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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-22209

Global X Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

399 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

SEI Investments Global Fund Services

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 493-8631

Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2011

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2011


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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


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Global X Gold Explorers ETF (ticker: GLDX)

Global X Silver Miners ETF (ticker: SIL)

Global X Copper Miners ETF (ticker: COPX)

Global X Uranium ETF (ticker: URA)

Global X Lithium ETF (ticker: LIT)

Global X Aluminum ETF (ticker: ALUM)

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF (ticker: GGGG)

(formerly, Global X Gold Miners ETF)

Global X Oil Equities ETF (ticker: XOIL)

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF (ticker: TSXV)

(formerly, Global X S&P/TSX Venture Canada ETF)

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (ticker: SOIL)

Annual Report

October 31, 2011

 


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Management Discussion of Fund Performance

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Schedules of Investments

  

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

   11

Global X Silver Miners ETF

   13

Global X Copper Miners ETF

   15

Global X Uranium ETF

   18

Global X Lithium ETF

   20

Global X Aluminum ETF

   22

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

   25

Global X Oil Equities ETF

   28

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

   30

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

   33

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   36

Statements of Operations

   39

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   41

Financial Highlights

   45

Notes to Financial Statements

   47

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   61

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

   62

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

   64

Supplemental Information

   68

Trustees and Officers of the Trust

   72

Notice to Shareholders

   75

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Forms N-Q 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, will be available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-GXFund-1; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 


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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

GLOBAL X GOLD EXPLORERS ETF

 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

The Global X Gold Explorers ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Gold Explorers Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Gold Explorers Index is designed to track the performance of the largest and most liquid listed companies that are active in the exploration for gold.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.75%, while the Index decreased 14.59%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.49 per share on November 3, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.36 on October 31, 2011.

Sixteen of the Fund’s twenty-seven holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Newstrike Capital and Gold Canyon Resources, which returned 477.35% and 199.24% respectively. The worst performers were Atac Resources and East Asia Minerals, which returned -46.48% and -86.82% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

    
  Cumulative Inception to Date   

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

 

Net Asset Value

   Market Price   
 

(13.75%)

   (13.49%)   

Solactive Global Gold Explorers Index

 

(14.59%)

   (14.59%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on November 3, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X SILVER MINERS ETF

 

Global X Silver Miners ETF

The Global X Silver Miners ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Silver Miners Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the silver mining industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are actively engaged in some aspect of the silver mining industry, such as silver mining, refining, or exploration. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on the silver mining sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 18.20%, while the Index increased 18.68%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.20 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $23.66 on October 31, 2011.

Twenty-two of the Fund’s thirty-three holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Wildcat Silver and Scorpio Mining, which returned 289.74% and 137.88% respectively. The worst performers were Bear Creek Mining and Golden Minerals, which returned -49.08% and -73.30% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

  
   One Year Return    Annualized Inception to Date   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

   Net Asset Value    Market Price    Net Asset Value    Market Price   
   18.20%    17.80%    38.52%    38.57%   

Solactive Global Silver Miners Index

   18.68%    18.68%    39.25%    39.25%   

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*Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X COPPER MINERS ETF

 

 

Global X Copper Miners ETF

The Global X Copper Miners ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Copper Miners Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the copper mining industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are actively engaged in some aspect of the copper mining industry, such as copper mining, refining, or exploration.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 9.85%, while the Index decreased 9.56%. The Fund had a net asset value of $16.63 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.92 on October 31, 2011.

Eleven of the Fund’s thirty-three holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Metorex and Cudeco, which returned 65.63% and 41.75% respectively. The worst performers were Lundin Mining and Taseko Mines, which returned -37.99% and -42.00% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 
  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR  ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

  One Year Return   Annualized Inception to Date
  Net Asset Value   Market Price   Net Asset Value   Market Price

Global X Copper Miners ETF

  (9.85%)   (11.26%)   2.66%   1.85%

Solactive Global Copper Miners Index

  (9.56%)   (9.56%)   3.27%   3.27%

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*Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X URANIUM ETF

 

 

Global X Uranium ETF

The Global X Uranium ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Uranium Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Uranium Index is designed to reflect the performance of the uranium mining industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are primarily engaged in some aspect of the uranium mining industry, such as mining, refining, exploration, and manufacturing of equipment for the uranium industry. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the uranium industry.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 38.70%, while the Index decreased 38.12%. The Fund had a net asset value of $16.78 per share on November 4, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $10.09 on October 31, 2011.

Six of the Fund’s twenty-two holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Hathor Exploration and Kalahari Minerals, which returned 72.71% and 24.43% respectively. The worst performers were Energy Resources of Australia and Berkeley Resources, which returned -75.70% and -80.93% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  
Global X Uranium ETF    (38.70%)   (39.93%)  
Solactive Global Uranium Index      (38.12%)   (38.12%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X LITHIUM ETF

 

Global X Lithium ETF

The Global X Lithium ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Lithium Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the largest and most liquid listed companies that are active in the exploration and/or mining of Lithium or the production of Lithium batteries. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on the lithium sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 18.86%, while the Index decreased 17.52%. The Fund had a net asset value of $19.83 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $15.90 on October 31, 2011.

Three of the Fund’s twenty-one holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Rockwood Holdings and Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR, which returned 35.73% and 17.18% respectively. The worst performers were Advanced Battery Technologies and Ener1, which returned -75.94% and -96.66% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   One Year Return   Annualized Inception to Date
   Net Asset Value       Market Price       Net Asset Value       Market Price    
Global X Lithium ETF    (18.86%)   (20.82%)   2.92%   1.16%
Solactive Global Lithium Index    (17.52%)   (17.52%)   4.34%   4.34%

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*Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X ALUMINUM ETF

 

Global X Aluminum ETF

The Global X Aluminum ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Aluminum Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the global aluminum industry. The Solactive Global Aluminum Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid listed companies that are active in some aspect of the aluminum industry, such as bauxite aluminum ore mining, production, or refinement. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the aluminum industry.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on January 4, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 30.32% while the Index decreased 29.75%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.27 per share on January 4, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $10.64 on October 31, 2011.

Three of the Fund’s twenty-two holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Alconix and Daiki Aluminum Industry, which returned 9.18% and 9.00% respectively. The worst performers were Aluminum Corp of China and Midas Holdings, which returned -46.02% and -55.82% respectively.

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   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
   Cumulative Inception to Date
   Net Asset Value   Market Price
Global X Aluminum ETF    (30.32%)   (31.37%)
Solactive Global Aluminum Index    (29.75%)   (29.75%)

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*Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X PURE GOLD MINERS ETF

 

 

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

The Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid gold mining companies globally. Only companies that generate the vast majority of their business from gold mining are eligible to be included in the index. As of 2010, over 95% of the revenues from the companies in the Underlying Index were derived from gold mining, according to Structured Solutions AG.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on March 14, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 3.17% while the Index decreased 2.69%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.15 per share on March 14, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.67 on October 31, 2011.

Sixteen of the Fund’s thirty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Randgold Resources ADR and Alacer Gold, which returned 50.85% and 36.21% respectively. The worst performers were Zhaojin Mining Industry and Lake Shore Gold, which returned -61.01% and -62.98% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

    

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

   (3.17%)   (3.43%)  

Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners Index  

   (2.69%)   (2.69%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X OIL EQUITIES ETF

 

 

Global X Oil Equities ETF

The Global X Oil Equities ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Oil Equities Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Oil Equities Index tracks the performance of 25 equal-weighted companies globally that have shown a high correlation to the spot price of oil. It is comprised of companies that derive the majority of their revenues from the exploration and production of oil and/or have significant oil reserves.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on March 14, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 11.01%, while the Index decreased 13.27%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.08 per share on March 14, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.42 on October 31, 2011.

Six of the Fund’s twenty-five holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Petrohawk Energy and Range Resources, which returned 80.78%% and 38.09% respectively. The worst performers were Newfield Exploration and Forest Oil, which returned -43.34% and -51.19% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X Oil Equities ETF

   (11.01%)   (11.34%)  

Solactive Global Oil Equities Index  

   (13.27%)   (13.27%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X S&P/TSX VENTURE 30 CANADA ETF

 

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

The Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index is designed to provide exposure to 30 most liquid securities of the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the TSX Venture Exchange.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on March 16, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 23.34% while the Index decreased 23.23%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.04 per share on March 16, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $11.53 on October 31, 2011.

Thirteen of the Fund’s thirty-two holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Hathor Exploration and Barisan Gold, which returned 153.89% and 107.50% respectively. The worst performers were Canaco Resources and East Asia Minerals, which returned -66.73% and -84.23% respectively.

