internet-capable chips, devices are getting “smarter.” From home appliances and cars, to public infrastructure and factories, many everyday objects are now connected to networks and the worldwide web. The Internet of Things (IoT), via increased connectivity and sensor-based technologies, adds a level of digital intelligence to these proliferating devices. The rapid development of 5G network could drive an increase in the number of IoT devices worldwide as devices are expected to benefit from reduced latency and greater capacity and speed. The IoT is also helping fight the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of public health and business impacts, as connected devices are used to measure temperatures, conduct contact-tracing, and use personal health data to predict COVID-19 infections. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 39% to the Semiconductors sub-industry, followed by 13% to Electrical Components and Equipment, and 9% to Healthcare Equipment. Geographically, during the reporting period, the Fund’s exposures came predominately from the United States at 60%, followed by Switzerland at 17%.






4

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Internet of Things ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Internet of Things ETF
31.88%
31.22%
15.54%
15.44%
18.83%
18.81%
Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index
32.32%
32.32%
15.89%
15.89%
19.20%
19.20%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
8.99%
8.99%
11.98%
11.98%


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)

* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.






5

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Internet of Things ETF


Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page.




6

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X FinTech ETF


Global X FinTech ETF
The Global X FinTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global FinTech Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that provide financial technology products and services, including companies involved in mobile payments, peer-to-peer and marketplace lending, financial analytics software and alternative currencies, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 40.21%, while the Underlying Index increased 40.95%. The Fund had a net asset value of $30.49 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $42.75 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Afterpay Limited and Square, Inc., which returned 227.53% and 205.21%, respectively. The worst performers were Wirecard AG and On Deck Capital, Inc., which returned -97.22% and -82.52%, respectively.
Financial Technology, or FinTech, is the application of cutting edge software and hardware to facilitate or improve traditional financial services. In some instances, FinTech companies can be disruptive to entrenched industry players, such as peer-to-peer lenders looking to disintermediate banks from the lending process. In other instances, FinTech firms can help companies improve existing processes or reduce costs, such as creating customized software to help a real estate firm manage their properties. During the reporting period, digitalization in financial services, adoption of digital payment options, and penetration of financial technology among the emerging market middle class accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to drive the Fund’s returns. In particular, there was strong growth in areas like online payments, as consumers shifted to buying more from e-commerce platforms, and mobile payments, as merchants offered contactless payment solutions to limit COVID-19 transmission risks. During the reporting period, the Fund saw large exposures to Other Diversified Financial Services (46% average exposure) and Application Software (31% average exposure). Geographically, during the reporting period, the Fund maintained an allocation of 59% to stocks in the United States, followed by Netherlands, Brazil at 7%, and Australia at 6%.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X FinTech ETF
40.21%
39.96%
25.31%
25.21%
28.12%
28.11%
Indxx Global Fintech Thematic Index
40.95%
40.95%
26.14%
26.14%
28.91%
28.91%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
8.99%
8.99%
11.98%
11.98%







7

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X FinTech ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






8

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF


Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
The Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Video Games & Esports Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased video game- and esports-related consumption, including those whose principal business is in video game development/publishing, video game and esports content distribution and streaming, operating/owning esports leagues/teams, and producing video game/esports hardware. To be eligible for the Underlying Index, a company must generate at least 50% of its revenues from video games and esports activities, as determined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 82.04%, while the Underlying Index increased 82.91%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.73 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $28.57 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Sea Ltd. (Singapore) and Gravity Co., Ltd., which returned 386.96% and 348.54%, respectively. The worst performers were Aeria Inc. and Chinese Gamer International Corporation, which returned -50.50% and -22.37%, respectively.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing stay-at-home orders, many turned to video games and esports for entertainment. With limited live events and social opportunities, video games and esports provided a physically distant, engaging, and social experience for experienced and novice gamers around the world.  As such, revenues across the video game industry surged during the reporting period as games, hardware, and peripherals saw significantly increased purchases. In addition, while still early in its adoption cycle, esports gained significant traction amid lockdowns as limited live sports led to professional athletes competing in the virtual world in live streamed events. This served to pull in millions of new esports viewers to this fast-growing area of gaming. During the reporting period, we also saw the releases of much-awaited consoles in the market: Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Sony’s PlayStation 5. Console launches occur infrequently, but when they do happen, they can spur a super cycle of software and hardware purchases as gamers look to utilize the latest technology, prompting greater forward expectations for gaming companies.
 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
82.04%
81.56%
80.16%
80.45%
Solactive Video Games & Esports Index
82.91%
82.91%
80.80%
80.80%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
16.59%
16.59%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF


Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
The Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are involved in the development of electric vehicles and/or autonomous vehicles, including companies that produce electric/hybrid vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicle components and materials, autonomous driving technology, and network connected services for transportation, as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 54.98%, while the Underlying Index increased 55.38%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.15 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $21.75 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Tesla Inc. and Plug Power Inc., which returned 760.16% and 576.67%, respectively. The worst performers were Carpenter Technology Corporation and Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, which returned -51.86% and -41.50%, respectively.
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales grew at a steady pace despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy continues. China remains the world’s leader in the EV market even though it witnessed a slowdown during the reporting period, as the government scaled back some of the subsidies offered to EV-buyers. With the introduction of worldwide harmonized light vehicle test procedure (WLTP) by the European Union (E.U.), Europe saw nearly a 44% increase in EV sales. In the U.S., President-elect Joe Biden plans to push the widespread use of electric cars, in an effort to meet ambitious carbon neutrality goals by 2050, further spurring demand. The lithium industry, which produces the critical metal used to make EV batteries, performed well thanks to increasing demand and slow supply growth. While pure-play EV makers generate the headlines, legacy automakers are entering the EV segment aggressively, creating further tailwinds for the industry. Autonomous and electric vehicle technologies continue to progress as battery costs fall, artificial intelligence improves, and self-driving cars collect more driving data.
 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
54.98%
55.41%
17.12%
17.24%
Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index
55.38%
55.38%
17.16%
17.16%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
9.61%
9.61%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on April 13, 2018.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cloud Computing ETF


Global X Cloud Computing ETF
The Global X Cloud Computing ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying  Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed and emerging markets that are positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of cloud computing technology, including but not limited to companies whose principal business is in offering computing Software-as-a Service (“SaaS”), Platform-as-a-Service (“PaaS”), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (“IaaS”), managed server storage space and data center REITs, and/or cloud and edge computing infrastructure and hardware (collectively, “Cloud Computing Companies”), as defined by Indxx LLC, the provider of the Underlying  Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 61.68%, while the Underlying Index increased 62.71%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.99 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.84 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from 21Vianet Group, Inc. and Shopify, Inc., which returned 318.61% and 223.80%, respectively. The worst performers were Benefitfocus, Inc. and Cornerstone Ondemand, Inc., which returned -39.99% and -28.41%, respectively.
Cloud technology has become an integrated part of our lives as it fundamentally alters how we consume, process, and share information in the digital age. It is increasingly touching many aspects of our lives, from work to entertainment, health care, and education. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were already in the process of transitioning much of their information technology infrastructure to the cloud to allow for greater efficiency, outsourcing, and remote access to data and software. But the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to cloud-based solutions. Many governments shuttered non-essential businesses and encouraged workers to stay at home, if possible. Cloud computing made this possible for millions by facilitating teleconferencing, remote access, and seamless communications.  As a result, many SaaS providers saw increasing revenues and expanding valuations amid the pandemic despite a weak economic backdrop.
 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
61.68%
62.03%
39.21%
39.69%
Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index
62.71%
62.71%
39.89%
39.89%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
13.04%
13.04%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cloud Computing ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF


Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
The Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business operations in the fields of data centers, cellular towers, and/or digital infrastructure hardware. Specifically, the Underlying Index will include securities issued by “Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Companies” as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on October 27, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 0.20%, while the Underlying Index decreased 0.16%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.97 per share on October 27, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $14.94 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Microchip Technology Incorporated and Micron Technology, Inc., which returned 24.85% and 23.34%, respectively. The worst performers were Nextdc Limited and Digital Realty Trust, Inc., which returned -11.32% and -10.56%, respectively.
Data centers are traditionally large, windowless, warehouse-like buildings that host their tenant’s networked computer servers. In exchange for regular rent payments and fees, data centers provide physical space, cooling, power management, and security to their tenants, but rarely own or operate their own servers. Unlike other REITs, data center leases are primarily based on power capacity usage ($/kW) rather than square footage. This business model gives tenants significant flexibility to scale their infrastructure and computing needs. Similar to data centers, cellular towers own and operate critical physical infrastructure for the digital world, including wireless and broadcast communications towers. Even though the number of potential customers is limited to a handful of telecoms, the need for towers is greater than ever with the rapid accent of smart phones and the internet of things.
Data centers and cellular towers marry elements of growth-oriented technology investing, with income-oriented real estate. As disruptive technologies like the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Video Games & Esports require vast amounts of data storage and processing, demand for data centers and cell towers could continue to surge, along with hardware that powers these structures. The world’s growing reliance on connectivity and cloud computing, particularly among stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, makes digital infrastructure more important than ever and is generally increasing growth expectations for the industry. Beyond that, the low yield environment around the world has made certain dividend-paying stocks more attractive as investors search for yield. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate exposure of 66% to Real Estate and 27% to Information Technology.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
-0.20%
0.47%
Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index
-0.16%
-0.16%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
8.31%
8.31%


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure


Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF


Global X Cybersecurity ETF
The Global X Cybersecurity ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Cybersecurity Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from increased adoption of cybersecurity technology, including but not limited to companies whose principal business is in the development and management of security protocols preventing intrusion and attacks to systems, networks, applications, computers, and mobile devices. To be eligible for the Underlying Index as a Cybersecurity Company, a company must generate at least 50% of its revenues from cybersecurity activities.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 33.78%, while the Underlying Index increased 34.60%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.14 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $22.75 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Zscaler, Inc. and CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., which returned 198.77% and 164.28%, respectively. The worst performers were Tufin Software Technologies Ltd. and FFRI Security, Inc., which returned -59.45% and -19.31%, respectively.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization accelerated across many aspects of the economy. Workers used cloud computing services to access data and software remotely; shoppers used online platforms to order goods and services to their door; patients leveraged telemedicine to connect with doctors securely from their homes. While this rise in digitalization has protected people physically, it has also created new opportunities for digital crimes like hacking, cyberthefts, and ransomware. Reports indicate that cyberattacks became more frequent and sophisticated amid the pandemic.  Large-scale data breaches rose nearly 300% during the first half of 2020. Increasingly, cybersecurity firms are incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to provide automated and customized endpoint security solutions. Given its central role in protecting firms, consumers, and government bodies around the world amid the trend of digitalization, the cybersecurity theme and firms in the space were well-positioned during the reporting period.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
33.78%
33.32%
44.74%
47.58%
Indxx Cybersecurity Index
34.60%
34.60%
45.48%
45.48%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
16.59%
16.59%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF


Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed or incorporated in developed markets that are positioned to benefit from the development and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology in their products and services, as well as companies that produce hardware used in Artificial Intelligence applied for the analysis of Big Data.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 49.84%, while the Underlying Index increased 50.40%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.35 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $25.84 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Trade Desk, Inc. and Shopify, Inc., which returned 242.17% and 223.80%, respectively. The worst performers were DXC Technology Co. and PROS Holdings, Inc., which returned -40.15% and -28.52%, respectively.
In the digital age, data is becoming an increasingly valuable asset. Data can be sold directly or harvested to sell targeted advertisements, recommend products, or develop new features, among other uses. To potentially benefit from this trend, the Fund seeks to invest in companies that own large proprietary data sets and/or are developing software or hardware to process this data through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, such as machine and deep learning. During the reporting period, increased online activity and the dire need for digitization in response to the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated AI and analytics investments across sectors, benefiting the Fund. Over the reporting period, the Fund, on average, allocated 61% of its assets to Information Technology, 16% to Communication Services, and 12% to Industrials. On average, over the reporting period, the Fund allocated 72% to the United States, 11% to China, and 5% to Canada.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
49.84%
50.80%
24.44%
24.66%
Indxx Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Index
50.40%
50.40%
24.81%
24.81%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
9.06%
9.06%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)

* The Fund commenced operations on May 11, 2018.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF


Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
The Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Millennials Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide exposure to the millennial generation, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index..  The millennial generation refers to the demographic generational group in the United States with birth years ranging from 1980 to 2000.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 38.47%, while the Underlying Index increased 39.27%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.55 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $35.23 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Etsy, Inc. and Peloton Interactive, Inc., which returned 270.36% and 247.42%, respectively. The worst performers were TrueCar, Inc. and Designer Brands Inc., which returned -57.90% and -50.58%, respectively.
Millennials, currently the largest generation in the U.S., are growing into their prime earning and spending years. The U.S. workforce now consists of nearly 60 million millennials, making up more than 35% of the labor force. Importantly, millennials spend differently than past generations, favoring particular types of companies and businesses models. Over the long term, as millennials spending power increases, companies focused on social media, live experiences, fast casual dining, health and wellness, education, employment, housing and home goods, and financial software and services are advantageously positioned to resonate with this unique and powerful generation. During the reporting period, the Fund broadly benefitted from consumer shifts towards preferences that have long been favored by millennials. Namely, e-commerce, streaming, digital payments, athleisure, and other trends that accelerated during the pandemic and the stay-at-home economy. To gain exposure to these various segments, the Fund made average approximate allocations of 40% to Consumer Discretionary, 26% to Communication Services, and 17% to Information Technology during the reporting period.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X MillennialsThematic ETF
38.47%
38.11%
23.37%
23.31%
21.19%
21.06%
Indxx Millennials Thematic Index
39.27%
39.27%
24.01%
24.01%
21.72%
21.72%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.77%
15.52%
15.52%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2016.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Education ETF


Global X Education ETF
The Global X Education ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Education Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies listed in developed and emerging markets that provide products and services that facilitate education, including but not limited to companies involved in online learning and educational content/publishing, as well as early childhood education, higher education and professional education.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on July 10, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 12.76%, while the Underlying Index increased 12.99%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.20 per share on July 10, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $17.14 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from V-cube, Inc. and Rosetta Stone Inc., which returned 178.69% and 88.14%, respectively. The worst performers were Stride, Inc. and GSX Techedu, Inc., which returned -31.24% and -26.63%, respectively.
Despite the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the education theme largely benefitted from the virus as students increasingly leveraged remote learning technology and software to continue learning from the comfort of their homes. In addition, limited work opportunities amid closures helped provide a tailwind for individuals seeking to enhance or supplement their education with further learning. Education-as-a-Service (EaaS) seeks to provide affordable and accessible classes for those who may not want to enroll in a holistic program. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) fall under EaaS and allow for thousands of individuals to enroll in them concurrently, utilizing remote technologies to deliver educational content at scale. These segments not only facilitated learning during the stay-at-home economy, but also are showing promise beyond the pandemic. Governments and individuals are increasingly seeking to improve educational outcomes to increase standards of living, particularly alongside the rise of automation, which could displace certain low-value-add work. Investments in human capital through education and training could prove critical in mitigating this risk. The Fund since its inception had an average approximation exposure of 61% to Education services and 25% to Application Software.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Education ETF
12.76%
13.03%
Indxx Global Education Thematic Index
12.99%
12.99%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
14.73%
14.73%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Education ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cannabis ETF


Global X Cannabis ETF
The Global X Cannabis ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Cannabis Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are active in the cannabis industry. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index, a company is considered by the Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index to be a Cannabis Company if it derives at least 50% of its revenue, operating income, or assets from the cannabis industry. These companies include those involved in the following areas of the cannabis industry: (i) the legal production, growth and distribution of marijuana, as well as extracts, derivative products or synthetic versions thereof; (ii) the legal production, growth and distribution of hemp, as well as extracts, derivative products or synthetic versions thereof; (iii) financial services (insurance offerings, property leasing, financing, capital markets activity and investments) provided to companies involved in the production, growth and distribution of cannabis; (iv) pharmaceutical applications of cannabis; (v) cannabidiol (better known as CBD) and cannabis oil products, edibles, topicals, drinks and other products; and (vi) products that may be used to consume cannabis.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 17.03%, while the Underlying Index decreased 24.35%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.31 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $12.05 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Aphria Inc. and Canopy Growth Corporation, which returned 77.78% and 56.07%, respectively. The worst performers were Sundial Growers Inc. and Medipharm Labs Corp, which returned -88.43% and -84.42%, respectively.
In the U.S., currently 35 states have legalized marijuana for medical use, 15 of which allow adults to legally use the drug for recreational use. In the first quarter of 2020, the lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic saw consumers stocking up on medicinal and recreational cannabis, as many cannabis dispensaries received “essential business” status. This led to strong sales figures for the cannabis companies despite the slowdown. However, the cannabis stocks broadly suffered during the quarter amid heightened market volatility. They bounced back in the second quarter of 2020 as the market rebounded from its lows. Later during the reporting period, cannabis stocks gained on hopes that President-elect Joe Biden would provide a path for the federal decriminalization of cannabis. In addition, four states passed ballot measures to legalize adult recreational use of cannabis. However, during the reporting period, the Fund suffered due to weaker than expected earnings and reduced investor confidence in the emerging industry. During the reporting period, the Fund has had an average approximate exposure of 89% to Pharmaceuticals, 4% to Biotechnology, and 2% to Health care facilities.






26

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cannabis ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Cannabis ETF
-17.03%
-17.27%
-41.90%
-42.91%
Cannabis Index
-24.35%
-24.35%
-46.53%
-46.53%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
16.22%
16.22%


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on September 17, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not






27

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Cannabis ETF


reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF


Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
The Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Genomics Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index tracks the companies that generate revenues from Genomics related business. Genomics business operations include the following: (i) gene editing (ii) genomic sequencing (iii) development and testing of genetic medicine/therapies, (iv) computational genomics and genetic diagnostics, and/or (v) biotechnology.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 34.59%, while the Underlying Index increased 35.34%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.61 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $21.01 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. which returned 207.59% and 198.97%, respectively. The worst performers were Wave Life Sciences Ltd. and ProQR Therapeutic N.V., which returned -73.39% and -52.34%, respectively.
Genomic sub-sciences like genomic sequencing and computational genomics gives insight into genomes’ functionality, while genetic therapies and gene editing seek to use that information for medical or other purposes. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, attention was immediately cast upon the ability to test for the virus as well as develop treatments and vaccines to limit its impact. Genomics techniques enabled fast action in understanding the genetic composition of the virus, to test for its presence in human biological samples, and became critical in the development of revolutionary vaccines. Beyond the pandemic, use cases and markets for genetic medicines could continue to expand and evolve as the world learns more about the human genome, and ways to interact with and even manipulate it. The Fund benefitted during the reporting period from advancements in genomics, which could offer the first solid opportunity to cure illness that was previously deemed fatal or without recourse. Greater scale, more computing power, and ever-growing data sets have made genomics-based analysis and treatment more affordable for the masses.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
34.59%
34.29%
21.25%
22.68%
Solactive Genomics Index
35.34%
35.34%
21.92%
21.92%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
13.20%
13.20%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on April 5, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF


Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
The Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Biotech Innovation Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are directly involved in China’s biotechnology industry. In constructing the Underlying Index, Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index utilizes FactSet Industry classifications to identify companies that are directly involved in the biotechnology industry. Only those securities classified in the biotechnology industry according to FactSet as of each rebalance date are eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index. The Underlying Index is weighted according to a modified capitalization weighting methodology and is reconstituted and re-weighted semi-annually.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on September 22, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 1.39%, while the Underlying Index decreased 1.24%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.09 per share on September 22, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $14.88 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Zai Lab Ltd. and Wuxi Biologics (Cayman) Inc., which returned 45.71% and 22.74%, respectively. The worst performers were Berry Genomics Co. Ltd. and Viva Biotech Holdings, which returned -28.58% and -24.55%, respectively.
The biotech industry – a segment of the health-care sector – encompasses companies undertaking research and development of innovative pharmaceuticals, devices, and processes to treat various ailments and illnesses. Biotech is often on the cutting edge of the health-care sector, but its disruptive impact can reach other sectors as well, given further applications of biological organisms, processes, and technologies, such as in agriculture. Recognizing the power and potential of biotechnology, Chinese authorities, businesses, and universities are increasingly focusing on developing the country’s domestic biotech industry. The rise of the broader health-care sector has propelled China’s biotech industry into a fast-growing industry that could eventually turn into a global bellwether. Biotech companies stand at the critical intersection of changing demographics and consumer behavior as well as rapid advancements in technology, which make them key beneficiaries in the government’s “Made in China 2025” strategy. Aided by friendly regulatory policies and growing access to capital, the gap between Chinese biotech firms and their U.S. counterparts is converging with China inching toward global leadership.






31

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
-1.39%
-1.19%
Solactive China Biotech Innovation Index
-1.24%
-1.24%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net)
11.46%
11.46%


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.






32

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF


There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF


Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
The Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Telemedicine & Digital Health Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of telemedicine and digital health, as well as applications thereof (collectively, “Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies”), as defined by Solactive AG, the provider of the Underlying Index (the “Index Provider”). In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Underlying Index, a company is considered by the Index Provider to be a Telemedicine & Digital Health Company if it derives at least 50% of its revenue, operating income, or assets from telemedicine and/or digital health. Telemedicine & Digital Health Companies include those involved in the following business activities: (i) telemedicine, (ii) healthcare analytics, (iii) connected healthcare devices, and/or (iv) administrative digitization.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on July 29, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 20.88%, while the Underlying Index increased 21.09%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.23 per share on July 29, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $18.41per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from iRhythm Technologies, Inc. and M3, Inc., which returned 94.19% and 89.43%, respectively. The worst performers were Tabula Rasa Healthcare, Inc. and DexCom, Inc., which returned -38.32% and -25.15%, respectively.
Telemedicine allows health-care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients remotely using telecommunications technology, saving time and mitigating risks for both the physician and the patient. Telemedicine and digital health have gained traction throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With large swaths of the global population under stay-at-home orders, technology-based tools that facilitate remote communication with doctors and enable patient monitoring have become critical. Structural trends, like health-care inequality, human longevity, systemic inefficiency, and improving connectivity, served as kindling for the seemingly inevitable, albeit gradual, adoption of technology in the health care sector. Telemedicine and digital health can widen the reach of health care by making it more geographically and financially accessible and presenting opportunities for large-scale adoption. Additional opportunities lie in the technologies’ potential to revolutionize treatment options, improve patient outcomes, and streamline health-care systems.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health  ETF
20.88%
21.01%
Solactive Telemedicine & Digital Health Index
21.09%
21.09%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
11.84%
11.84%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF


Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
The Global X Longevity Thematic ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Longevity Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that facilitate the demographic trend of longer average life spans and the aging of the global population, including but not limited to companies involved in biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, senior living facilities and specialized health care services, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 14.79%, while the Underlying Index increased 15.04%. The Fund had a net asset value of $23.55 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $26.82 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Celltrion, Inc. and Pennant Group Inc., which returned 119.00% and 116.44%, respectively. The worst performers were Amarin Corporation Plc and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which returned -76.68% and -69.49%, respectively.
Around the world, people are living longer. At the same time, fertility rates have declined in many advanced and developing economies as families have fewer children. Combined, these trends create a powerful demographic trend where the population is rapidly aging: the cohort of senior-aged individuals is growing both in total size and as a percentage of the overall population. Senior citizens have distinct needs that vary from those of other age-demographics, including depending more heavily on pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, senior housing and care. The Fund’s exposures to these segments tilts heavily towards the Health Care sector with some Real Estate exposure, many of which were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the world’s health care systems sought contain and treat the virus. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 35% to Healthcare Equipment, 31% to Biotechnology, and 15% to Pharmaceuticals. During the reporting period, the Fund was predominately exposed to the United States (62%), followed by Japan (8%) and Denmark (7%).

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
14.79%
14.05%
12.17%
11.94%
14.10%
14.65%
Indxx Global Longevity Thematic Index
15.04%
15.04%
12.40%
12.40%
14.41%
14.41%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
8.99%
8.99%
12.44%
12.44%







36

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF


Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
The Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that provide products and services that facilitate physical wellness through active and healthy lifestyles, including but not limited to companies involved in fitness equipment, fitness technology, athletic apparel, nutritional supplements, and organic/natural food offerings, as defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 14.34%, while the Underlying Index increased 14.82%. The Fund had a net asset value of $21.17 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $24.11 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Peloton Interactive, Inc. and Medifast, Inc., which returned 247.42% and 142.34%, respectively. The worst performers were Tivity Health, Inc. and Tosho Co., Ltd., which returned -70.24% and -62.24%, respectively.
Population and average life expectancies are rising globally amid a backdrop of rapidly increasing health care costs. These trends have contributed to an increased desire among consumers to proactively lead healthy lifestyles. Rather than wait to treat symptoms as they appear, many are seeking to optimize their health and improve their quality of life by enhancing their physical and mental well-being. During the reporting period, the COVID-19 pandemic put in focus the limitations of the world’s health care systems as well as highlighted the importance of an individual’s commitment to their own health. Further, as gyms and fitness centers faced temporary closures, many consumers turned their homes into areas that allowed them to work out and create spaces for health and wellness. Additionally, the work-from-home environment accelerated a trend towards athleisure, as many working professionals sought more comfortable clothing than traditional business attire. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average allocation of approximately 38% in the Apparel, Accessories and Luxury Goods sub-industry, 14% in the Packaged Foods and Meats sub-industry, and 8% in the Leisure products sub-industry. Geographically, during the reporting period, the Fund’s exposures came mainly from the United States at 41% and Japan at 15%.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
14.34%
14.25%
14.46%
14.49%
11.89%
12.16%
Indxx Global Health & Wellness Thematic Index
14.82%
14.82%
14.91%
14.91%
12.37%
12.37%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
8.99%
8.99%
12.44%
12.44%







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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X CleanTech ETF


Global X CleanTech ETF
The Global X CleanTech ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global CleanTech Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies that develop technology or equipment that enables the production of energy from renewable sources, efficient utilization of energy and reduction of negative environmental influences.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on October 27, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 26.21%, while the Underlying Index increased 26.26%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.07 per share on October 27, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $19.02 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from FuelCell Energy, Inc. and GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited, which returned 360.50% and 113.44%, respectively. The worst performers were United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. and Flat Glass Group Co., Ltd., which returned -7.76% and -2.95%, respectively.
The need to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of human activity is more immediate than ever. Clean technologies like those involved in renewable energy production, energy storage, smart grid implementation, energy efficiency, and pollution-reduction are essential to tackling negative environmental impacts like climate change.
As the economic and societal implications of these impacts continue to mount, governments and companies are ramping up carbon neutrality efforts by setting aggressive emissions targets and committing to CleanTech adoption. The European Union (EU), China, and Japan are aggressively committing to carbon neutrality in the coming decades and so are leading companies like Amazon, Apple and Walmart. Domestically, expectations for CleanTech’s growth accelerated further with the election of Joe Biden. His administration will seek to pass a broad infrastructure bill with billions earmarked for cleantech investments to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. During the reporting period the Fund had approximate exposure of 49% to Industrials, 36% to Information Technology, and 11% to Materials.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X CleanTech ETF
26.21%
26.08%
Indxx Global CleanTech Index
26.26%
26.26%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
8.31%
8.31%







40

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X CleanTech ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






41

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF


Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
The Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of U.S. listed companies that provide exposure to domestic infrastructure development, including companies involved in construction and engineering; production of infrastructure raw materials, composites and products; industrial transportation; and producers/distributors of heavy construction equipment, defined by Indxx, LLC, the provider of the Underlying Index.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 16.77%, while the Underlying Index increased 17.25%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.43 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $20.24 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Arconic Corp. and Calix, Inc., which returned 297.54% and 205.55%, respectively. The worst performers were MRC Global Inc. and Matrix Service Company which returned -56.67% and -54.25%, respectively.
The Fund invests in companies that are expected to benefit from increased spending on infrastructure activities in the United States. These activities could include the development of new public or private infrastructure, as well as repairs to existing infrastructure. The Fund suffered in the initial period of the year, as the COVID-19 pandemic created a risk-off environment for equities and many infrastructure projects stalled due to stay-at-home orders. The Fund rebounded in the later part of the reporting period as markets recovered and investors became increasingly bullish on infrastructure spending as a key component of fiscal stimulus. President-elect Biden has pledged to support $2 trillion in infrastructure spending to rebuild and modernize the nation’s infrastructure assets, creating further bullishness in the space. During the reporting period, the Fund saw an average approximate allocation of 70% to Industrials, 23% to Materials, and 4% to Information Technology.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Three Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
16.77%
16.93%
8.53%
8.53%
8.99%
9.05%
Indxx U.S. Infrastructure Development Index
17.25%
17.25%
9.02%
9.02%
9.48%
9.48%
S&P 500® Index
17.46%
17.46%
13.17%
13.17%
14.14%
14.14%







42

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on March 6, 2017.
The S&P 500® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite index of 500 large capitalization U.S. companies.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






43

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Thematic Growth ETF


Global X Thematic Growth ETF
The Global X Thematic Growth ETF (“Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Thematic Growth Index (“Underlying Index”). The Fund is passively managed, which means the investment adviser does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. The Fund generally seeks to fully replicate the Underlying Index.
The Underlying Index seeks to provide broad exposure to thematic growth strategies using a portfolio of exchange-traded funds, each of which is issued by Global X Funds® (the “Underlying ETFs”). The share prices of the Underlying ETFs are expected to track the performance of equities in developed or emerging markets that provide exposure to structurally disruptive macro-trends.
For the 12-month period ended November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 60.81%, while the Underlying Index increased 60.74%. The Fund had a net asset value of $26.50 per share on November 30, 2019 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $42.45 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, the highest returns came from Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF and Global X Social Media ETF which returned 108.62% and 71.27%, respectively. The Fund’s worst performers still had positive performance, with the Global X Longevity Thematic ETF and Global X Cloud Computing ETF returning 9.12% and 6.07%, respectively.
The Fund seeks to gain exposure to multiple disruptive trends by selecting those with the highest revenue growth within various sectors of the economy. During the reporting period, the COVID-19 pandemic raged, causing the adoption of numerous themes to accelerate. The shift to the stay-at-home economy benefited certain themes like Social Media and E-commerce, as society shifted to digital communications and online shopping. Other themes like FinTech, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things also benefitted in this environment as companies, organizations, and governments looked to increasingly implement digital technologies to avoid person-to-person contact. During the reporting period, the Fund had an average approximate allocation of 19% to Financials, 18% to Communication Services, 17% to Health Care, 14% to Consumer Discretionary, 13% to Information Technology, 10% to Industrials, and 10% to Energy and Transportation sector.

 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
One Year Return
Annualized Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
60.81%
60.60%
61.08%
62.57%
Solactive Thematic Growth Index
60.74%
60.74%
60.91%
60.91%
MSCI ACWI Index (Net)
15.01%
15.01%
16.59%
16.59%







44

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)
Global X Thematic Growth ETF


Growth of a 10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)


* The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
The MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.
Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption or sale of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices on the previous page and above.