 

    

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF  

   (23.34%)   (23.67%)  

S&P/TSX Venture 30 Index

   (23.23%)   (23.23%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FERTILIZERS/POTASH ETF

 

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

The Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Fertilizers/Potash Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Fertilizers/Potash Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid listed companies globally that are active in some aspect of the fertilizer industry. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the fertilizers industry.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 25, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 6.58%, while the Index decreased 6.15%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.05 per share on May 25, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.06 on October 31, 2011.

Nine of the Fund’s twenty-eight holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Terra Nitrogen and Vale Fertilizantes, which returned 45.03% and 38.57% respectively. The worst performers were Allana Potash and Hanfeng Evergreen, which returned -42.31% and -44.33% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR

THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
     Cumulative Inception to  Date  
     Net Asset Value   Market Price  
 

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

   (6.58%)   (6.71%)  
 

Solactive Global Fertilizers/Potash Index    

   (6.15%)   (6.15%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on May 25, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

         Shares              Value      

COMMON STOCK — 100.0%

     

AUSTRALIA— 8.2%

     

Basic Materials — 8.2%

     

Ampella Mining *

     571,821       $ 1,090,675   

Gryphon Minerals *

     783,214         1,151,360   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        2,242,035   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 86.3%

     

Basic Materials — 86.3%

     

Atac Resources *

     167,515         705,892   

Auryx Gold *

     547,753         456,140   

Canaco Resources *

     440,409         720,243   

Chesapeake Gold *

     118,294         1,609,378   

Continental Gold *

     219,487         1,796,944   

Eco Oro Minerals *

     164,172         415,083   

Exeter Resource *

     291,296         1,052,138   

Extorre Gold Mines *

     127,802         951,431   

Gold Canyon Resources *

     273,137         802,941   

Guyana Goldfields *

     193,586         1,701,428   

International Tower Hill Mines *

     211,891         1,067,215   

Kaminak Gold, Cl A *

     234,922         700,028   

Keegan Resources *

     201,125         1,200,656   

Levon Resources *

     642,983         832,194   

Lydian International *

     231,769         558,087   

Newstrike Capital *

     213,672         621,700   

Novagold Resources *

     161,630         1,491,845   

Rainy River Resources *

     138,800         1,033,306   

Rubicon Minerals *

     387,658         1,571,324   

Sabina Gold & Silver *

     273,110         1,183,742   

Seabridge Gold *

     58,060         1,378,925   

Tigray Resources *

     53,928         78,455   

Trelawney Mining and Exploration *

     310,649         1,140,740   

Volta Resources *

     415,374         575,114   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        23,644,949   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X Gold Explorers ETF

 

 

     Shares/Face
Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

HONG KONG— 5.5%

     

Basic Materials — 5.5%

     

China Precious Metal Resources Holdings *

     7,684,290       $ 1,503,523   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $33,886,967)

        27,390,507   
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.1%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $15,042)

   $ 15,042         15,042   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $33,902,009)

      $ 27,405,549   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $27,391,860.

     

*      Non-income producing security.

     

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $     27,390,507       $       $       $     27,390,507   

Time Deposit

             15,042                 15,042   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $     27,390,507       $     15,042       $       $     27,405,549   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%

     

AUSTRALIA— 0.4%

     

Basic Materials — 0.4%

     

Alcyone Resources *

     12,666,302       $ 1,334,770   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 48.9%

     

Basic Materials — 48.9%

     

Alexco Resource *

     615,758         4,716,706   

Aurcana *

     3,860,045         2,904,619   

Bear Creek Mining *

     828,692         3,184,399   

Endeavour Silver *

     912,017         9,886,264   

Excellon Resources *

     3,017,462         1,937,570   

First Majestic Silver *

     986,090         16,749,778   

Fortuna Silver Mines *

     1,357,778         8,623,191   

Great Panther Silver *

     1,451,205         3,814,746   

Impact Silver *

     643,756         1,324,069   

MAG Silver *

     483,125         4,536,544   

Minco Silver *

     310,324         716,108   

Minefinders *

     883,884         12,524,636   

Orko Silver *

     1,404,712         2,875,100   

Pan American Silver

     607,597         16,988,412   

Scorpio Mining *

     2,114,701         4,285,839   

Silver Standard Resources *

     879,471         17,228,837   

Silver Wheaton

     1,261,441         43,645,859   

Silvercorp Metals

     1,816,031         17,161,493   

Silvermex Resources *

     2,453,371         1,206,132   

US Silver *

     3,249,359         1,793,065   

Wildcat Silver *

     1,029,656         1,570,259   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        177,673,626   
     

 

 

 

MEXICO— 23.2%

     

Basic Materials — 23.2%

     

Fresnillo

     1,607,582         43,898,848   

Industrias Penoles

     998,942         40,198,416   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MEXICO

        84,097,264   
     

 

 

 

PERU— 3.4%

     

Basic Materials — 3.4%

     

Hochschild Mining

     1,741,736         12,540,409   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

 

 

      Shares/Face
Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

RUSSIA— 4.9%

     

Basic Materials — 4.9%

     

Polymetal GDR *

     1,093,115       $ 17,828,706   
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 4.1%

     

Basic Materials — 4.1%

     

Polymetal International *

     1,015,559         15,025,720   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 15.0%

     

Basic Materials — 15.0%

     

Coeur d’Alene Mines *

     672,428         17,193,984   

Golden Minerals *

     211,206         1,480,554   

Hecla Mining *

     2,750,468         17,245,434   

Mines Management *

     268,007         670,018   

Revett Minerals *

     240,443         1,001,142   

Tahoe Resources *

     885,548         16,712,309   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        54,303,441   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $380,614,090)

        362,803,936   
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.0%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $143,985)

   $ 143,985         143,985   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $380,758,075)

      $ 362,947,921   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $363,105,604.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $     362,803,936       $       $       $     362,803,936   

Time Deposit

             143,985                 143,985   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $     362,803,936       $     143,985       $       $     362,947,921   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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† Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

     

AUSTRALIA— 7.3%

     

Basic Materials — 7.3%

     

Aditya Birla Minerals

     220,074       $ 228,434   

Cudeco *

     187,190         617,424   

OZ Minerals

     178,492         2,185,655   

Straits Resources *

     361,757         264,947   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        3,296,460   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 46.6%

     

Basic Materials— 46.6%

     

Augusta Resource *

     140,237         535,705   

Capstone Mining *

     525,431         1,781,837   

Copper Mountain Mining (CAD) *

     134,331         717,007   

Copper Mountain Mining (USD) *

     12,300         67,021   

Duluth Metals *

     153,823         412,067   

First Quantum Minerals

     101,374         2,126,749   

HudBay Minerals, Cl B

     197,082         2,159,261   

Imperial Metals *

     51,224         1,081,835   

Inmet Mining

     36,915         2,203,715   

Ivanhoe Mines *

     108,364         2,222,546   

Katanga Mining *

     350,942         499,988   

Lundin Mining *

     551,734         2,164,422   

Mercator Minerals *

     387,000         788,211   

Northern Dynasty Minerals *

     110,609         908,100   

Polymet Mining *

     201,603         272,164   

Quadra FNX Mining *

     188,049         2,169,724   

Taseko Mines *

     302,053         1,105,514   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        21,215,866   
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 4.8%

     

Basic Materials— 4.8%

     

Jiangxi Copper, Cl H

     882,023         2,191,291   
     

 

 

 

MEXICO— 4.7%

     

Basic Materials— 4.7%

     

Grupo Mexico, Cl B

     770,053         2,135,567   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

 

 

     Shares/Number
of
Warrants/Face
Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK—continued

     

POLAND— 4.6%

     

Basic Materials — 4.6%

     

KGHM Polska Miedz *

     43,047       $ 2,091,303   
     

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 3.1%

     

Basic Materials — 3.1%

     

Metorex *

     1,305,676         1,347,645   

Palabora Mining

     5,554         80,284   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

        1,427,929   
     

 

 

 

SWITZERLAND— 4.6%

     

Basic Materials — 4.6%

     

Xstrata

     125,397         2,108,402   
     

 

 

 

TURKEY— 1.1%

     

Basic Materials — 1.1%

     

Park Elektrik Uretim Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret *

     235,500         510,508   
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 13.6%

     

Basic Materials — 13.6%

     

Antofagasta

     110,630         2,076,281   

Kazakhmys

     137,307         2,048,089   

Vedanta Resources

     99,221         2,039,279   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

        6,163,649   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 9.4%

     

Basic Materials — 9.4%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

     53,144         2,139,577   

Southern Copper

     70,073         2,149,840   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        4,289,417   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $52,176,116)

        45,430,392   
     

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.0%

     

CANADA — 0.0%

     

Duluth Exploration*, expiration date 1/18/13 1,2
(Cost $)

     11,771           
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.1%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $60,821)

   $ 60,821         60,821   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $52,236,937)

      $     45,491,213   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $45,517,213.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Copper Miners ETF

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

1

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such security as of October 31 2011 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

2 

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

CAD — Canadian Dollar

Cl — Class

USD — U.S. Dollar

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $     45,430,392       $       $       $     45,430,392   

Warrants

                               

Time Deposit

             60,821                 60,821   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 45,430,392       $ 60,821       $       $ 45,491,213   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Uranium ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 100.1%

     

AUSTRALIA— 21.2%

     

Basic Materials — 21.2%

     

Bannerman Resources *

     5,646,250       $ 1,636,249   

Berkeley Resources *

     4,437,698         1,519,840   

Deep Yellow *

     12,317,039         1,622,456   

Energy Resources of Australia *

     3,552,315         7,430,682   

Extract Resources *

     1,381,351         11,237,715   

Greenland Minerals & Energy *

     7,920,096         4,423,469   

Paladin Energy *

     9,060,790         14,322,340   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        42,192,751   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 53.7%

     

Basic Materials — 53.7%

     

Cameco

     1,880,949         40,366,709   

Denison Mines *

     5,639,724         8,883,683   

Forsys Metals *

     1,782,093         1,233,715   

Hathor Exploration *

     2,980,223         13,724,515   

Laramide Resources *

     1,657,534         1,563,241   

Mega Uranium *

     7,879,485         2,529,784   

Rockgate Capital*

     3,478,759         4,048,721   

Uex *

     4,821,685         3,579,860   

Uranium One

     10,321,616         31,067,370   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        106,997,598   
     

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 0.9%

     

Basic Materials — 0.9%

     

First Uranium *

     6,368,957         1,757,262   
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 5.7%

     

Basic Materials — 5.7%

     

Kalahari Minerals *

     3,115,703         11,487,028   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 18.6%

     

Basic Materials — 18.6%

     

Uranerz Energy *

     2,875,414         6,555,944   

Uranium Energy *

     3,020,489         10,148,843   

Uranium Resources *

     6,728,240         8,073,888   

Ur-Energy *

     3,808,383         4,912,814   

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Uranium ETF

 

 

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Basic Materials — continued

     

USEC *

    
3,496,425
  
   $ 7,342,493   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        37,033,982   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $321,831,768)

        199,468,621   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $321,831,768)

      $  199,468,621   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $199,348,996.

     

 

*

Non-income producing security.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 199,468,621       $       $       $ 199,468,621   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 199,468,621       $       $       $ 199,468,621   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Other Financial Instruments**

   $       $ 44,193       $       $ 44,193   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

** Other Financial Instruments includes net unrealized appreciation on spot foreign currency contracts.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Lithium ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%

     

AUSTRALIA— 11.5%

     

Basic Materials — 11.5%

     

Galaxy Resources *

     7,058,653       $ 4,834,948   

Orocobre *

     2,022,540         2,536,301   

Reed Resources *

     5,077,303         1,952,912   

Talison Lithium *

     854,808         2,976,005   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        12,300,166   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 10.1%

     

Basic Materials — 9.2%

     

Avalon Rare Metals *

     849,507         2,829,702   

Canada Lithium *

     7,407,619         3,790,394   

Lithium Americas *

     1,296,751         1,353,086   

Lithium One *

     1,871,434         1,933,959   
     

 

 

 
        9,907,141   
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 0.9%

     

Electrovaya *

     801,485         997,132   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        10,904,273   
     

 

 

 

CHILE— 24.3%

     

Basic Materials — 24.3%

     

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR

     446,020         26,092,170   
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 1.1%

     

Industrials — 1.1%

     

China BAK Battery *

     1,261,185         1,160,416   
     

 

 

 

FRANCE— 5.3%

     

Industrials — 5.3%

     

Saft Groupe

     187,961         5,723,063   
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 1.0%

     

Industrials — 1.0%

     

Coslight Technology International Group *

     3,667,792         1,071,750   
     

 

 

 

JAPAN— 5.2%

     

Basic Materials — 5.2%

     

GS Yuasa

     1,033,000         5,525,902   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Lithium ETF

 

 

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

UNITED STATES— 41.4%

     

Basic Materials — 29.1%

     

FMC

     253,529       $ 20,000,903   

Rockwood Holdings *

     242,383         11,159,313   
     

 

 

 
        31,160,216   
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 12.3%

     

A123 Systems *

     1,083,314         3,715,767   

Advanced Battery Technologies *

     2,259,529         2,147,682   

Exide Technologies *

     666,838         3,000,771   

Ultralife *

     386,893         1,748,756   

Valence Technology *

     2,704,644         2,593,754   
     

 

 

 
        13,206,730   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        44,366,946   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $134,127,260)

        107,144,686   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $134,127,260)

      $ 107,144,686   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $107,300,624.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 107,144,686       $ —         $ —         $ 107,144,686   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 107,144,686       $ —         $ —         $ 107,144,686   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X Aluminum ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 100.1%

     

AUSTRALIA— 6.1%

     

Basic Materials — 6.1%

     

Alumina

     144,553       $ 225,448   
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 15.3%

     

Basic Materials — 15.3%

     

Aluminum Corp of China, Cl H

     280,062         156,461   

China Hongqiao Group *

     369,535         218,815   

China Zhongwang Holdings *

     513,860         171,981   

XinRen Aluminum Holdings *

     98,666         24,370   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        571,627   
     

 

 

 

GREECE— 4.1%

     

Basic Materials — 4.1%

     

Mytilineos Holdings

     32,843         153,638   
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 4.9%

     

Basic Materials — 4.9%

     

Minmetals Resources * 1

     357,384         183,557   
     

 

 

 

JAPAN— 12.8%

     

Basic Materials — 12.8%

     

Alconix

     1,798         39,922   

Nippon Light Metal

     115,349         171,237   

Sky Aluminum

     31,799         96,040   

Sumitomo Light Metal Industries

     193,517         168,405   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL JAPAN

        475,604   
     

 

 

 

MALAYSIA— 1.6%

     

Basic Materials — 1.6%

     

Press Metal

     94,840         59,681   
     

 

 

 

NORWAY— 6.6%

     

Basic Materials — 6.6%

     

Norsk Hydro

     46,890         245,064   
     

 

 

 

RUSSIA— 4.5%

     

Basic Materials — 4.5%

     

United RUSAL *

     180,046         166,870   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

SINGAPORE— 3.3%

     

Basic Materials — 3.3%

     

Midas Holdings

  

 

372,774

  

   $ 123,258   
     

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA— 0.9%

     

Basic Materials — 0.9%

     

Daeho AL

     6,518         15,653   

Dayou Smart Aluminum

     12,103         15,566   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        31,219   
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 16.1%

     

Basic Materials — 16.1%

     

Rio Tinto

     10,997         598,652   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 23.9%

     

Basic Materials — 23.9%

     

Alcoa

     34,601         372,306   

Century Aluminum *

     18,648         208,112   

Kaiser Aluminum

     4,331         201,218   

Noranda Aluminum Holding

     11,704         108,379   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        890,015   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,249,501)

        3,724,633   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $5,249,501)

      $  3,724,633   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,722,753.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

1

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such security as of October 31 2011 was $183,557 and represents 4.9% of Net Assets.

Cl — Class

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011  

Global X Aluminum ETF

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

           

Australia

   $ 225,448       $                 -       $ -       $ 225,448   

China

     571,627         -         -         571,627   

Greece

     153,638         -         -         153,638   

Hong Kong

     -         -         183,557         183,557   

Japan

     475,604         -         -         475,604   

Malaysia

     59,681         -         -         59,681   

Norway

     245,064         -         -         245,064   

Russia

     166,870         -         -         166,870   

Singapore

     123,258         -         -         123,258   

South Korea

     31,219         -         -         31,219   

United Kingdom

     598,652         -         -         598,652   

United States

     890,015         -         -         890,015   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 3,541,076       $ -       $ 183,557       $ 3,724,633   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Hong Kong  
     Investments in
Common Stock
 

Beginning balance as of January 4, 2011

   $ -   

Accrued discounts/premiums

     -   

Realized gain/(loss)

     -   

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     -   

Net purchases

     -   

Net sales

     -   

Transfers into Level 3

     183,557   

Transfers out of Level 3

     -   
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

   $ 183,557   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 assets and liabilities totaled $183,557.