45

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 


Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
CANADA— 1.5%
           
Industrials — 1.5%
           
ATS Automation Tooling Systems *
   
1,913,953
   
$
32,034,602
 
FINLAND— 2.1%
               
Industrials — 2.1%
               
Cargotec, Cl B 
   
1,146,054
     
45,925,511
 
JAPAN— 44.7%
               
Communication Services — 0.4%
               
RPA Holdings (A)* 
   
1,180,490
     
7,618,986
 
Health Care — 1.1%
               
CYBERDYNE (A)* 
   
2,800,084
     
23,818,504
 
Industrials — 28.1%
               
Daifuku 
   
854,637
     
99,171,496
 
FANUC 
   
711,826
     
173,152,401
 
Hirata 
   
218,389
     
17,466,931
 
Idec 
   
674,760
     
11,938,933
 
Mitsubishi Electric 
   
5,553,937
     
81,677,894
 
Nachi-Fujikoshi 
   
510,355
     
21,094,510
 
Shibaura Machine 
   
614,792
     
13,566,400
 
SMC 
   
139,379
     
88,646,514
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
46

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Industrials — continued
               
Yaskawa Electric 
   
2,086,939
   
$
100,669,415
 
             
607,384,494
 
Information Technology — 15.1%
               
AI inside (A)* 
   
76,457
     
50,005,921
 
Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory (A)*
   
210,550
     
5,692,069
 
Keyence 
   
309,636
     
158,240,254
 
Omron 
   
1,092,334
     
98,784,077
 
PKSHA Technology (A)* 
   
627,642
     
13,849,957
 
             
326,572,278
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
965,394,262
 
SWITZERLAND— 11.5%
               
Health Care — 4.2%
               
Tecan Group 
   
206,245
     
90,717,728
 
Industrials — 7.3%
               
ABB 
   
5,909,659
     
156,472,469
 
TOTAL SWITZERLAND 
           
247,190,197
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 5.2%
               
Information Technology — 5.2%
               
Renishaw 
   
1,491,055
     
111,474,794
 
UNITED STATES— 34.8%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.1%
               
iRobot (A)* 
   
575,574
     
45,142,269
 
Energy — 0.5%
               
Helix Energy Solutions Group *
   
3,104,346
     
11,672,341
 
Health Care — 7.4%
               
Intuitive Surgical * 
   
218,866
     
158,907,659
 
Industrials — 6.9%
               
AeroVironment (A)* 
   
495,067
     
42,273,771
 
John Bean Technologies 
   
655,113
     
72,429,293
 
Maxar Technologies (A) 
   
1,247,984
     
34,736,309
 
             
149,439,373
 
Information Technology — 17.9%
               
Brooks Automation 
   
1,529,368
     
111,628,570
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
47

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 


   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
Cerence * 
   
758,373
   
$
68,822,349
 
FARO Technologies * 
   
367,774
     
24,317,217
 
NVIDIA 
   
338,435
     
181,421,466
 
             
386,189,602
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
751,351,244
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $1,713,570,039) 
           
2,153,370,610
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.3%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $5,544,968)  
   
5,544,968
     
5,544,968
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 1.8%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $39,849,849 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $138,515 - $5,691,320, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $40,644,470)
               
(Cost $39,849,772)  
 
$
39,849,772
     
39,849,772
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.9%
               
(Cost $1,758,964,779) 
         
$
2,198,765,350
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,158,174,587.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $43,274,134.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $45,394,740.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
48

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 


Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
2,153,370,610
   
$
   
$
   
$
2,153,370,610
 
Short-Term Investment
   
5,544,968
     
     
     
5,544,968
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
39,849,772
     
     
39,849,772
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
2,158,915,578
   
$
39,849,772
   
$
   
$
2,198,765,350
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
49

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 



Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
AUSTRIA— 5.6%
           
Information Technology — 5.6%
           
AMS 
   
538,979
   
$
13,812,342
 
S&T (A) 
   
128,671
     
2,952,116
 
TOTAL AUSTRIA 
           
16,764,458
 
CANADA— 0.4%
               
Information Technology — 0.4%
               
Sierra Wireless * 
   
78,521
     
1,146,407
 
CHINA— 3.4%
               
Information Technology — 3.4%
               
Xiaomi, Cl B * 
   
2,971,386
     
10,156,947
 
FRANCE— 3.4%
               
Industrials — 3.4%
               
Legrand 
   
46,745
     
3,968,947
 
Schneider Electric 
   
44,427
     
6,199,203
 
TOTAL FRANCE 
           
10,168,150
 
ITALY— 0.6%
               
Information Technology — 0.6%
               
Datalogic 
   
117,181
     
1,874,100
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
50

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
JAPAN— 1.4%
               
Information Technology — 1.4%
               
Nippon Ceramic 
   
52,870
   
$
1,453,640
 
Renesas Electronics * 
   
302,500
     
2,692,112
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
4,145,752
 
NETHERLANDS— 2.2%
               
Information Technology — 2.2%
               
NXP Semiconductors 
   
40,915
     
6,481,754
 
NORWAY— 1.7%
               
Information Technology — 1.7%
               
Nordic Semiconductor * 
   
351,920
     
5,070,229
 
SWEDEN— 0.2%
               
Information Technology — 0.2%
               
Fingerprint Cards, Cl B (A) 
   
387,066
     
685,647
 
SWITZERLAND— 10.6%
               
Industrials — 2.0%
               
ABB 
   
219,414
     
5,809,515
 
Information Technology — 8.6%
               
Landis+Gyr Group 
   
57,141
     
4,127,937
 
STMicroelectronics 
   
542,251
     
21,288,401
 
             
25,416,338
 
TOTAL SWITZERLAND 
           
31,225,853
 
TAIWAN— 8.6%
               
Information Technology — 8.6%
               
Advantech 
   
1,513,121
     
16,297,803
 
eMemory Technology 
   
147,662
     
2,968,523
 
MediaTek 
   
247,800
     
6,120,558
 
TOTAL TAIWAN 
           
25,386,884
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 0.3%
               
Information Technology — 0.3%
               
Spirent Communications 
   
239,933
     
828,029
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
51

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
UNITED STATES— 61.4%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 8.4%
               
Garmin 
   
148,035
   
$
17,284,567
 
Vivint Smart Home * 
   
347,939
     
7,665,096
 
             
24,949,663
 
Health Care — 3.8%
               
DexCom * 
   
35,520
     
11,355,034
 
Industrials — 17.8%
               
ADT 
   
1,494,121
     
11,609,320
 
Emerson Electric 
   
77,925
     
5,986,199
 
Honeywell International 
   
33,039
     
6,737,313
 
Johnson Controls International 
   
137,056
     
6,310,058
 
Resideo Technologies * 
   
61,002
     
1,127,927
 
Rockwell Automation 
   
22,730
     
5,808,879
 
Sensata Technologies Holding *
   
309,023
     
15,089,592
 
             
52,669,288
 
Information Technology — 31.4%
               
Alarm.com Holdings * 
   
95,369
     
7,239,461
 
Ambarella * 
   
67,118
     
5,243,929
 
Analog Devices 
   
39,748
     
5,528,152
 
Badger Meter 
   
56,909
     
4,691,578
 
Belden 
   
86,979
     
3,346,952
 
Cisco Systems 
   
106,027
     
4,561,281
 
Digi International * 
   
66,126
     
1,134,722
 
Fitbit, Cl A * 
   
464,388
     
3,334,306
 
Impinj * 
   
44,179
     
1,846,240
 
InterDigital 
   
60,460
     
3,622,159
 
International Business Machines
   
39,551
     
4,885,339
 
Itron * 
   
78,617
     
6,180,082
 
NETGEAR * 
   
57,610
     
1,832,574
 
PTC * 
   
20,001
     
2,157,108
 
QUALCOMM 
   
54,110
     
7,963,369
 
Rambus * 
   
221,374
     
3,479,999
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
52

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 

   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
Silicon Laboratories * 
   
85,465
   
$
10,017,353
 
Skyworks Solutions 
   
113,141
     
15,972,115
 
             
93,036,719
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
182,010,704
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $234,364,827) 
           
295,944,914
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.1%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $265,330)  
   
265,330
     
265,330
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.6%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $1,906,841 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $6,628 - $272,333, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $1,944,862)
               
(Cost $1,906,837)  
 
$
1,906,837
     
1,906,837
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.5%
               
(Cost $236,536,994) 
         
$
298,117,081
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $296,507,952.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $2,007,461.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $2,172,167.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
53

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 


Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
295,944,914
   
$
   
$
   
$
295,944,914
 
Short-Term Investment
   
265,330
     
     
     
265,330
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
1,906,837
     
     
1,906,837
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
296,210,244
   
$
1,906,837
   
$
   
$
298,117,081
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X FinTech ETF
 


Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
AUSTRALIA— 8.1%
           
Financials — 1.3%
           
HUB24 (A) 
   
267,117
   
$
4,235,672
 
Zip (A)* 
   
1,621,532
     
7,240,636
 
             
11,476,308
 
Information Technology — 6.8%
               
Afterpay * 
   
761,258
     
53,294,174
 
IRESS 
   
788,855
     
6,050,990
 
             
59,345,164
 
TOTAL AUSTRALIA 
           
70,821,472
 
BRAZIL— 10.3%
               
Information Technology — 10.3%
               
Pagseguro Digital, Cl A * 
   
750,068
     
35,523,220
 
StoneCo, Cl A * 
   
745,699
     
54,600,081
 
TOTAL BRAZIL 
           
90,123,301
 
DENMARK— 2.5%
               
Information Technology — 2.5%
               
SimCorp 
   
168,590
     
22,189,668
 
GERMANY— 1.6%
               
Financials — 1.6%
               
Hypoport * 
   
26,996
     
14,241,054
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
55

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X FinTech ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
ISRAEL— 0.7%
               
Information Technology — 0.7%
               
Sapiens International 
   
208,420
   
$
6,221,337
 
ITALY— 3.9%
               
Information Technology — 3.9%
               
Nexi * 
   
1,790,297
     
33,836,566
 
JAPAN— 0.6%
               
Industrials — 0.6%
               
Makuake (A)* 
   
47,720
     
4,905,859
 
NETHERLANDS— 6.1%
               
Information Technology — 6.1%
               
Adyen * 
   
27,973
     
53,605,046
 
NEW ZEALAND— 5.6%
               
Information Technology — 5.6%
               
Xero (A)* 
   
498,470
     
48,666,875
 
SWITZERLAND— 3.2%
               
Financials — 0.3%
               
Leonteq 
   
78,048
     
2,870,870
 
Information Technology — 2.9%
               
Temenos 
   
202,291
     
25,652,277
 
TOTAL SWITZERLAND 
           
28,523,147
 
UNITED STATES— 57.3%
               
Financials — 3.6%
               
Blucora * 
   
197,115
     
2,570,380
 
LendingClub * 
   
401,262
     
3,202,071
 
LendingTree * 
   
54,349
     
13,890,517
 
Virtu Financial, Cl A (A) 
   
500,939
     
11,416,399
 
             
31,079,367
 
Health Care — 2.4%
               
HealthEquity (A)* 
   
297,118
     
21,300,389
 
Information Technology — 51.3%
               
Bill.com Holdings * 
   
322,931
     
39,626,863
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
56

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X FinTech ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
Black Knight * 
   
418,079
   
$
38,304,398
 
Bottomline Technologies * 
   
182,526
     
8,330,487
 
Envestnet * 
   
222,665
     
17,871,093
 
Fidelity National Information Services
   
290,792
     
43,156,441
 
Fiserv * 
   
398,928
     
45,948,527
 
GreenSky, Cl A * 
   
392,771
     
1,673,204
 
Guidewire Software * 
   
279,996
     
34,293,910
 
Intuit 
   
137,420
     
48,374,588
 
Mitek Systems * 
   
205,905
     
2,425,561
 
PayPal Holdings * 
   
237,361
     
50,823,737
 
Square, Cl A * 
   
388,110
     
81,875,686
 
SS&C Technologies Holdings 
   
514,801
     
35,464,641
 
             
448,169,136
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
500,548,892
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $589,803,068) 
           
873,683,217
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.6%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $5,304,606)  
   
5,304,606
     
5,304,606
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
57

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X FinTech ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 4.4%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $38,122,445 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $132,510 - $5,444,614, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $38,882,622)
               
(Cost $38,122,371)  
 
$
38,122,371
   
$
38,122,371
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.9%
               
(Cost $633,230,045) 
         
$
917,110,194
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $874,174,549.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020. The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $41,388,438.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $43,426,977.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
873,683,217
   
$
   
$
   
$
873,683,217
 
Short-Term Investment
   
5,304,606
     
     
     
5,304,606
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
38,122,371
     
     
38,122,371
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
878,987,823
   
$
38,122,371
   
$
   
$
917,110,194
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
58

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
CHINA— 17.7%
           
Communication Services — 17.7%
           
Bilibili ADR * 
   
424,556
   
$
26,687,590
 
DouYu International Holdings ADR *
   
962,482
     
12,762,511
 
HUYA ADR (A)* 
   
190,366
     
3,938,673
 
JOYY ADR 
   
207,058
     
18,442,656
 
NetEase ADR 
   
259,350
     
23,437,460
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
85,268,890
 
FRANCE— 4.5%
               
Communication Services — 4.5%
               
Ubisoft Entertainment * 
   
228,961
     
21,850,413
 
IRELAND— 1.3%
               
Information Technology — 1.3%
               
Keywords Studios 
   
202,450
     
6,205,613
 
JAPAN— 26.1%
               
Communication Services — 26.1%
               
Akatsuki 
   
33,566
     
1,443,716
 
Capcom 
   
402,130
     
22,675,851
 
DeNA 
   
282,280
     
4,953,943
 
Gumi 
   
133,918
     
1,114,753
 
GungHo Online Entertainment 
   
233,822
     
5,948,979
 
KLab 
   
177,780
     
1,735,603
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
59

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Communication Services — continued
               
Konami Holdings 
   
315,513
   
$
16,551,006
 
Nexon 
   
800,690
     
24,226,104
 
Nintendo 
   
53,395
     
30,344,643
 
Square Enix Holdings 
   
272,790
     
16,768,966
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
125,763,564
 
SINGAPORE— 0.6%
               
Communication Services — 0.6%
               
IGG 
   
2,888,400
     
2,887,469
 
SOUTH KOREA— 9.5%
               
Communication Services — 9.5%
               
Com2uSCorp 
   
23,999
     
2,906,209
 
Gravity ADR 
   
22,376
     
3,891,186
 
JoyCity * 
   
75,039
     
1,356,269
 
NCSoft 
   
24,360
     
17,831,639
 
Neowiz * 
   
53,338
     
1,115,878
 
Netmarble 
   
83,056
     
9,382,314
 
Nexon GT * 
   
111,837
     
1,329,047
 
Pearl Abyss * 
   
24,880
     
4,656,498
 
Webzen * 
   
62,008
     
1,905,266
 
Wemade 
   
36,773
     
1,362,517
 
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
           
45,736,823
 
SWEDEN— 6.8%
               
Communication Services — 6.8%
               
Embracer Group, Cl B * 
   
979,599
     
19,947,740
 
Stillfront Group * 
   
110,103
     
12,710,507
 
TOTAL SWEDEN 
           
32,658,247
 
TAIWAN— 8.5%
               
Communication Services — 8.5%
               
Chinese Gamer International * 
   
395,000
     
812,104
 
Gamania Digital Entertainment 
   
471,600
     
1,093,685
 
Sea ADR * 
   
217,534
     
39,236,609
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
60

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TOTAL TAIWAN 
         
$
41,142,398
 
UNITED STATES— 24.9%
               
Communication Services — 18.1%
               
Activision Blizzard 
   
301,688
     
23,978,162
 
Electronic Arts 
   
171,461
     
21,904,143
 
Glu Mobile * 
   
418,658
     
4,232,632
 
Take-Two Interactive Software *
   
118,147
     
21,326,715
 
Zynga, Cl A * 
   
1,882,351
     
15,529,396
 
             
86,971,048
 
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3%
               
Turtle Beach * 
   
68,992
     
1,289,460
 
Information Technology — 6.5%
               
NVIDIA 
   
58,179
     
31,187,434
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
119,447,942
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $411,313,484) 
           
480,961,359
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.1%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $378,237)  
   
378,237
     
378,237
 
                 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
61

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.6%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $2,718,266 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $9,448 - $388,220, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $2,772,470)
               
(Cost $2,718,261)  
 
$
2,718,261
   
$
2,718,261
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.6%
               
(Cost $414,409,982) 
         
$
484,057,857
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $481,340,715.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $2,917,373.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $3,096,498.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
480,961,359
   
$
   
$
   
$
480,961,359
 
Short-Term Investment
   
378,237
     
     
     
378,237
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
2,718,261
     
     
2,718,261
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
481,339,596
   
$
2,718,261
   
$
   
$
484,057,857
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
62

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 98.9%
           
AUSTRALIA— 2.6%
           
Materials — 2.6%
           
Orocobre * 
   
460,382
   
$
1,401,029
 
Pilbara Minerals * 
   
4,155,699
     
2,174,107
 
TOTAL AUSTRALIA 
           
3,575,136
 
BELGIUM— 0.7%
               
Materials — 0.7%
               
Umicore 
   
21,135
     
949,834
 
CANADA— 1.5%
               
Industrials — 0.7%
               
Ballard Power Systems * 
   
44,908
     
921,961
 
Information Technology — 0.8%
               
BlackBerry * 
   
193,843
     
1,137,859
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
2,059,820
 
CHILE— 2.0%
               
Materials — 2.0%
               
Lundin Mining 
   
150,785
     
1,207,769
 
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR
   
31,496
     
1,482,517
 
TOTAL CHILE 
           
2,690,286
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
63

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
CHINA— 7.8%
               
Communication Services — 1.2%
               
Baidu ADR * 
   
11,488
   
$
1,596,717
 
Consumer Discretionary — 5.6%
               
BYD, Cl H 
   
98,345
     
2,310,045
 
Geely Automobile Holdings 
   
474,900
     
1,320,102
 
NIO ADR * 
   
79,252
     
4,004,604
 
             
7,634,751
 
Materials — 1.0%
               
Ganfeng Lithium, Cl H 
   
149,824
     
1,302,566
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
10,534,034
 
FRANCE— 1.0%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.0%
               
Renault * 
   
35,095
     
1,400,265
 
GERMANY— 2.8%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.8%
               
Continental 
   
10,609
     
1,449,254
 
Daimler 
   
34,931
     
2,358,735
 
TOTAL GERMANY 
           
3,807,989
 
JAPAN— 7.2%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 6.3%
               
Denso 
   
28,702
     
1,356,722
 
Honda Motor 
   
56,436
     
1,554,121
 
Nissan Motor * 
   
260,804
     
1,231,800
 
Panasonic 
   
125,200
     
1,335,747
 
Toyota Motor 
   
45,050
     
3,023,783
 
             
8,502,173
 
Industrials — 0.9%
               
GS Yuasa 
   
50,350
     
1,218,733
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
9,720,906
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
64

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
LUXEMBOURG— 0.9%
               
Materials — 0.9%
               
APERAM 
   
31,090
   
$
1,190,076
 
NETHERLANDS— 2.0%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 0.6%
               
TomTom * 
   
98,559
     
807,001
 
Information Technology — 1.4%
               
NXP Semiconductors 
   
11,744
     
1,860,484
 
TOTAL NETHERLANDS 
           
2,667,485
 
RUSSIA— 1.0%
               
Communication Services — 1.0%
               
Yandex, Cl A * 
   
20,608
     
1,421,128
 
SOUTH KOREA— 4.6%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.7%
               
Hyundai Motor 
   
11,886
     
1,949,581
 
Kia Motors 
   
33,746
     
1,762,703
 
             
3,712,284
 
Information Technology — 1.9%
               
Samsung Electronics 
   
43,636
     
2,630,266
 
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
           
6,342,550
 
SWEDEN— 2.1%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.1%
               
Autoliv * 
   
14,309
     
1,274,216
 
Veoneer (A)* 
   
78,186
     
1,558,247
 
TOTAL SWEDEN 
           
2,832,463
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 1.9%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.2%
               
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles * 
   
101,331
     
1,583,759
 
Materials — 0.7%
               
Johnson Matthey 
   
32,550
     
966,453
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
2,550,212
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
65

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
UNITED STATES— 60.8%
               
Communication Services — 2.6%
               
Alphabet, Cl A * 
   
1,980
   
$
3,473,712
 
Consumer Discretionary — 14.6%
               
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings *
   
118,752
     
945,266
 
Aptiv * 
   
15,101
     
1,792,489
 
BorgWarner 
   
26,585
     
1,032,827
 
Dana * 
   
68,974
     
1,161,522
 
Ford Motor * 
   
194,007
     
1,761,584
 
General Motors * 
   
54,500
     
2,389,280
 
Gentherm * 
   
22,296
     
1,267,751
 
Harley-Davidson 
   
32,687
     
1,316,959
 
Lear 
   
8,723
     
1,246,953
 
Tesla * 
   
9,624
     
5,462,582
 
Visteon * 
   
12,612
     
1,524,160
 
             
19,901,373
 
Industrials — 11.6%
               
Bloom Energy, Cl A * 
   
50,737
     
1,244,071
 
EnerSys 
   
13,597
     
1,112,371
 
General Electric 
   
266,896
     
2,717,001
 
Honeywell International 
   
13,101
     
2,671,556
 
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
   
22,721
     
1,250,564
 
ITT 
   
15,840
     
1,150,459
 
Johnson Controls International 
   
36,204
     
1,666,832
 
Plug Power * 
   
101,545
     
2,679,773
 
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
   
17,098
     
1,253,283
 
             
15,745,910
 
Information Technology — 25.6%
               
Advanced Micro Devices * 
   
34,294
     
3,177,682
 
Ambarella * 
   
19,205
     
1,500,487
 
Apple 
   
30,512
     
3,632,453
 
CEVA * 
   
23,167
     
910,000
 
Cisco Systems 
   
64,195
     
2,761,669
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
66

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
II-VI * 
   
20,714
   
$
1,401,302
 
Intel 
   
50,454
     
2,439,451
 
Maxim Integrated Products * 
   
16,733
     
1,389,508
 
Micron Technology * 
   
35,694
     
2,287,628
 
Microsoft 
   
14,282
     
3,057,348
 
NVIDIA 
   
7,264
     
3,893,940
 
ON Semiconductor * 
   
47,131
     
1,355,016
 
QUALCOMM 
   
28,157
     
4,143,866
 
Rogers * 
   
7,153
     
1,050,847
 
Xilinx 
   
12,815
     
1,865,223
 
             
34,866,420
 
Materials — 6.4%
               
Albemarle 
   
11,841
     
1,610,021
 
Allegheny Technologies * 
   
82,558
     
1,113,707
 
Cabot 
   
23,101
     
956,612
 
Carpenter Technology 
   
36,774
     
898,757
 
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold *
   
88,338
     
2,066,226
 
Livent * 
   
134,611
     
2,042,049
 
             
8,687,372
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
82,674,787
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $114,035,554) 
           
134,416,971
 
PREFERRED STOCK — 1.0%
               
GERMANY— 1.0%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.0%
               
Volkswagen(B)
               
(Cost $1,499,620) 
   
8,475
     
1,432,877
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(C)(D) — 0.0%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $49,226)  
   
49,226
     
49,226
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
67

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 0.3%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $353,770 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $1,230 - $50,525, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $360,824)
               
(Cost $353,769)  
 
$
353,769
   
$
353,769
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2%
               
(Cost $115,938,169) 
         
$
136,252,843
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $135,922,537.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $388,635.
(B)
There is currently no stated interest rate.
(C)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $402,995.
(D)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
134,416,971
   
$
   
$
   
$
134,416,971
 
Preferred Stock
   
1,432,877
     
     
     
1,432,877
 
Short-Term Investment
   
49,226
     
     
     
49,226
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
353,769
     
     
353,769
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
135,899,074
   
$
353,769
   
$
   
$
136,252,843
 

As of November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
68

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%
           
CANADA— 4.1%
           
Information Technology — 4.1%
           
Shopify, Cl A * 
   
52,554
   
$
57,303,831
 
CHINA— 4.2%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.5%
               
Alibaba Group Holding ADR * 
   
80,133
     
21,103,827
 
Information Technology — 2.7%
               
21Vianet Group ADR * 
   
1,202,276
     
34,072,502
 
Kingsoft 
   
710,000
     
3,562,593
 
             
37,635,095
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
58,738,922
 
NEW ZEALAND— 4.4%
               
Information Technology — 4.4%
               
Xero * 
   
631,218
     
61,627,393
 
UNITED STATES— 87.3%
               
Communication Services — 4.8%
               
Alphabet, Cl A * 
   
8,877
     
15,573,809
 
Netflix * 
   
106,058
     
52,042,660
 
             
67,616,469
 
Consumer Discretionary — 1.9%
               
Amazon.com * 
   
8,290
     
26,263,051
 
Information Technology — 75.6%
               
2U *
   
820,706
     
26,517,011
 
Akamai Technologies * 
   
530,497
     
54,911,744
 
Anaplan * 
   
885,878
     
62,002,600
 
Benefitfocus * 
   
374,017
     
5,382,105
 
Box, Cl A * 
   
1,783,099
     
33,326,120
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
69

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
Cornerstone OnDemand * 
   
735,090
   
$
32,454,224
 
Coupa Software * 
   
174,867
     
57,515,505
 
Dropbox, Cl A * 
   
2,707,695
     
54,072,669
 
Everbridge * 
   
390,350
     
49,551,029
 
Fastly, Cl A * 
   
735,243
     
62,326,549
 
International Business Machines
   
35,517
     
4,387,060
 
Microsoft 
   
123,029
     
26,336,818
 
Mimecast * 
   
727,818
     
32,737,254
 
Paycom Software * 
   
146,009
     
60,897,434
 
Paylocity Holding * 
   
285,220
     
56,074,252
 
Proofpoint * 
   
549,057
     
56,821,909
 
Qualys * 
   
442,752
     
42,065,868
 
salesforce.com * 
   
209,346
     
51,457,247
 
SPS Commerce * 
   
398,159
     
41,038,248
 
Twilio, Cl A * 
   
177,140
     
56,700,743
 
Workday, Cl A * 
   
241,932
     
54,383,894
 
Workiva, Cl A * 
   
447,435
     
33,553,151
 
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *
   
109,611
     
52,433,518
 
Zscaler * 
   
362,940
     
56,527,905
 
             
1,063,474,857
 
Real Estate — 5.0%
               
CoreSite Realty  
   
55,540
     
6,964,161
 
CyrusOne  
   
156,899
     
10,968,809
 
Digital Realty Trust  
   
348,357
     
46,941,106
 
QTS Realty Trust, Cl A  
   
83,317
     
4,949,863
 
             
69,823,939
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
1,227,178,316
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $1,152,604,799) 
           
1,404,848,462
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $1,152,604,799) 
         
$
1,404,848,462
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,405,489,005.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
70

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 


*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
71

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:
† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%
           
AUSTRALIA— 3.8%
           
Information Technology — 3.8%
           
NEXTDC * 
   
17,280
   
$
143,243
 
CHINA— 12.3%
               
Communication Services — 4.1%
               
China Tower, Cl H 
   
980,000
     
154,222
 
Information Technology — 8.2%
               
21Vianet Group ADR * 
   
4,275
     
121,153
 
GDS Holdings ADR * 
   
2,035
     
183,211
 
             
304,364
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
458,586
 
HONG KONG— 0.6%
               
Information Technology — 0.6%
               
SUNeVision Holdings 
   
21,850
     
20,434
 
INDONESIA— 2.8%
               
Communication Services — 2.8%
               
Sarana Menara Nusantara 
   
956,320
     
74,162
 
Tower Bersama Infrastructure 
   
316,025
     
31,893
 
TOTAL INDONESIA 
           
106,055
 
SINGAPORE— 2.9%
               
Real Estate — 2.9%
               
Keppel  
   
51,465
     
107,947
 
TAIWAN— 1.8%
               
Information Technology — 1.8%
               
Winbond Electronics 
   
104,585
     
67,149
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
72

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
UNITED STATES— 75.8%
               
Information Technology — 14.4%
               
Advanced Micro Devices * 
   
925
   
$
85,711
 
Microchip Technology 
   
685
     
92,057
 
Micron Technology * 
   
1,540
     
98,699
 
NVIDIA 
   
135
     
72,368
 
Super Micro Computer * 
   
1,755
     
49,509
 
Switch, Cl A 
   
3,105
     
49,028
 
Western Digital * 
   
2,035
     
91,330
 
             
538,702
 
Real Estate — 61.4%
               
American Tower, Cl A  
   
1,900
     
439,280
 
CoreSite Realty  
   
1,360
     
170,530
 
Crown Castle International  
   
2,785
     
466,683
 
CyrusOne  
   
2,195
     
153,452
 
Digital Realty Trust  
   
2,210
     
297,798
 
Equinix  
   
560
     
390,762
 
QTS Realty Trust, Cl A  
   
2,330
     
138,425
 
SBA Communications, Cl A  
   
560
     
160,821
 
Uniti Group  
   
7,250
     
74,530
 
             
2,292,281
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
2,830,983
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $3,743,236) 
           
3,734,397
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $3,743,236) 
         
$
3,734,397
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,735,557.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
73

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
 


As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
74

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
ISRAEL— 7.7%
           
Information Technology — 7.7%
           
Check Point Software Technologies *
   
22,880
   
$
2,692,518
 
Radware * 
   
28,644
     
722,115
 
Tufin Software Technologies * 
   
19,987
     
155,699
 
TOTAL ISRAEL 
           
3,570,332
 
JAPAN— 5.8%
               
Information Technology — 5.8%
               
Digital Arts 
   
8,775
     
751,482
 
Trend Micro * 
   
35,630
     
1,937,397
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
2,688,879
 
SOUTH KOREA— 0.7%
               
Information Technology — 0.7%
               
Ahnlab 
   
6,140
     
351,238
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 4.6%
               
Information Technology — 4.6%
               
Avast 
   
317,663
     
2,154,395
 
UNITED STATES— 81.1%
               
Information Technology — 81.1%
               
A10 Networks * 
   
47,035
     
375,339
 
Crowdstrike Holdings, Cl A * 
   
19,968
     
3,060,695
 
CyberArk Software * 
   
19,172
     
2,202,288
 
FireEye * 
   
137,928
     
2,073,058
 
Fortinet * 
   
23,210
     
2,860,168
 
Mimecast * 
   
39,700
     
1,785,706
 
NortonLifeLock 
   
94,439
     
1,721,623
 
Okta, Cl A * 
   
11,895
     
2,914,751
 
OneSpan * 
   
24,786
     
490,267
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
75

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
Palo Alto Networks * 
   
11,359
   
$
3,338,637
 
Ping Identity Holding * 
   
50,374
     
1,132,911
 
Proofpoint * 
   
20,959
     
2,169,047
 
Qualys * 
   
22,096
     
2,099,341
 
Rapid7 * 
   
30,357
     
2,274,954
 
Sailpoint Technologies Holdings *
   
43,934
     
2,045,567
 
Tenable Holdings * 
   
53,096
     
1,911,987
 
Varonis Systems * 
   
16,486
     
1,988,871
 
VirnetX Holding * 
   
43,411
     
235,288
 
Zix * 
   
34,860
     
250,992
 
Zscaler * 
   
18,483
     
2,878,727
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
37,810,217
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $41,871,725) 
           
46,575,061
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
               
(Cost $41,871,725) 
         
$
46,575,061
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $46,633,552.
*
Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
76

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
BRAZIL— 0.4%
           
Information Technology — 0.4%
           
StoneCo, Cl A * 
   
7,026
   
$
514,444
 
CANADA— 4.7%
               
Industrials — 1.1%
               
Thomson Reuters 
   
16,869
     
1,338,218
 
Information Technology — 3.6%
               
BlackBerry (A)* 
   
63,713
     
373,995
 
Open Text 
   
9,220
     
407,888
 
Shopify, Cl A * 
   
3,273
     
3,568,814
 
             
4,350,697
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
5,688,915
 
CHINA— 10.3%
               
Communication Services — 4.0%
               
Baidu ADR * 
   
9,275
     
1,289,132
 
Tencent Holdings 
   
42,251
     
3,068,341
 
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR *
   
22,765
     
381,541
 
             
4,739,014
 
Consumer Discretionary — 6.3%
               
Alibaba Group Holding ADR * 
   
12,079
     
3,181,126
 
Meituan, Cl B * 
   
118,411
     
4,429,434
 
             
7,610,560
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
77

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TOTAL CHINA 
         
$
12,349,574
 
GERMANY— 4.3%
               
Industrials — 2.8%
               
Siemens 
   
22,825
     
3,057,968
 
Siemens Energy * 
   
11,137
     
331,720
 
             
3,389,688
 
Information Technology — 1.5%
               
Infineon Technologies 
   
44,609
     
1,575,226
 
Software 
   
6,435
     
277,574
 
             
1,852,800
 
TOTAL GERMANY 
           
5,242,488
 
ISRAEL— 0.4%
               
Information Technology — 0.4%
               
Wix.com * 
   
1,754
     
448,024
 
JAPAN— 0.4%
               
Industrials — 0.4%
               
Toshiba 
   
15,530
     
435,182
 
NEW ZEALAND— 0.4%
               
Information Technology — 0.4%
               
Xero * 
   
4,896
     
478,009
 
SOUTH KOREA— 4.5%
               
Information Technology — 4.5%
               
Samsung Electronics 
   
67,266
     
4,054,622
 
SK Hynix 
   
14,657
     
1,291,453
 
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
           
5,346,075
 
SWEDEN— 0.8%
               
Information Technology — 0.8%
               
Hexagon, Cl B 
   
11,981
     
997,465
 
SWITZERLAND— 1.0%
               
Information Technology — 1.0%
               
STMicroelectronics 
   
30,837
     
1,211,008
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
78

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TAIWAN— 0.9%
               
Information Technology — 0.9%
               
Macronix International 
   
273,000
   
$
368,757
 
Phison Electronics 
   
27,390
     
310,393
 
Winbond Electronics 
   
647,600
     
415,791
 
TOTAL TAIWAN 
           
1,094,941
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 1.2%
               
Industrials — 0.9%
               
Experian 
   
31,300
     
1,105,679
 
Information Technology — 0.3%
               
Computacenter 
   
12,013
     
356,682
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
1,462,361
 
UNITED STATES— 70.6%
               
Communication Services — 11.5%
               
Alphabet, Cl A * 
   
2,013
     
3,531,607
 
Facebook, Cl A * 
   
13,083
     
3,623,599
 
Netflix * 
   
6,362
     
3,121,833
 
Snap, Cl A * 
   
41,197
     
1,829,971
 
Twitter * 
   
26,679
     
1,240,840
 
Yelp, Cl A * 
   
12,670
     
404,680
 
             
13,752,530
 
Consumer Discretionary — 3.7%
               
Amazon.com * 
   
1,017
     
3,221,897
 
eBay 
   
23,901
     
1,205,327
 
             
4,427,224
 
Industrials — 5.1%
               
Nielsen Holdings 
   
19,928
     
322,236
 
Northrop Grumman 
   
5,669
     
1,713,512
 
Uber Technologies * 
   
59,420
     
2,950,797
 
Verisk Analytics, Cl A 
   
5,519
     
1,094,473
 
             
6,081,018
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
79

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — 50.3%
               
Adobe * 
   
7,028
   
$
3,362,687
 
Advanced Micro Devices * 
   
40,015
     
3,707,790
 
Ambarella * 
   
6,668
     
520,971
 
Anaplan * 
   
6,798
     
475,792
 
Cisco Systems 
   
63,926
     
2,750,097
 
Cloudera * 
   
26,165
     
305,607
 
Cornerstone OnDemand * 
   
8,299
     
366,401
 
Crowdstrike Holdings, Cl A * 
   
5,140
     
787,859
 
DXC Technology * 
   
17,219
     
377,268
 
Envestnet * 
   
3,901
     
313,094
 
Fair Isaac * 
   
997
     
471,362
 
FireEye * 
   
22,629
     
340,114
 
Fortinet * 
   
5,487
     
676,163
 
Genpact 
   
7,812
     
317,558
 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 
   
43,635
     
481,730
 
HubSpot * 
   
1,513
     
596,621
 
Intel 
   
50,165
     
2,425,478
 
International Business Machines
   
23,894
     
2,951,387
 
Juniper Networks 
   
12,039
     
262,089
 
Lattice Semiconductor * 
   
10,338
     
432,645
 
LivePerson * 
   
7,674
     
448,315
 
Microchip Technology 
   
8,641
     
1,161,264
 
Micron Technology * 
   
19,166
     
1,228,349
 
Microsoft 
   
15,011
     
3,213,405
 
NetApp 
   
7,515
     
400,625
 
NortonLifeLock 
   
20,061
     
365,712
 
Nuance Communications * 
   
11,375
     
490,604
 
NVIDIA 
   
7,511
     
4,026,347
 
Oracle 
   
54,546
     
3,148,395
 
Pegasystems 
   
2,913
     
381,253
 
PROS Holdings * 
   
7,578
     
325,020
 
PTC * 
   
4,032
     
434,851
 
Pure Storage, Cl A * 
   
16,784
     
306,644
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
80

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — continued
               
QUALCOMM 
   
33,925
   
$
4,992,742
 
salesforce.com * 
   
16,125
     
3,963,525
 
Seagate Technology 
   
8,709
     
512,176
 
ServiceNow * 
   
7,041
     
3,763,767
 
Splunk * 
   
5,396
     
1,101,755
 
Synopsys * 
   
5,119
     
1,164,573
 
Teradata * 
   
14,748
     
323,424
 
Trade Desk, Cl A * 
   
1,414
     
1,274,113
 
Twilio, Cl A * 
   
4,402
     
1,409,036
 
Verint Systems * 
   
6,859
     
390,689
 
Workday, Cl A * 
   
5,948
     
1,337,051
 
Xilinx 
   
8,265
     
1,202,971
 
Zebra Technologies, Cl A * 
   
1,789
     
676,993
 
Zendesk * 
   
3,957
     
528,259
 
             
60,494,571
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
84,755,343
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $95,743,400) 
           
120,023,829
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.0%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $25,545)  
   
25,545
     
25,545
 
                 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
81

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.2%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $183,580 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $638 - $26,219, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $187,242)
               
(Cost $183,580)  
 
$
183,580
   
$
183,580
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
               
(Cost $95,952,525) 
         
$
120,232,954
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $120,168,509.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $195,471.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $209,125.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.


ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
120,023,829
   
$
   
$
   
$
120,023,829
 
Short-Term Investment
   
25,545
     
     
     
25,545
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
183,580
     
     
183,580
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
120,049,374
   
$
183,580
   
$
   
$
120,232,954
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
82

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
UNITED STATES— 99.9%
           
Communication Services — 28.1%
           
Activision Blizzard 
   
33,868
   
$
2,691,829
 
Alphabet, Cl A * 
   
1,712
     
3,003,532
 
Cargurus, Cl A * 
   
10,758
     
269,488
 
Cars.com * 
   
46,086
     
514,781
 
Facebook, Cl A * 
   
11,869
     
3,287,356
 
IAC * 
   
5,703
     
809,769
 
iHeartMedia * 
   
31,518
     
376,798
 
Live Nation Entertainment * 
   
15,469
     
1,015,540
 
Match Group * 
   
17,536
     
2,441,187
 
Netflix * 
   
5,575
     
2,735,653
 
Snap, Cl A * 
   
84,078
     
3,734,744
 
Spotify Technology * 
   
13,410
     
3,907,271
 
TripAdvisor * 
   
11,816
     
308,398
 
Twitter * 
   
56,553
     
2,630,280
 
Walt Disney * 
   
20,464
     
3,028,876
 
Yelp, Cl A * 
   
9,497
     
303,334
 
Zillow Group, Cl A * 
   
5,316
     
586,621
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
83

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Communication Services — continued
           
Zynga, Cl A * 
   
68,919
   
$
568,582
 
             
32,214,039
 
Consumer Discretionary — 40.6%
               
Amazon.com * 
   
1,015
     
3,215,560
 
AutoNation * 
   
6,811
     
417,446
 
Bed Bath & Beyond * 
   
36,075
     
756,132
 
Booking Holdings * 
   
1,506
     
3,054,846
 
Bright Horizons Family Solutions *
   
4,196
     
713,782
 
Capri Holdings * 
   
14,910
     
527,516
 
CarMax * 
   
11,765
     
1,099,792
 
Carter’s * 
   
3,133
     
278,806
 
Carvana, Cl A * 
   
4,604
     
1,151,967
 
Chegg * 
   
8,966
     
698,720
 
Children’s Place Retail Stores (A)*
   
9,066
     
389,657
 
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cl A * 
   
2,006
     
2,586,597
 
Columbia Sportswear * 
   
4,855
     
397,770
 
Designer Brands, Cl A * 
   
39,167
     
309,419
 
Dick’s Sporting Goods 
   
8,089
     
459,536
 
eBay 
   
62,659
     
3,159,892
 
Etsy * 
   
8,504
     
1,366,593
 
Expedia Group * 
   
9,695
     
1,206,931
 
GoPro, Cl A * 
   
75,330
     
526,557
 
Graham Holdings, Cl B 
   
578
     
258,378
 
Groupon, Cl A * 
   
11,429
     
344,699
 
Grubhub * 
   
6,607
     
464,736
 
Home Depot 
   
10,615
     
2,944,707
 
K12 *
   
8,854
     
206,564
 
L Brands * 
   
19,886
     
771,776
 
Laureate Education, Cl A * 
   
20,752
     
294,678
 
Lowe’s 
   
21,919
     
3,415,418
 
Lululemon Athletica * 
   
8,965
     
3,319,022
 
NIKE, Cl B 
   
24,247
     
3,266,071
 
Peloton Interactive, Cl A * 
   
7,494
     
871,927
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
84

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Discretionary — continued
           
Planet Fitness, Cl A * 
   
5,751
   
$
419,535
 
Skechers USA, Cl A * 
   
9,664
     
323,454
 
Starbucks 
   
28,900
     
2,832,778
 
Strategic Education 
   
1,598
     
150,036
 
Under Armour, Cl A * 
   
21,095
     
349,544
 
VF 
   
28,507
     
2,377,484
 
Wayfair, Cl A * 
   
4,850
     
1,233,646
 
WW International * 
   
10,898
     
321,600
 
             
46,483,572
 
Consumer Staples — 2.5%
               
Costco Wholesale 
   
6,760
     
2,648,366
 
Sprouts Farmers Market * 
   
10,926
     
231,303
 
             
2,879,669
 
Financials — 1.2%
               
Blucora * 
   
16,011
     
208,783
 
LendingClub * 
   
25,578
     
204,112
 
LendingTree * 
   
1,106
     
282,671
 
Nelnet, Cl A 
   
4,537
     
308,063
 
SLM 
   
30,361
     
322,131
 
             
1,325,760
 
Industrials — 4.5%
               
Avis Budget Group * 
   
14,260
     
501,524
 
Lyft, Cl A * 
   
21,481
     
819,930
 
Uber Technologies * 
   
76,766
     
3,812,200
 
             
5,133,654
 
Information Technology — 17.0%
               
2U *
   
9,468
     
305,911
 
Apple 
   
31,104
     
3,702,931
 
Fiserv * 
   
21,017
     
2,420,738
 
Fitbit, Cl A * 
   
31,177
     
223,851
 
Intuit 
   
8,408
     
2,959,784
 
PayPal Holdings * 
   
19,687
     
4,215,380
 
Pluralsight, Cl A * 
   
17,873
     
292,760
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
85

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 

   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Information Technology — continued
           
Square, Cl A * 
   
25,621
   
$
5,405,007
 
             
19,526,362
 
Real Estate — 6.0%
               
American Campus Communities
   
9,909
     
394,378
 
AvalonBay Communities  
   
10,162
     
1,692,888
 
Camden Property Trust  
   
7,187
     
710,291
 
Equity Residential  
   
26,858
     
1,555,616
 
Independence Realty Trust ‡ (A)
   
24,205
     
311,760
 
Investors Real Estate Trust  
   
3,877
     
269,064
 
Invitation Homes  
   
39,109
     
1,117,735
 
UDR  
   
21,508
     
827,413
 
             
6,879,145
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
114,442,201
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $85,977,714) 
           
114,442,201
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.1%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $64,355)  
   
64,355
     
64,355
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.4%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $462,499 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $1,608 - $66,054, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $471,724)
               
(Cost $462,498)  
 
$
462,498
     
462,498
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.4%
               
(Cost $86,504,567) 
         
$
114,969,054
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
86

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 


Percentages are based on Net Assets of $114,510,674.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $498,051.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $526,853.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
114,442,201
   
$
   
$
   
$
114,442,201
 
Short-Term Investment
   
64,355
     
     
     
64,355
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
462,498
     
     
462,498
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
114,506,556
   
$
462,498
   
$
   
$
114,969,054
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
87

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Education ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%
           
AUSTRALIA— 5.1%
           
Consumer Discretionary — 5.1%
           
G8 Education * 
   
51,016
   
$
44,358
 
IDP Education 
   
16,824
     
303,348
 
TOTAL AUSTRALIA 
           
347,706
 
BRAZIL— 2.8%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.8%
               
Arco Platform, Cl A * 
   
1,828
     
79,975
 
YDUQS Participacoes 
   
18,900
     
115,306
 
TOTAL BRAZIL 
           
195,281
 
CHINA— 33.4%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 33.4%
               
China East Education Holdings 
   
133,000
     
296,451
 
GSX Techedu ADR * 
   
4,209
     
270,597
 
Koolearn Technology Holding *
   
56,900
     
231,930
 
New Oriental Education & Technology Group ADR *
   
3,803
     
626,925
 
Puxin ADR * 
   
5,305
     
42,175
 
RISE Education Cayman ADR *
   
3,412
     
22,042
 
Scholar Education Group 
   
33,400
     
69,536
 
TAL Education Group ADR * 
   
9,854
     
690,371
 
Youdao ADR * 
   
1,373
     
40,860
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
2,290,887
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
88

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Education ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
JAPAN— 6.1%
           
Communication Services — 1.4%
           
Gakken Holdings 
   
2,547
   
$
39,912
 
V-Cube 
   
1,672
     
54,036
 
             
93,948
 
Consumer Discretionary — 3.4%
               
Benesse Holdings 
   
6,250
     
131,383
 
Media Do 
   
892
     
64,157
 
RareJob * 
   
600
     
13,085
 
Riso Kyoiku 
   
9,465
     
28,592
 
             
237,217
 
Industrials — 0.7%
               
Insource 
   
1,290
     
45,649
 
Information Technology — 0.6%
               
Edulab * 
   
594
     
43,521
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
420,335
 
NORWAY— 3.0%
               
Communication Services — 3.0%
               
Kahoot! * 
   
26,925
     
203,687
 
SOUTH KOREA— 0.4%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 0.4%
               
MegaStudyEdu 
   
730
     
25,135
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 5.4%
               
Communication Services — 5.4%
               
Pearson 
   
43,043
     
371,794
 
UNITED STATES— 43.8%
               
Communication Services — 5.3%
               
Bandwidth, Cl A * 
   
1,415
     
214,769
 
John Wiley & Sons, Cl A 
   
2,869
     
99,095
 
Scholastic 
   
1,984
     
47,060
 
             
360,924
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
89

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Education ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
           
Consumer Discretionary — 17.3%
           
Bright Horizons Family Solutions *
   
3,340
   
$
568,167
 
Chegg * 
   
6,872
     
535,535
 
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt * 
   
7,593
     
22,855
 
K12 *
 
   
2,523
     
58,862
 
             
1,185,419
 
Information Technology — 21.2%
               
2U *
   
4,305
     
139,095
 
8x8 *
   
7,184
     
142,028
 
Brightcove * 
   
2,717
     
45,374
 
Pluralsight, Cl A * 
   
6,753
     
110,614
 
RingCentral, Cl A * 
   
1,036
     
307,744
 
Slack Technologies, Cl A * 
   
10,263
     
440,077
 
Zoom Video Communications, Cl A *
   
564
     
269,795
 
             
1,454,727
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
3,001,070
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $6,395,983) 
           
6,855,895
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
               
(Cost $6,395,983) 
         
$
6,855,895
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $6,855,745.
*
Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
90

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
AUSTRALIA— 3.3%
           
Health Care — 3.3%
           
Cann Group (A)* 
   
3,157,487
   
$
1,198,195
 
CANADA— 72.3%
               
Health Care — 72.3%
               
Aleafia Health * 
   
2,671,543
     
1,113,229
 
Aphria * 
   
397,793
     
3,348,963
 
Aurora Cannabis (A)* 
   
441,250
     
5,153,801
 
Auxly Cannabis Group (A)* 
   
5,810,982
     
1,390,080
 
Canopy Growth * 
   
95,197
     
2,741,533
 
Cronos Group * 
   
337,027
     
3,045,440
 
Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (A)*
   
5,894,592
     
1,546,540
 
HEXO (A)* 
   
1,649,638
     
1,820,343
 
MediPharm Labs (A)* 
   
1,619,719
     
712,431
 
Organigram Holdings (A)* 
   
840,044
     
1,192,747
 
Tilray, Cl 2 (A)* 
   
312,971
     
2,829,258
 
Valens (A)* 
   
824,764
     
1,272,882
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
26,167,247
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 7.7%
               
Health Care — 7.7%
               
GW Pharmaceuticals ADR * 
   
19,854
     
2,781,148
 
UNITED STATES— 16.5%
               
Health Care — 16.5%
               
cbdMD (A)* 
   
458,594
     
1,380,368
 
Charlottes Web Holdings (A)* 
   
362,247
     
1,917,597
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
91

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
 


   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — continued
               
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings (A)*
   
1,066,704
   
$
1,301,379
 
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals * 
   
292,113
     
1,355,404
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
5,954,748
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $30,588,833) 
           
36,101,338
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 3.3%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $1,196,648)  
   
1,196,648
     
1,196,648
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 23.8%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $8,599,911 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $29,893 - $1,228,232, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $8,771,399)
               
(Cost $8,599,894)  
 
$
8,599,894
     
8,599,894
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 126.9%
               
(Cost $40,385,375) 
         
$
45,897,880
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $36,159,865.

*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $9,539,729.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $9,796,542.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
92

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
 


Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
36,101,338
   
$
   
$
   
$
36,101,338
 
Short-Term Investment
   
1,196,648
     
     
     
1,196,648
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
8,599,894
     
     
8,599,894
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
37,297,986
   
$
8,599,894
   
$
   
$
45,897,880
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.






 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
93

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.1%
           
CHINA— 1.8%
           
Health Care — 1.8%
           
Genscript Biotech * 
   
1,021,918
   
$
1,468,451
 
JAPAN— 1.6%
               
Health Care — 1.6%
               
Takara Bio 
   
45,100
     
1,285,853
 
NETHERLANDS— 2.0%
               
Health Care — 2.0%
               
uniQure * 
   
34,704
     
1,668,568
 
SWITZERLAND— 4.8%
               
Health Care — 4.8%
               
CRISPR Therapeutics * 
   
30,744
     
3,902,028
 
UNITED STATES— 89.9%
               
Health Care — 89.9%
               
Adverum Biotechnologies * 
   
83,337
     
1,132,550
 
Agilent Technologies 
   
28,642
     
3,348,250
 
Allogene Therapeutics * 
   
66,102
     
2,052,467
 
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals * 
   
23,318
     
3,029,241
 
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals * 
   
49,052
     
3,067,222
 
BioMarin Pharmaceutical * 
   
39,141
     
3,080,397
 
Bluebird Bio * 
   
55,462
     
2,445,320
 
Blueprint Medicines * 
   
27,828
     
3,007,650
 
CareDx * 
   
46,428
     
2,654,289
 
Cellectis ADR (A)* 
   
41,100
     
1,042,707
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
94

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — continued
               
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals * 
   
63,376
   
$
1,601,512
 
Editas Medicine * 
   
60,103
     
1,838,551
 
Gilead Sciences 
   
24,772
     
1,502,917
 
Homology Medicines * 
   
28,632
     
281,739
 
Illumina * 
   
9,402
     
3,028,290
 
Intellia Therapeutics * 
   
48,041
     
1,886,570
 
Invitae * 
   
65,905
     
3,272,183
 
Luminex 
   
42,180
     
1,000,932
 
Myriad Genetics * 
   
70,796
     
1,241,762
 
NanoString Technologies * 
   
41,819
     
2,075,895
 
Natera * 
   
43,723
     
3,859,429
 
Pacific Biosciences of California *
   
159,205
     
2,517,031
 
Precision BioSciences * 
   
40,567
     
505,870
 
PTC Therapeutics * 
   
55,496
     
3,472,385
 
QIAGEN * 
   
59,640
     
2,878,226
 
REGENXBIO * 
   
33,105
     
1,153,378
 
Rocket Pharmaceuticals * 
   
49,841
     
1,543,077
 
Sangamo Therapeutics * 
   
113,617
     
1,135,034
 
Sarepta Therapeutics * 
   
20,750
     
2,922,845
 
Sorrento Therapeutics (A)* 
   
220,775
     
1,810,355
 
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical * 
   
30,654
     
3,633,725
 
Veracyte * 
   
54,786
     
2,986,385
 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals * 
   
6,983
     
1,590,378
 
Voyager Therapeutics * 
   
23,527
     
195,745
 
WaVe Life Sciences * 
   
38,610
     
340,541
 
ZIOPHARM Oncology (A)* 
   
195,365
     
547,022
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
73,681,870
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $67,917,170) 
           
82,006,770
 
                 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
95

 

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
 

   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.4%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $299,914)  
   
299,914
   
$
299,914
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 2.6%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $2,155,384 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $7,492 - $307,830, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $2,198,363)
               
(Cost $2,155,380)  
 
$
2,155,380
     
2,155,380
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.1%
               
(Cost $70,372,464) 
         
$
84,462,064
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $81,950,807.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $2,422,715.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $2,455,294.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
82,006,770
   
$
   
$
   
$
82,006,770
 
Short-Term Investment
   
299,914
     
     
     
299,914
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
2,155,380
     
     
2,155,380
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
82,306,684
   
$
2,155,380
   
$
   
$
84,462,064
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
96

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
CHINA— 95.2%
           
Consumer Staples — 3.4%
           
Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A 
   
2,600
   
$
64,676
 
Fujian Aonong Biological Technology Group, Cl A
   
5,620
     
11,300
 
             
75,976
 
Health Care — 91.8%
               
3SBio * 
   
36,300
     
35,961
 
Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group, Cl A
   
34,400
     
81,295
 
Ascentage Pharma Group International *
   
2,800
     
9,607
 
BeiGene ADR * 
   
621
     
158,783
 
Beijing SL Pharmaceutical, Cl A
   
13,800
     
24,328
 
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A
   
11,157
     
67,400
 
Berry Genomics, Cl A * 
   
3,955
     
24,686
 
BGI Genomics, Cl A * 
   
5,138
     
102,144
 
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A
   
3,300
     
183,834
 
China Biologic Products Holdings *
   
499
     
59,376
 
Da An Gene of Sun Yat-Sen University, Cl A
   
12,800
     
64,117
 
Genscript Biotech * 
   
26,150
     
37,576
 
Getein Biotech, Cl A 
   
2,500
     
12,341
 
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A
   
13,400
     
87,651
 
Jinyu Bio-Technology, Cl A 
   
23,900
     
88,009
 
Joinn Laboratories China, Cl A 
   
2,000
     
27,648
 
PharmaBlock Sciences Nanjing, Cl A
   
3,655
     
62,313
 
Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology, Cl H
   
1,100
     
6,527
 
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A
   
40,200
     
51,564
 
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A
   
7,271
     
150,571
 
Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering, Cl A *
   
35,900
     
22,369
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
97

 

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — continued
               
Shenzhen Weiguang Biological Products, Cl A
   
1,000
   
$
7,597
 
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A
   
20,500
     
64,211
 
Viva Biotech Holdings 
   
20,300
     
18,853
 
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A 
   
25,700
     
167,560
 
Wuxi Biologics Cayman * 
   
19,350
     
191,940
 
Zai Lab ADR * 
   
1,237
     
137,035
 
Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical, Cl A
   
11,700
     
103,950
 
             
2,049,246
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
2,125,222
 
HONG KONG— 4.6%
               
Health Care — 4.6%
               
Sino Biopharmaceutical 
   
101,700
     
102,323
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $2,285,098) 
           
2,227,545
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
               
(Cost $2,285,098) 
         
$
2,227,545
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,232,128.
*
Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
98

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%
           
AUSTRALIA— 0.8%
           
Health Care — 0.8%
           
Pro Medicus 
   
174,908
   
$
3,807,139
 
CHINA— 7.3%
               
Health Care — 7.3%
               
Alibaba Health Information Technology *
   
6,509,900
     
19,145,530
 
Ping An Healthcare and Technology *
   
1,374,700
     
16,819,129
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
35,964,659
 
GERMANY— 2.2%
               
Health Care — 2.2%
               
CompuGroup Medical & KgaA
   
107,775
     
10,739,082
 
JAPAN— 4.9%
               
Health Care — 4.9%
               
M3 * 
   
263,450
     
24,309,910
 
NETHERLANDS— 1.8%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.8%
               
Shop Apotheke Europe * 
   
55,157
     
8,722,404
 
UNITED STATES— 83.0%
               
Financials — 1.5%
               
eHealth * 
   
98,573
     
7,490,562
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
99

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — 76.6%
               
1Life Healthcare * 
   
260,551
   
$
8,564,311
 
Agilent Technologies 
   
176,747
     
20,661,724
 
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions *
   
642,578
     
8,790,467
 
BioTelemetry * 
   
133,937
     
7,421,449
 
Cerner 
   
253,424
     
18,966,252
 
Change Healthcare * 
   
925,090
     
15,846,792
 
Codexis * 
   
224,883
     
4,164,833
 
Computer Programs and Systems *
   
54,796
     
1,557,850
 
DexCom * 
   
51,254
     
16,384,879
 
Evolent Health, Cl A * 
   
340,702
     
4,950,400
 
Guardant Health * 
   
162,583
     
19,692,053
 
Illumina * 
   
57,826
     
18,625,176
 
Inovalon Holdings, Cl A * 
   
298,180
     
5,567,021
 
Insulet * 
   
78,371
     
20,196,991
 
Invitae * 
   
404,812
     
20,098,916
 
iRhythm Technologies * 
   
80,589
     
19,704,816
 
Laboratory Corp of America Holdings *
   
87,759
     
17,537,759
 
NeoGenomics * 
   
428,849
     
20,404,636
 
NextGen Healthcare * 
   
222,218
     
3,942,147
 
Omnicell * 
   
170,323
     
17,858,367
 
Ontrak * 
   
29,707
     
1,474,953
 
OptimizeRx * 
   
75,325
     
1,990,086
 
Personalis * 
   
90,679
     
2,496,393
 
Phreesia * 
   
125,902
     
5,559,832
 
Premier, Cl A 
   
489,656
     
17,343,615
 
R1 RCM * 
   
461,377
     
9,356,726
 
SmileDirectClub, Cl A (A)* 
   
305,151
     
3,753,357
 
Tabula Rasa HealthCare * 
   
84,269
     
2,903,910
 
Tandem Diabetes Care * 
   
159,348
     
14,959,590
 
Teladoc Health * 
   
78,851
     
15,673,212
 
Veeva Systems, Cl A * 
   
62,308
     
17,251,216
 
Veracyte * 
   
221,237
     
12,059,629
 
             
375,759,358
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
100

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 


   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Information Technology — 4.9%
               
Nuance Communications * 
   
555,076
   
$
23,940,428
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
407,190,348
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $435,781,540) 
           
490,733,542
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.1%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $309,955)  
   
309,955
     
309,955
 
                 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.4%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $2,227,544 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $7,743 - $318,136, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $2,271,963)
               
(Cost $2,227,540)  
 
$
2,227,540
     
2,227,540
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.5%
               
(Cost $438,319,035) 
         
$
493,271,037
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $490,674,807.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $2,506,740.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $2,537,495.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
101

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 


The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
490,733,542
   
$
   
$
   
$
490,733,542
 
Short-Term Investment
   
309,955
     
     
     
309,955
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
2,227,540
     
     
2,227,540
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
491,043,497
   
$
2,227,540
   
$
   
$
493,271,037
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.





 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
102

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
AUSTRALIA— 0.8%
           
Health Care — 0.8%
           
Cochlear * 
   
2,033
   
$
330,192
 
BELGIUM— 1.5%
               
Health Care — 1.5%
               
UCB 
   
6,165
     
660,467
 
CANADA— 0.3%
               
Health Care — 0.3%
               
Chartwell Retirement Residences
   
15,074
     
131,326
 
CHINA— 4.1%
               
Health Care — 4.1%
               
BeiGene ADR * 
   
2,451
     
626,696
 
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group *
   
183,000
     
879,297
 
Luye Pharma Group 
   
205,947
     
120,075
 
Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H *
   
15,500
     
141,654
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
1,767,722
 
DENMARK— 6.5%
               
Health Care — 6.5%
               
Demant * 
   
7,733
     
292,046
 
Genmab * 
   
2,068
     
795,627
 
GN Store Nord 
   
4,494
     
366,887
 
H Lundbeck 
   
6,331
     
194,178
 
Novo Nordisk, Cl B 
   
17,255
     
1,163,829
 
TOTAL DENMARK 
           
2,812,567
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
103

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
FRANCE— 2.2%
               
Health Care — 2.2%
               
BioMerieux 
   
3,748
   
$
541,590
 
Korian * 
   
3,815
     
127,139
 
Orpea * 
   
2,045
     
256,365
 
TOTAL FRANCE 
           
925,094
 
GERMANY— 1.9%
               
Health Care — 1.9%
               
Fresenius Medical Care & KGaA
   
9,635
     
812,541
 
IRELAND— 0.2%
               
Health Care — 0.2%
               
Amarin ADR * 
   
17,509
     
86,845
 
ITALY— 0.7%
               
Health Care — 0.7%
               
Amplifon * 
   
7,118
     
285,834
 
JAPAN— 6.1%
               
Health Care — 6.1%
               
Chugai Pharmaceutical 
   
24,298
     
1,175,345
 
H.U. Group Holdings 
   
4,852
     
131,496
 
Kissei Pharmaceutical 
   
4,263
     
85,444
 
Mochida Pharmaceutical 
   
2,610
     
100,370
 
Nipro 
   
9,575
     
102,843
 
Terumo 
   
24,026
     
955,510
 
Toho Holdings 
   
4,763
     
86,924
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
2,637,932
 
NEW ZEALAND— 0.4%
               
Health Care — 0.4%
               
Ryman Healthcare 
   
15,851
     
164,093
 
SOUTH KOREA— 3.2%
               
Health Care — 3.2%
               
Celltrion * 
   
4,274
     
1,313,235
 
Helixmith * 
   
2,127
     
52,284
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
104

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
         
$
1,365,519
 
SPAIN— 0.5%
               
Health Care — 0.5%
               
Pharma Mar 
   
1,801
     
208,326
 
SWEDEN— 0.7%
               
Health Care — 0.7%
               
Attendo * 
   
26,181
     
137,186
 
Elekta, Cl B 
   
11,691
     
158,824
 
TOTAL SWEDEN 
           
296,010
 
SWITZERLAND— 5.2%
               
Health Care — 5.2%
               
Alcon * 
   
15,505
     
993,019
 
Medacta Group * 
   
1,684
     
160,532
 
Sonova Holding * 
   
2,051
     
509,975
 
Straumann Holding 
   
499
     
574,349
 
TOTAL SWITZERLAND 
           
2,237,875
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 1.6%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 0.4%
               
McCarthy & Stone * 
   
102,276
     
159,755
 
Health Care — 1.2%
               
Smith & Nephew 
   
27,573
     
534,129
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
693,884
 
UNITED STATES— 63.9%
               
Health Care — 58.9%
               
AbbVie 
   
12,988
     
1,358,284
 
ABIOMED * 
   
1,430
     
391,963
 
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals * 
   
4,906
     
277,974
 
Aerie Pharmaceuticals * 
   
7,593
     
94,229
 
Agios Pharmaceuticals * 
   
2,498
     
115,707
 
Align Technology * 
   
2,495
     
1,200,818
 
Alkermes * 
   
6,429
     
117,394
 
Amedisys * 
   
1,023
     
250,420
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
105

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — continued
               
Amgen 
   
4,631
   
$
1,028,267
 
Becton Dickinson 
   
4,059
     
953,216
 
Biogen Idec * 
   
3,221
     
773,588
 
Bluebird Bio * 
   
2,364
     
104,229
 
Blueprint Medicines * 
   
1,667
     
180,169
 
Boston Scientific * 
   
29,045
     
962,842
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb 
   
17,519
     
1,093,186
 
Brookdale Senior Living * 
   
31,990
     
135,638
 
DaVita * 
   
3,974
     
436,544
 
DENTSPLY SIRONA 
   
7,009
     
356,688
 
DexCom * 
   
2,890
     
923,875
 
Edwards Lifesciences * 
   
14,782
     
1,240,061
 
Ensign Group 
   
2,741
     
196,996
 
Envista Holdings * 
   
6,205
     
184,475
 
Epizyme * 
   
6,047
     
83,086
 
Exact Sciences * 
   
4,637
     
561,355
 
Exelixis * 
   
9,667
     
185,220
 
FibroGen * 
   
2,827
     
116,783
 
Glaukos * 
   
3,122
     
210,673
 
Halozyme Therapeutics * 
   
5,748
     
224,747
 
Incyte * 
   
6,871
     
580,874
 
Inogen * 
   
1,987
     
69,684
 
Insulet * 
   
1,970
     
507,689
 
Integer Holdings * 
   
1,595
     
114,984
 
Integra LifeSciences Holdings *
   
2,674
     
146,348
 
Ionis Pharmaceuticals * 
   
4,409
     
222,787
 
LHC Group * 
   
995
     
195,338
 
LivaNova * 
   
2,111
     
111,566
 
Medtronic 
   
10,276
     
1,168,381
 
Merit Medical Systems * 
   
3,039
     
167,358
 
Myriad Genetics * 
   
7,135
     
125,148
 
National HealthCare 
   
1,305
     
81,197
 
Natus Medical * 
   
4,151
     
86,839
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
106

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Health Care — continued
               
Neurocrine Biosciences * 
   
2,919
   
$
277,130
 
Novocure * 
   
3,105
     
390,143
 
NuVasive * 
   
1,882
     
87,174
 
Pennant Group * 
   
5,872
     
297,652
 
Quest Diagnostics 
   
4,226
     
523,939
 
Radius Health * 
   
8,074
     
127,408
 
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals * 
   
1,991
     
1,027,416
 
Sage Therapeutics * 
   
3,386
     
250,869
 
Seagen * 
   
5,426
     
924,102
 
Silk Road Medical * 
   
2,837
     
162,560
 
Stryker 
   
5,784
     
1,349,985
 
Tactile Systems Technology * 
   
2,232
     
96,222
 
Varian Medical Systems * 
   
2,874
     
500,019
 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals * 
   
4,088
     
931,042
 
Zimmer Biomet Holdings 
   
6,551
     
976,885
 
             
25,259,166
 
Real Estate — 5.0%
               
Diversified Healthcare Trust  
   
33,771
     
148,930
 
LTC Properties  
   
3,027
     
112,120
 
National Health Investors  
   
1,907
     
123,307
 
Omega Healthcare Investors  
   
7,089
     
249,675
 
Sabra Health Care  
   
8,173
     
134,691
 
Ventas  
   
11,816
     
566,105
 
Welltower  
   
13,012
     
819,495
 
             
2,154,323
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
27,413,489
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $36,101,678) 
           
42,829,716
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
107

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 

   
Number Of Rights
   
Value
 
RIGHTS — 0.0%
               
South Korea — 0.0%
               
Helixmith, Expires 12/29/20*(A)(B)(C)
   
596
   
$
7,029
 
TOTAL RIGHTS
               
(Cost $–) 
           
7,029
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
               
(Cost $36,101,678) 
         
$
42,836,745
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $42,906,831.
*
Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust
(A)
Security considered illiquid (Unaudited). The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020 was $7,029 and represented 0.0% of Net Assets.
(B)
Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $7,029 and represents 0.0% of net assets.
(C)
Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3(1)
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
42,829,716
   
$
   
$
   
$
42,829,716
 
Rights
   
     
     
7,029
     
7,029
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
42,829,716
   
$
   
$
7,029
   
$
42,836,745
 

(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 beginning and/or end of the period in relation to Net Assets. Management has concluded that Level 3 investments are not material in relation to Net Assets.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, the transfers in and out of Level 3 were due to changes in the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value.