The Level 3 investment presented above was considered a Level 1 investment at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer was a temporary trading suspension of the investment’s shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of Level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

         Shares              Value      

COMMON STOCK — 99.6%

     

AUSTRALIA— 9.4%

     

Basic Materials — 9.4%

     

Centamin Egypt *

     97,524       $ 172,209   

CGA Mining *

     27,448         68,296   

Medusa Mining

     15,933         111,654   

Perseus Mining *

     39,532         130,392   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        482,551   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 38.0%

     

Basic Materials — 38.0%

     

Alamos Gold

     11,346         210,027   

Aurizon Mines *

     14,999         84,874   

Centerra Gold

     12,528         248,373   

China Gold International Resources *

     23,665         71,467   

Detour Gold *

     7,138         236,334   

Eldorado Gold

     13,486         253,429   

Kinross Gold

     15,252         217,448   

Kirkland Lake Gold *

     5,619         105,029   

Lake Shore Gold *

     35,251         52,344   

Osisko Mining *

     18,172         219,151   

Romarco Minerals *

     49,129         48,306   

SEMAFO *

     26,618         204,302   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        1,951,084   
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 3.4%

     

Basic Materials — 3.4%

     

Real Gold Mining 1,2

     22,800         17,433   

Zhaojin Mining Industry

     85,545         153,724   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        171,157   
     

 

 

 

JERSEY— 5.4%

     

Basic Materials — 5.4%

     

Randgold Resources ADR

     2,532         277,431   
     

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 17.0%

     

Basic Materials — 17.0%

     

AngloGold Ashanti ADR

     5,950         269,000   

 

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

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Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

 

 

     Shares/Face
Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Basic Materials — continued

     

Gold Fields ADR

     16,086       $         280,379   

Great Basin Gold *

     43,224         60,714   

Harmony Gold Mining ADR

     20,085         263,716   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

        873,809   
     

 

 

 

TURKEY— 4.0%

     

Basic Materials — 4.0%

     

Koza Altin Isletmeleri

     15,016         206,100   
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 5.5%

     

Basic Materials — 5.5%

     

African Barrick Gold

     10,508         91,255   

Petropavlovsk

     16,145         191,229   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

        282,484   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 16.9%

     

Basic Materials — 16.9%

     

Alacer Gold *

     23,863         275,333   

Allied Nevada Gold *

     6,308         239,578   

Gold Resource

     4,587         103,208   

Polyus Gold International GDR *

     75,670         248,198   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        866,317   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,225,216)

        5,110,933   
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.2%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $11,355)

   $ 11,355         11,355   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $5,236,571)

      $ 5,122,288   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $5,133,986.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such security as of October 31 2011 was $17,433 and represents 0.3% of Net Assets.

2 

Security considered illiquid. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $17,433 and represents 0.3% of Net Assets.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

           

Australia

   $ 482,551       $ -       $ -       $ 482,551   

Canada

     1,951,084         -         -         1,951,084   

China

     153,724         -         17,433         171,157   

Jersey

     277,431         -         -         277,431   

South Africa

     873,809         -         -         873,809   

Turkey

     206,100         -         -         206,100   

United Kingdom

     282,484         -         -         282,484   

United States

     866,317         -         -         866,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     5,093,500         -         17,433         5,110,933   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Time Deposit

     -         11,355         -         11,355   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 5,093,500       $ 11,355       $ 17,433       $ 5,122,288   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     China  
     Investments in
Common Stock
 

Beginning balance as of March 14, 2011

   $ -   

Accrued discounts/premiums

     -   

Realized gain/(loss)

     -   

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     -   

Net purchases

  

Net sales

     -   

Transfers into Level 3

     17,433   

Transfers out of Level 3

     -   
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

   $ 17,433   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 assets and liabilities totaled $17,433.

The Level 3 investment presented above was considered a Level 1 investment at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer change was a temporary trading suspension of the investment’s shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of Level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Oil Equities ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

         Shares              Value      

COMMON STOCK —100.00%

     

CANADA— 38.2%

     

Oil & Gas — 38.2%

     

Baytex Energy

     2,628       $ 138,929   

Canadian Natural Resources

     3,578         126,219   

Cenovus Energy

     3,779         129,428   

Crescent Point Energy

     3,003         128,280   

Enerplus

     4,681         130,188   

Imperial Oil

     3,294         136,426   

MEG Energy *

     2,859         128,966   

Nexen

     6,283         106,721   

Pengrowth Energy

     11,788         122,997   

Suncor Energy

     4,207         134,026   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        1,282,180   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 61.8%

     

Oil & Gas — 61.8%

     

Apache

     1,300         129,519   

Berry Petroleum, Cl A

     2,670         92,248   

Brigham Exploration *

     4,455         162,229   

Clayton Williams Energy *

     2,344         153,157   

Concho Resources *

     1,465         138,765   

ConocoPhillips

     1,995         138,952   

Continental Resources *

     2,335         141,618   

Denbury Resources *

     8,367         131,362   

Devon Energy

     1,979         128,536   

Noble Energy

     1,531         136,780   

Northern Oil and Gas *

     6,380         154,205   

Pioneer Natural Resources

     1,738         145,818   

Range Resources

     2,036         140,158   

SM Energy

     1,751         145,175   

Whiting Petroleum *

     2,846         132,481   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        2,071,003   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,796,521)

        3,353,183   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Oil Equities ETF

 

 

     Face Amount      Value  

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.0%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $941)

   $ 941       $ 941   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $3,797,462)

      $ 3,354,124   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,355,537.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 3,353,183       $       $       $ 3,353,183   

Time Deposit

             941                 941   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 3,353,183       $ 941       $       $ 3,354,124   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

 

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 101.4%

     

CANADA— 101.4%

     

Basic Materials — 55.4%

     

Allana Potash *

     160,989       $ 176,059   

Atac Resources *

     6,760         28,486   

Aurcana *

     76,769         57,767   

Barisan Gold * 1,2

     4,920           

Bear Creek Mining *

     35,145         135,051   

Canaco Resources *

     34,138         55,829   

Clifton Star Resources * 1,2

     15,605         34,914   

East Asia Minerals *

     35,207         31,085   

Gold Canyon Resources *

     22,405         65,864   

Great Western Minerals Group *

     109,534         70,334   

Hana Mining *

     56,542         90,767   

New Millennium Iron *

     37,901         62,744   

Orbite Aluminae *

     89,253         246,258   

Orko Silver *

     27,320         55,917   

Quest Rare Minerals *

     23,587         78,095   

Rainy River Resources *

     15,621         116,292   

Rio Alto Mining *

     37,018         103,251   

Sandstorm Gold *

     36,535         46,553   

Stans Energy *

     61,296         55,349   

Trelawney Mining and Exploration *

     22,972         84,356   
     

 

 

 
        1,594,971   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 9.9%

     

Entertainment Media *

     547,686         285,740   
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 36.1%

     

Arcan Resources *

     20,690         110,643   

Ithaca Energy *

     66,427         147,956   

Novus Energy *

     53,767         44,235   

Painted Pony Petroleum, Cl A *

     9,410         115,088   

Petrolia *

     24,178         43,179   

Pinecrest Energy *

     52,084         126,461   

Renegade Petroleum *

     18,700         50,657   

Shamaran Petroleum, Common Subscription Receipt *

     112,772         44,127   

Sterling Resources *

     71,168         128,526   

Surge Energy, Common Subscription Receipt *

     14,031         123,600   

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

 

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Oil & Gas — continued

     

Wild Stream Exploration *

     10,832       $ 107,157   
     

 

 

 
        1,041,629   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        2,922,340   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,620,922)

        2,922,340   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.4%
(Cost $3,620,922)

     .       $ 2,922,340   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,881,731.

     

*        Non-income producing security.

     
1 

Securities are fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such securities as of October 31 2011 was $34,914 and represents 1.2% of Net Assets.

2 

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2011 was $34,914 and represents 1.2% of Net Assets.

Cl — Class

Amounts designated as”—”are $0 or rounded to zero.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

           

Canada

           

Basic Materials

   $ 1,560,057       $ -       $ 34,914       $ 1,594,971   

Consumer Services

     285,740         -         -         285,740   

Oil & Gas

     1,041,629         -         -         1,041,629   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 2,887,426       $ -       $ 34,914       $ 2,922,340   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Canada  
     Investments in
Common Stock
 

Beginning balance as of March 16, 2011

   $ -   

Accrued discounts/premiums

     -   

Realized gain/(loss)

     -   

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     -   

Net purchases

     -   

Net sales

     -   

Transfers into Level 3

     34,914   

Transfers out of Level 3

     -   
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

   $ 34,914   
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 assets and liabilities totaled $34,914.

The Level 3 investment presented above was considered a Level 1 investment at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer was a temporary trading suspension of the investment’s shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of Level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — 94.6%

     

AUSTRALIA— 10.0%

     

Basic Materials — 10.0%

     

Incitec Pivot

     477,357       $         1,760,629   

Nufarm *

     349,232         1,740,732   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        3,501,361   
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 11.8%

     

Basic Materials — 11.8%

     

Agrium

     23,224         1,914,867   

Allana Potash *

     147,162         160,938   

Hanfeng Evergreen *

     50,948         157,950   

Migao *

     49,666         192,844   

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan

     36,342         1,720,282   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        4,146,881   
     

 

 

 

CHILE— 5.4%

     

Basic Materials — 5.4%

     

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR

     32,758         1,916,343   
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 5.1%

     

Basic Materials — 5.1%

     

China BlueChemical

     2,249,255         1,783,537   
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 2.6%

     

Basic Materials — 2.6%

     

Sinofert Holdings

     2,700,425         903,792   
     

 

 

 

ISRAEL— 7.5%

     

Basic Materials — 7.5%

     

Israel

     1,637         1,207,067   

Israel Chemicals

     118,466         1,427,088   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ISRAEL

        2,634,155   
     

 

 

 

JAPAN— 1.0%

     

Basic Materials — 1.0%

     

Nihon Nohyaku

     75,071         334,332   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

 

 

 

     Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

NORWAY— 4.8%

     

Basic Materials — 4.8%

     

Yara International

     35,706       $         1,702,426   
     

 

 

 

RUSSIA— 5.9%

     

Basic Materials — 5.9%

     

Uralkali GDR

     47,664         2,068,618   
     

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA— 1.3%

     

Basic Materials — 1.3%

     

Namhae Chemical

     27,512         273,425   

Dongbu HiTek *

     27,009         200,894   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        474,319   
     

 

 

 

SWITZERLAND— 4.9%

     

Basic Materials — 4.9%

     

Syngenta

     5,652         1,730,007   
     

 

 

 

TAIWAN— 4.2%

     

Basic Materials — 4.2%

     

Taiwan Fertilizer

     568,798         1,487,327   
     

 

 

 

TURKEY— 1.2%

     

Basic Materials — 1.2%

     

Bagfas Bandirma Gubre Fabrik

     2,819         268,051   

Gubre Fabrikalari *

     22,500         154,729   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL TURKEY

        422,780   
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 28.9%

     

Basic Materials — 28.9%

     

CF Industries Holdings

     13,999         2,355,529   

Intrepid Potash *

     64,497         1,794,951   

K+S

     25,424         1,618,425   

Mosaic

     27,728         1,623,752   

Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cl A

     32,004         1,552,514   

Terra Nitrogen

     7,107         1,210,962   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        10,156,133   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $36,131,100)

        33,262,011   
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

 

 

     Shares/Face
Amount
     Value  

PREFERRED STOCK — 5.4%

     

BRAZIL— 5.4%

     

Basic Materials — 5.4%

     

Vale Fertilizantes
(Cost $1,917,202)

             133,943       $         1,890,731   
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.0%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $18,586)

   $ 18,586         18,586   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.00%
(Cost $38,066,888)

      $         35,171,328   
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $35,159,811.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $         33,262,011       $       $       $         33,262,011   

Preferred Stock

     1,890,731                         1,890,731   

Time Deposit

             18,586                 18,586   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 35,152,742       $         18,586       $         —       $ 35,171,328   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X Gold
Explorers ETF
    Global X Silver
Miners ETF
    Global X Copper
Miners ETF
    Global X Uranium
ETF
 

Assets:

        

Cost of Investments

   $         33,902,009      $         380,758,075      $         52,236,937      $         321,831,768   

Cost of Foreign Currency

                   15,874        39   

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 27,405,549      $ 362,947,921      $ 45,491,213      $ 199,468,621   

Foreign Currency at Value

     2               17,301        39   

Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Foreign Currency Contracts

                          44,922   

Dividend and Interest Receivable

                   14,306          

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

            14,196,000                 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

            31,085,908        3,298,632        5,133,770   

Reclaim Receivable

                   11,937          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     27,405,551        408,229,829        48,833,389        204,647,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

        

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

            30,722,954        3,293,761          

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

            14,196,000                 

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     13,691        193,067        22,415        104,087   

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Foreign Currency Contracts

                          729   

Overdraft of Foreign Currency*

            12,204                 

Due to Custodian

                          5,193,540   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     13,691        45,124,225        3,316,176        5,298,356   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 27,391,860      $ 363,105,604      $ 45,517,213      $ 199,348,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*Proceeds of Foreign Currency

   $      $ 12,296      $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

        

Paid-in Capital

   $ 34,227,105      $ 396,045,094      $ 50,411,377      $ 345,722,055   

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income/Accumulated Investment Loss

     (98,158     (97,015     1,198,992        (393,842

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (240,629     (14,972,486     648,987        (23,611,994

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (6,496,460     (17,810,154     (6,745,724     (122,363,147

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     2        (59,835     3,581        (4,076
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 27,391,860      $ 363,105,604      $ 45,517,213      $ 199,348,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     2,050,000        15,350,000        3,050,000        19,750,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 13.36      $ 23.66      $ 14.92      $ 10.09   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

     Global X
Lithium ETF
    Global X
Aluminum ETF
    Global X Pure
Gold Miners ETF
    Global X Oil
Equities ETF
 

Assets:

        

Cost of Investments

   $ 134,127,260      $ 5,249,501      $ 5,236,571      $ 3,797,462   

Cost of Foreign Currency

     44,698        453        1,981          

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 107,144,686      $ 3,724,633      $ 5,122,288      $ 3,354,124   

Cash

                            

Foreign Currency at Value

     44,388        44,196        2,035          

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     190,075                        

Receivable from Broker

                   10,476          

Dividend and Interest Receivable

            2,710        1,348        3,340   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     107,379,149        3,771,539        5,136,147        3,357,464   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

        

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     64,586        2,040        2,161        1,281   

Payable for Investments Securities Purchased

            43,746                 

Due to Custodian

     13,939        3,000                 

Overdraft of Foreign Currency*

                          646   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     78,525        48,786        2,161        1,927   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 107,300,624      $ 3,722,753      $ 5,133,986      $ 3,355,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*Proceeds of Foreign Currency

   $      $ 44,199      $      $ 640   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

        

Paid-in Capital

   $ 141,861,582      $ 5,266,176      $ 5,249,500      $ 3,854,000   

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

     (70,303     20,250        1,087        8,451   

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (7,507,772     (38,768     (2,415     (63,561

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (26,982,574     (1,524,868     (114,283     (443,338

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     (309     (37     97        (15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 107,300,624      $ 3,722,753      $ 5,133,986      $ 3,355,537   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     6,750,000        350,000        350,000        250,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 15.90      $ 10.64      $ 14.67      $ 13.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

     Global X S&P/TSX
Venture 30 Canada
ETF
    Global X
Fertilizers/Potash
ETF
 

Assets:

    

Cost of Investments

   $ 3,620,922      $ 38,066,888   

Cost of Foreign Currency

            7,453   

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 2,922,340      $ 35,171,328   

Foreign Currency at Value

            7,501   

Dividend and Interest Receivable

            84,055   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,922,340        35,262,884   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

    

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

            83,911   

Due to Custodian

     38,976          

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     1,633        19,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     40,609        103,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,881,731      $ 35,159,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

    

Paid-in Capital

   $ 4,112,312      $ 37,904,500   

Undistributed (Accumulated Net Investment Loss) Net Investment Income

     (20,517     100,542   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (511,482     50,216   

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (698,582     (2,895,560

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Translations

            113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,881,731      $ 35,159,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     250,000        2,500,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 11.53      $ 14.06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the year or period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

     Global X Gold
Explorers
ETF(1)
    Global X Silver
Miners ETF
    Global X
Copper Miners
ETF
    Global X
Uranium
ETF(2)
    Global X
Lithium ETF
 

Investment Income:

          

Dividend Income

   $      $ 3,674,222      $ 2,126,111      $ 3,297,916      $ 923,339   

Interest Income

     179        834        104        8,768        464   

Security Lending Income

                          282,315          

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

            (204,683     (107,624     (142,156     (162,568
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     179        3,470,373        2,018,591        3,446,843        761,235   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(3)

     150,948        2,773,066        512,493        1,323,783        1,085,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     150,948        2,773,066        512,493        1,323,783        1,085,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     150,948        2,773,066        512,493        1,323,783        1,085,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     (150,769     697,307        1,506,098        2,123,060        (324,650
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

          

Investments

     422,302  (4)      49,262,824  (4)      (8,180,300 ) (4)      (19,699,769 ) (4)      (1,133,362 ) (4) 

Foreign Currency

     173,785        643,864        101,875        (73,987     (323,067
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     596,087        49,906,688        (8,078,425     (19,773,756     (1,456,429
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     (6,496,460     (47,107,335     (7,509,616     (122,363,147     (34,182,113

Foreign Currency Transactions

     2        (60,021     3,432        (4,076     (892
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (6,496,458     (47,167,356     (7,506,184     (122,367,223     (34,183,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (5,900,371     2,739,332        (15,584,609     (142,140,979     (35,639,434
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (6,051,140   $ 3,436,639      $ (14,078,511   $ (140,017,919   $ (35,964,084
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on November 3, 2010.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2010.