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
108

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
 


Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
AUSTRALIA— 0.5%
           
Consumer Staples — 0.5%
           
Blackmores * 
   
1,744
   
$
102,805
 
CANADA— 2.6%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 2.6%
               
Gildan Activewear * 
   
20,076
     
526,106
 
CHINA— 10.9%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 10.9%
               
ANTA Sports Products 
   
59,336
     
806,709
 
Li Ning 
   
143,657
     
778,277
 
Topsports International Holdings
   
366,500
     
545,554
 
Xtep International Holdings 
   
250,300
     
106,545
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
2,237,085
 
FRANCE— 2.1%
               
Consumer Staples — 2.1%
               
Danone 
   
6,673
     
429,924
 
GERMANY— 6.2%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 6.2%
               
adidas * 
   
1,763
     
563,710
 
Puma * 
   
6,997
     
697,708
 
TOTAL GERMANY 
           
1,261,418
 
HONG KONG— 1.6%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.6%
               
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings 
   
161,879
     
332,841
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
109

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
IRELAND— 1.8%
               
Consumer Staples — 1.8%
               
Glanbia 
   
29,996
   
$
369,577
 
ITALY— 1.0%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.0%
               
Technogym * 
   
20,059
     
215,831
 
JAPAN— 13.2%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 9.4%
               
ABC-Mart 
   
8,337
     
434,939
 
Asics 
   
19,057
     
343,583
 
Descente * 
   
7,770
     
128,463
 
Goldwin 
   
4,840
     
325,838
 
Shimano 
   
2,905
     
689,232
 
             
1,922,055
 
Consumer Staples — 2.7%
               
Ariake Japan 
   
3,325
     
220,338
 
Yakult Honsha 
   
6,866
     
327,579
 
             
547,917
 
Health Care — 1.1%
               
Tsumura 
   
7,743
     
226,108
 
TOTAL JAPAN 
           
2,696,080
 
NETHERLANDS— 1.0%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.0%
               
Basic-Fit * 
   
5,568
     
203,144
 
SOUTH KOREA— 1.7%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 1.7%
               
Fila Holdings 
   
6,074
     
226,701
 
Youngone 
   
4,527
     
122,324
 
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
           
349,025
 
TAIWAN— 8.3%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 8.3%
               
Feng TAY Enterprise 
   
88,662
     
570,809
 




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
110

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Consumer Discretionary — continued
               
Fulgent Sun International Holding
   
18,886
   
$
80,176
 
Giant Manufacturing 
   
37,726
     
373,918
 
Johnson Health Tech 
   
30,600
     
88,249
 
Merida Industry 
   
29,988
     
263,030
 
Pou Chen 
   
298,086
     
326,820
 
TOTAL TAIWAN 
           
1,703,002
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 4.6%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 4.6%
               
Frasers Group * 
   
52,547
     
295,903
 
JD Sports Fashion * 
   
63,243
     
655,362
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
951,265
 
UNITED STATES— 44.4%
               
Consumer Discretionary — 26.3%
               
Columbia Sportswear * 
   
5,717
     
468,394
 
Dick’s Sporting Goods 
   
6,327
     
359,437
 
Foot Locker 
   
10,429
     
390,045
 
Lululemon Athletica * 
   
2,106
     
779,683
 
NIKE, Cl B 
   
4,844
     
652,487
 
Peloton Interactive, Cl A * 
   
4,429
     
515,314
 
Planet Fitness, Cl A * 
   
7,933
     
578,712
 
Skechers USA, Cl A * 
   
13,583
     
454,623
 
Under Armour, Cl A * 
   
18,850
     
312,345
 
VF 
   
7,125
     
594,225
 
WW International * 
   
6,742
     
198,956
 
Zumiez * 
   
2,566
     
95,173
 
             
5,399,394
 
Consumer Staples — 13.0%
               
BellRing Brands, Cl A * 
   
3,930
     
80,172
 
Calavo Growers 
   
1,760
     
126,069
 
Cal-Maine Foods * 
   
4,390
     
171,781
 
Hain Celestial Group * 
   
10,453
     
402,441
 
Herbalife Nutrition * 
   
13,518
     
647,647
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
111

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Consumer Staples — continued
               
Medifast 
   
1,172
   
$
239,252
 
Nu Skin Enterprises, Cl A 
   
5,551
     
285,932
 
Sanderson Farms 
   
2,225
     
304,224
 
Sprouts Farmers Market * 
   
11,767
     
249,107
 
USANA Health Sciences * 
   
2,153
     
161,863
 
             
2,668,488
 
Health Care — 3.4%
               
DexCom * 
   
1,600
     
511,488
 
Prestige Consumer Healthcare *
   
5,028
     
178,846
 
             
690,334
 
Industrials — 0.9%
               
Healthcare Services Group 
   
7,443
     
176,176
 
Information Technology — 0.8%
               
Fitbit, Cl A * 
   
23,599
     
169,441
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
           
9,103,833
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $19,062,256) 
           
20,481,936
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
               
(Cost $19,062,256) 
         
$
20,481,936
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $20,495,913.
*
Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
112

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%
           
CANADA— 5.3%
           
Industrials — 3.5%
           
Ballard Power Systems * 
   
48,660
   
$
998,990
 
Information Technology — 1.8%
               
Canadian Solar * 
   
11,850
     
506,706
 
TOTAL CANADA 
           
1,505,696
 
CHINA— 15.5%
               
Industrials — 3.2%
               
China Everbright Environment Group
   
1,224,600
     
679,236
 
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H
   
152,700
     
244,635
 
             
923,871
 
Information Technology — 12.3%
               
Daqo New Energy ADR * 
   
13,800
     
593,676
 
Flat Glass Group, Cl H 
   
90,000
     
251,338
 
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings * 
   
4,219,200
     
429,948
 
JinkoSolar Holding ADR * 
   
8,790
     
606,862
 
Xinyi Solar Holdings 
   
900,000
     
1,641,535
 
             
3,523,359
 
TOTAL CHINA 
           
4,447,230
 
DENMARK— 5.6%
               
Industrials — 5.6%
               
Vestas Wind Systems 
   
7,740
     
1,586,560
 
FRANCE— 0.5%
               
Industrials — 0.5%
               
McPhy Energy * 
   
3,450
     
150,838
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
113

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
GERMANY— 6.2%
               
Industrials — 4.8%
               
Nordex * 
   
21,270
   
$
498,941
 
Varta * 
   
6,360
     
861,968
 
             
1,360,909
 
Information Technology — 1.4%
               
SMA Solar Technology * 
   
6,930
     
400,060
 
TOTAL GERMANY 
           
1,760,969
 
NORWAY— 2.7%
               
Industrials — 2.7%
               
NEL, Cl A * 
   
280,770
     
773,840
 
SOUTH KOREA— 12.7%
               
Industrials — 3.8%
               
CS Wind 
   
3,450
     
399,078
 
Doosan Fuel Cell * 
   
12,589
     
567,702
 
Unison * 
   
22,710
     
115,341
 
             
1,082,121
 
Information Technology — 5.2%
               
Samsung SDI 
   
3,090
     
1,488,383
 
Materials — 3.7%
               
Hanwha Solutions 
   
24,660
     
1,064,132
 
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA 
           
3,634,636
 
SPAIN— 5.7%
               
Industrials — 5.7%
               
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
   
45,480
     
1,628,288
 
SWEDEN— 1.2%
               
Industrials — 1.2%
               
PowerCell Sweden * 
   
10,350
     
337,020
 
SWITZERLAND— 2.2%
               
Information Technology — 2.2%
               
Landis+Gyr Group 
   
5,850
     
422,611
 
Meyer Burger Technology * 
   
501,780
     
212,174
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
114

 
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November 30, 2020
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TOTAL SWITZERLAND 
         
$
634,785
 
TAIWAN— 2.5%
               
Information Technology — 2.5%
               
Simplo Technology 
   
37,500
     
436,146
 
United Renewable Energy * 
   
531,900
     
277,124
 
TOTAL TAIWAN 
           
713,270
 
UNITED KINGDOM— 6.0%
               
Industrials — 3.1%
               
Ceres Power Holdings * 
   
34,200
     
392,206
 
ITM Power * 
   
95,850
     
481,144
 
             
873,350
 
Materials — 2.9%
               
Johnson Matthey 
   
28,020
     
831,951
 
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM 
           
1,705,301
 
UNITED STATES— 33.8%
               
Industrials — 11.6%
               
Ameresco, Cl A * 
   
5,940
     
264,627
 
Bloom Energy, Cl A * 
   
20,580
     
504,622
 
FuelCell Energy * 
   
47,760
     
487,152
 
Plug Power * 
   
66,660
     
1,759,158
 
TPI Composites * 
   
7,050
     
283,622
 
             
3,299,181
 
Information Technology — 22.2%
               
Enphase Energy * 
   
17,643
     
2,409,504
 
First Solar * 
   
14,640
     
1,367,815
 
SolarEdge Technologies * 
   
6,480
     
1,801,310
 
SunPower, Cl A * 
   
33,930
     
751,889
 
             
6,330,518
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
115

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
 


           
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
TOTAL UNITED STATES 
         
$
9,629,699
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $26,061,324) 
           
28,508,132
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
               
(Cost $26,061,324) 
         
$
28,508,132
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $28,523,469.
*
Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3




 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
116

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%
           
Energy — 0.1%
           
Matrix Service * 
   
81,557
   
$
781,316
 
Industrials — 70.7%
               
Acuity Brands 
   
58,038
     
6,890,271
 
Advanced Drainage Systems 
   
99,608
     
6,947,658
 
AECOM * 
   
229,779
     
11,923,232
 
Aegion, Cl A * 
   
77,263
     
1,325,061
 
Altra Industrial Motion 
   
93,859
     
5,327,437
 
Arcosa 
   
70,543
     
3,660,476
 
Argan 
   
41,195
     
1,894,558
 
Astec Industries 
   
40,242
     
2,334,036
 
Atkore International Group * 
   
42,493
     
1,656,377
 
Columbus McKinnon 
   
45,589
     
1,722,808
 
Construction Partners, Cl A * 
   
101,967
     
2,681,732
 
Crane 
   
87,770
     
6,102,648
 
CSW Industrials 
   
21,739
     
2,332,377
 
CSX 
   
228,097
     
20,540,135
 
Dycom Industries * 
   
38,590
     
2,425,767
 
Eaton 
   
178,459
     
21,613,170
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
117

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
 

   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Industrials — continued
               
EMCOR Group 
   
82,051
   
$
7,071,155
 
Emerson Electric 
   
225,480
     
17,321,374
 
Exponent 
   
75,869
     
6,297,886
 
Fastenal 
   
484,520
     
23,959,514
 
Fluor * 
   
203,672
     
3,517,415
 
Fortive 
   
225,445
     
15,810,458
 
Gibraltar Industries * 
   
30,906
     
2,023,107
 
Gorman-Rupp 
   
46,079
     
1,515,999
 
Granite Construction 
   
64,118
     
1,578,585
 
Greenbrier 
   
65,452
     
2,184,133
 
H&E Equipment Services 
   
60,099
     
1,615,461
 
HD Supply Holdings * 
   
237,468
     
13,245,965
 
Herc Holdings * 
   
38,595
     
2,210,722
 
Howmet Aerospace * 
   
591,706
     
13,881,423
 
Hubbell, Cl B 
   
79,468
     
12,841,234
 
Insteel Industries 
   
69,331
     
1,603,626
 
Jacobs Engineering Group 
   
182,130
     
19,640,899
 
Kansas City Southern 
   
104,766
     
19,504,286
 
Lincoln Electric Holdings 
   
89,240
     
10,262,600
 
Manitowoc * 
   
113,528
     
1,261,296
 
MasTec * 
   
111,671
     
6,332,862
 
MRC Global * 
   
139,775
     
807,900
 
Mueller Industries 
   
56,155
     
1,839,638
 
Mueller Water Products, Cl A 
   
142,344
     
1,689,623
 
MYR Group * 
   
53,844
     
2,753,044
 
Norfolk Southern 
   
83,911
     
19,888,585
 
Northwest Pipe * 
   
49,327
     
1,419,631
 
NOW * 
   
164,255
     
916,543
 
Pentair 
   
245,888
     
12,741,916
 
Powell Industries 
   
37,939
     
979,964
 
Primoris Services 
   
76,398
     
1,852,652
 
Quanta Services 
   
208,346
     
14,238,366
 
RBC Bearings * 
   
36,712
     
6,198,454
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
118

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
 


   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Industrials — continued
               
Rexnord 
   
178,255
   
$
6,686,345
 
Rockwell Automation 
   
86,479
     
22,100,573
 
SPX * 
   
64,265
     
3,292,296
 
Sterling Construction * 
   
119,407
     
1,909,318
 
Team * 
   
112,910
     
983,446
 
Terex * 
   
64,798
     
2,008,738
 
Tetra Tech 
   
80,237
     
9,568,262
 
Titan Machinery * 
   
131,402
     
2,400,715
 
Trinity Industries 
   
178,495
     
4,078,611
 
Tutor Perini * 
   
155,160
     
2,097,763
 
Union Pacific 
   
93,508
     
19,083,113
 
United Rentals * 
   
109,874
     
24,939,201
 
Valmont Industries 
   
31,571
     
5,145,442
 
Wabash National 
   
139,135
     
2,459,907
 
WESCO International * 
   
73,542
     
4,796,409
 
Willdan Group * 
   
51,276
     
1,993,611
 
             
461,927,809
 
Information Technology — 4.9%
               
Badger Meter 
   
27,729
     
2,285,979
 
Calix * 
   
199,077
     
4,714,143
 
Trimble * 
   
364,364
     
21,814,473
 
Vontier * 
   
89,775
     
2,977,837
 
             
31,792,432
 
Materials — 23.0%
               
Alcoa * 
   
271,268
     
5,398,233
 
Allegheny Technologies * 
   
183,114
     
2,470,208
 
Arconic * 
   
147,874
     
4,068,014
 
Century Aluminum * 
   
271,256
     
2,753,248
 
Cleveland-Cliffs * 
   
467,804
     
5,150,522
 
Commercial Metals 
   
172,312
     
3,430,732
 
Eagle Materials * 
   
60,773
     
5,529,735
 
Forterra * 
   
118,132
     
2,191,349
 



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
119

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
 


   
Shares/Face Amount
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCK — continued
               
Materials — continued
               
Haynes International 
   
62,826
   
$
1,331,283
 
Martin Marietta Materials 
   
65,289
     
17,342,717
 
Minerals Technologies 
   
30,208
     
1,832,719
 
Nucor 
   
337,921
     
18,146,358
 
Reliance Steel & Aluminum 
   
97,608
     
11,498,222
 
RPM International 
   
189,916
     
16,714,507
 
Ryerson Holding * 
   
157,374
     
1,690,197
 
Steel Dynamics 
   
315,538
     
11,425,631
 
Summit Materials, Cl A * 
   
163,170
     
3,100,230
 
TimkenSteel * 
   
258,403
     
1,217,078
 
United States Steel (A) 
   
179,081
     
2,541,159
 
US Concrete * 
   
44,441
     
1,576,767
 
Vulcan Materials 
   
122,712
     
17,136,731
 
Westlake Chemical 
   
187,672
     
14,103,551
 
             
150,649,191
 
Utilities — 1.1%
               
MDU Resources Group 
   
292,726
     
7,300,586
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
               
(Cost $585,282,553) 
           
652,451,334
 
                 
CORPORATE OBLIGATION — 0.0%
               
Mueller Industries
               
6.000%, 03/01/27 (Cost $1,000) 
 
$
1,000
     
1,012
 
                 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.0%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $231,457)  
   
231,457
     
231,457
 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
120

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
 

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(B) — 0.3%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $1,663,406 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $5,782 - $237,566, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $1,696,574)
               
(Cost $1,663,403)  
 
$
1,663,403
   
$
1,663,403
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
               
(Cost $587,178,413) 
         
$
654,347,206
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $653,635,485.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020.  The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $1,810,644.
(B)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $1,894,860.
(C)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Common Stock
 
$
652,451,334
   
$
   
$
   
$
652,451,334
 
Corporate Obligation
   
     
1,012
     
     
1,012
 
Short-Term Investment
   
231,457
     
     
     
231,457
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
1,663,403
     
     
1,663,403
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
652,682,791
   
$
1,664,415
   
$
   
$
654,347,206
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
121

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments. Repurchase agreements purchased from cash collateral received for securities lending activity are included in total investments. Please see Notes 2 and 7 in Notes to Financial Statements for more detailed information.

   
Shares
   
Value
 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%
           
Affiliated ETF — 99.8%
           
Global X Cannabis ETF (A)(B) 
   
766,133
   
$
9,262,548
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF (A)*
   
239,441
     
6,196,733
 
Global X FinTech ETF (A)* 
   
81,211
     
3,470,146
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (A)*
   
283,955
     
5,982,932
 
Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (A)
   
77,532
     
4,048,721
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (A)
   
110,059
     
3,483,367
 
Global X Social Media ETF * (A)
   
63,036
     
3,585,488
 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
               
(Cost $31,117,391) 
           
36,029,935
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(C)(D) — 0.5%
               
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.010%
               
(Cost $183,785)  
   
183,785
     
183,785
 
                 


 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
122

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT(C) — 3.7%
               
BNP Paribas
               
0.070%, dated 11/30/20, to be repurchased on 12/01/20, repurchase price $1,320,803 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury Obligations, ranging in par value $4,591 - $188,636, 2.000%, 07/31/2022, with a total market value of $1,347,140)
               
(Cost $1,320,800)  
 
$
1,320,800
   
$
1,320,800
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.0%
               
(Cost $32,621,976) 
         
$
37,534,520
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $36,080,846.
*
Non-income producing security.
(A)
Affiliated investment.
(B)
This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at November 30, 2020. The total value of securities on loan at November 30, 2020 was $1,477,748.
(C)
Security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such securities as of November 30, 2020, was $1,504,585.
(D)
The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the 7-day effective yield as of November 30, 2020.

Cl — Class
ETF — Exchange Traded Fund
The following is a summary of the level of inputs used as of November 30, 2020, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:
Investments in Securities
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Exchange Traded Funds
 
$
36,029,935
   
$
   
$
   
$
36,029,935
 
Short-Term Investment
   
183,785
     
     
     
183,785
 
Repurchase Agreement
   
     
1,320,800
     
     
1,320,800
 
Total Investments in Securities
 
$
36,213,720
   
$
1,320,800
   
$
   
$
37,534,520
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
123

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 


The following is a summary of the transactions with affiliates for the year ended November 30, 2020:
   
Value At 11/30/19
   
Purchases at Cost
   
Proceeds from Sales
   
Changes in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
   
Realized Gain (Loss)
   
Value at 11/30/20
   
Shares
   
Dividend Income
 
Global X E–commerce ETF
 
$
439,566
   
$
7,159,572
   
$
(8,262,588
)
 
$
3,198
   
$
660,252
   
$
     
   
$
837
 
Global X Fintech ETF
   
459,057
     
9,449,374
     
(7,328,297
)
   
255,227
     
634,785
     
3,470,146
     
81,211
     
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
296,729
     
3,282,442
     
(3,712,365
)
   
(22,737
)
   
155,931
     
     
     
2,485
 
Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF
   
263,961
     
4,781,357
     
(2,178,956
)
   
849,133
     
333,226
     
4,048,721
     
77,532
     
8,029
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
272,658
     
3,144,183
     
(3,465,482
)
   
(18,959
)
   
67,600
     
     
     
3,113
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
285,028
     
4,610,345
     
(2,046,996
)
   
405,853
     
229,137
     
3,483,367
     
110,059
     
3,260
 
Global X Social Media ETF
   
631,522
     
8,207,816
     
(6,236,321
)
   
312,846
     
669,625
     
3,585,488
     
63,036
     
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
     
7,806,516
     
(481,368
)
   
1,956,016
     
(18,616
)
   
9,262,548
     
766,133
     
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
     
6,312,497
     
(416,467
)
   
277,384
     
23,319
     
6,196,733
     
239,441
     
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
     
5,553,613
     
(337,014
)
   
768,118
     
(1,785
)
   
5,982,932
     
283,955
     
 
Totals:
 
$
2,648,521
   
$
60,307,715
   
$
(34,465,854
)
 
$
4,786,079
   
$
2,753,474
   
$
36,029,935
     
1,621,367
   
$
17,724
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
124

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
Global X FinTech ETF
   
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
1,719,115,007
   
$
234,630,157
   
$
595,107,674
   
$
411,691,721
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
39,849,772
     
1,906,837
     
38,122,371
     
2,718,261
 
Cost of Foreign Currency
   
     
385,273
     
     
17,638
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
2,158,915,578
*
 
$
296,210,244
*
 
$
878,987,823
*
 
$
481,339,596
*
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
39,849,772
     
1,906,837
     
38,122,371
     
2,718,261
 
Cash
   
789,018
     
52,354
     
687,372
     
657,365
 
Foreign Currency, at Value
   
     
385,273
     
     
17,638
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
22,249,175
     
4,510,356
     
     
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
2,975,606
     
55,051
     
42,461
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
2,160,838
     
221,034
     
209,706
     
298,305
 
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts
   
     
156
     
     
 
Due from Broker
   
23,329,861
     
     
364,915
     
3,847,125
 
Total Assets
   
2,250,269,848
     
303,341,305
     
918,414,648
     
488,878,290
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
45,394,740
     
2,172,167
     
43,426,977
     
3,096,498
 
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed
   
23,329,861
     
     
364,915
     
3,847,125
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
22,261,203
     
4,508,206
     
     
420,757
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
1,108,651
     
152,980
     
448,207
     
172,151
 
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts
   
     
     
     
1,044
 
Due to Broker
   
806
     
     
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
92,095,261
     
6,833,353
     
44,240,099
     
7,537,575
 
Net Assets
 
$
2,158,174,587
   
$
296,507,952
   
$
874,174,549
   
$
481,340,715
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
1,877,599,959
   
$
239,589,530
   
$
629,506,566
   
$
411,986,128
 
Total Distributable Earnings
   
280,574,628
     
56,918,422
     
244,667,983
     
69,354,587
 
Net Assets
 
$
2,158,174,587
   
$
296,507,952
   
$
874,174,549
   
$
481,340,715
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
67,900,000
     
9,900,000
     
20,450,000
     
16,850,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
31.78
   
$
29.95
   
$
42.75
   
$
28.57
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
43,274,134
   
$
2,007,461
   
$
41,388,438
   
$
2,917,373
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
125

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
115,584,400
   
$
1,152,604,799
   
$
3,743,236
   
$
41,871,725
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
353,769
     
     
     
 
Cost of Foreign Currency
   
24,840
     
6
     
13,323
     
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
135,899,074
*
 
$
1,404,848,462
   
$
3,734,397
   
$
46,575,061
 
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
353,769
     
     
     
 
Cash
   
26,111
     
1,390,304
     
     
47,097
 
Foreign Currency, at Value
   
24,824
     
6
     
13,323
     
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
5,493,890
     
9,021,196
     
752,422
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
71,094
     
101,346
     
1,201
     
13,361
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
5,023
     
     
     
 
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold
   
     
     
     
512,660
 
Due from Broker
   
387,157
     
13,185,531
     
     
 
Total Assets
   
142,260,942
     
1,428,546,845
     
4,501,343
     
47,148,179
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
402,995
     
     
     
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
5,498,011
     
9,143,605
     
752,169
     
496,550
 
Payable for Capital Shares
                               
Redeemed
   
387,157
     
13,185,531
     
     
 
Cash Overdraft
   
     
     
12,691
     
 
Due to Custodian
   
39
     
     
     
 
Due to Broker
   
     
765
     
     
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
49,663
     
727,935
     
924
     
18,077
 
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts
   
540
     
4
     
2
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
6,338,405
     
23,057,840
     
765,786
     
514,627
 
Net Assets
 
$
135,922,537
   
$
1,405,489,005
   
$
3,735,557
   
$
46,633,552
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
116,924,858
   
$
1,162,869,602
   
$
3,743,722
   
$
42,077,365
 
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)
   
18,997,679
     
242,619,403
     
(8,165
)
   
4,556,187
 
Net Assets
 
$
135,922,537
   
$
1,405,489,005
   
$
3,735,557
   
$
46,633,552
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
126

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                       
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
6,250,002
     
54,400,000
     
250,000
     
2,050,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
21.75
   
$
25.84
   
$
14.94
   
$
22.75
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
388,635
   
$
   
$
   
$
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
127

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
Global X Education ETF
   
Global X Cannabis ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
95,768,945
   
$
86,042,069
   
$
6,395,983
   
$
31,785,481
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
183,580
     
462,498
     
     
8,599,894
 
Cost of Foreign Currency
   
22
     
     
1
     
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
120,049,374
*
 
$
114,506,556
*
 
$
6,855,895
   
$
37,297,986
*
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
183,580
     
462,498
     
     
8,599,894
 
Cash
   
117,089
     
100,903
     
540
     
 
Foreign Currency, at Value
   
10
     
     
1
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
88,884
     
12,097
     
1,884
     
87,143
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
565
     
     
     
 
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold
   
     
     
     
30,939
 
Due from Broker
   
9,071
     
     
     
1,429,393
 
Total Assets
   
120,448,573
     
115,082,054
     
6,858,320
     
47,445,355
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
209,125
     
526,853
     
     
9,796,542
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
61,708
     
44,087
     
2,575
     
9,159
 
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed
   
8,855
     
     
     
1,429,393
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
     
     
     
50,245
 
Cash Overdraft
   
     
     
     
151
 
Due to Broker
   
376
     
440
     
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
280,064
     
571,380
     
2,575
     
11,285,490
 
Net Assets
 
$
120,168,509
   
$
114,510,674
   
$
6,855,745
   
$
36,159,865
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
96,958,331
   
$
87,457,180
   
$
6,630,040
   
$
34,114,991
 
Total Distributable Earnings
   
23,210,178
     
27,053,494
     
225,705
     
2,044,874
 
Net Assets
 
$
120,168,509
   
$
114,510,674
   
$
6,855,745
   
$
36,159,865
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
4,650,002
     
3,250,000
     
400,000
     
3,000,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
25.84
   
$
35.23
   
$
17.14
   
$
12.05
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
195,471
   
$
498,051
   
$
   
$
9,539,729
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
128

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
68,217,084
   
$
2,285,098
   
$
436,091,495
   
$
36,101,678
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
2,155,380
     
     
2,227,540
     
 
Cost of Foreign Currency
   
1
     
60
     
1
     
1
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
82,306,684
*
 
$
2,227,545
   
$
491,043,497
*
 
$
42,836,745
 
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
2,155,380
     
     
2,227,540
     
 
Cash
   
     
5,745
     
83,986
     
59,723
 
Foreign Currency, at Value
   
1
     
60
     
1
     
1
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
14,809
     
     
97,100
     
15,795
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
     
     
920,591
     
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
     
     
     
11,809
 
Total Assets
   
84,476,874
     
2,233,350
     
494,372,715
     
42,924,073
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
2,455,294
     
     
2,537,495
     
 
Cash Overdraft
   
40,228
     
     
     
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
30,545
     
1,222
     
237,265
     
17,242
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
     
     
921,452
     
 
Due to Broker
   
     
     
1,696
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
2,526,067
     
1,222
     
3,697,908
     
17,242
 
Net Assets
 
$
81,950,807
   
$
2,232,128
   
$
490,674,807
   
$
42,906,831
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
68,873,151
   
$
2,297,749
   
$
438,476,807
   
$
36,634,170
 
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)
   
13,077,656
     
(65,621
)
   
52,198,000
     
6,272,661
 
Net Assets
 
$
81,950,807
   
$
2,232,128
   
$
490,674,807
   
$
42,906,831
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
3,900,000
     
150,000
     
26,650,000
     
1,600,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
21.01
   
$
14.88
   
$
18.41
   
$
26.82
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
2,422,715
   
$
   
$
2,506,740
   
$
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
129

 
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 
Assets:
                       
Cost of Investments
 
$
19,062,256
   
$
26,061,324
   
$
585,515,010
   
$
183,785
 
Cost of Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
     
31,117,391
 
Cost of Repurchase Agreement
   
     
     
1,663,403
     
1,320,800
 
Cost of Foreign Currency
   
5
     
7,583
     
     
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
20,481,936
   
$
28,508,132
   
$
652,683,803
*
 
$
183,785
*
Repurchase Agreement, at Value
   
     
     
1,663,403
     
1,320,800
 
Affiliated Investments, at Value
   
     
     
     
36,029,935
 
Cash
   
10,917
     
111,063
     
479,885
     
46,394
 
Foreign Currency, at Value
   
5
     
151,756
     
     
 
Dividend and Interest Receivable
   
10,224
     
5,486
     
909,389
     
1,720
 
Reclaim Receivable
   
1,013
     
     
     
 
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold
   
     
6,665,595
     
3,035,459
     
2,106,226
 
Receivable due from Investment Adviser
   
     
     
     
2,758
 
Due from Broker
   
     
891,263
     
     
 
Total Assets
   
20,504,095
     
36,333,295
     
658,771,939
     
39,691,618
 
Liabilities:
                               
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral
   
     
     
1,894,860
     
1,504,585
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
8,182
     
4,392
     
209,755
     
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
     
6,912,094
     
3,031,839
     
2,106,187
 
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed
   
     
891,263
     
     
 
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts
   
     
2,077
     
     
 
Total Liabilities
   
8,182
     
7,809,826
     
5,136,454
     
3,610,772
 
Net Assets
 
$
20,495,913
   
$
28,523,469
   
$
653,635,485
   
$
36,080,846
 
Net Assets Consist of:
                               
Paid-in Capital
 
$
19,423,225
   
$
26,068,557
   
$
585,193,308
   
$
31,273,707
 
Total Distributable Earnings
   
1,072,688
     
2,454,912
     
68,442,177
     
4,807,139
 
Net Assets
 
$
20,495,913
   
$
28,523,469
   
$
653,635,485
   
$
36,080,846
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
                               
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
850,000
     
1,500,000
     
32,300,000
     
850,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
24.11
   
$
19.02
   
$
20.24
   
$
42.45
 
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan
 
$
   
$
   
$
1,810,644
   
$
1,477,748
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
130

 
 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
Global X FinTech ETF
   
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
13,490,751
   
$
2,563,727
   
$
1,602,796
   
$
916,190
 
Interest Income
   
1,805
     
505
     
694
     
519
 
Security Lending Income
   
1,685,601
     
149,767
     
432,779
     
4,357
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(1,434,641
)
   
(146,973
)
   
(28,777
)
   
(100,745
)
Total Investment Income
   
13,743,516
     
2,567,026
     
2,007,492
     
820,321
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(1)
   
10,431,636
     
1,251,281
     
3,838,755
     
749,405
 
Custodian Fees(2)
   
69,408
     
476
     
9,656
     
3,603
 
Total Expenses
   
10,501,044
     
1,251,757
     
3,848,411
     
753,008
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
   
3,242,472
     
1,315,269
     
(1,840,919
)
   
67,313
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(3)
   
7,751,478
     
16,109,559
     
(13,223,386
)
   
14,640,112
 
Foreign Currency Transactions
   
(138,371
)
   
7,540
     
17,893
     
(32,839
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
7,613,107
     
16,117,099
     
(13,205,493
)
   
14,607,273
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:
                               
Investments
   
626,549,033
     
46,235,559
     
238,988,826
     
69,574,293
 
Foreign Currency Translations
   
311,168
     
4,706
     
3,330
     
368
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
626,860,201
     
46,240,265
     
238,992,156
     
69,574,661
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
634,473,308
     
62,357,364
     
225,786,663
     
84,181,934
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
637,715,780
   
$
63,672,633
   
$
223,945,744
   
$
84,249,247
 


(1)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in 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 Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
131

 
 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF(1)
   
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
402,735
   
$
1,119,668
   
$
1,492
   
$
187,562
 
Security Lending Income
   
43,977
     
976
     
     
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(27,153
)
   
     
     
(801
)
Total Investment Income
   
419,559
     
1,120,644
     
1,492
     
186,761
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(2)
   
211,919
     
5,236,624
     
984
     
120,641
 
Custodian Fees(3)
   
136
     
2,962
     
2
     
127
 
Total Expenses
   
212,055
     
5,239,586
     
986
     
120,768
 
Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees
   
     
     
     
(20,107
)
Net Expenses
   
212,055
     
5,239,586
     
986
     
100,661
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
   
207,504
     
(4,118,942
)
   
506
     
86,100
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(4)
   
1,784,565
     
147,407,775
     
     
1,491,522
 
Foreign Currency Transactions
   
(4,029
)
   
(15,591
)
   
162
     
(14,746
)
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
1,780,536
     
147,392,184
     
162
     
1,476,776
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
                               
Investments
   
20,973,535
     
242,627,213
     
(8,839
)
   
4,518,503
 
Foreign Currency Translations
   
428
     
10
     
6
     
22
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
20,973,963
     
242,627,223
     
(8,833
)
   