(3)

The Supervision and Administration fees includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(4)

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

 

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

      Global  X
Aluminum
ETF(1)
    Global X
Pure Gold
Miners
ETF(2)
    Global X  Oil
Equities
ETF(2)
    Global X
S&P/TSX
Venture 30
Canada ETF(3)
    Global X
Fertilizers/Potash
ETF(4)
 

Investment Income:

          

Dividend Income

   $ 59,847      $ 17,764      $ 21,110      $      $ 188,380   

Interest Income

     134        4        1        11        8   

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (3,861     (2,161     (2,112     (416     (26,936
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     56,120        15,607        18,999        (405     161,452   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(5)

     25,317        13,407        10,453        15,687        69,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     25,317        13,407        10,453        15,687        69,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     25,317        13,407        10,453        15,687        69,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

     30,803        2,200        8,546        (16,092     91,659   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

          

Investments

     (99,593 ) (6)      (2,406     (63,561     (399,170 (6)      32,332   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (10,552     (1,122     (95     (4,425     26,767   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (110,145     (3,528     (63,656     (403,595     59,099   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     (1,524,868     (114,283     (443,338     (698,582     (2,895,560

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (37     97        (15     —          113   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,524,905     (114,186     (443,353     (698,582     (2,895,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,635,050     (117,714     (507,009     (1,102,177     (2,836,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (1,604,247   $ (115,514   $ (498,463   $ (1,118,269   $ (2,744,689
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2011.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011.

(3)

The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2011.

(4)

The Fund commenced operations on May 25, 2011.

(5)

The Supervision and Administration fees includes fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(6)

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

 

 

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

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     Global X Gold
Explorers ETF
    Global X Silver Miners ETF  
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
    Year Ended
October 31,

2011
    Period Ended
October 31,
2010(2)
 

Operations:

      

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (150,769   $ 697,307      $ 229,608   

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     596,087  (3)      49,906,688  (3)      276,359  (4) 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (6,496,458     (47,167,356     29,297,367   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (6,051,140     3,436,639        29,803,334   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

      

Net Investment Income

     —          (3,208,369     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     —          (3,208,369     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     41,769,000        449,418,000        143,459,000   

Redeemed

     (8,326,000     (258,212,500     (1,590,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     33,443,000        191,205,500        141,868,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     27,391,860        191,433,770        171,671,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

      

Beginning of Period

     —          171,671,834        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 27,391,860      $ 363,105,604      $ 171,671,834   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income/ (Accumulated Net Investment Loss)

   $ (98,158   $ (97,015   $ 221,096   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     2,550,000        17,400,000        8,600,000   

Redeemed

     (500,000     (10,550,000     (100,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     2,050,000        6,850,000        8,500,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on November 3, 2010.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2010.

(3) 

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

(4) 

Includes realized gains as a result of in-kind transactions.

 

 

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

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     Global X Copper Miners ETF     Global X
Uranium ETF
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
    Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011(2)
 

Operations:

      

Net Investment Income

   $ 1,506,098      $ 1,341      $ 2,123,060   

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (8,078,425 (3)      (6,805     (19,773,756 (3) 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (7,506,184     764,041        (122,367,223
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (14,078,511     758,577        (140,017,919
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

      

Net Investment Income

     (388,853     —          (2,682,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (388,853     —          (2,682,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     116,788,000        29,170,000        406,784,000   

Redeemed

     (86,732,000     —          (64,735,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     30,056,000        29,170,000        342,049,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     15,588,636        29,928,577        199,348,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

      

Beginning of Period

     29,928,577        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 45,517,213      $ 29,928,577      $ 199,348,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

   $ 1,198,992      $ 4,749      $ (393,842
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     6,150,000        1,800,000        23,900,000   

Redeemed

     (4,900,000     —          (4,150,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     1,250,000        1,800,000        19,750,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2010.

(3)

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

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

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     Global X Lithium ETF     Global X
Aluminum
ETF
 
     Year Ended
October 31, 2011
    Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011(2)
 

Operations:

      

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ (324,650   $ (60,245   $ 30,803   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,456,429 )(3)      114,188        (110,145 )(3) 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (34,183,005     7,200,122        (1,524,905
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (35,964,084     7,254,065        (1,604,247
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

      

Net Investment Income

     (1,533,031              

Net Realized Gains

     (105,326              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (1,638,357              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     140,851,000        71,062,500        5,989,000   

Redeemed

     (74,264,500            (662,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     66,586,500        71,062,500        5,327,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     28,984,059        78,316,565        3,722,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

      

Beginning of Period

     78,316,565                 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 107,300,624      $ 78,316,565      $ 3,722,753   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income/Accumulated Net Investment Loss

   $ (70,303   $ (50,941   $ 20,250   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

      

Issued

     6,550,000        3,950,000        400,000   

Redeemed

     (3,750,000            (50,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     2,800,000        3,950,000        350,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2010.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2011.

(3)

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

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

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     Global X Pure
Gold Miners
ETF
    Global X Oil
Equities ETF
    Global X S&P/
TSX Venture 30
Canada ETF
    Global X
Fertilizers/Potash
ETF
 
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
    Period
Ended October 31,
2011(2)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011(3)
 

Operations:

        

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 2,200      $ 8,546      $ (16,092   $ 91,659   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (3,528     (63,656     (403,595 )(4)      59,099   

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (114,186     (443,353     (698,582     (2,895,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (115,514     (498,463     (1,118,269     (2,744,689
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     5,249,500        3,854,000        6,060,000        37,904,500   

Redeemed

                   (2,060,000       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     5,249,500        3,854,000        4,000,000        37,904,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     5,133,986        3,355,537        2,881,731        35,159,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of Period

                            
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 5,133,986      $ 3,355,537      $ 2,881,731      $ 35,159,811   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income/Accumulated Net Investment Loss

   $ 1,087      $ 8,451      $ (20,517   $ 100,542   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     350,000        250,000        400,000        2,500,000   

Redeemed

                   (150,000       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     350,000        250,000        250,000        2,500,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2011

(3)

The Fund commenced operations on May 25, 2011

(4)

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

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 ($)

   

Total from
Distributions
($)

   

Net
Assets

Value,
End of
Period
($)

   

Total
Return
(%)**

   

Net Asset
End of
Period
($)(000)

   

Ratio of
Expenses
to
Average
Net
Assets
(%)

   

Ratio of
Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average
Net Assets
(%)

   

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF(1)

  

                   

2011

    15.49        (0 .10)        (2.03)        (2.13)                             13 .36        (13 .75)        27,392        0.65  †      (0 .65 )†      29.96  †† 

Global X Silver Miners ETF

  

                   

2011

    20 .20        0 .04        3 .66        3 .70        (0.24)               (0.24)        23 .66        18 .20        363,106        0.65        0 .16        26.50   

2010(2)

    14 .50        0 .05        5 .65        5 .70                             20 .20        39 .31        171,672        0 .65 †      0 .61 †      0 .35 †† 

Global X Copper Miners ETF

  

                   

2011

    16 .63        0 .35        (1 .97)        (1 .62)        (0.09)               (0.09)        14 .92        (9 .85)        45,517        0.65        1 .91        15.78   

2010(2)

    14 .40               2 .23        2 .23                             16 .63        15 .49        29,929        0 .65 †      0 .06 †      1 .36 †† 

Global X Uranium ETF(3)

  

                   

2011

    16.78        0 .15        (6.45)        (6.30)        (0.39)               (0.39)        10 .09        (38 .70)        199,349        0.69  †      1 .10 †      24.17  †† 

Global X Lithium ETF

  

                     

2011

    19 .83        (0 .04)        (3 .62)        (3 .66)        (0.25)        (0.02)        (0.27)        15 .90        (18 .86)        107,301        0.75        (0 .22     24.87   

2010(4)

    15 .51        (0 .03)        4 .35        4 .32                             19 .83        27 .85        78,317        0 .75 †      (0 .62 )†      5 .55 †† 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on November 3, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on April 19, 2010.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 4, 2010.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2010.