4,518,525
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
22,754,499
     
390,019,407
     
(8,671
)
   
5,995,301
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
22,962,003
   
$
385,900,465
   
$
(8,165
)
 
$
6,081,401
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(2)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)  
(3)
See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(4)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
132

 
 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
Global X Education ETF(1)
   
Global X Cannabis ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
941,898
   
$
555,045
   
$
5,840
   
$
 
Interest Income
   
     
268
     
3
     
 
Security Lending Income
   
226
     
15,958
     
     
949,114
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(23,539
)
   
     
(336
)
   
 
Total Investment Income
   
918,585
     
571,271
     
5,507
     
949,114
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(2)
   
424,053
     
460,059
     
9,790
     
55,170
 
Tax Expense
   
     
     
     
22
 
Custodian Fees(3)
   
     
22
     
111
     
519
 
Total Expenses
   
424,053
     
460,081
     
9,901
     
55,711
 
Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees
   
     
(45,898
)
   
     
 
Net Expenses
   
424,053
     
414,183
     
9,901
     
55,711
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
   
494,532
     
157,088
     
(4,394
)
   
893,403
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(4)
   
5,048,568
     
1,634,770
     
67,635
     
(3,818,962
)
Foreign Currency Transactions
   
(493
)
   
     
(219
)
   
13,716
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
5,048,075
     
1,634,770
     
67,416
     
(3,805,246
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:
                               
Investments
   
20,629,766
     
26,411,623
     
459,912
     
6,618,255
 
Foreign Currency Translations
   
16
     
     
20
     
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
20,629,782
     
26,411,623
     
459,932
     
6,618,255
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
25,677,857
     
28,046,393
     
527,348
     
2,813,009
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
26,172,389
   
$
28,203,481
   
$
522,954
   
$
3,706,412
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
(2)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)
(3)
See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(4)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
133

 
 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF(1)
   
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF(2)
   
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
43,042
   
$
64
   
$
947,802
   
$
295,479
 
Interest Income
   
     
     
1
     
148
 
Security Lending Income
   
17,159
     
     
3,611
     
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
     
(6
)
   
(13
)
   
(11,629
)
Total Investment Income
   
60,201
     
58
     
951,401
     
283,998
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(3)
   
214,963
     
2,389
     
753,847
     
168,208
 
Custodian Fees(4)
   
119
     
57
     
321
     
399
 
Total Expenses
   
215,082
     
2,446
     
754,168
     
168,607
 
Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees
   
     
     
     
(14,995
)
Net Expenses
   
215,082
     
2,446
     
754,168
     
153,612
 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
   
(154,881
)
   
(2,388
)
   
197,233
     
130,386
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(5)
   
5,201,191
     
(5,744
)
   
4,216,090
     
1,122,040
 
Foreign Currency Transactions
   
5,339
     
64
     
(3,929
)
   
(969
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
5,206,530
     
(5,680
)
   
4,212,161
     
1,121,071
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
                               
Investments
   
12,154,278
     
(57,553
)
   
54,952,002
     
3,220,917
 
Foreign Currency Translations
   
     
     
     
1,079
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
12,154,278
     
(57,553
)
   
54,952,002
     
3,221,996
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
17,360,808
     
(63,233
)
   
59,164,163
     
4,343,067
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
17,205,927
   
$
(65,621
)
 
$
59,361,396
   
$
4,473,453
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
(3)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)
(4)
See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(5)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
134

 
 
Statements of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 


   
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
Global X CleanTech ETF(1)
   
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividend Income
 
$
208,578
   
$
14,936
   
$
3,004,200
   
$
 
Dividend Income, from Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
     
17,724
 
Interest Income
   
48
     
     
1,101
     
 
Security Lending Income
   
     
     
6,921
     
1,720
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(16,359
)
   
     
     
 
Total Investment Income
   
192,267
     
14,936
     
3,012,222
     
19,444
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(2)
   
111,327
     
4,454
     
992,568
     
57,230
 
Tax Expense
   
     
     
     
9
 
Custodian Fees(3)
   
93
     
3
     
     
150
 
Total Expenses
   
111,420
     
4,457
     
992,568
     
57,389
 
Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees
   
(13,369
)
   
     
     
 
Reimbursement from Advisor(4)
   
     
     
     
(71,038
)
Net Expenses
   
98,051
     
4,457
     
992,568
     
(13,649
)
Net Investment Income
   
94,216
     
10,479
     
2,019,654
     
33,093
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
                               
Investments(5)
   
2,167,476
     
     
(8,543,451
)
   
 
Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
     
2,753,474
 
Foreign Currency Transactions
   
(2,037
)
   
(2,573
)
   
     
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
2,165,439
     
(2,573
)
   
(8,543,451
)
   
2,753,474
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:
                               
Investments
   
47,088
     
2,446,808
     
62,924,477
     
 
Affiliated Investments
   
     
     
     
4,786,079
 
Foreign Currency Translations
   
213
     
198
     
     
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
47,301
     
2,447,006
     
62,924,477
     
4,786,079
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
2,212,740
     
2,444,433
     
54,381,026
     
7,539,553
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
2,306,956
   
$
2,454,912
   
$
56,400,680
   
$
7,572,646
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(2)
The Supervision and Administration fees reflect the supervisory and administrative fee, which includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)
(3)
See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(4)
See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.
(5)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)



 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
135

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
3,242,472
   
$
14,691,492
   
$
1,315,269
   
$
907,798
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(1)
   
7,613,107
     
(71,791,655
)
   
16,117,099
     
2,605,613
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
626,860,201
     
174,540,858
     
46,240,265
     
19,706,941
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
637,715,780
     
117,440,695
     
63,672,633
     
23,220,352
 
Distributions
   
(5,209,655
)
   
(30,149,775
)
   
(1,147,071
)
   
(1,268,719
)
Return of Capital
   
(891,490
)
   
     
     
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
410,953,206
     
198,574,452
     
137,037,322
     
46,707,944
 
Redeemed
   
(364,376,798
)
   
(532,155,618
)
   
(34,682,420
)
   
(20,015,531
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
46,576,408
     
(333,581,166
)
   
102,354,902
     
26,692,413
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
678,191,043
     
(246,290,246
)
   
164,880,464
     
48,644,046
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
1,479,983,544
     
1,726,273,790
     
131,627,488
     
82,983,442
 
End of Year
 
$
2,158,174,587
   
$
1,479,983,544
   
$
296,507,952
   
$
131,627,488
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
15,950,000
     
10,050,000
     
5,600,000
     
2,250,000
 
Redeemed
   
(17,100,000
)
   
(28,650,000
)
   
(1,450,000
)
   
(1,100,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
(1,150,000
)
   
(18,600,000
)
   
4,150,000
     
1,150,000
 


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
136

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X FinTech ETF
   
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(1)
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
$
(1,840,919
)
 
$
(1,053,315
)
 
$
67,313
   
$
(626
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(2)
   
(13,205,493
)
   
(4,418,286
)
   
14,607,273
     
483
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
238,992,156
     
72,298,458
     
69,574,661
     
73,582
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
223,945,744
     
66,826,857
     
84,249,247
     
73,439
 
Distributions
   
     
(60,368
)
   
(67,560
)
   
 
Return of Capital
   
     
(437,339
)
   
     
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
278,249,866
     
112,979,438
     
452,438,823
     
1,499,313
 
Redeemed
   
(41,173,195
)
   
(93,890,807
)
   
(56,852,547
)
   
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
237,076,671
     
19,088,631
     
395,586,276
     
1,499,313
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
461,022,415
     
85,417,781
     
479,767,963
     
1,572,752
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year/Period
   
413,152,134
     
327,734,353
     
1,572,752
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
874,174,549
   
$
413,152,134
   
$
481,340,715
   
$
1,572,752
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
8,300,000
     
3,950,000
     
19,250,000
     
100,000
 
Redeemed
   
(1,400,000
)
   
(3,750,000
)
   
(2,500,000
)
   
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
6,900,000
     
200,000
     
16,750,000
     
100,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
137

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(1)
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
$
207,504
   
$
218,070
   
$
(4,118,942
)
 
$
(1,071,525
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(2)
   
1,780,536
     
(481,109
)
   
147,392,184
     
6,663,002
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
20,973,963
     
1,721,329
     
242,627,223
     
9,616,450
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
22,962,003
     
1,458,290
     
385,900,465
     
15,207,927
 
Distributions
   
(148,067
)
   
(415,562
)
   
(216,000
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
102,125,471
     
6,662,488
     
909,735,434
     
530,991,397
 
Redeemed
   
(3,871,797
)
   
(8,098,341
)
   
(362,316,444
)
   
(73,813,774
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
98,253,674
     
(1,435,853
)
   
547,418,990
     
457,177,623
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
121,067,610
     
(393,125
)
   
933,103,455
     
472,385,550
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year/Period
   
14,854,927
     
15,248,052
     
472,385,550
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
135,922,537
   
$
14,854,927
   
$
1,405,489,005
   
$
472,385,550
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
5,450,000
     
500,000
     
42,050,000
     
34,400,000
 
Redeemed
   
(250,000
)
   
(600,000
)
   
(17,200,000
)
   
(4,850,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
5,200,000
     
(100,000
)
   
24,850,000
     
29,550,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
138

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
 
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(1)
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(2)
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
$
506
   
$
86,100
   
$
(229
)
Net Realized Gain on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(3)
   
162
     
1,476,776
     
2,135
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
(8,833
)
   
4,518,525
     
184,833
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
(8,165
)
   
6,081,401
     
186,739
 
Distributions
   
     
(130,636
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
3,743,722
     
42,185,801
     
1,527,026
 
Redeemed
   
     
(3,216,779
)
   
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
3,743,722
     
38,969,022
     
1,527,026
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
3,735,557
     
44,919,787
     
1,713,765
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year/Period
   
     
1,713,765
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
3,735,557
   
$
46,633,552
   
$
1,713,765
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
250,000
     
2,100,000
     
100,000
 
Redeemed
   
     
(150,000
)
   
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
250,000
     
1,950,000
     
100,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
(3)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
139

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     



   
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
494,532
   
$
238,611
   
$
157,088
   
$
219,456
 
Net Realized Gain on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(1)
   
5,048,075
     
491,558
     
1,634,770
     
6,663,020
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
20,629,782
     
7,493,801
     
26,411,623
     
(396,943
)
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
26,172,389
     
8,223,970
     
28,203,481
     
6,485,533
 
Distributions
   
(293,815
)
   
(298,087
)
   
(326,460
)
   
(174,812
)
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
65,644,332
     
9,486,924
     
26,317,605
     
64,196,494
 
Redeemed
   
(15,598,992
)
   
(15,169,333
)
   
(15,066,868
)
   
(26,402,805
)
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
50,045,340
     
(5,682,409
)
   
11,250,737
     
37,793,689
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
75,923,914
     
2,243,474
     
39,127,758
     
44,104,410
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year
   
44,244,595
     
42,001,121
     
75,382,916
     
31,278,506
 
End of Year
 
$
120,168,509
   
$
44,244,595
   
$
114,510,674
   
$
75,382,916
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
2,900,000
     
600,000
     
900,000
     
2,600,000
 
Redeemed
   
(800,000
)
   
(1,000,000
)
   
(600,000
)
   
(1,100,000
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
2,100,000
     
(400,000
)
   
300,000
     
1,500,000
 


(1)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
140

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Education ETF
   
Global X Cannabis ETF
 
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(1)
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(2)
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Income (Loss)
 
$
(4,394
)
 
$
893,403
   
$
37,302
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(3)
   
67,416
     
(3,805,246
)
   
(91,174
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
459,932
     
6,618,255
     
(1,105,750
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
522,954
     
3,706,412
     
(1,159,622
)
Distributions
   
     
(501,916
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
7,879,257
     
28,360,906
     
5,754,085
 
Redeemed
   
(1,546,466
)
   
     
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
6,332,791
     
28,360,906
     
5,754,085
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
6,855,745
     
31,565,402
     
4,594,463
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year/Period
   
     
4,594,463
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
6,855,745
   
$
36,159,865
   
$
4,594,463
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
500,000
     
2,700,000
     
300,000
 
Redeemed
   
(100,000
)
   
     
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
400,000
     
2,700,000
     
300,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on September 17, 2019.
(3)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
141

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(1)
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(2)
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Loss
 
$
(154,881
)
 
$
(34,304
)
 
$
(2,388
)
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(3)
   
5,206,530
     
(85,734
)
   
(5,680
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
12,154,278
     
1,935,322
     
(57,553
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
17,205,927
     
1,815,284
     
(65,621
)
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
57,860,443
     
16,918,798
     
2,297,749
 
Redeemed
   
(11,849,645
)
   
     
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
46,010,798
     
16,918,798
     
2,297,749
 
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
   
63,216,725
     
18,734,082
     
2,232,128
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year/Period
   
18,734,082
     
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
81,950,807
   
$
18,734,082
   
$
2,232,128
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
3,350,000
     
1,200,000
     
150,000
 
Redeemed
   
(650,000
)
   
     
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
2,700,000
     
1,200,000
     
150,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on April 5, 2019.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
(3)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
142

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
 
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(1)
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Income
 
$
197,233
   
$
130,386
   
$
112,028
 
Net Realized Gain on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(2)
   
4,212,161
     
1,121,071
     
369,749
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
54,952,002
     
3,221,996
     
2,517,693
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
59,361,396
     
4,473,453
     
2,999,470
 
Distributions
   
     
(207,290
)
   
(185,161
)
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
450,607,051
     
18,592,284
     
6,291,263
 
Redeemed
   
(19,293,640
)
   
(3,499,173
)
   
(1,061,405
)
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
431,313,411
     
15,093,111
     
5,229,858
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
490,674,807
     
19,359,274
     
8,044,167
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year/Period
   
     
23,547,557
     
15,503,390
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
490,674,807
   
$
42,906,831
   
$
23,547,557
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
27,750,000
     
750,000
     
300,000
 
Redeemed
   
(1,100,000
)
   
(150,000
)
   
(50,000
)
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
26,650,000
     
600,000
     
250,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
143

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
Global X CleanTech ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Period Ended November 30, 2020(1)
 
Operations:
                 
Net Investment Income
 
$
94,216
   
$
125,259
   
$
10,479
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions(2)
   
2,165,439
     
874,756
     
(2,573
)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments  and Foreign Currency Transactions
   
47,301
     
1,775,531
     
2,447,006
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
2,306,956
     
2,775,546
     
2,454,912
 
Distributions
   
(95,104
)
   
(120,454
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
14,278,870
     
13,239,961
     
26,068,557
 
Redeemed
   
(16,109,523
)
   
(6,002,098
)
   
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
(1,830,653
)
   
7,237,863
     
26,068,557
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
381,199
     
9,892,955
     
28,523,469
 
Net Assets:
                       
Beginning of Year/Period
   
20,114,714
     
10,221,759
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
20,495,913
   
$
20,114,714
   
$
28,523,469
 
Share Transactions:
                       
Issued
   
700,000
     
700,000
     
1,500,000
 
Redeemed
   
(800,000
)
   
(300,000
)
   
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
(100,000
)
   
400,000
     
1,500,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
144

 
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
     


   
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Year Ended November 30, 2019
   
Year Ended November 30, 2020
   
Period Ended November 30, 2019(1)
 
Operations:
                       
Net Investment Income
 
$
2,019,654
   
$
1,121,799
   
$
33,093
   
$
352
 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments(2)
   
(8,543,451
)
   
(125,130
)
   
2,753,474
     
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
   
62,924,477
     
13,930,447
     
4,786,079
     
126,465
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
56,400,680
     
14,927,116
     
7,572,646
     
126,817
 
Distributions
   
(1,004,004
)
   
(1,424,719
)
   
(16,854
)
   
 
Capital Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
481,978,464
     
54,745,683
     
47,069,175
     
2,523,000
 
Redeemed
   
(66,804,212
)
   
(26,097,564
)
   
(21,193,938
)
   
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
415,174,252
     
28,648,119
     
25,875,237
     
2,523,000
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
470,570,928
     
42,150,516
     
33,431,029
     
2,649,817
 
Net Assets:
                               
Beginning of Year/Period
   
183,064,557
     
140,914,041
     
2,649,817
     
 
End of Year/Period
 
$
653,635,485
   
$
183,064,557
   
$
36,080,846
   
$
2,649,817
 
Share Transactions:
                               
Issued
   
27,150,000
     
3,250,000
     
1,350,000
     
100,000
 
Redeemed
   
(5,350,000
)
   
(1,800,000
)
   
(600,000
)
   
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
21,800,000
     
1,450,000
     
750,000
     
100,000
 


(1)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)







 
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 Period

   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)*
   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($)
   
Total from Operations ($)
   
Distribution from Net Investment Income ($)
   
Distribution from Capital Gains ($)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
                                   
2020
   
21.43
     
0.05
     
10.39
     
10.44
     
(0.08
)
   
 
2019
   
19.70
     
0.19
     
1.93
     
2.12
     
(0.39
)
   
 
2018
   
23.96
     
0.19
     
(4.45
)
   
(4.26
)
   
     
 
2017
   
14.87
     
0.01
     
9.09
     
9.10
     
(0.01
)
   
 
2016(1)
   
14.84
     
0.02
     
0.01
     
0.03
     
     
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
                                               
2020
   
22.89
     
0.17
     
7.08
     
7.25
     
(0.19
)
   
 
2019
   
18.04
     
0.20
     
4.93
     
5.13
     
(0.28
)
   
 
2018
   
20.12
     
0.17
     
(2.03
)
   
(1.86
)
   
(0.11
)
   
(0.11
)
2017
   
15.52
     
0.16
     
4.49
     
4.65
     
(0.05
)
   
 
2016(1)
   
15.04
     
0.09
     
0.39
     
0.48
     
     
 
Global X FinTech ETF
                                               
2020
   
30.49
     
(0.11
)
   
12.37
     
12.26
     
     
 
2019
   
24.55
     
(0.08
)
   
6.06
     
5.98
     
     
 
2018
   
21.79
     
(0.08
)
   
2.86
     
2.78
     
     
(0.02
)
2017
   
14.91
     
(0.03
)
   
6.91
     
6.88
     
     
 
2016(1)
   
15.08
     
(0.01
)
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.17
)
   
     
 
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
                                               
2020
   
15.73
     
0.02
     
12.86
     
12.88
     
(0.04
)
   
 
2019(2)
   
14.99
     
     
0.74
     
0.74
     
     
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
147

 
 
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Return of Capital ($)
   
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 (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                             
 
(0.01
)
   
(0.09
)
   
31.78
     
48.90
     
2,158,175
     
0.68
     
0.21
     
22.27
 
 
     
(0.39
)
   
21.43
     
11.16
     
1,479,984
     
0.68
     
0.98
     
10.97
 
 
       
***
   
19.70
     
(17.77
)
   
1,726,274
     
0.70
     
0.83
     
28.50
 
 
     
(0.01
)
   
23.96
     
61.22
     
1,412,589
     
0.69
     
0.05
     
15.29
 
 
     
     
14.87
     
0.20
     
2,974
     
0.68
   
0.62
   
 
                                                             
 
     
(0.19
)
   
29.95
     
31.88
     
296,508
     
0.68
     
0.71
     
14.28
 
 
     
(0.28
)
   
22.89
     
29.01
     
131,627
     
0.68
     
1.04
     
11.71
 
 
     
(0.22
)
   
18.04
     
(9.33
)
   
82,983
     
0.69
     
0.88
     
16.69
 
 
     
(0.05
)
   
20.12
     
30.04
     
85,521
     
0.70
     
0.85
     
24.90
 
 
     
     
15.52
     
3.19
     
3,881
     
0.68
   
2.75
   
0.39
 
                                                             
 
     
     
42.75
     
40.21
     
874,175
     
0.68
     
(0.33
)
   
15.75
 
 
(0.04
)
   
(0.04
)
   
30.49
     
24.42
     
413,152
     
0.68
     
(0.29
)
   
16.40
 
 
     
(0.02
)
   
24.55
     
12.79
     
327,734
     
0.68
     
(0.29
)
   
20.58
 
 
     
     
21.79
     
46.14
     
50,106
     
0.68
     
(0.13
)
   
11.65
 
 
     
     
14.91
     
(1.13
)
   
1,491
     
0.68
   
(0.20
)†
   
 
                                                             
 
     
(0.04
)
   
28.57
     
82.04
     
481,341
     
0.50
     
0.04
     
12.02
 
 
     
     
15.73
     
4.94
     
1,573
     
0.50
   
(0.45
)†
   
0.27
 


*
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.
***
Amount is less than $0.005.
Annualized.
††
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.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on September 12, 2016.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.

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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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)*
   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($)
   
Total from Operations ($)
   
Distribution from Net Investment Income ($)
   
Distribution from Capital Gains ($)
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
                                   
2020
   
14.15
     
0.11
     
7.61
     
7.72
     
(0.12
)
   
 
2019
   
13.26
     
0.22
     
1.11
     
1.33
     
(0.44
)
   
 
2018(1)
   
15.00
     
0.11
     
(1.85
)
   
(1.74
)
   
     
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
                                               
2020
   
15.99
     
(0.11
)
   
9.97
     
9.86
     
     
(0.01
)
2019(2)
   
15.06
     
(0.04
)
   
0.97
     
0.93
     
     
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
                                               
2020(3)
   
14.97
     
     
(0.03
)
   
(0.03
)
   
     
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
                                               
2020
   
17.14
     
0.09
     
5.67
     
5.76
     
(0.13
)
   
(0.02
)
2019(4)
   
15.27
     
     
1.87
     
1.87
     
     
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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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 (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                       
 
(0.12
)
   
21.75
     
54.98
     
135,923
     
0.68
     
0.67
     
13.76
 
 
(0.44
)
   
14.15
     
10.61
     
14,855
     
0.68
     
1.67
     
31.26
 
 
     
13.26
     
(11.60
)
   
15,248
     
0.68
   
1.21
   
23.57
 
                                                     
 
(0.01
)
   
25.84
     
61.68
     
1,405,489
     
0.68
     
(0.53
)
   
23.03
 
 
     
15.99
     
6.18
     
472,386
     
0.68
   
(0.44
)†
   
12.52
 
                                                     
 
     
14.94
     
(0.20
)
   
3,736
     
0.50
   
0.26
   
 
                                                     
 
(0.15
)
   
22.75
     
33.78
     
46,634
   
0.50
^
   
0.43
     
21.29
 
 
     
17.14
     
12.25
     
1,714
   
0.50
†^
   
(0.16
)†
   
3.57
 


*
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.
Annualized.
††
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.
^
The ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets includes the effect of a waiver. If theses offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.60%.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on April 13, 2018.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
(3)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.

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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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)*
   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($)
   
Total from Operations ($)
   
Distribution from Net Investment Income ($)
   
Distribution from Capital Gains ($)
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
                                   
2020
   
17.35
     
0.17
     
8.44
     
8.61
     
(0.12
)
   
 
2019
   
14.24
     
0.10
     
3.13
     
3.23
     
(0.12
)
   
 
2018(1)
   
15.00
     
0.05
     
(0.81
)
   
(0.76
)
   
     
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
                                               
2020
   
25.55
     
0.05
     
9.74
     
9.79
     
(0.10
)
   
(0.01
)
2019
   
21.57
     
0.10
     
3.99
     
4.09
     
(0.10
)
   
(0.01
)
2018
   
19.11
     
0.09
     
2.54
     
2.63
     
(0.05
)
   
(0.12
)
2017
   
15.58
     
0.07
     
3.51
     
3.58
     
(0.05
)
   
 
2016(2)
   
14.95
     
0.05
     
0.58
     
0.63
     
     
 
Global X Education ETF
                                               
2020(3)
   
15.20
     
(0.01
)
   
1.95
     
1.94
     
     
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
                                               
2020
   
15.31
     
0.81
     
(3.46
)
   
(2.65
)
   
(0.61
)
   
 
2019(4)
   
24.41
     
0.22
     
(9.32
)
   
(9.10
)
   
     
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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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 (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                       
 
(0.12
)
   
25.84
     
49.84
     
120,169
     
0.68
     
0.79
     
19.45
 
 
(0.12
)
   
17.35
     
22.87
     
44,245
     
0.68
     
0.61
     
16.34
 
 
     
14.24
     
(5.07
)
   
42,001
     
0.68
   
0.54
   
7.93
 
                                                     
 
(0.11
)
   
35.23
     
38.47
     
114,511
   
0.50
^
   
0.19
     
7.11
 
 
(0.11
)
   
25.55
     
19.07
     
75,383
   
0.50
^
   
0.42
     
10.44
 
 
(0.17
)
   
21.57
     
13.87
     
31,279
   
0.50
^
   
0.40
     
10.94
 
 
(0.05
)
   
19.11
     
23.05
     
11,467
   
0.54
^
   
0.40
     
20.97
 
 
     
15.58
     
4.21
     
3,896
     
0.68
   
0.59
   
 
                                                     
 
     
17.14
     
12.76
     
6,856
     
0.51
   
(0.23
)†
   
10.62
 
                                                     
 
(0.61
)
   
12.05
     
(17.03
)
   
36,160
     
0.51
     
8.11
     
59.79
 
 
     
15.31
     
(37.28
)
   
4,594
     
0.50
   
6.19
   
11.40
 


*
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.
Annualized.
††
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.
^
Effective April 1, 2020, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.50%. Prior to April 1, 2020, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.56%, 0.68%, 0.68% and 0.68%, for the years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on May 11, 2018.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2016.
(3)
The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on September 17, 2019.







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)*
   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($)
   
Total from Operations ($)
   
Distribution from Net Investment Income ($)
   
Distribution from Capital Gains ($)
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
                                   
2020
   
15.61
     
(0.07
)
   
5.47
     
5.40
     
     
 
2019(1)
   
15.28
     
(0.05
)
   
0.38
     
0.33
     
     
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
                                               
2020(2)
   
15.09
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.19
)
   
(0.21
)
   
     
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
                                               
2020(3)
   
15.23
     
0.01
     
3.17
     
3.18
     
     
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
                                               
2020
   
23.55
     
0.10
     
3.35
     
3.45
     
(0.13
)
   
(0.05
)
2019
   
20.67
     
0.13
     
2.99
     
3.12
     
(0.18
)
   
(0.06
)
2018
   
19.60
     
0.13
     
1.14
     
1.27
     
(0.09
)
   
(0.11
)
2017
   
15.17
     
0.08
     
4.51
     
4.59
     
(0.09
)
   
(0.07
)
2016(4)
   
15.32
     
0.07
     
(0.22
)
   
(0.15
)
   
     
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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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 (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                       
 
     
21.01
     
34.59
     
81,951
     
0.56
   
(0.40
)
   
29.76
 
 
     
15.61
     
2.16
     
18,734
     
0.68
   
(0.59
)†
   
23.12
 
                                                     
 
     
14.88
     
(1.39
)
   
2,232
     
0.67
   
(0.65
)†
   
10.48
 
                                                     
 
     
18.41
     
20.88
     
490,675
     
0.68
   
0.18
   
9.67
 
                                                     
 
(0.18
)
   
26.82
     
14.79
     
42,907
   
0.50
^
   
0.43
     
9.10
 
 
(0.24
)
   
23.55
     
15.38
     
23,548
   
0.50
^
   
0.62
     
14.18
 
 
(0.20
)
   
20.67
     
6.55
     
15,503
   
0.50
^
   
0.63
     
14.39
 
 
(0.16
)
   
19.60
     
30.58
     
7,841
   
0.52
^
   
0.44
     
10.20
 
 
     
15.17
     
(0.98
)
   
1,517
     
0.68
   
0.78
   
2.76
 


*
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.
Annualized.
††
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.
Effective June 15, 2020, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.50%.
^
Effective April 1, 2020, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.50%. Prior to April 1, 2020, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.55%, 0.68%, 0.68% and 0.68%, for the years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on April 5, 2019.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
(3)
The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.

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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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Period

   
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 ($)
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
                                   
2020
   
21.17
     
0.10
     
2.92
     
3.02
     
(0.08
)
   
 
2019
   
18.59
     
0.14
     
2.60
     
2.74
     
(0.16
)
   
 
2018
   
16.75
     
0.14
     
2.18
     
2.32
     
(0.15
)
   
(0.33
)
2017
   
14.72
     
0.17
     
1.94
     
2.11
     
(0.08
)
   
 
2016(1)
   
15.13
     
0.07
     
(0.48
)
   
(0.41
)
   
     
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
                                               
2020(2)
   
15.07
     
0.02
     
3.93
     
3.95
     
     
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
                                               
2020
   
17.43
     
0.16
     
2.74
     
2.90
     
(0.09
)
   
 
2019
   
15.57
     
0.13
     
1.90
     
2.03
     
(0.17
)
   
 
2018
   
16.16
     
0.14
     
(0.68
)
   
(0.54
)
   
(0.05
)
   
 
2017(3)
   
14.98
     
0.10
     
1.08
     
1.18
     
     
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
                                               
2020
   
26.50
     
0.10
     
15.96
     
16.06
     
(0.11
)
   
 
2019(4)
   
25.23
     
     
1.27
     
1.27
     
     
 







 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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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 (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%)
   
Portfolio Turnover (%)††
 
                                       
 
(0.08
)
   
24.11
     
14.34
     
20,496
   
0.50
^
   
0.48
     
20.54
 
 
(0.16
)
   
21.17
     
14.89
     
20,115
   
0.50
^    
0.74
     
18.05
 
 
(0.48
)
   
18.59
     
14.16
     
10,222
   
0.50
^
   
0.77
     
20.93
 
 
(0.08
)
   
16.75
     
14.38
     
2,512
   
0.54
^
   
1.08
     
16.73
 
 
     
14.72
     
(2.71
)
   
1,472
     
0.68
   
0.82
   
 
                                                     
 
     
19.02
     
26.21
     
28,523
     
0.50
   
1.18
   
 
                                                     
 
(0.09
)
   
20.24
     
16.77
     
653,635
     
0.47
     
0.96
     
9.08
 
 
(0.17
)
   
17.43
     
13.28
     
183,065
   
0.47
^^
   
0.81
     
9.18
 
 
(0.05
)
   
15.57
     
(3.36
)
   
140,914
   
0.47
^^
   
0.77
     
6.76
 
 
     
16.16
     
7.88
     
20,203
   
0.47
†^^
   
0.91
   
 
                                                     
 
(0.11
)
   
42.45
     
60.81
     
36,081
     
(0.12
)‡
   
0.29
     
103.23
 
 
     
26.50
     
5.03
     
2,650
     
(0.15
)†‡
   
0.15
   
 


*
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.
Annualized.
††
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.
The ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets includes the effect of a reimbursement of acquired fund fees (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.) If these offsets and acquired fund fees were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.50%.
^
Effective April 1, 2020, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.50%. Prior to April 1, 2020, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.57%, 0.68%, 0.68% and 0.68%, for the years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
^^
Effective April 1, 2019, the Fund’s fees were permanently lowered to 0.47%. Prior to April 1, 2019, the ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets included the effect of a waiver. If these offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.50%, 0.58% and 0.58%, for the years ended November 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(1)
The Fund commenced operations on May 9, 2016.
(2)
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.
(3)
The Fund commenced operations on March 6, 2017.
(4)
The Fund commenced operations on October 25, 2019.

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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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, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, Global X Internet of Things ETF, Global X FinTech ETF, Global X Video Games & Esports ETF, Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF, Global X Cloud Computing ETF, Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF, Global X Cybersecurity ETF, Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF, Global X Millennials Thematic ETF, Global X Education ETF, Global X Cannabis ETF, Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF, Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF, Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF, Global X Longevity Thematic ETF, Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF, Global X CleanTech ETF, Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF and Global X Thematic Growth ETF, (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund, other than the Global X Millennials Thematic ETF, Global X Longevity Thematic ETF, Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF and Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF, has elected non-diversified status.
Effective June 15, 2020, the Global X Future Analytics Tech ETF was renamed the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF.
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





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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 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. 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. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates as of reporting date. The exchange rates used by the Trust for valuation are captured as of the New York or London close each day. Prices for most securities held in 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.
Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with Fair Value Procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Funds’ Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a Fair Value Committee (the “Committee”) designated by the Board. 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 their securities if an event that may materially affect the value of the Funds’ securities 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 the Funds calculate their net asset values. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. Events that may be Significant Events include:





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
government actions, natural disasters, armed conflict, acts of terrorism and significant market fluctuations. If Global X Management Company LLC, the Funds’ investment adviser (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 net asset values, 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. As of November 30, 2020, Global X Longevity Thematic ETF had one fair valued security valued at $7,029. There were no other securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.
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 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 net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost); and
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 net asset value 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.





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
For the year ended November 30, 2020 there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – Securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements by BNP Paribas are held by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”), the Funds’ custodian (“custodian”), and are designated as being held on each Fund’s behalf by its 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.
It is the Funds’ 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 other party 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 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 (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.





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
At November 30, 2020, the open repurchase agreements by counterparty which are subject to an MRA on a net payment basis are as follows:
   
Repurchase Agreements
   
Fair Value of Non-cash Collateral Received(1)
   
Cash Collateral Received
   
Net Amount(2)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
                       
BNP Paribas
 
$
39,849,772
   
$
39,849,772
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
1,906,837
   
$
1,906,837
   
$
   
$
 
Global X FinTech ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
38,122,371
   
$
38,122,371
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
2,718,261
   
$
2,718,261
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
353,769
   
$
353,769
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
183,580
   
$
183,580
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
462,498
   
$
462,498
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
8,599,894
   
$
8,599,894
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
2,155,380
   
$
2,155,380
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
2,227,540
   
$
2,227,540
   
$
   
$
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
1,663,403
   
$
1,663,403
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
                               
BNP Paribas
 
$
1,320,800
   
$
1,320,800
   
$
   
$
 

(1)
Excess collateral received is not presented in the table above. Please refer to the Schedules of Investments for the market value of the collateral received for each Fund.
(2)
Net Amount represents the net amount receivable due from the counterparty in the event of default.

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 except as described below.
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%) 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; however, 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





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
laws, and regulations and interpretations thereof. Any foreign tax filings that have not been made will be filed within the prescribed period.
As of and during the year ended November 30, 2020, 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 in income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. During the reporting period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.
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 specific identification. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis.  Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.
CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES – Per the terms of an agreement with BBH, if a Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of LIBOR plus 2.00%.  Cash overdraft charges are included in custodian fees on the Statement of Operations.
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 Statement 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.





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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem their shares (“Shares”) on a continuous basis at net asset value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of 50,000 Shares,  referred to as “Creation Units”. Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) 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 BBH, the Funds’ custodian, 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
   
Value at November 30, 2020
   
Redemption Fee
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
50,000
   
$
600
   
$
1,589,000
   
$
600
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
50,000
     
600
     
1,497,500
     
600
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
50,000
     
400
     
2,137,500
     
400
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
50,000
     
600
     
1,428,500
     
600
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
50,000
     
750
     
1,087,500
     
750
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,292,000
     
250
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
   
50,000
     
300
     
747,000
     
300
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,137,500
     
250
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
50,000
     
600
     
1,292,000
     
600
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
50,000
     
300
     
1,761,500
     
300
 
Global X Education ETF
   
50,000
     
500
     
857,000
     
500
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
602,500
     
250
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
1,050,500
     
250
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
50,000
     
600
     
744,000
     
600
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
920,500
     
250
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
50,000
     
1,000
     
1,341,000
     
1,000
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
50,000
     
1,000
     
1,205,500
     
1,000
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
50,000
     
600
     
951,000
     
600
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
50,000
     
400
     
1,012,000
     
400
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
50,000
     
250
     
2,122,500
     
250
 







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3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 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, which is a leading financial services company in Korea and is the headquarters for the Mirae Asset Global Investments Group.
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 services 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 Advisor’s services to the Funds, under 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 respective Fund). 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, acquired fund fees and expenses, (except for Global X Thematic Growth ETF) and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses), respectively.
The Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Global X Thematic Growth ETF provides that the Advisor also bears the costs for acquired fund fees and expenses generated by investments by the Global X Thematic Growth ETF in affiliated investment companies.  For the year ended November 30, 2020, the Advisor paid the costs for the acquired fund fees of $71,038.





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3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The following table discloses the rates of supervision and administration fees paid by the Funds:
   
Supervision and Administration Fee
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Internet of Things ETF
 
0.68%
Global X FinTech ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
 
0.50%
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
 
0.50%
Global X Cybersecurity ETF***
 
0.60%
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF* (1)
 
0.50%
Global X Education ETF
 
0.50%
Global X Cannabis ETF
 
0.50%
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (2)
 
0.50%
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
 
0.65%
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 
0.68%
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF* (1)
 
0.50%
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF* (1)
 
0.50%
Global X CleanTech ETF
 
0.50%
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF**
 
0.47%
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 
0.50%

(1)
Prior to April 1, 2020 the Supervision and Administration Fee was 0.68%.
(2)
Prior to June 15, 2020 the Supervision and Administration Fee was 0.68%.


*  Pursuant to an expense limitation agreement, prior to April 1, 2020, the Adviser contractually agreed to waive or reimburse fees and/or limit fund expenses to the extent necessary to assure that the operating expenses of the Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF, Global X Longevity Thematic ETF and the Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (the “Funds”) (exclusive of taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses)) would not exceed 0.50% of the Funds’ average daily net assets per year until April 1, 2020. Each Fund (at a later date) may reimburse the Adviser for the fees and expenses it waived or reimbursed and/or limited pursuant to the expense limitation agreement during any of the three fiscal years prior to April 1, 2020, provided that, among other things, any reimbursement made to the Adviser does not cause Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed the maximum permitted rate during the period in which it is paid and the Board has approved such reimbursement to the Adviser. Although the Board voted to permanently reduce the Fund’s management fees to 0.50% and end the expense limitation agreement as of April 1, 2020, waived or reimbursed fees prior to April 1, 2020 are still subject to recoupment. As of November 30, 2020, the amounts of waivers/reimbursements subject to recoupment for the Global X Health &





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3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Wellness Thematic ETF, Global X Longevity Thematic ETF and Global X Millennials Thematic ETF, were $11,634 expiring 2021, $8,496 expiring 2022; $23,346 expiring 2021, $9,461 expiring 2022; $41,063 expiring 2021 and $18,918 expiring 2022, respectively. As of November 30, 2020, there had been no recoupment of previously waived and reimbursed fees.
** Pursuant to an expense limitation agreement between the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (the “Fund”) and the Adviser prior to April 1, 2019, the Adviser contractually agreed to reimburse or waive fees and/or limit fund expenses to the extent necessary to assure that the operating expenses of the Fund (exclusive of taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses)) (“Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses”) would not exceed 0.47% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until April 1, 2019. Pursuant to the expense limitation agreement, the Fund (at a later date) may reimburse the Adviser for the fees it reimbursed or waived and/or limited pursuant to the expense limitation agreement during any of the prior three fiscal years, provided that, among other things, reimbursement to be made to the Adviser does not cause Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses of the Fund to exceed 0.47% during the year in which it is paid and the Board of Trustees has approved such reimbursement to the Adviser. Although the Board voted to permanently reduce the Fund’s fees to 0.47% and end the expense limitation agreement as of April 1, 2019, prior waived or reimbursed fees are still subject to recoupment. As of November 30, 2020, the amounts of waivers/reimbursements subject to recoupment for the Fund were $102,748 expiring in 2021 and $44,734 expiring in 2022. As of November 30, 2020, there had been no recoupment of previously waived and reimbursed fees.
*** Pursuant to an expense limitation agreement, the Adviser has agreed to waive or reimburse fees and/or limit fund expenses to the extent necessary to assure that the operating expenses of the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (the “Fund”) (exclusive of taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses)) will not exceed 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until April 1, 2021.
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”) serves as sub-administrator to the Funds. As sub-administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with 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 each Fund’s underwriter and distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement.  SIDCO has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Shares. 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





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3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
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.
BBH serves as custodian and transfer agent of the Funds’ assets. As custodian, BBH has agreed to (1) make receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of the Funds, (2) collect and receive all income and other payments and distributions on account of the Funds’ portfolio investments, (3) respond to correspondence from shareholders, security brokers and others relating to its duties; and (4) make periodic reports to the Funds concerning the Funds’ operations. BBH does not exercise any supervisory function over the purchase and sale of securities. As transfer agent, BBH has agreed to (1) issue and redeem Shares of each Fund, (2) make dividend and other distributions to shareholders of each Fund, (3) respond to correspondence by shareholders and others relating to its duties; (4) maintain shareholder accounts, and (5) make periodic reports to the Funds. As compensation for these services, BBH receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser from its fees.





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4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended November 30, 2020, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government, and short-term securities, were:
2020
 
Purchases
   
Sales and Maturities
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
391,843,774
   
$
344,950,521
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
39,167,963
     
26,735,815
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
90,037,796
     
92,954,671
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
60,327,760
     
18,761,271
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
12,572,921
     
4,877,361
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
181,940,153
     
180,592,082
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
   
248,682
     
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
4,445,296
     
4,293,031
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
18,603,708
     
12,590,337
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
5,910,992
     
5,952,475
 
Global X Education ETF
   
1,322,924
     
581,112
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
7,609,856
     
7,167,158
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
12,696,365
     
11,680,621
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
2,121,887
     
212,675
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
57,054,584
     
29,744,450
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
3,490,754
     
2,788,630
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
4,195,138
     
4,001,233
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
7,024,666
     
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
20,808,078
     
20,316,449
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
15,443,551
     
12,482,410
 







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4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS (continued)
For each of the years ended November 30, 2020, and November 30, 2019, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:
2020
 
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Realized Gain/(Loss)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
361,874,568
   
$
365,215,738
   
$
43,090,534
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
124,223,802
     
34,531,153
     
18,792,933
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
278,707,608
     
41,228,494
     
8,267,048
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
404,900,530
     
51,302,801
     
14,900,863
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
94,454,889
     
3,876,841
     
2,108,375
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
898,712,110
     
357,026,062
     
151,841,623
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
   
3,494,554
     
     
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
41,832,394
     
3,133,182
     
1,581,964
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
59,534,429
     
15,359,452
     
5,699,200
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
26,325,170
     
15,069,551
     
2,463,389
 
Global X Education ETF
   
7,065,338
     
1,479,215
     
297,249
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
28,284,111
     
     
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
56,763,285
     
11,838,830
     
6,006,376
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
381,631
     
     
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
423,596,806
     
19,341,416
     
7,163,396
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
17,727,057
     
3,427,727
     
1,538,247
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
12,677,296
     
14,689,729
     
2,443,155
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
19,036,658
     
     
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
481,671,681
     
66,650,851
     
(9,164,993
)
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
44,864,162
     
21,983,043
     
2,875,470
 


2019
 
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Realized Gain/(Loss)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
196,452,084
   
$
527,329,566
   
$
(33,905,075
)
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
43,369,377
     
19,178,310
     
4,282,434
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
112,937,062
     
93,896,478
     
8,446,928
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
1,343,301
     
     
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
6,226,367
     
7,556,398
     
102,697
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
524,429,030
     
73,776,961
     
7,782,237
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
1,513,438
     
     
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
9,253,548
     
14,737,108
     
977,438
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
64,052,088
     
26,378,103
     
7,255,226
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
5,754,039
     
     
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
16,470,842
     
     
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
6,136,552
     
1,033,564
     
281,906
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
12,053,707
     
5,418,018
     
922,860
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
54,690,700
     
26,071,935
     
538,144
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
2,522,056
     
     
 

For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities by the Funds.






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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 permanent differences primarily consist of foreign currency, REIT adjustments, reclassification of distributions, investments in publically traded partnerships, and sales of passive foreign investment companies. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to Paid In Capital and distributable earnings are primarily related to redemptions in kind and net operating losses and have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020:
Global X Funds
 
Paid-in Capital
   
Distributable Earnings (Loss)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
42,148,862
   
$
(42,148,862
)
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
18,758,043
     
(18,758,043
)
Global X FinTech ETF
   
6,988,350
     
(6,988,350
)
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
   
14,900,539
     
(14,900,539
)
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
2,108,464
     
(2,108,464
)
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
150,502,708
     
(150,502,708
)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
1,581,317
     
(1,581,317
)
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
5,639,677
     
(5,639,677
)
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
2,323,881
     
(2,323,881
)
Global X Education ETF
   
297,249
     
(297,249
)
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
5,943,555
     
(5,943,555
)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
7,163,396
     
(7,163,396
)
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
1,532,465
     
(1,532,465
)
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
2,437,006
     
(2,437,006
)
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
(9,200,913
)
   
9,200,913
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
2,875,470
     
(2,875,470
)

The tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the years or periods ended November 30, 2020 and November 30, 2019 were as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term Capital Gain
   
Return of Capital
   
Totals
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
                       
2020
 
$
5,209,655
   
$
   
$
891,490
   
$
6,101,145
 
2019
   
30,149,775
     
     
     
30,149,775
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
                               
2020
 
$
1,147,071
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,147,071
 
2019
   
1,268,719
     
     
     
1,268,719
 






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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term Capital Gain
   
Return of Capital
   
Totals
 
Global X FinTech ETF
                       
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
2019
   
     
60,368
     
437,339
     
497,707
 
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
                               
2020
 
$
67,560
   
$
   
$
   
$
67,560
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
                               
2020
 
$
148,067
   
$
   
$
   
$
148,067
 
2019
   
415,562
     
     
     
415,562
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
                               
2020
 
$
158,369
   
$
57,631
   
$
   
$
216,000
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
                               
2020
 
$
130,636
   
$
   
$
   
$
130,636
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
                               
2020
 
$
293,815
   
$
   
$
   
$
293,815
 
2019
   
298,087
     
     
     
298,087
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
                               
2020
 
$
295,120
   
$
31,340
   
$
   
$
326,460
 
2019
   
147,679
     
27,133
     
     
174,812
 
Global X Education ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
                               
2020
 
$
501,916
   
$
   
$
   
$
501,916
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
                               
2020
 
$
161,566
   
$
45,724
   
$
   
$
207,290
 
2019
   
146,505
     
38,656
     
     
185,161
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
                               
2020
 
$
95,104
   
$
   
$
   
$
95,104
 
2019
   
120,454
     
     
     
120,454
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
                               
2020
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
                               
2020
 
$
1,004,004
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,004,004
 
2019
   
1,424,719
     
     
     
1,424,719
 






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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
   
Long-Term Capital Gain
   
Return of Capital
   
Totals
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
                       
2020
 
$
16,854
   
$
   
$
   
$
16,854
 
2019
   
     
     
     
 


As of November 30, 2020, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:
   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
Global X FinTech ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
   
$
573,082
   
$
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
(153,940,794
)
   
(3,531,785
)
   
(32,354,648
)
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
434,515,422
     
59,877,129
     
278,703,976
 
Late Year Loss Deferral
   
     
     
(1,681,347
)
Other Temporary Differences
   
     
(4
)
   
2
 
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
280,574,628
   
$
56,918,422
   
$
244,667,983
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
   
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
3,746,903
   
$
111,443
   
$
 
Post October Losses
   
(307,637
)
   
     
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
     
(1,044,455
)
   
(1,533,536
)
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
65,915,322
     
19,930,690
     
248,081,412
 
Late Year Loss Deferral
   
     
     
(3,928,473
)
Other Temporary Differences
   
(1
)
   
1
     
 
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
69,354,587
   
$
18,997,679
   
$
242,619,403
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure
   
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
668
   
$
87,400
   
$
284,523
 
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain
   
     
2,479
     
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
     
     
(618,443
)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
(8,833
)
   
4,466,305
     
23,544,099
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
     
3
     
(1
)
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)
 
$
(8,165
)
 
$
4,556,187
   
$
23,210,178
 






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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
Global X Education ETF
   
Global X Cannabis ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
96,149
   
$
   
$
444,914
 
Post October Losses
   
     
(215,826
)
   
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
(910,515
)
   
     
(1,760,034
)
Late Year Loss Deferral
   
     
(4,505
)
   
 
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
27,867,859
     
446,036
     
3,359,995
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
1
     
     
(1
)
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
27,053,494
   
$
225,705
   
$
2,044,874
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
157,142
   
$
   
$
193,304
 
Post October Losses
   
(32,560
)
   
(554
)
   
(1,378,964
)
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
12,953,072
     
(62,743
)
   
53,383,660
 
Late Year Loss Deferral
   
     
(2,324
)
   
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
2
     
     
 
Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)
 
$
13,077,656
   
$
(65,621
)
 
$
52,198,000
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
Global X CleanTech ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
78,341
   
$
51,423
   
$
7,906
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
(279,357
)
   
(273,446
)
   
 
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
6,473,677
     
1,294,711
     
2,447,006
 
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
6,272,661
   
$
1,072,688
   
$
2,454,912
 

   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
1,554,592
   
$
16,592
 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
   
     
(117,716
)
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
66,887,584
     
4,908,265
 
Other Temporary Differences
   
1
     
(2
)
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
68,442,177
   
$
4,807,139
 






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November 30, 2020
 


5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020 and November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, respectively, that in accordance with federal income tax regulations, the Funds have elected to defer and treat as having arisen in the following fiscal year.
For taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, a registered investment company (“RIC”) 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. Losses carried forward under these provisions are as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Short-Term Loss
   
Long-Term Loss
   
Total
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
88,408,676
   
$
65,532,118
   
$
153,940,794
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
2,416,287
     
1,115,498
     
3,531,785
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
10,983,240
     
21,371,408
     
32,354,648
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
625,088
     
419,367
     
1,044,455
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
1,533,536
     
     
1,533,536
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
461,246
     
157,197
     
618,443
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
883,232
     
27,283
     
910,515
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
1,613,335
     
146,699
     
1,760,034
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
77,714
     
201,643
     
279,357
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
174,997
     
98,449
     
273,446
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
117,716
     
     
117,716
 


During the year ended November 30, 2020 the following funds utilized capital loss carryforwards to offset capital gains amounting to:
Global X Funds
 
Short-Term Loss
   
Long-Term Loss
   
Total
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
15,634,206
   
$
   
$
15,634,206
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
99,333
     
     
99,333
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
35,523.00
     
     
35,523
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
515,103
     
     
515,103
 







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November 30, 2020
 


5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at November 30, 2020, were as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Federal Tax Cost
   
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation
   
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
 
$
1,764,509,927
   
$
536,564,253
   
$
(102,048,831
)
 
$
434,515,422
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
238,244,361
     
65,644,857
     
(5,767,728
)
   
59,877,129
 
Global X FinTech ETF
   
638,408,669
     
300,349,742
     
(21,645,766
)
   
278,703,976
 
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
   
418,142,903
     
71,051,295
     
(5,135,973
)
   
65,915,322
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
116,322,349
     
20,718,639
     
(787,949
)
   
19,930,690
 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
1,156,767,060
     
266,045,030
     
(17,963,618
)
   
248,081,412
 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
3,743,236
     
81,316
     
(90,149
)
   
(8,833
)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
42,108,778
     
5,669,529
     
(1,203,224
)
   
4,466,305
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
96,688,857
     
25,788,597
     
(2,244,498
)
   
23,544,099
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
87,101,195
     
30,745,513
     
(2,877,654
)
   
27,867,859
 
Global X Education ETF
   
6,409,879
     
721,220
     
(275,184
)
   
446,036
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
42,537,885
     
7,234,858
     
(3,874,863
)
   
3,359,995
 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
71,508,992
     
16,788,506
     
(3,835,434
)
   
12,953,072
 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
2,290,288
     
87,026
     
(149,769
)
   
(62,743
)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
439,887,377
     
67,952,540
     
(14,568,880
)
   
53,383,660
 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
36,363,805
     
8,062,599
     
(1,588,922
)
   
6,473,677
 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
19,187,266
     
3,358,803
     
(2,064,092
)
   
1,294,711
 
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
26,061,324
     
2,518,757
     
(71,751
)
   
2,447,006
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
587,459,622
     
71,423,633
     
(4,536,049
)
   
66,887,584
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
32,626,255
     
4,912,544
     
(4,279
)
   
4,908,265
 


The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Funds’ net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, mark-to-market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and partnership adjustments.
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.





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November 30, 2020
 


6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
The Funds may invest in companies focused on business activities in emerging economic themes.  Such thematic companies typically face intense competition and potentially rapid product obsolescence. Thematic companies may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel. These companies typically engage in significant amounts of spending on research and development, capital expenditures and mergers and acquisitions, and there is no guarantee that the products or services produced by these companies will be successful.  These companies are also frequently dependent on intellectual property rights and may be adversely affected by loss or impairment of those rights. There can be no assurance these companies will be able to successfully protect their intellectual property to prevent the misappropriation of their technology, or that competitors will not develop technology that is substantially similar or superior to such companies’ technology. Such companies may be potential targets for cyberattacks, which can have a materially adverse impact on the performance of these companies. The emergent nature of many economic themes could result in increasing regulatory scrutiny in the future, which may impede the growth of companies that develop and/or focus on such economic themes. Similarly, the collection of data from consumers and other sources is frequently a critical component in emerging economic themes and could face increased scrutiny as regulators consider how the data is collected, stored, safeguarded and used. Finally, these companies may be involved in young, fast evolving industries with increased exposure to the risks associated with changes in applicable laws (including regulation, other rule changes, and related federal and state enforcement activities), as well as market developments, which may cause businesses to contract or close suddenly and negatively impact the value of these companies.
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 the underlying index in approximately the same proportions as in the underlying index.
The Funds may utilize a representative sampling strategy with respect to their underlying indices when a replication strategy might be detrimental to their 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 to the underlying indexes). Commodity related securities are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have a substantial impact on these Funds.
A more complete description of risks is included in each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.





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November 30, 2020
 


7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
The Funds may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Funds’ total assets. Security loans made pursuant to a securities lending agreement with BBH are initially required to be secured by collateral equal to at least 102% for U.S.-based securities and 105% for foreign-based securities. Such collateral will be cash or securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans can be invested in repurchase agreements, short-term investments, or U.S. Treasury obligations and is accounted for 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 the Funds’ 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.
Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market values of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly and the borrower failed to return the securities. The Funds could also experience delays and costs gaining access to the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested.
As of November 30, 2020, the value of securities on loan was $43,274,134, $2,007,461, $41,388,438, $2,917,373, $388,635, $195,471, $498,051, $9,539,729, $2,422,715, $2,506,740, $1,810,644 and $1,477,748 for the Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF, Global X Internet of Things ETF, Global X FinTech ETF, Global X Video Games and Esports ETF, Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF, Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF, Global X Millennials Thematic ETF, Global X Cannabis ETF, Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF, Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF, Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF and Global X Thematic Growth ETF respectively, and the cash collateral received from securities on loan was $45,394,740, $2,172,167, $43,426,977, $3,096,498, $402,995, $209,125, $526,853, $9,796,542, $2,455,294, $2,537,495, $1,894,860 and $1,504,585, respectively.





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November 30, 2020
 


7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
   
Market Value
   
Cash Collateral
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
           
Barclays Bank
 
$
739,233
   
$
778,540
 
BofA Securities
   
27,172,366
     
28,446,693
 
Credit Suisse
   
468,779
     
513,176
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
   
2,717,691
     
2,862,280
 
JPMorgan
   
3,741,414
     
3,940,240
 
Morgan Stanley
   
7,234,716
     
7,591,891
 
Natl Financial Services Corp
   
102,468
     
106,080
 
Scotia Capital
   
157,428
     
165,816
 
UBS AG London Branch
   
940,039
     
990,024
 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
               
Credit Suisse
   
1,520,327
     
1,622,167
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
   
487,134
     
550,000
 
Global X FinTech ETF
               
Barclays Bank
   
12,558,600
     
13,146,905
 
BofA Securities
   
577,764
     
608,253
 
Citigroup
   
5,821,673
     
6,024,855
 
Credit Suisse
   
16,960,792
     
17,881,800
 
Morgan Stanley
   
3,667,550
     
3,864,354
 
UBS AG London Branch
   
1,802,059
     
1,900,810
 
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
               
Citigroup
   
2,313,225
     
2,454,098
 
Credit Suisse
   
604,148
     
642,400
 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
               
JPMorgan
   
63,776
     
66,400
 
Scotia Capital
   
324,859
     
336,595
 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
               
UBS AG London Branch
   
195,471
     
209,125
 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
               
BMO Capital Markets
   
222,979
     
227,653
 
Natl Financial Services Corp
   
275,072
     
299,200
 






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November 30, 2020
 


7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
   
Market Value
   
Cash Collateral
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
           
Barclays Bank
   
808,449
     
786,794
(1) 
Citigroup
   
1,118,602
     
1,045,226
(1) 
Credit Suisse
   
807,145
     
1,148,748
 
Goldman Sachs & Co.
   
1,197,821
     
1,155,311
(1) 
JPMorgan
   
3,012,690
     
2,918,007
(1) 
Morgan Stanley
   
1,326,831
     
1,452,623
 
Scotia Capital
   
825,587
     
850,381
 
UBS AG London Branch
   
442,604
     
439,452
(1) 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
               
BofA Securities
   
875,835
     
860,194
(1) 
Citigroup
   
1,164,400
     
1,185,700
 
Credit Suisse
   
11,480
     
11,900
 
Natl Financial Services Corp
   
371,000
     
397,500
 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
               
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
   
135,300
     
136,950
(1) 
Citigroup
   
2,325,930
     
2,354,295
(1) 
Credit Suisse
   
45,510
     
46,250
 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
               
Goldman Sachs & Co.
   
1,810,644
     
1,894,860
 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
               
Citigroup
   
1,477,748
     
1,504,585
 

(1)
It is the Funds’ 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.


8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Funds enter into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements 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.





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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 


9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have been evaluated 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.
10. OTHER MATTER
The rapid and global spread of a highly contagious novel coronavirus respiratory disease, designated COVID-19, has resulted in extreme volatility in the financial markets and severe losses; reduced liquidity of many instruments; restrictions on international and, in some cases, local travel; significant disruptions to business operations (including business closures); strained healthcare systems; disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability; and widespread uncertainty regarding the duration and long-term effects of this pandemic. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a sustained economic downturn or a global recession, domestic and foreign political and social instability, damage to diplomatic and international trade relations and increased volatility and/or decreased liquidity in the securities markets. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments and negatively impact Fund performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by their service providers.








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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
     


To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of each of the twenty funds indicated in the table below
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (twenty of the funds constituting the Global X Funds, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2020, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (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 November 30, 2020, the results of each of their operations and changes in each of their net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below and each of their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (1)
Global X Cloud Computing ETF (3)
Global X FinTech ETF (1)
Global X Cannabis ETF (4)
Global X Internet of Things ETF (1)
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF (5)
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF (1)
Global X Thematic Growth ETF (5)
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (1)
Global X Cybersecurity ETF (5)
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (1)
Global X Education ETF (6)
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (1)
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (7)
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF (1)
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (8)
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF (1)
Global X CleanTech ETF (9)
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF (2)
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (9)






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1.
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2020
2.
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30, 2020 and the period April 5, 2019 (date of commencement) through November 30, 2019
3.
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30, 2020 and the period April 12, 2019 (date of commencement) through November 30, 2019
4.
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30, 2020 and the period September 17, 2019 (date of commencement) through November 30, 2019
5.
The related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2020, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30, 2020 and the period October 25, 2019 (date of commencement) through November 30, 2019
6.
The related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, for the period July 10, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020
7.
The related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, for the period July 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020
8.
The related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, for the period September 22, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020
9.
The related statements of operations, and changes in net assets, for the period October 27, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020

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 November 30, 2020, by




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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.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 27, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Global X Funds since 2016.






183

 
 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited)
 
     


All exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for brokerage fees as a result of their investment in the Fund.
Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.
The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (June 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020).
The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.
You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Funds, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Funds under “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Funds had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.
NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.






184

 
 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


   
Beginning Account Value 6/1/2020
   
Ending Account Value 11/30/2020
   
Annualized Expense Ratios
   
Expenses Paid During Period(1)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
                       
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,375.90
     
0.68
%
 
$
4.04
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Internet of Things ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,321.30
     
0.68
%
 
$
3.95
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X FinTech ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,327.20
     
0.68
%
 
$
3.96
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Video Games and Esports ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,406.80
     
0.50
%
 
$
3.01
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,614.30
     
0.68
%
 
$
4.44
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,295.90
     
0.68
%
 
$
3.90
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF*
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
998.00
     
0.50
%
 
$
0.46
(2) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,176.10
     
0.50
%
 
$
2.72
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,328.50
     
0.68
%
 
$
3.96
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,347.70
     
0.50
%
 
$
2.93
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X Education ETF**
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,127.60
     
0.51
%
 
$
2.12
(3) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.45
     
0.51
     
2.58
 







185

 
 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


   
Beginning Account Value 6/1/2020
   
Ending Account Value 11/30/2020
   
Annualized Expense Ratios
   
Expenses Paid During Period(1)
 
Global X Cannabis ETF
                       
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,066.40
     
0.51
%
 
$
2.63
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.45
     
0.51
     
2.58
 
                                 
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,272.60
     
0.51
%
 
$
2.90
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.45
     
0.51
     
2.58
 
                                 
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF***
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
986.10
     
0.67
%
 
$
1.25
(4) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.65
     
0.67
     
3.39
 
                                 
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF****
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,208.80
     
0.68
%
 
$
2.54
(5) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,021.60
     
0.68
     
3.44
 
                                 
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,110.30
     
0.50
%
 
$
2.64
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,232.90
     
0.50
%
 
$
2.79
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X CleanTech ETF*
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,262.10
     
0.50
%
 
$
0.53
(2) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.50
     
0.50
     
2.53
 
                                 
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,380.40
     
0.47
%
 
$
2.80
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,022.65
     
0.47
     
2.38
 
                                 
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
                               
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,459.90
     
0.00
%
 
$
0.00
 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,025.50
     
0.00
     
0.00
 


(1)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period.)
(2)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 34/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
(3)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 143/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
(4)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 69/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
(5)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 124/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
*
The Fund commenced operations on October 27, 2020.






186

 
 
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (unaudited) (concluded)
 
     


**
The Fund commenced operations on July 10, 2020.
***
The Fund commenced operations on September 22, 2020.
****
The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.







187

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)
 
     


Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the board of trustees of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the ETF, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), consider on an initial basis and periodically thereafter (as required by the 1940 Act), at an in person meeting called for such purpose, the terms of each ETF’s investment advisory agreement and whether to approve entering into, or renewing, each agreement.
At Board meetings of the Global X Funds (the “Trust”) held in person on February 26, 2016 and by videoconference on May 29, 2020 and July 30, 2020(1) (the “New Fund Board Meetings”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement (each a “New Investment Advisory Agreement”) for each of the Global X Education ETF,(2) Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF, Global X CleanTech ETF, Global X Data Center REITS & Digital Infrastructure ETF, and Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (each a “New Fund” and, together, the “New Funds”) and (ii) the initial Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (each a “New Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of each New Fund, and Global X Management Company LLC (“Global X Management”). Each New Advisory Agreement and New Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to collectively as the “New Fund Agreements.”
At a Board meeting of the Trust held via videoconference November 11, 2020,(1) called for such purpose, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved the continuation of (i) the Investment Advisory Agreement (“Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement”) for each Fund included in this Annual Report (each, a “Renewal Fund”); and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (“Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of each Renewal Fund, and Global X Management. The Renewal Investment Advisory Agreement and the Renewal Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to herein as the “Renewal Agreements.”
In advance of the Board meetings, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees) and the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with the Board’s consideration of the Renewal Agreements and New Fund Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and supporting materials relating to those requests for information. In the course of their consideration of the Renewal Agreements and New

(1) This meeting was held via videoconference in reliance on an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2020 and extended on June 19, 2020. Reliance on the exemptive order is necessary and appropriate due to circumstances related to current or potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. All Trustees participating in the telephonic meeting were able to hear each other simultaneously during the meeting. Reliance on the exemptive order requires Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, to ratify actions taken pursuant to the exemptive order by vote cast at the next in-person meeting.
(2) The discussion regarding the Renewal Agreements also applies to the Global X Education ETF





188

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


Fund Agreements, the Trust’s Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel and, in addition to meetings with management of Global X Management, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive sessions with their counsel.
NEW FUND AGREEMENTS
In determining to approve the New Fund Agreements for the New Funds, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the New Fund Agreements and the range of services proposed to be provided to the New Funds in accordance with the New Fund Agreements;
 Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to the New Funds;
 Global X Management’s responsibilities under the New Fund Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of the New Funds and the composition of the New Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights appertaining to securities and assets held by the New Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the New Funds when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the New Funds, and the periodic updating of the registration statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the New Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the New Funds by shareholders and new investors;
 the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that are proposed to be provided by Global X Management or made available to the New Funds; and
 the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to the New Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.





189

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services proposed to be provided to the New Funds by Global X Management.
Performance
The Board determined that, because the New Funds had not yet begun investment operations as of the dates of the New Fund Board Meetings, meaningful data relating to the investment performance of the New Funds was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the New Fund Agreements.
Cost of Services and Profitability
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 Global X Management’s expected costs to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to each New Fund;
 The management fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) (“Management Fee”) that was proposed to be borne by each New Fund under the respective New Fund Agreement for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the New Funds require under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the New Funds); and
 the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all of the services proposed to be provided to the New Funds by Global X Management and all aspects of the relationships between Global X Management and the New Funds.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee to be paid by each New Fund to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the New Fund’s shareholders.
Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the proposed Management Fee to be paid to Global X Management by each New Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for each New





190

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


Fund, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs, and/or other similar registered funds.  The Board considered Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the proposed fee structures of any New Fund that was above the average or median for the New Fund’s peer group;
 the structure of the proposed unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fees for the New Funds) and the expected total expense ratios for the New Funds. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the New Funds was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratios (i.e., the total fees) of the New Funds and that the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was set at a competitive level to make the New Fund viable in the marketplace; and
 that, under the proposed unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of the New Funds, including the costs of various third-party services required by the New Funds, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that each New Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that the services to be received and the fees to be charged under the applicable New Fund Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the New Funds grow and whether the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Funds reflected these economies of scale;
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to make in the New Funds in order to seek to assure that the New Funds are attractive to investors; and
 that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for each New Fund and its shareholders.