* 

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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

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

 

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

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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

Loss on
Investments
($)

   

Total from
Operations
($)

   

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)

    

Distribution
from
Capital
Gains ($)

    

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
(%)

 

Global X Aluminum ETF(1)

  

                         

2011

  15.27      0 .09         (4.72     (4.63     —           —           —           10 .64         (30 .32     3,723         0.69  †      0 .84†         15.47  †† 

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF(2)

  

                         

2011

  15.15      0.01         (0.49     (0.48     —           —           —           14 .67         (3 .17     5,134         0.59  †      0 .10†         7.61  †† 

Global X Oil Equities ETF(2)

  

                         

2011

  15.08      0 .04         (1.70     (1.66     —           —           —           13 .42         (11 .01     3,356         0.49  †      0 .40†         25.30  †† 

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF(3)

  

                         

2011

  15.04      (0 .07)         (3.44     (3.51     —           —           —           11 .53         (23 .34     2,882         0.75  †      (0 .77)†         28.23  †† 

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF(4)

  

                         

2011

  15.05      0 .06         (1.05     (0.99     —           —           —           14 .06         (6 .58     35,160         0.69  †      0 .90†         7.55  †† 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2011.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2011.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 25, 2011.

* 

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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

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

 

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

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

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 with eighty-six portfolios as of October 31, 2011. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X Gold Explorers ETF, Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Uranium ETF, Global X Lithium ETF, Global X Aluminum ETF, Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF (formerly, Global X Gold Miners ETF), Global X Oil Equities ETF, Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF (formerly, Global X S&P/TSX Venture Canada ETF) and Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (the “Funds”). Each Fund is non-diversified.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the Significant Accounting Policies followed by the Funds.

USE OF ESTIMATES -- 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 differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on 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 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 may be valued at their 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 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 Directors (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 Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

SECURITY VALUATION (continued)

de-listed from a national 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. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee. As of October 31, 2011, there were $—, $183,557, $17,433 and $34,914 of fair valued securities in the Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Aluminum ETF, Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF and Global X S&P/TSX 30 Canada ETF, respectively. There were no other securities priced using the fair value procedures.

For securities that principally trade on a foreign market or exchange, a significant gap in time can exist between the time of a particular security’s last trade and the time at which the Fund’s calculated their net asset value. The closing prices of such securities may no longer reflect their market value at the time the Funds calculated net asset value if an event that could materially affect the value of those securities (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that the Funds calculate net asset value. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. If Global X Management Company LLC 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 net asset value, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. In addition, the Funds’ Sub-administrator, SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”), monitors price movements among certain selected indices, securities and/or baskets of securities that may be an indicator that the closing prices received earlier from foreign exchanges or markets may not reflect market value at the time the Funds calculate net asset value. If price movements in a monitored index or security exceed levels established by the Sub-administrator, the Sub-administrator notifies the Adviser that such limits have been exceeded. In such event, the Adviser makes the determination whether a Committee meeting should be called based on the information provided.

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:

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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Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including 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)

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, 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 October 31, 2011 there has been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provision 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), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

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 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

 

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realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments on the Statement of Operations. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.

CREATION UNITS -- The Funds issue and redeem shares (“Shares”) at Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of Shares, (each block of Shares for a Fund is called a “Creation Unit” or multiples thereof). 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 investor 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 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, a higher Transaction Fee will be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown:

 

     Creation
Unit  Shares
     Transaction
Fee
     Value      Redemption
Fee
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

     50,000       $ 1,000       $ 668,000       $ 1,000   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

     50,000         1,000         1,183,000         1,000   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

     50,000         1,000         746,000         1,000   

Global X Uranium ETF

     50,000         1,000         504,500         1,000   

Global X Lithium ETF

     50,000         1,000         795,000         1,000   

Global X Aluminum ETF

     50,000         1,000         532,000         1,000   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

     50,000         1,000         733,500         1,000   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

     50,000         1,000         671,000         1,000   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     50,000         1,000         576,500         1,000   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

     50,000         1,000         703,000         1,000   

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, 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

 

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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 its service to the Funds, under the Supervision and Administration Agreement, each 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). In addition, the Funds bear other expenses 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 and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

 

  

      Supervision and
Administration Fee

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

    0.65%

Global X Silver Miners ETF

    0.65%

Global X Copper Miners ETF

    0.65%

Global X Uranium ETF

    0.69%

Global X Lithium ETF

    0.75%

Global X Aluminum ETF

    0.69%

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

    0.59%

Global X Oil Equities ETF

    0.49%

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

    0.75%

Global X Fertilizer/Potash ETF

    0.69%

The Adviser and MCCA Lithium ETF, LLC (“MCCA”), a single purpose limited liability firm, have entered into an agreement, pursuant to which MCCA has agreed to assist the Adviser, in its capacity as sponsor of the Global X Lithium ETF, by providing initial capital and additional financial resources to the Adviser in connection with the listing, launch and the continuing operation of the Global X Lithium Fund. In return, the Adviser has agreed to compensate MCCA for its financial assistance to the Adviser with respect to the Global X Lithium ETF by sharing with MCCA fifty percent (50%) of the Adviser’s Net Profits with respect to the Global X Lithium ETF. For this purpose, the term Net Profits means, for any calendar quarter, the total management fees received by the Adviser with respect to the Global X Lithium ETF less direct expenses, marketing expenses and overhead expenses for the Global X Lithium ETF during such quarter. In the event that there are no Net Profits with respect to the Global X Lithium ETF in any calendar quarter, MCCA shall pay fifty percent of the negative shortfall in Net Profits to the Adviser. The agreement between the parties does not contemplate that MCCA or any of its affiliates will be involved directly or indirectly in the distribution of shares of the Global X Lithium ETF.

SEIGFS serves as Sub-Administrator to the Funds. As Sub-Administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with the required general administrative services, including, without limitation: office space, equipment, and personnel; clerical and general back office services; bookkeeping, internal accounting and secretarial services; the calculation of NAV; and assistance with the preparation and filing of reports, registration statements, proxy statements and other materials required to be filed or furnished by the Funds under federal and state securities laws. As compensation for these services, the Sub-Administrator receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly by the Adviser.

 

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SEI Investments Distribution Co. (“SIDCO”) serves as each Funds underwriter and distributor of Shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Under the Distribution Agreement, SIDCO, as agent, receives orders to create and redeem Shares in Creation Unit Aggregations and transmits such orders to the Trust’s custodian and transfer agent. The Distributor has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund Shares. SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (i) the costs of processing and maintaining records of creations of Creation Units; (ii) all costs of maintaining the records required of a registered broker/dealer; (iii) the expenses of maintaining its registration or qualification as a dealer or broker under Federal or state laws; (iv) filing fees; and (v) all other expenses incurred in connection with the distribution services as contemplated in the Distribution Agreement. SIDCO receives no fee for its distribution services under the Distribution Agreement.

4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

 

    Purchases               Sales      

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

  $             14,941,625          $             7,293,145   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

    134,584,345            110,590,792   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

    20,953,861            12,131,584   

Global X Uranium ETF

    81,305,746            48,936,817   

Global X Lithium ETF

    47,000,294            35,300,061   

Global X Aluminum ETF

    960,782            724,946   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

    292,920            296,694   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

    897,988            890,942   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

    1,800,461            974,864   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

    6,442,921            1,806,741   

During the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the Funds.

 

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For the period ended October 31, 2011, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

     Purchases      Sales      Realized
Gain/(Loss)
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

   $ 33,432,262       $ 7,616,073       $ 654,517   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

     402,094,872         237,098,769         64,219,953   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

     102,159,483         79,785,883         (8,966,405

Global X Uranium ETF

     372,214,203         63,051,969         3,912,226   

Global X Lithium ETF

     100,350,670         47,935,094         4,216,095   

Global X Aluminum ETF

     5,732,053         618,803         (60,824

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

     5,241,873         -         -   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

     3,853,036         -         -   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     4,829,680         1,635,188         112,312   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

     33,295,879         -         -   

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 following differences, primarily attributable to utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions and distribution reclassifications, investment in master limited partnership, foreign currency, redemptions in-kind, sales of passive foreign investment companies, wash sales and net operating losses, have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal period ended October 31, 2011.

 

Global X Funds

   Paid-in
Capital
    Undistributed
Net
Investment
Income/(Loss)
    Accumulated
Net  Realized

Gain/(Loss)
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

   $ 784,105      $ 52,611      $ (836,716

Global X Silver Miners ETF

     62,689,228        2,192,951        (64,882,179

Global X Copper Miners ETF

     (8,814,623     76,998        8,737,625   

Global X Uranium ETF

     3,673,055        165,183        (3,838,238

Global X Lithium ETF

     4,212,582        1,838,319        (6,050,901

Global X Aluminum ETF

     (60,824     (10,553     71,377   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

            (1,113     1,113   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

            (95     95   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     112,312        (4,425     (107,887

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

            8,883        (8,883

These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share.