191

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meetings, that the proposed unitary Management Fees for the New Funds appropriately addressed economies of scale.
Other Benefits
In considering each New Fund Agreement, in addition to the factors discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the New Funds. As a result, the Board concluded that, in the case of each New Fund, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the applicable New Fund Agreements.
Conclusion
After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in their consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the New Fund Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the New Funds.
In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.
RENEWAL AGREEMENTS
In determining to approve the continuation of the Renewal Agreements for the Renewal Funds, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the Renewal Agreements and the range of services that would continue to be provided to each Renewal Fund in accordance with the Renewal Agreements;
 Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would continue to provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to each Renewal Fund;





192

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


 Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Renewal Agreements, among other things, to: (i) manage the investment operations of the Renewal Funds and the composition of the Renewal Funds’ assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of their holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights relating to securities and assets held by the Renewal Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Renewal Funds when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the Renewal Funds, and the periodic updating of the registration statement, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the Renewal Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the SEC and other regulatory and governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the Renewal Funds by shareholders and new investors;
 the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that have been provided by Global X Management or made available to the Renewal Funds; and
 the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would continue to be made available to the Renewal Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Renewal Funds by Global X Management.
Performance
The Board considered the performance of each Renewal Fund. They examined the performance of the Renewal Funds for the one-year, three-year, five-year and since-inception periods, as applicable. Also, the Board considered the total returns and investment performance of the Renewal Funds relative to (i) the performance of unaffiliated comparable ETFs and/or other registered funds, which performance information is publicly available from such registered funds, as well as other third party sources; and (ii) the performance of pertinent indexes. The Board considered instances of under-performance and over-performance with respect to the competitor funds. The Board also considered the Renewal Funds’ tracking against their underlying indexes in absolute terms.





193

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


Based on these considerations and comparisons, the Board concluded that the investment performance of the Renewal Funds did not adversely affect the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Renewal Agreements.
Cost of Services and Profitability
The Board considered Global X Management’s cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board considered the management fee (“Management Fee”) that has been borne or is expected to be borne by the Renewal Funds under the Renewal Agreements for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the Renewal Funds require under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the Renewal Funds).
In addition, the Board considered expected profitability to Global X Management from all services provided or expected to be provided to the Renewal Funds and all aspects of Global X Management’s relationship with the Renewal Funds. In connection with these considerations, Global X Management provided the Board with financial information regarding its operations and the services provided to the Renewal Funds and discussed with the Board its current and expected profitability with respect to the Renewal Funds.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the Management Fee rate paid by the Renewal Funds to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the Renewal Funds’ shareholders.
Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the Management Fee paid to Global X Management by the Renewal Funds. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for the Renewal Funds, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs and/or other comparable registered funds. The Board considered Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the fee structures of any Renewal Fund that was above the average or median for its peer group;
 the structure of the unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the investment advisory fee for the Renewal Funds) and the current total expense ratios for the Renewal Funds. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose





194

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)
 
     


of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the Renewal Funds was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratios (i.e., the total fees) of the Renewal Funds and that the proposed Management Fees for the Renewal Funds were set at competitive levels to make the Renewal Funds viable in the marketplace; and
 that, under the unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management is responsible for most ordinary expenses of the Renewal Funds, including the costs of various third-party services required by the Renewal Funds, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that the Renewal Funds would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the services received and the fees charged under the Renewal Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Renewal Funds grow and whether the unitary Management Fees for the Renewal Funds reflected these economies of scale;
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management has made and intends to continue to make in the Renewal Funds in order to seek to assure that the Renewal Funds are attractive to investors; and
 that the unitary Management Fees would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for the Renewal Funds and their shareholders.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the unitary Management Fees for the Renewal Funds appropriately addressed economies of scale.
Other Benefits
In considering the Renewal Agreements, in addition to the factors above, the Board considered any other benefits realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the Renewal Funds and concluded that, in the exercise of the Board’s




195

 
 
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (concluded)
 
     


business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the continuation of the Renewal Agreements.
Conclusion
After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in its consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the Renewal Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of each Renewal Fund.
In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.






196

 
 
Supplemental Information (unaudited)
 
     


Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which a Fund issues and redeems Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.  The Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV.  The NAV of a Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings.  The Market Price of a Fund will fluctuate in accordance with changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand.
Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated.  A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.  A discount is the amount that a Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.
Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Funds’ website at www.globalxetfs.com.








197

 
 
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     


Set forth below are the names, addresses, year of birth, position with the Trust, term of office and length of time served, the principal occupations for the last five years, number of funds in fund complex overseen by the Trustees, and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust.

Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Trust
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Independent Trustees
       
Charles A. Baker
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1953)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Chief Executive Officer of Investment Innovations LLC (investment consulting) (since 2013); Managing Director of NYSE Euronext (2003 to 2012).
782
Trustee of OSI ETF Trust (since 2016).
Susan M. Ciccarone
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1973)
Trustee (since 9/30/2019)
Partner, Further Global Capital Management (private equity) (since 2017); formerly Chief Operating Officer (2014-2016) and Chief Financial Officer (2012-2016), Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (ETF issuer).
782
Chairman, Payment Alliance International, Inc. (since 2019); Director, Casa Holdco LP, parent of Celink (since 2018).
Clifford J. Weber
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1963)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Owner, Financial Products Consulting Group LLC (consulting services to financial institutions) (since 2015); Formerly, Executive Vice President of Global Index and Exchange-Traded Products, NYSE Market, Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ETF/ETP listing exchange) (2013-2015).
782
Chairman (since 2017) and Trustee (since 2015) of Clough Funds Trust; Chairman and Trustee of Clayton Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Janus Detroit Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Elevation ETF Trust (2016-2018); Trustee of Clough Global Equity Fund (since 2017); Trustee of Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (since 2017); and Trustee of Clough Global Opportunities Fund (since 2017).







198

 
 
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     


The Trust’s SAI includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-493-8631. The preceding and following charts list Trustees and Officers as of November 30, 2020:

Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Funds
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Operational Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers1
       
Luis Berruga
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1977)
Trustee (since 07/2018); President (since 2018)
Chief Executive Officer, GXMC (since 07/2018), Chief Financial Officer (since 2/2014) and Chief Operating Officer (9/2015 - 7/2018); Investment Banker, Jefferies (2012-2014).
782
None.
Chang Kim
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1984)
Chief Operating Officer; Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer; and Chief Financial Officer (since 7/2018)
Chief Operating Officer, GXMC (since 7/2018), Head of Portfolio Management & Portfolio Administration (1/2017-7/2018); and Portfolio Manager (since 9/2009).
N/A
None.
Matt Snyder3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(1984)
AssistantTreasurer (since11/2020)
Director of Fund Accounting,SEI Investments (since9/2019); Assistant VicePresident, State Street Bankand Trust (10/2006-7/2016and 5/2017-8/2019); andJPMorgan (Corporate &Investment Bank) (8/2016-4/2017)
N/A
None.
Susan Lively
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1981)
Secretary (since 9/2020)
General Counsel, GXMC (since 9/2020); Senior Corporate Counsel at Franklin Templeton (previously, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at Legg Mason & Co., LLC) (2014-2020).
N/A
None.
Eric Griffith3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456  (1969)
Assistant Secretary (since 2/2020)
Counsel, SEI Investments (since 10/2019); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2012-2018).
N/A
None.
Joe Costello
605 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1974)
Chief Compliance Officer (since 9/2016)
Chief Compliance Officer, FlexShares Funds (2011-2015); Vice President, Northern Trust Investments (2003 - 2015).
N/A
None.


1
Each Trustee serves until his successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
2
As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven investment portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational.
3
These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.






199

 
 
Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     


For shareholders that do not have a November 30, 2020 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a November 30, 2020 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020, the Funds are designating 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)
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
17.11
%
   
0.00
%
   
82.89
%
   
100.00
%
   
15.81
%
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
32.47
%
Global X FinTech ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.91
%
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
54.19
%
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
0.00
%
   
26.68
%
   
73.32
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Data Center REITS & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
72.53
%
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
71.31
%
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
0.00
%
   
9.60
%
   
90.40
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
Global X Education  ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
0.00
%
   
22.06
%
   
77.94
%
   
100.00
%
   
68.64
%
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
29.54
%
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
64.65
%
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
37.06
%

(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).




200

 
 
Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     


   
Qualifying Dividend Income(2)
   
U.S. Government Interest(3)
   
Interest Related Dividends(4)
   
Short Term Capital Gain Dividends(5)
   
Foreign Tax Credit
 
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
   
59.58
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.01
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Internet of Things ETF
   
71.08
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.01
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X FinTech ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Video Games & Esports ETF
   
18.93
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.01
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
   
62.15
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Cloud Computing ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Data Center REITS & Digital Infrastructure ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Cybersecurity ETF
   
84.53
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
   
71.31
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Millennials Thematic ETF
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.17
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Education  ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Cannabis ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Telemedicine & Digital HealthCompanies ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Longevity Thematic ETF
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.21
%
   
100.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Health & Wellness Thematic ETF
   
42.86
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.01
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X CleanTech ETF
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF
   
64.65
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.02
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
Global X Thematic Growth ETF
   
46.83
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%
   
0.00
%

(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 it is 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.
(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 “Qualifying Interest Income” 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.





201

 
 
Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     


The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099- DIV.








202

 
 
Notes
 
     













203

 
 
Notes
 
     




















204

 





605 3rd Avenue, 43rd Floor
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Investment Adviser and Administrator:
Global X Management Company LLC
605 3rd 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:
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110

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-007-0500









Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (ticker: EMBD)



Annual Report
November 30, 2020

As permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s (defined below) shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank). Instead, shareholder reports will be available on the Fund’s website (www.globalxetfs.com/explore), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically anytime by contacting your financial intermediary.
You may elect to receive all future Fund shareholder reports in paper free of charge. Please contact your financial intermediary to inform them that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of Fund shareholder reports and for details about whether your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary.



 

 

Table of Contents

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
1
Schedule of Investments
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
4
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
18
Statement of Operations
19
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
20
Financial Highlights
21
Notes to Financial Statements
23
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
34
Disclosure of Fund Expenses
35
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement
37
Supplemental Information
44
Trustees and Officers of the Trust
45
Notice to Shareholders
48



Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
The Fund files its complete schedule of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT is available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
A description of the policies and procedures that Global X Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Fund voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-493-8631; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.




 

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF


Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
The Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (“Fund”) is an actively managed fund sub-advised by Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC (the “Sub-adviser”) that seeks a high level of total return, consisting of both income and capital appreciation, by investing in emerging market debt. The Fund primarily invests in emerging market (“EM”) debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars, however, the Fund may also invest in those denominated in applicable local foreign currencies. Securities may include fixed-rate and floating-rate debt instruments issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities from EM countries.
The Fund uses JPMorgan EMBI Global Core Index (“Index”) as its performance benchmark. The Index is a broad, diverse U.S. dollar denominated EM debt benchmark that tracks the total return of actively traded debt instruments in EM countries.
For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on June 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 11.91% while the Index increased 9.79%. The Fund had a net asset value of $25.00 per share on June 1, 2020 and ended the reporting period with a net asset value of $27.50 per share on November 30, 2020.
During the reporting period, global growth continued to recover from the second quarter lows on the back of large monetary and fiscal stimulus. Risk sentiments got a boost during the fourth quarter from the promising news of vaccine developments. The prospects for less disruptive trade policy by the incoming Biden administration should help support global trade flows, which would likely boost higher beta asset prices, including emerging markets. Even as the concerns over a second wave of coronavirus infections rose, investors appeared focused on the economic normalization prospects in the coming year with the vaccine rollout. The second wave of infections’ adverse developments seemed to give rise to positive market responses for risk assets, as investors priced the prospects of additional fiscal stimulus measures and the extended supports from the Federal Reserve (“Fed”).
Emerging asset prices performed well during the reporting period as the commodity prices continued to rise on the back of increased demand from China. China was the only major economy that managed to grow GDP in 2020 with a 2.3% increase as policymakers successfully flatten the infection curve, which helped support the service sector during the second half of the year. Weaker dollar trends helped ease financial conditions for emerging markets, reversing investors’ earlier flight-to-quality flows. As a result, investors ended 2020 with very bullish sentiments.
During the period, the emerging sovereign debt market posted a gain of +9.79% as the credit spread narrowed by -128 basis points to 380 basis points; the emerging corporate bond market posted an increase of +8.31%. The investment-grade sector, up 6.63%, underperformed the high yield sector, up 13.30%, as lower quality African issuers led a strong recovery in the fourth quarter driven by positive risk sentiments and investors’ search for assets with higher yields on the back of strong inflows into emerging debt markets. However, the restructured Argentina bonds continued to perform poorly in the period with losses of -3.40%. Investors remained cautious due to the lack of economic reform measures and political uncertainty. The best performing sector was CCC rated Angola with a gain of 41.35% as investors digested the positive news that Angola secured debt reliefs from Chinese lenders and the International Monetary Fund providing debt relief for the next three years. The emerging debt markets ended 2020 strong as the global recovery theme gained traction with promising vaccine developments and strong inflows into the asset class as investors searched for yielding assets.



1

 

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF


During the period, the Fund outperformed the Index by +212 basis points with positive contributions from both country allocations, which contributed +12 basis points, and security selections, contributing +216 basis points. The Fund’s security selections in corporate issuers contributed positively to performance, as Brazil’s pulp and paper producer Suzano and UAE’s DP World returned 19.42% and 19.31%, respectively. The worst performers were the Government of Ecuador 0.50% and the Government of Argentina 0.125%, whose bonds returned -6.76% and -5.84%, respectively. The Fund had a cautious stance due to the growing risks of a second wave of coronavirus infections. However, when the prospects for vaccine developments gained traction, we were able to quickly pivot to a more bullish stance by increasing the Fund’s credit risk profile. The Fund capitalized on the vaccine rollout theme by taking a new position in the Bahamas during the period. Given that the Bahamas’ economic recovery is highly sensitive to the tourism industry, the news of vaccine developments led to strong performance for Bahama bonds. From a country allocation perspective, the Fund’s underweights to China and Philippines positively contributed +31 and +19 basis points, respectively.  The main detractor from performance was the Fund’s underweight to Angola and some high yielding issuers such as Ghana and Kenya. The Fund’s underweight to the Dominican Republic also had a negative contribution to the performance. As the valuation for higher quality issuers such as Malaysia and the Philippines became more expensive, the Fund reduced exposure to those sectors while increasing the allocation to corporate issuers in the commodity sector in the Latin America region.
As we move into 2021, we expect risk sentiment to maintain a constructive tone driven by continued global growth recovery with the vaccine rollout and supportive fiscal and monetary policy measures. We expect investors who held capital on the sideline over concerns about a US double-dip recession will look for income-generating assets as the Fed’s zero interest rate policy for the next couple of years will erode the purchasing power of money. We believe that the emerging market assets will be a main beneficiary of this macro trend. That being said, the valuation for the emerging debt markets is leaning expensive, especially for the high quality investment grade sector. The investment grade sector’s credit spread has reverted to pre-Covid-19 levels leaving little room for spread compression if the core rates rise in 2021.
Given the positive macro backdrop, we expect the core rates to gradually move higher from 2020 levels as economies normalize and a higher supply of government bonds to finance fiscal stimulus policy negatively impacts the technical. Therefore, we favor high yielding assets over the investment grade sector. We look to reduce the Fund’s overall interest rate risk exposure, especially in the long maturity sector. We favor high yielding quasi-governmental issuers such as Mexico’s oil and gas producer, and a government-owned airport operator in Panama. We continue to like Mexican industrials that will benefit from a strong US economic recovery for our emerging corporate strategy. We still do not find Turkish corporate and banks attractive for investment, as they trade inside the sovereign issuer’s credit spread. Even as the global growth outlook improves, we expect an uneven recovery across regions, making an active strategy particularly relevant in navigating these volatile markets.





2

 

 
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF


 
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2020
 
Cumulative Inception to Date*
 
Net Asset Value
Market Price
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
11.91%
12.26%
JPMorgan EMBI Global Core Index
9.79%
9.79%

Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(at Net Asset Value)
*The Fund commenced investment operations on June 1, 2020.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when sold, it may be worth less than its original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike the Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index.  Performance figures for the periods shown may reflect contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. In the absence of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (if applicable), returns would have been lower.
There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives.
The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities.
Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
See definition of comparative indices above.



3

 

 
Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


Sector Weightings (Unaudited)†:


† Sector weightings percentages are based on the total market value of investments.

   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — 51.6%
           
Argentina — 1.6%
           
Argentine Republic Government International Bond
           
0.125%, 2.500%, 07/09/21, 07/09/41 (B)
 
$
500,000
   
$
181,500
 
0.125%, 2.000%, 07/09/21, 01/09/38 (B)
   
1,000,000
     
395,000
 
0.125%, 1.125%, 07/09/21, 07/09/35 (B)
   
1,500,000
     
526,500
 
             
1,103,000
 
                 
Azerbaijan — 1.3%
               
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond
               
4.750%, 03/18/24 
   
800,000
     
870,608
 
                 
Bahamas — 2.8%
               
Bahamas Government International Bond
               
8.950%, 10/15/32 
   
1,800,000
     
1,950,300
 
                 
Bahrain — 0.3%
               
Bahrain Government International Bond
               
7.000%, 10/12/28 
   
200,000
     
228,982
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
4

 

 

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
Brazil — 1.0%
               
Brazilian Government International Bond
               
5.625%, 02/21/47 
 
$
400,000
   
$
472,000
 
4.750%, 01/14/50 
   
200,000
     
212,000
 
             
684,000
 
                 
Chile — 0.6%
               
Chile Government International Bond
               
3.500%, 01/25/50 
   
200,000
     
227,752
 
2.450%, 01/31/31 
   
200,000
     
212,000
 
             
439,752
 
                 
Colombia — 1.6%
               
Colombia Government International Bond
               
4.500%, 01/28/26 
   
400,000
     
447,004
 
4.500%, 03/15/29 
   
400,000
     
455,700
 
4.125%, 05/15/51 
   
200,000
     
218,000
 
             
1,120,704
 
                 
Dominican Republic — 1.3%
               
Dominican Republic International Bond
               
6.500%, 02/15/48 
   
400,000
     
448,400
 
5.950%, 01/25/27 
   
200,000
     
224,580
 
5.500%, 01/27/25 
   
200,000
     
217,400
 
             
890,380
 
                 
Ecuador — 0.7%
               
Ecuador Government International Bond
               
0.500%, 0.500%, 07/31/21, 07/31/40 (B)
   
1,000,000
     
489,500
 
                 
Egypt — 2.2%
               
Egypt Government International Bond
               
8.700%, 03/01/49 
   
400,000
     
437,958
 
7.903%, 02/21/48 
   
200,000
     
206,650
 
7.625%, 05/29/32 (A) 
   
600,000
     
655,500
 
                 
Egypt Government International Bond MTN
               
7.600%, 03/01/29 
   
200,000
     
222,708
 
             
1,522,816
 
El Salvador — 0.2%
               
El Salvador Government International Bond
               
7.125%, 01/20/50 (A) 
   
200,000
     
166,500
 





 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
5

 

 

Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
Ghana — 0.6%
               
Ghana Government International Bond
               
8.950%, 03/26/51 
 
$
200,000
   
$
198,748
 
8.627%, 06/16/49 
   
200,000
     
194,950
 
             
393,698
 
                 
Hungary — 1.7%
               
Hungary Government International Bond
               
5.750%, 11/22/23 
   
400,000
     
457,000
 
5.375%, 03/25/24 
   
600,000
     
684,780
 
             
1,141,780
 
                 
India — 2.2%
               
Export-Import Bank of India
               
3.875%, 02/01/28 
   
800,000
     
876,416
 
3.375%, 08/05/26 
   
600,000
     
644,526
 
             
1,520,942
 
                 
Indonesia — 0.3%
               
Indonesia Government International Bond
               
2.850%, 02/14/30 
   
200,000
     
216,863
 
                 
Ivory Coast — 0.6%
               
Ivory Coast Government International Bond
               
6.125%, 06/15/33 
   
400,000
     
440,000
 
                 
Jordan — 1.6%
               
Jordan Government International Bond
               
7.375%, 10/10/47 
   
600,000
     
666,510
 
5.750%, 01/31/27 
   
400,000
     
430,545
 
             
1,097,055
 
                 
Kuwait — 0.7%
               
Kuwait International Government Bond
               
3.500%, 03/20/27 
   
400,000
     
454,974
 
                 
Mexico — 1.3%
               
Mexico Government International Bond
               
5.000%, 04/27/51 
   
200,000
     
241,020
 
3.750%, 01/11/28 
   
200,000
     
221,148
 




 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
Mexico — continued
               
Mexico Government International Bond MTN
               
4.125%, 01/21/26 
 
$
400,000
   
$
452,504
 
             
914,672
 
Nigeria — 1.3%
               
Nigeria Government International Bond
               
9.248%, 01/21/49 
   
200,000
     
227,047
 
7.625%, 11/21/25 
   
200,000
     
225,119
 
                 
Nigeria Government International Bond MTN
               
7.625%, 11/28/47 
   
200,000
     
204,000
 
6.500%, 11/28/27 
   
200,000
     
209,750
 
             
865,916
 
Oman — 2.3%
               
Oman Government International Bond
               
6.750%, 01/17/48 
   
600,000
     
553,820
 
4.125%, 01/17/23 
   
600,000
     
598,860
 
3.875%, 03/08/22 (A) 
   
200,000
     
199,250
 
                 
Oman Government International Bond MTN
               
6.000%, 08/01/29 
   
200,000
     
198,500
 
             
1,550,430
 
Pakistan — 0.6%
               
Pakistan Government International Bond
               
8.250%, 04/15/24 
   
400,000
     
432,000
 
                 
Panama — 2.0%
               
Panama Government International Bond
               
4.500%, 05/15/47 
   
200,000
     
253,002
 
4.000%, 09/22/24 
   
400,000
     
437,504
 
3.750%, 03/16/25 
   
600,000
     
657,306
 
             
1,347,812
 
                 
Paraguay — 1.0%
               
Paraguay Government International Bond
               
5.400%, 03/30/50 
   
200,000
     
249,500
 
5.000%, 04/15/26 
   
200,000
     
230,502
 
4.950%, 04/28/31 
   
200,000
     
237,002
 
             
717,004
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
Peru — 0.8%
               
Peruvian Government International Bond
               
5.625%, 11/18/50 
 
$
200,000
   
$
305,500
 
2.783%, 01/23/31 
   
200,000
     
215,802
 
             
521,302
 
                 
Philippines — 1.0%
               
Philippine Government International Bond
               
3.700%, 02/02/42 
   
200,000
     
233,347
 
3.700%, 03/01/41 
   
400,000
     
465,817
 
             
699,164
 
                 
Qatar — 4.6%
               
Qatar Government International Bond
               
4.817%, 03/14/49 
   
800,000
     
1,107,000
 
4.500%, 04/23/28 
   
400,000
     
483,512
 
4.000%, 03/14/29 
   
200,000
     
236,104
 
3.875%, 04/23/23 
   
200,000
     
214,693
 
3.750%, 04/16/30 
   
200,000
     
234,370
 
3.400%, 04/16/25 
   
600,000
     
660,000
 
3.250%, 06/02/26 
   
200,000
     
222,016
 
             
3,157,695
 
                 
Romania — 1.0%
               
Romanian Government International Bond
               
4.000%, 02/14/51 
   
200,000
     
218,500
 
Romanian Government International Bond MTN
               
4.875%, 01/22/24 
   
200,000
     
222,740
 
4.375%, 08/22/23 
   
200,000
     
217,800
 
             
659,040
 
                 
Russia — 2.2%
               
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond
               
5.250%, 06/23/47 
   
400,000
     
543,248
 
5.100%, 03/28/35 
   
400,000
     
504,252
 
4.375%, 03/21/29 
   
400,000
     
462,998
 
             
1,510,498
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
Saudi Arabia — 1.7%
               
Saudi Government International Bond MTN
               
4.625%, 10/04/47 (A) 
 
$
200,000
   
$
250,476
 
4.500%, 04/17/30 
   
400,000
     
480,440
 
2.900%, 10/22/25 (A) 
   
200,000
     
214,988
 
2.500%, 02/03/27 
   
200,000
     
210,744
 
             
1,156,648
 
                 
Senegal — 1.0%
               
Senegal Government International Bond
               
6.250%, 07/30/24 
   
200,000
     
218,076
 
6.250%, 05/23/33 
   
400,000
     
440,840
 
             
658,916
 
                 
South Africa — 1.7%
               
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond
               
5.750%, 09/30/49 
   
400,000
     
385,050
 
5.650%, 09/27/47 
   
200,000
     
191,500
 
4.850%, 09/27/27 
   
200,000
     
210,120
 
4.850%, 09/30/29 
   
200,000
     
205,639
 
4.300%, 10/12/28 
   
200,000
     
201,344
 
             
1,193,653
 
                 
Turkey — 2.9%
               
Turkey Government International Bond
               
6.625%, 02/17/45 
   
400,000
     
397,556
 
6.125%, 10/24/28 
   
400,000
     
410,256
 
6.000%, 01/14/41 
   
200,000
     
187,500
 
5.250%, 03/13/30 
   
600,000
     
579,336
 
5.125%, 02/17/28 
   
200,000
     
195,020
 
3.250%, 03/23/23 
   
200,000
     
195,420
 
             
1,965,088
 
                 
Ukraine — 1.6%
               
Ukraine Government International Bond
               
7.750%, 09/01/26 
   
200,000
     
221,176
 
7.750%, 09/01/24 
   
200,000
     
218,370
 
7.375%, 09/25/32 
   
600,000
     
642,390
 
             
1,081,936
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
SOVEREIGN DEBT — continued
               
United Arab Emirates — 1.6%
               
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond
               
3.125%, 10/11/27 
 
$
200,000
   
$
224,000
 
3.125%, 05/03/26 
   
200,000
     
221,524
 
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond MTN
               
3.875%, 04/16/50 
   
200,000
     
248,096
 
2.500%, 04/16/25 
   
400,000
     
426,944
 
             
1,120,564
 
                 
Uruguay — 1.4%
               
Uruguay Government International Bond
               
4.975%, 04/20/55 
   
200,000
     
271,500
 
4.375%, 10/27/27 
   
400,000
     
469,504
 
4.375%, 01/23/31 
   
200,000
     
241,502
 
             
982,506
 
                 
Vietnam — 0.3%
               
Vietnam Government International Bond
               
4.800%, 11/19/24 
   
200,000
     
223,489
 
                 
TOTAL SOVEREIGN DEBT
               
(Cost $33,628,857) 
           
35,490,187
 
                 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 43.4%
               
Azerbaijan — 1.1%
               
  Energy — 1.1%
               
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC
               
6.875%, 03/24/26 
   
600,000
     
718,524
 
                 
Bahrain — 1.6%
               
  Government — 1.6%
               
CBB International Sukuk Programme SPC
               
6.250%, 11/14/24 (A) 
   
1,000,000
     
1,094,668
 




 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
Brazil — 3.9%
               
  Energy — 1.5%
               
Petrobras Global Finance BV
               
8.750%, 05/23/26 
 
$
600,000
   
$
781,200
 
5.093%, 01/15/30 
   
200,000
     
219,680
 
             
1,000,880
 
  Industrial — 0.6%
               
Klabin Finance
               
4.875%, 09/19/27 
   
400,000
     
440,500
 
                 
  Materials — 1.8%
               
Braskem America Finance
               
7.125%, 07/22/41 
   
400,000
     
457,480
 
Suzano Austria GmbH
               
7.000%, 03/16/47 
   
600,000
     
780,300
 
             
1,237,780
 
Total Brazil
           
2,679,160
 
                 
Chile — 1.3%
               
  Materials — 1.3%
               
Nacional del Cobre de Chile
               
3.625%, 08/01/27 
   
800,000
     
887,568
 
                 
Colombia — 3.5%
               
  Energy — 1.0%
               
Ecopetrol
               
5.875%, 05/28/45 
   
400,000
     
475,500
 
5.375%, 06/26/26 
   
200,000
     
229,900
 
             
705,400
 
  Financials — 2.2%
               
Banco de Bogota
               
4.375%, 08/03/27 
   
1,000,000
     
1,073,700
 
Grupo Aval
               
4.375%, 02/04/30 
   
400,000
     
412,200
 
             
1,485,900
 





 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
Colombia — continued
               
  Utilities — 0.3%
               
Grupo Energia Bogota ESP
               
4.875%, 05/15/30 
 
$
200,000
   
$
234,400
 
Total Colombia
           
2,425700
 
                 
India — 4.4%
               
  Energy — 1.6%
               
BPRL International Singapore Pte MTN
               
4.375%, 01/18/27 
   
600,000
     
642,875
 
Oil India
               
5.375%, 04/17/24 
   
200,000
     
220,250
 
ONGC Videsh
               
4.625%, 07/15/24 
   
200,000
     
216,862
 
             
1,079,987
 
  Financials — 2.0%
               
ICICI Bank MTN
               
3.800%, 12/14/27 
   
400,000
     
429,251
 
Power Finance
               
4.500%, 06/18/29 
   
200,000
     
218,443
 
Power Finance MTN
               
6.150%, 12/06/28 
   
400,000
     
478,603
 
State Bank of India
               
4.375%, 01/24/24 
   
200,000
     
216,204
 
             
1,342,501
 
  Utilities — 0.8%
               
Adani Renewable Energy RJ MTN
               
4.625%, 10/15/39 
   
575,250
     
579,565
 
Total India
           
3,002,053
 
Indonesia — 3.4%
               
  Energy — 0.4%
               
Pertamina Persero MTN
               
6.450%, 05/30/44 
   
200,000
     
273,588
 




 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
Indonesia — continued
               
  Materials — 1.3%
               
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero
               
6.530%, 11/15/28 
 
$
200,000
   
$
249,206
 
4.750%, 05/15/25 (A) 
   
600,000
     
661,500
 
             
910,706
 
  Utilities — 1.7%
               
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero Perusahaan Listrik Negara MTN
               
5.450%, 05/21/28 
   
600,000
     
720,000
 
5.250%, 10/24/42 
   
200,000
     
237,574
 
4.125%, 05/15/27 
   
200,000
     
221,200
 
             
1,178,774
 
Total Indonesia
           
2,363,068
 
                 
Jordan — 0.3%
               
  Consumer Staples — 0.3%
               
Hikma Finance USA
               
3.250%, 07/09/25 
   
200,000
     
206,540
 
                 
Kazakhstan — 1.0%
               
  Energy — 1.0%
               
KazMunayGas National JSC
               
5.375%, 04/24/30 
   
200,000
     
245,214
 
Tengizchevroil Finance International
               
3.250%, 08/15/30 
   
400,000
     
417,006
 
Total Kazakhstan
           
662,220
 
                 
Kuwait — 3.8%
               
  Financials — 1.2%
               
Kuwait Projects SPC
               
4.229%, 10/29/26 
   
800,000
     
804,536
 
                 
  Materials — 2.6%
               
Equate Petrochemical BV MTN
               
4.250%, 11/03/26 
   
400,000
     
436,232
 




 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
  Materials — continued
               
MEGlobal Canada ULC MTN
               
5.875%, 05/18/30 
 
$
400,000
   
$
486,992
 
5.000%, 05/18/25 (A) 
   
600,000
     
665,532
 
5.000%, 05/18/25 
   
200,000
     
221,844
 
             
1,810,600
 
Total Kuwait
           
2,615,138
 
                 
Malaysia — 1.1%
               
  Energy — 1.1%
               
Petronas Capital MTN
               
4.550%, 04/21/50 
   
200,000
     
268,988
 
4.500%, 03/18/45 
   
200,000
     
268,574
 
3.500%, 04/21/30 
   
200,000
     
228,612
 
Total Malaysia
           
766,174
 
                 
Mexico — 6.5%
               
  Communication Services — 0.4%
               
Grupo Televisa
               
5.250%, 05/24/49 
   
200,000
     
247,912
 
                 
  Consumer Staples — 1.0%
               
Grupo Bimbo
               
4.700%, 11/10/47 
   
400,000
     
482,004
 
Sigma Alimentos
               
4.125%, 05/02/26 
   
200,000
     
220,900
 
             
702,904
 
  Diversified — 1.0%
               
Alfa
               
5.250%, 03/25/24 
   
600,000
     
657,006
 
                 
  Energy — 3.2%
               
Petroleos Mexicanos
               
7.690%, 01/23/50 
   
400,000
     
369,040
 
6.500%, 01/23/29 
   
400,000
     
389,200
 
6.490%, 01/23/27 
   
400,000
     
403,000
 
6.350%, 02/12/48 
   
800,000
     
670,000
 
5.950%, 01/28/31 
   
400,000
     
372,600
 
             
2,203,840
 





 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
Mexico — continued
               
  Financials — 0.9%
               
Banco Inbursa Institucion De Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Inbursa
               
4.375%, 04/11/27 
 
$
600,000
   
$
643,500
 
Total Mexico
           
4,455,162
 
Morocco — 1.8%
               
  Materials — 1.8%
               
OCP
               
6.875%, 04/25/44 
   
800,000
     
1,022,000
 
5.625%, 04/25/24 
   
200,000
     
219,038
 
Total Morocco
           
1,241,038
 
                 
Panama — 1.6%
               
  Financials — 0.6%
               
Banistmo
               
4.250%, 07/31/27 
   
400,000
     
418,456
 
                 
  Industrials — 1.0%
               
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
               
6.000%, 11/18/48 
   
594,615
     
679,888
 
Total Panama
           
1,098,344
 
Peru — 1.0%
               
  Energy — 0.7%
               
Petroleos del Peru
               
5.625%, 06/19/47 
   
400,000
     
481,004
 
                 
  Industrials — 0.3%
               
Lima Metro Line 2 Finance
               
4.350%, 04/05/36 
   
200,000
     
220,500
 
Total Peru
           
701,504
 
                 
Saudi Arabia — 3.4%
               
  Energy — 1.0%
               
Saudi Arabian Oil MTN
               
4.250%, 04/16/39 
   
400,000
     
465,491
 
3.500%, 04/16/29 
   
200,000
     
221,579
 
             
687,070
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — continued
               
Saudi Arabia — continued
               
  Materials — 0.3%
               
SABIC Capital II BV
               
4.500%, 10/10/28 
 
$
200,000
   
$
236,941
 
                 
                 
  Utilities— 2.1%
               
Acwa Power Management And Investments One
               
5.950%, 12/15/39 
   
800,000
     
944,800
 
Saudi Electricity Global Sukuk 2
               
5.060%, 04/08/43 
   
400,000
     
499,904
 
             
1,444,704
 
Total Saudi Arabia
           
2,368,715
 
South Africa — 1.7%
               
  Materials — 1.4%
               
Fields Orogen Holdings BVI
               
6.125%, 05/15/29 
   
200,000
     
239,500
 
Sasol Financing USA
               
6.500%, 09/27/28 
   
700,000
     
724,850
 
             
964,350
 
                 
  Utilities— 0.3%
               
Eskom Holdings SOC MTN
               
6.350%, 08/10/28 
   
200,000
     
217,840
 
Total South Africa
           
1,182,190
 
United Arab Emirates — 2.0%
               
  Consumer Staples — 2.0%
               
DP World Crescent
               
3.908%, 05/31/23 
   
200,000
     
211,492
 
DP World MTN
               
6.850%, 07/02/37 
   
500,000
     
660,625
 
5.625%, 09/25/48 
   
400,000
     
487,220
 
Total United Arab Emirates
           
1,359,337
 
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
               
(Cost $28,023,098) 
           
29,827,101
 



 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
 
November 30, 2020
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 


   
Face Amount
   
Value
 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 2.6%
               
U.S. Treasury Note
               
0.625%,  08/15/30 
 
$
1,000,000
   
$
980,625
 
0.125%,  05/31/22 
   
800,000
     
799,906
 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
               
(Cost $1,771,201) 
           
1,780,531
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.6%
               
(Cost $63,423,156) 
         
$
67,097,819
 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $68,738,503.
(A) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration normally to qualified institutions. On November 30, 2020, the value of these securities amounted to $3,908,414, representing 5.7% of the net assets of the Fund.
(B) Step Bonds – Represents the current rate, the step rate, the step date and the final maturity date.
MTN – Medium Term Note
As of November 30, 2020, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2, in accordance with authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP.
For the year ended November 30, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
Assets:
     
Cost of Investments
 
$
63,423,156
 
Investments, at Value
 
$
67,097,819
 
Cash
   
1,141,769
 
Interest Receivable
   
632,159
 
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold
   
520,440
 
Due from Broker
   
1,311,405
 
Total Assets
   
70,703,592
 
Liabilities:
       
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed
   
1,301,530
 
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased
   
642,648
 
Payable due to Investment Adviser
   
20,911
 
Total Liabilities
   
1,965,089
 
Net Assets
 
$
68,738,503
 
Net Assets Consist of:
       
Paid-in Capital
 
$
64,235,133
 
Total Distributable Earnings
   
4,503,370
 
Net Assets
 
$
68,738,503
 
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest
       
(unlimited authorization — no par value)
   
2,500,000
 
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share
 
$
27.50
 


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
 
 
For the year ended November 30, 2020
 

   
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF(1)
 
Investment Income:
     
Interest Income
 
$
1,224,721
 
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld
   
(6,230
)
Total Investment Income
   
1,218,491
 
Supervision and Administration Fees(2)
   
115,521
 
Total Expenses
   
115,521
 
Net Investment Income
   
1,102,970
 
Net Realized Gain on:
       
Investments(3)
   
822,777
 
Net Realized Gain on Investments
   
822,777
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:
       
Investments
   
3,674,663
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments
   
3,674,663
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments
   
4,497,440
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
 
$
5,600,410
 

(1)
The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2020.
(2)
The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Fund for the investment  advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)
(3)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
 
     

   
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
   
Period Ended
November 30, 2020(1)
 
Operations:
     
Net Investment Income
 
$
1,102,970
 
Net Realized Gain on Investments (2)
   
822,777
 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments
   
3,674,663
 
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
   
5,600,410
 
Distributions
   
(1,097,040
)
Capital Share Transactions:
       
Issued
   
64,235,133
 
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions
   
64,235,133
 
Total Increase in Net Assets
   
68,738,503
 
Net Assets:
       
Beginning of Period
   
 
End of Period
 
$
68,738,503
 
Share Transactions:
       
Issued
   
2,500,000
 
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions
   
2,500,000
 

(1)
The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2020.
(2)
Includes realized gains (losses) as a result of in-kind redemptions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)


 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 Period
   
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($)
   
Net Investment Income ($)*
   
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments ($)
   
Total from Operations ($)
   
Distribution from Net Investment Income ($)
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
                             
2020(1)
   
25.00
     
0.49
     
2.47
     
2.96
     
(0.46
)



 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 (%)††
 
                                       
                                       
 
(0.46
)
   
27.50
     
11.91
     
68,739
     
0.39
   
3.72
   
38.12
 

(1)
The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2020.
*
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.
Annualized.
††
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.


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

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, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (the “Fund”). The Fund has elected non-diversified status.
The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2020.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund.
USE OF ESTIMATES – The Fund is an investment company that applies 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.
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 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 (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. 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 amortized cost, which approximates market value. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. Prices for most securities held in the Fund are



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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
provided daily by recognized independent pricing agents. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Fund seeks to obtain a bid price from at least one independent broker.
Securities for which market prices are not “readily available” are valued in accordance with Fair Value Procedures established by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Fund’s Fair Value Procedures are implemented through a Fair Value Committee (the “Committee”) designated by the Board. 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 Fund may fair value its securities if an event that may materially affect the value of the Fund’s securities 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 the Fund calculates its net asset value. 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 Global X Management Company LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (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 Fund calculates its net asset value, 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. As of November 30, 2020, there were no securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Fund discloses the fair value of its 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 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 Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;



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November 30, 2020
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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 Fund has the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost); and
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments and fair value of investments for which the Fund does not have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value 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 the period ended November 30, 2020, there have been no significant changes to the Fund’s fair valuation methodology.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES – It is the Fund’s intention 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 except as described below.
The Fund evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s 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 Fund did not record any tax positions in the current period. However, 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. Any foreign tax filings that have not been made, will be filed within the prescribed period.
As of and during the period ended November 30, 2020, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense on the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties. The Fund is also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.



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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
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 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.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS – The Fund distributes its 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 Fund issues and redeems its shares (“Shares”) on a continuous basis at net asset value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of 100,000 Shares, referred to as “Creation Units”. Purchasers of Creation Units (“Authorized Participants”) 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 Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”), the Fund’s custodian (“custodian”), 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 the Creation Unit breakdown:
   
Creation Unit Shares
 
Creation Fee
 
Value at November 30, 2020
 
Redemption Fee
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
   
100,000
 
$
500
 
$
2,750,000
 
$
500
 

CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES – Per the terms of the agreement with BBH, if the Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of LIBOR plus 2.00%. Cash overdraft charges are included in custodian fees on the Statements of Operations.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 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, which is a leading financial services company in Korea and is the headquarters for the Mirae Asset Global Investments Group.



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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Fund. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Fund and the Fund’s 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 Fund, 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 services to the Fund, under the supervision and administration agreement, the Fund pays a monthly fee to the Adviser at the annual rate (stated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund) (“Supervision and Administration Fee”). In addition, the Fund bears other expenses that are not covered by the supervision and administration agreement, which may vary and affect the total expense ratios of the Fund, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, acquired fund fees, other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).
The following table discloses the rate of supervision and administration fees paid by the Fund pursuant to the supervision and administration agreement:
   
Supervision and Administration Fee
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
   
0.39
%

The Adviser has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”), an affiliate of the Adviser, under which the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser for management and operational services it provides to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser, subject to the supervision and oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees and the Adviser, is responsible for the management of the Fund, and has discretion to buy or sell securities in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective. The Adviser may from time to time share certain of its profits with, or allocate other resources to, the Sub-Adviser. Any such payments by the Adviser to the Sub-Adviser will be from the Adviser’s own resources.
The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a fee (“Sub-Adviser Management Fee”) in return for providing management and operational services to the Fund. The Adviser will pay a monthly Sub-Adviser Management Fee to the Sub-Adviser at the annual rate set forth below:
0.14% on assets for any day that total assets are greater than or equal to $50 million.
0.00% on assets for any day that total assets are less than $50 million.


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND SERVICE PROVIDER TRANSACTIONS (continued)
SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”) serves as sub-administrator to the Fund. As sub-administrator, SEIGFS provides the Fund with 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 Fund under federal and state securities laws. As 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 Fund’s underwriter and distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a distribution agreement.  SIDCO has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund Shares. 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 Fund for its distribution services under the distribution agreement; rather, the Adviser compensates SIDCO for certain expenses, out-of-pocket costs, and transaction fees.
BBH serves as custodian and transfer agent of the Fund’s assets. As custodian, BBH has agreed to (1) make receipts and disbursements of money on behalf of the Fund, (2) collect and receive all income and other payments and distributions on account of the Fund’s portfolio investments, (3) respond to correspondence from shareholders, security brokers and others relating to its duties, and (4) make periodic reports to the Fund concerning the Fund’s operations. BBH does not exercise any supervisory function over the purchase and sale of securities. As transfer agent, BBH has agreed to (1) issue and  redeem Shares of the Fund, (2) make dividend and other distributions to shareholders of the Fund, (3) respond to correspondence by shareholders and others relating to its duties, (4) maintain shareholder accounts, and (5) make periodic reports to the Fund. As compensation for these services, BBH receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser from its fees.
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the period ended November 30, 2020, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government, and short-term securities, were:
2020
 
Purchases
 
Sales and Maturities
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
$
25,493,353
 
$
23,181,951
 


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS (continued)
For the period ended November 30, 2020, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were, respectively:
2020
 
Purchases
 
Sales and Maturities
 
Realized Gain
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
$
58,670,918
 
$
 
$
 

For the period ended November 30, 2020, the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF had purchases and sales of long-term U.S. Government securities of $2,344,574 and $583,164 respectively.
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 tax character of dividends and distributions declared during the period ended November 30, 2020 was as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Ordinary Income
 
Long-Term Capital Gain
 
Return of Capital
 
Totals
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
                 
2020
 
$
1,097,040
 
$
 
$
 
$
1,097,040
 


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)
As of November 30, 2020, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:
   
Global X Funds
 
   
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income
 
$
830,660
 
Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency
   
3,672,710
 
Total Distributable Earnings
 
$
4,503,370
 

The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Fund at November 30, 2020 was as follows:
Global X Funds
 
Federal Tax Cost
 
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation
 
Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation
   
Net Unrealized Appreciation
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
 
$
63,425,109
 
$
3,775,233
 
$
(102,523
)
 
$
3,672,710
 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Funds’ net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.
6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
The Fund invests in securities of foreign issuers in several 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 and 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


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS (continued)
countries are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements or as comprehensive government regulations or issuers and securities markets in the U.S. 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.  There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against emerging market companies and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on either income, gains earned or gains repatriated. The Fund accrues and applies such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income and/or capital gains are earned.
The London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR,” the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks, is used extensively in the United States and globally as a reference rate in various financing and commercial transactions. Plans are underway to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. There remains uncertainty regarding the nature of any replacement rate and the impact of the transition from LIBOR on the financial markets generally, transactions that use LIBOR as a reference rate and financial institutions that engage in such transactions, including issuers of securities in which a Fund may invest. As such, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on a Fund’s investments cannot yet be determined.
Economic conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action and other conditions may, without prior warning, lead to foreign government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. government with respect to foreign governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls (i.e., government measures designed to limit the flow of foreign capital in and out of the domestic economy) and/or sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as seizure of assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to transfer currency, securities or other assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact the ability of a Fund to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of a Fund, and cause a Fund to decline in value.
7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
A more complete description of risks is included in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.


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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

7. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES (continued)
The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Security loans made pursuant to a securities lending agreement are initially required to be secured by collateral equal to at least 102% for U.S.-based securities and 105% for foreign based securities. Such collateral received in connection with these loans will be cash and can be invested in repurchase agreements or U.S. Treasury obligations and is recognized in the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The obligation to return securities lending collateral is also recognized as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.  It is the 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.
Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loans were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. The Fund could also experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. As of November 30, 2020, the Fund had no securities on loan.
8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The Fund enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior gains or losses pursuant to these contracts.
Management has reviewed the Fund’s 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. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Fund has been evaluated 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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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
 
 
November 30, 2020
 

10. OTHER MATTER
The rapid and global spread of a highly contagious novel coronavirus respiratory disease, designated COVID-19, has resulted in extreme volatility in the financial markets and severe losses; reduced liquidity of many instruments; restrictions on international and, in some cases, local travel; significant disruptions to business operations (including business closures); strained healthcare systems; disruptions to supply chains, consumer demand and employee availability; and widespread uncertainty  regarding the duration and long-term effects of this pandemic. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a sustained economic downturn or a global recession, domestic and foreign political and social instability, damage to diplomatic and international trade relations and increased volatility and/or decreased liquidity in the securities markets. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments and negatively impact Fund performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
     

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (one of the funds constituting the Global X Funds, referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of November 30, 2020, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for the period June 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of November 30, 2020, the results of its operations, changes in its net assets, and the financial highlights for the period June 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through November 30, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audit. 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 Fund 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 audit 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 audit 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 audit 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 November 30, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 27, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Global X Funds since 2016.


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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
 
     

All exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for any brokerage fees as a result of his or her investment in the Fund, which is not reflected in the table below.
Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.
The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period shown and held for the entire period (June 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020).
The table below illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.
You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.
NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.



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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
 
     

   
Beginning Account Value 6/1/2020
   
Ending Account Value 11/30/2020
   
Annualized Expense Ratios
   
Expenses Paid During Period(1)
 
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF*
                       
Actual Fund Return
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,118.70
     
0.39
%
 
$
2.05
(2) 
Hypothetical 5% Return
   
1,000.00
     
1,023.05
     
0.39
     
1.97
 

(1)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period.)
(2)
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the period from inception to date).
*
The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2020.



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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the board of trustees of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the ETF, as defined in the 1940 Act (“Independent Trustees”), consider on an initial basis and periodically thereafter (as required by the 1940 Act), at an in person meeting called for such purpose, the terms of each ETF’s investment advisory agreement and whether to approve entering into, or renewing, each agreement.
At a Board meeting of the Global X Funds (the “Trust”) held in person on February 18, 2020 (the “New Fund Board Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees, voting separately) considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”) for the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (the “New Fund”) (ii) the initial Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust (the “New Supervision and Administration Agreement”), on behalf of the New Fund, and Global X Management Company LLC (“Global X Management”); and (iii) the Sub-Advisory Agreement between Global X Management on behalf of the New Fund and Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”). The New Advisory Agreement and the New Supervision and Administration Agreement are referred to collectively as the “New Fund Agreements.”
In advance of the Board meeting, the Board (including the Trust’s Independent Trustees) and the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management and the Sub-Adviser in connection with the Board’s consideration of the New Fund Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and the Sub-Adviser as well as supporting materials relating to those requests for information. In the course of their consideration of the New Fund Agreements, the Trust’s Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel and, in addition to meetings with management of Global X Management, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive sessions with their counsel.
NEW FUND AGREEMENTS
In determining to approve the New Fund Agreements for the New Fund, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the New Fund Agreements and the range of services proposed to be provided to the New Fund in accordance with the New Fund Agreements;


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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

 the key personnel and the portfolio managers of each of Global X Management and the Sub-Adviser who would provide investment advisory, supervision and administrative services to the New Fund;
 Global X Management’s responsibilities under the New Fund Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of the New Fund and the composition of the New Fund’s assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and the Board and other reports as the Board deems necessary or appropriate, (iii) vote proxies, exercise consents, and exercise all other rights appertaining to securities and assets held by the New Fund, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the New Fund when necessary, (v) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the New Fund, and the periodic updating of the registration statements, prospectuses, statements of additional information, and other reports and documents for the New Fund that are required to be filed by the Trust with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vi) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including Creation Units) of the New Fund by shareholders and new investors;
 the nature, extent and quality of all of the services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that are proposed to be provided by Global X Management or made available to the New Fund; and
 the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to the New Fund, including Global X Management’s experience and the professional qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services proposed to be provided to the New Fund by Global X Management.
Performance
The Board determined that, because the New Fund had not yet begun investment operations as of the dates of the New Fund Board Meeting, meaningful data relating to the investment performance of the New Fund was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the New Fund Agreements.
Cost of Services and Profitability
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 Global X Management’s expected costs to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the New Fund;


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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

 The management fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) (“Management Fee”) that was proposed to be borne by the New Fund under the respective New Fund Agreement for the various investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the New Fund requires under a unitary fee structure (including the types of fees and expenses that are not included within the unitary fee and would be borne by the New Fund); and
 the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all of the services proposed to be provided to the New Fund by Global X Management and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and the New Fund.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee to be paid by the New Fund to Global X Management, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided, was reasonable and in the best interests of the New Fund’s shareholders.
Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the proposed Management Fee to be paid to Global X Management by the New Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with comparative expense data for the New Fund, including fees and expenses paid by unaffiliated similar specialized and/or focused ETFs, and/or other similar registered funds.  The Board considered Global X Management’s detailed explanation of the proposed fee structure of the New Fund that was above the average or median for the New Fund’s peer group;
 the structure of the proposed unitary Management Fee (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for the New Fund) and the expected total expense ratio for the New Fund. In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of adopting a unitary Management Fee structure for the New Fund was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability with respect to the overall expense ratio (i.e., the total fees) of the New Fund and that the proposed Management Fee for the New Fund was set at a competitive level to make the New Fund viable in the marketplace; and
 that, under the proposed unified Management Fee structure, Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of the New Fund, including the costs of various third-party services required by the New Fund, including investment advisory, sub-advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs, but that the New Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.


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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that the services to be received and the fees to be charged under the applicable New Fund Agreements were reasonable on a comparative basis.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the proposed unitary Management Fee for the New Fund reflected these economies of scale, including that the sub-advisory fee to be paid to the Sub-Adviser by Global X Management became payable once New Fund assets reached $50 million;
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to make in the New Fund in order to seek to assure that the New Fund is attractive to investors; and
 that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a high level of certainty as to the total level of expenses for the New Fund and its shareholders.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded, at the New Fund Board Meeting, that the proposed unitary Management Fee for the New Fund appropriately addressed economies of scale.
Other Benefits
In considering each New Fund Agreement, in addition to the factors discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the New Fund. As a result, the Board concluded that, in the case of the New Fund, in the exercise of the Board’s business judgement, all information the Board considered supported approval of the New Fund Agreement.
NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
In determining to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement for the New Fund, the Board considered a variety of factors, including the factors discussed in greater detail below.
Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and the range of services that are to be provided to the New Fund by the Sub-Adviser in accordance with the New Sub-Advisory Agreement;



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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

 the Sub-Adviser’s key personnel and the co-portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to the New Fund;
 the Sub-Adviser’s responsibilities under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, among other things, to: (i) invest and reinvest the assets of the New Fund, (ii) provide the Trust, Global X Management, and their respective officers and Trustees with such periodic reports concerning the obligations the Sub-Adviser has assumed under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement as the Trust, the Board, and Global X Management may from time to time reasonably request, (iii) review all proxy solicitation materials and vote (or abstain from voting) and handle all proxies solicited by or with respect to the issuers of securities in which the assets of the New Fund may be invested in compliance with the proxy voting procedures of the Trust then in effect, (iv) select broker and dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the New Fund and select the markets on or in which the transactions will be executed, and (v) assist Global X Management and the New Fund by providing certain operational services to the New Fund including, without limitation, the following: (A) the preparation of tax returns; (B) the preparation and submission of reports to existing shareholders; (C) the periodic updating of the prospectus and statement of additional information for the New Fund; and (D) the preparation of reports to be filed with the SEC and other regulatory authorities;
 the nature, extent and quality of the services (including advisory and compliance services) to be provided by the Sub-Adviser or made available to the New Fund, and the adequacy of the Sub-Adviser’s personnel and resources that would be made available to the New Fund; and
 the Sub-Adviser’s experience and the professional qualifications of the Sub-Adviser’s key personnel.
Performance
The Board noted that the New Fund was non-operational and, consequently, no performance data was available for the New Fund. However, the Board took account of the fact that the Sub-Adviser has managed other funds with investment strategies similar to the investment strategies that would be utilized for the New Fund.
Cost of Services and Profitability
The Board considered the Sub-Adviser’s anticipated cost to provide investment management services to the New Fund. In this regard, the Board considered the sub-advisory fee to be paid to the Sub-Adviser (from the Management Fee to be borne by the New Fund under the New Fund Agreement) for the various investment advisory services that the New Fund requires.


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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     


In addition, the Board considered the expected profitability to the Sub-Adviser from the services to be provided to the New Fund by the Sub-Adviser and all aspects of the Sub-Adviser’s relationship with the New Fund. The Board considered that the Sub-Adviser represented that its sub-advisory fee will appropriately compensate the Sub-Adviser for the services (the implementation of the investment strategy and managing the New Fund’s investment portfolio) that it will provide to the New Fund. The Trustees noted that the Sub-Adviser indicated that it expected earnings from its relationship with the New Fund to be accretive to its profitability.
To assist the Trustees in these considerations, the Sub-Adviser provided the Board with financial information regarding the services to be provided to the New Fund and discussed with the Board its expected profitability with respect to the New Fund.
Comparison of Fees and Services
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 comparative information with respect to the sub-advisory fee to be paid to the Sub-Adviser by Global X Management (from the Management Fee paid to the Adviser by the New Fund) on New Fund assets above $50 million. To assist the Trustees in these considerations, the Sub-Adviser provided the Board with comparative expense data for the New Fund, including management fees paid by unaffiliated comparable specialized and/or focused ETFs and/or other comparable investment funds; and
 the proposed structure of the sub-advisory fee and the proposed total expense ratio for the New Fund.
Economies of Scale
With respect to this factor, the Board considered:
 the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the sub-advisory fee for the New Fund reflected these economies of scale, and noted that the Sub-Adviser represented that it does not expect to experience any economies of scale by providing sub-advisory services to the New Fund, based on the anticipated size of the New Fund during at least the New Fund’s first few years; and
 the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that the Sub-Adviser has made and intends to continue to make in the New Fund to seek to assure that the New Fund is attractive to investors.



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Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement and sub-advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
 
     

Other Benefits
In considering the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, in addition to the categories above, the Board considered other benefits realized by the Sub-Adviser because of its relationship with the New Fund.
Conclusion
After full consideration of the factors above, as well as other factors that were instructive in its consideration, the Board, including all of the Trust’s Independent Trustees voting separately, concluded, in the exercise of its business judgement, that the New Fund Agreements and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the New Fund.
In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors above nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves. Each member of the Board may have assigned different weights to the various factors.



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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
 
     


NAV is the price per Share at which a Fund issues and redeems Shares.  It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of a Fund generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated.  The Fund’s Market Price may be at, above or below its NAV. The NAV of the Fund will fluctuate with changes in the market value of the Fund’s holdings.  The Market Price of a Fund will fluctuate in accordance with changes in its NAV, as well as market supply and demand.
Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of a Fund on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated.  A premium is the amount that a Fund is trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that a Fund is trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.
Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Fund’s website at www.globalxetfs.com.






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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

Set forth below are the names, addresses, year of birth, position with the Trust, term of office and length of time served, the principal occupations for the last five years, number of funds in fund complex overseen by the Trustees, and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust.
Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Trust
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Independent Trustees1
       
Charles A. Baker
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1953)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Chief Executive Officer of Investment Innovations LLC (investment consulting) (since 2013); Managing Director of NYSE Euronext (2003 to 2012).
782
Trustee of OSI ETF Trust (since 2016).
Susan M. Ciccarone
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1973)
Trustee (since 9/30/2019)
Partner, Further Global Capital Management (private equity) (since 2017); formerly Chief Operating Officer (2014-2016) and Chief Financial Officer (2012-2016), Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (ETF issuer).
782
Chairman, Payment Alliance International, Inc. (since 2019); Director, Casa Holdco LP, parent of Celink (since 2018).
Clifford J. Weber
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1963)
Trustee (since 07/2018)
Owner, Financial Products Consulting Group LLC (consulting services to financial institutions) (since 2015); Formerly, Executive Vice President of Global Index and Exchange-Traded Products, NYSE Market, Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ETF/ETP listing exchange) (2013-2015).
782
Chairman (since 2017) and Trustee (since 2015) of Clough Funds Trust; Chairman and Trustee of Clayton Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Janus Detroit Street Trust (since 2016); Chairman and Trustee of Elevation ETF Trust (2016-2018); Trustee of Clough Global Equity Fund (since 2017); Trustee of Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (since 2017); and Trustee of Clough Global Opportunities Fund (since 2017).



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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

The Trust’s SAI includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge by calling 1-888-493-8631. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of November 30, 2020:
Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Funds
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers1
       
Luis Berruga
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1977)
Trustee (since 07/2018); President (since 2018)
Chief Executive Officer, GXMC (since 07/2018), Chief Financial Officer (since 2/2014) and Chief Operating Officer (9/2015 - 7/2018); Investment Banker, Jefferies (2012-2014).
782
None.
Chang Kim
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1984)
Chief Operating Officer; Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer; and Chief Financial Officer (since 7/2018)
Chief Operating Officer, GXMC (since 7/2018), Head of Portfolio Management & Portfolio Administration (1/2017-7/2018); and Portfolio Manager (since 9/2009).
N/A
None.
Matt Snyder3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(1984)
Assistant Treasurer (since 11/2020)
Director of Fund Accounting, SEI Investments (since 9/2019); Assistant Vice President, State Street Bank and Trust (10/2006-7/2016 and 5/2017-8/2019); and JPMorgan (Corporate & Investment Bank) (8/2016-4/2017)
N/A
None.
Susan Lively
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1981)
Secretary (since 9/2020)
General Counsel, GXMC (since 9/2020); Senior Corporate Counsel at Franklin Templeton (previously, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at Legg Mason & Co., LLC) (2014-2020).
N/A
None.
Eric Griffith3
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456
(1969)
Assistant Secretary (since 2/2020)
Counsel, SEI Investments (since 10/2019); Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2012-2018).
N/A
None.


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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (unaudited)
 
     

Name, Address (Year of Birth)
Position(s) Held with Funds
Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years
Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers1
       
Joe Costello
605 Third Avenue,
43rd Floor
New York, NY 10158
(1974)
Chief Compliance Officer (since 9/2016)
Chief Compliance Officer, FlexShares Funds (2011-2015); Vice President, Northern Trust Investments (2003 - 2015).
N/A
None.

1
Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
2
As of November 30, 2020, the Trust had eighty-seven investment portfolios, seventy-eight of which were operational.
3
These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.


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Notice to Shareholders (unaudited)
 
     

For shareholders that do not have a November 30, 2020 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a November 30, 2020 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020, the Fund has designated the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions
 
Return of Capital
 
Ordinary Income Distributions
 
Total Distributions
 
Qualifying for Corporate Dividends Received Deduction(1)
0.00%
 
0.00%
 
100.00%
 
100.00%
 
0.0%


Qualifying Dividend Income(2)
 
U.S. Government Interest(3)
 
Interest Related Dividends(4)
 
Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends(5)
 
Foreign Tax Credit
0.0%
 
0.11%
 
59.74%
 
0.00%
 
0.00%

(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.
(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” is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distribution. Interest related dividends is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.
(5)
The percentage of this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividend” is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distribution that is exempted from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2020 Form 1099-DIV.


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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

Sub-Adviser:
Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC
625 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10022

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:
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110

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 Fund described.


GLX-AR-009-0100







Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, comptroller 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 trustees 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 Susan M. Ciccarone and each is independent as defined in Form N-CSR Item 3(a)(2).

Item 4.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Fees billed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers 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:

 
2020
2019
   
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
$1,056,304
$0
$0
$912,763
$0
$0
(b)
Audit-Related Fees
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
(c)
Tax Fees
$342,942
$0
$0
$285,396
$0
$0
(d)
All Other Fees
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

(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):

 
2020
2019
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 $342,942 and $285,396, 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. 

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, Susan M. Ciccarone and Clifford J. Weber.

Item 6. Investments.

Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes.






Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) The certifying officers, whose certifications are included herewith, have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures 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 significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

Item 13. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of Ethics attached hereto.

(a)(2) 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 Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (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 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) also accompany this filing as an Exhibit.


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/ Luis Berruga
Luis Berruga
President


Date:  February 5, 2021


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/ Luis Berruga
Luis Berruga
President


Date:  February 5, 2021


By (Signature and Title)
/s/ John Belanger
John Belanger
Chief Financial Officer


Date:  February 5, 2021
SARBANES-OXLEY CODE OF ETHICS

I.  Introduction.

This Code of Ethics (the “Code”) has been adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Global X Funds (the “Company”).  It has been designed to comply with Section 406 of the SarbanesOxley Act.  The Trust requires its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or other Trust officers performing similar functions (the “Principal Officers”), to maintain the highest ethical and legal standards while performing their duties and responsibilities to the Trust and each of its series (each a “Fund,” collectively the “Funds”), with particular emphasis on those duties that relate to the preparation and reporting of the financial information of the Funds.  The following principles and responsibilities shall govern the professional conduct of the Principal Officers:

A. Honest and Ethical Conduct

The Principal Officers shall act with honesty and integrity, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships, and shall report any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such conflict between their interests and those of a Fund to the Audit Committee, the full Board of Trustees of the Trust, and, in addition, to any other appropriate person or entity that may reasonably be expected to deal with any conflict of interest in timely and expeditious manner.

The Principal Officers shall act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without misrepresenting material facts or allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated or compromised.

B. Financial Records and Reporting

The Principal Officers shall provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the reports and/or other documents to be filed with or submitted to the SEC or other applicable body by a Fund, or that is otherwise publicly disclosed or communicated.  The Principal Officers shall comply with applicable rules and regulations of federal, state, and local governments, and other appropriate private and public regulatory agencies.

The Principal Officers shall respect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of their work and shall not disclose such information except when authorized or legally obligated to disclose.  The Principal Officers will not use confidential information acquired in the course of their duties as Principal Officers.

The Principal Officers shall share knowledge and maintain skills important and relevant to the Trust’s needs; shall proactively promote ethical behavior of the Trust’s employees and as a partner with industry peers and associates; and shall maintain control over and responsibly manage assets and resources employed or entrusted to them by the Trust.
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C. Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations

The Principal Officers shall establish and maintain mechanisms to oversee the compliance of the Funds with applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or administrative rule, and to identify, report and correct in a swift and certain manner, any detected deviations from applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or rule.

D. Compliance With this Code of Ethics

The Principal Officers shall promptly report any violations of this Code of Ethics to the Audit Committee as well as the full Board of Trustees of the Trust and shall be held accountable for strict adherence to this Code of Ethics.  A proven failure to uphold the standards stated herein shall be grounds for such sanctions as shall be reasonably imposed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

E. Amendment and Waiver

This Code of Ethics may only be amended or modified by approval of the Board of Trustees.  Any substantive amendment that is not technical or administrative in nature or any material waiver, implicit or otherwise, of any provision of this Code of Ethics, shall be communicated publicly in accordance with Item 2 of Form N-CSR under the Investment Company Act of 1940.


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CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940
and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Luis Berruga, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the Global X Funds (the “Registrant”);
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information, included in this report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s), if any, and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have:

(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, based on such evaluation; and

(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 5, 2021
/s/ Luis Berruga
Luis Berruga
President

CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940
and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, John Belanger, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the Global X Funds (the “Registrant”);
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information, included in this report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s), if any, and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have:

(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, based on such evaluation; and

(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 5, 2021
/s/ John Belanger
John Belanger
Chief Financial Officer
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


The undersigned, the President of the Global X Funds (the “Fund”), with respect to the Fund’s Form N-CSR for the period ended November 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:


1.
such Form N-CSR fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


2.
the information contained in such Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.


Dated: February 5, 2021


 
/s/ Luis Berruga
Luis Berruga
President






CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


The undersigned, the Chief Financial Officer of the Global X Funds (the “Fund”), with respect to the Fund’s Form N-CSR for the period ended November 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:


1.
such Form N-CSR fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


2.
the information contained in such Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.


Dated: February 5, 2021


 
/s/ John Belanger
John Belanger
Chief Financial Officer