 

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The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the last period ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

Global X

Funds

   Ordinary
Income
     Return of
Capital
     Totals  

Global X Silver Miners ETF

        

2011

   $ 3,208,369       $       $ 3,208,369   

2010

                  

Global X Copper Miners ETF

        

2011

   $ 388,853       $       $ 388,853   

2010

                  

Global X Uranium ETF

        

2011

   $ 2,442,914       $ 239,171       $ 2,682,085   

Global X Lithium ETF

        

2011

   $ 1,638,357       $       $ 1,638,357   

2010

                       

As of October 31, 2011, the Components of Tax Basis Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses) were as follows:

 

     Global X Funds  
     Global X Gold
Explorers ETF
    Global X Silver
Miners ETF
    Global X Copper
Miners ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 545,816      $      $ 2,582,213   

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

                   15,799   

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (130,976 )      (8,433,466 )        

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (7,250,085     (24,506,024     (7,492,168

Other Temporary Differences

                   (8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (6,835,245   $ (32,939,490   $ (4,894,164
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
     Global X Uranium
ETF
    Global X  Lithium
ETF
    Global X
Aluminum ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $      $      $ 20,251   

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (12,705,798     (7,329,311     (14,836

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (133,623,067     (27,231,647     (1,548,838

Other Temporary Differences

     (44,194              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (146,373,059   $ (34,560,958   $ (1,543,423
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
     Global X Pure
Gold Miners ETF
    Global X Oil
Equities ETF
    Global X
S&P/TSX Venture
30 Canada ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 89,967      $ 8,451      $ 71,812   

Capital Loss Carryforwards

            (63,419     (506,011

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (205,481     (443,495     (796,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (115,514   $ (498,463   $ (1,230,581
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Global X Funds  
     Global X
Fertilizers/Potash
ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 132,874   

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (2,877,563
  

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (2,744,689
  

 

 

 

For Federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards represent realized losses of the Funds that may be carried forward for a maximum period of eight years and applied against future gains. As of October 31, 2011, the Funds that had capital loss carryforwards are listed below.

 

Expiration Date

   Global X
Silver Miners
ETF
     Global X
Uranium ETF
     Global X
Lithium ETF
 

Oct. 2019

   $ 8,433,466       $ 12,705,798       $ 7,329,311   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,433,466       $ 12,705,798       $ 7,329,311   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, Global X Copper Miners ETF utilized $10,213 of capital loss carry forwards to offset capital gains.

Under the recently enacted Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be used prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, preenactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. Losses carried forward under these new provisions are as follows:

 

Global X Funds

   Short-Term
Loss
     Long-Term
Loss
     Total  

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

   $ 130,976       $ -       $ 130,976   

Global X Aluminum ETF

     14,836         -         14,836   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

     63,419         -         63,419   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     506,011         -         506,011   

 

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The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at October 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds

  Federal Tax
Cost
    Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Aggregated
Gross

Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

    $34,655,636        $309,199        $(7,559,286     $(7,250,087

Global X Silver Miners ETF

    387,394,110        28,686,282        (53,132,471     (24,446,189

Global X Copper Miners ETF

    52,986,962        1,275,388        (8,771,137     (7,495,749

Global X Uranium ETF

    333,087,612        5,331,759        (138,950,750     (133,618,991

Global X Lithium ETF

    134,376,024        6,512,285        (33,743,623     (27,231,338

Global X Aluminum ETF

    5,273,434        196        (1,548,997     (1,548,801

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

    5,327,866        329,160        (534,738     (205,578

Global X Oil Equities ETF

    3,797,604        72,360        (515,840     (443,480

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

    3,718,722        121,410        (917,792     (796,382

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

    38,049,004        401,863        (3,279,539     (2,877,676

The preceding differences between book and tax cost are primarily due to mark to market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.

6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

The Funds invest in securities of foreign issuers in 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 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 issues or sectors. Issuers and securities markets in such countries are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements or as comprehensive government regulations as are issuers and securities markets in the U.S. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial statements of emerging 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 country issuers than is available about issuers in the United States.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. 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 its Underlying Index when a replication strategy might be detrimental to its shareholders, such as when

 

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there are practical difficulties or substantial costs involved in compiling a portfolio of equity securities to follow its Underlying Index, or, in certain instances, when securities in the Underlying Index become temporarily illiquid, unavailable or less liquid, or due to legal restrictions (such as diversification requirements that apply to the Funds but not the Underlying Indexes).

Commodity related securities, are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have a great impact on these Funds.

7. OTHER

At October 31, 2011, the total Shares outstanding that were held by Authorized Participants were as follows. The Authorized Participants have entered into an agreement with the Funds’ Distributor.

 

   

Authorized

Participants

 

Percentage of

Shares
Outstanding

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

  4   100%

Global X Silver Miners ETF

  5   100%

Global X Copper Miners ETF

  4   100%

Global X Uranium ETF

  6   100%

Global X Lithium ETF

  4   100%

Global X Aluminum ETF

  2   100%

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

  2   100%

Global X Oil Equities ETF

  1   100%

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

  2   100%

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

  4   100%

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.

8. CHANGE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Global X Funds have selected Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds’ fiscal year ended October 31, 2011. The decision to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee on December 21, 2010 and was approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees on January 28, 2011. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010, neither the Funds, their portfolios, nor anyone on their behalf, consulted with E&Y on items which: (i) concerned the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Global X Funds’ financial statements; or (ii) concerned the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or reportable events (as described in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of said Item 304).

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

8. CHANGE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (concluded)

The selection of E&Y does not reflect any disagreements with or dissatisfaction by the Global X Funds or the Funds’ Board of Trustees with the performance of the Global X Funds’ prior independent registered public accounting firm, Sanville & Company (“Sanville”). The decision not to renew the engagement of Sanville, effective upon its completion of its audit for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, and to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee and approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Sanville’s report on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 (i) there were no disagreements with Sanville on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Sanville, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for such years; and (ii) there were no “reportable events” of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

9. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

The Funds may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Funds’ total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments. 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 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 Funds could also experience delays and costs in 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 October 31, 2011, there were no securities on loan for any of the Funds.

 

10.

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.

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

11.

NEW ACCOUNTING PROUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards(“IFRS”)”. ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose the following information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, the valuation processes used by the reporting entity, and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-04 and its impact on the financial statements.

 

12.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on November 11, 2011, the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Funds was considered and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on December, 19, 2011, the Board of Trustees of the Trust, based upon the recommendation of the Adviser, determined to liquidate and terminate the Global X Oil Equities ETF (the “Liquidating Fund”). Due to the Liquidating Fund’s low levels of assets, the Adviser does not believe that it can continue to conduct the Liquidating Fund’s business and operations in an economically efficient manner. As such, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interests of the Liquidating Fund and its shareholders to liquidate and terminate the Liquidating Fund. As of the close of regular trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE”) on February 16, 2012 (“Closing Date”), the shares of the Liquidating Fund will cease trading on the NYSE and will close to purchases by investors.

Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Liquidating Fund prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions. However, from February 17, 2012, through February 27, 2012 (“Liquidation Date”), shareholders only may be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Liquidating Fund during this time period. Between the Closing Date and the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Fund will be in the process of winding up its operations and liquidating its portfolio. This process will result in the Liquidating Fund not tracking its underlying indexes and its cash holdings increasing, which may not be consistent with the Liquidating Fund’s investment objective and strategy.

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (concluded)

On or about the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Fund will liquidate its assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders who have not previously redeemed their shares. These distributions are taxable events. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. Once the distributions are complete, the Liquidating Fund will terminate.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on December 21, 2011, based on the recommendation of the Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved the discontinuance of the Global X Philippines PSEi ETF and Global X Shipping ETF, each a separate investment portfolio of the Trust that had never commenced operations.

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios were added to the Trust.

 

Fund Name     

Global X NASDAQ 100 Global Technology Index ETF

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

Global X FTSE Permanent ETF

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios Trust commenced operations.

 

Fund Name

  

Commenced Operations

    

 

Global X Social Media Index ETF

   November 14, 2011   

 

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

   December 5, 2011   

 

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

   December 5, 2011   

 

Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF

   December 7, 2011   

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Global X Funds

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Global X Gold Explorers ETF, Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF, Global X Uranium ETF, Global X Lithium ETF, Global X Aluminum ETF, Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF, Global X Oil Equities ETF, Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF and Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (ten of the series constituting the Global X Funds) (the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations, statements of changes in net assets, and financial highlights for the year or period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights of the Global X Silver Miners ETF, Global X Copper Miners ETF and Global X Lithium ETF for each of the periods presented through October 31, 2010 were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 23, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the 2011 financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds listed above at October 31, 2011, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the year or period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (unaudited)

 

 

 

All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) 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, brokerage fees, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns.

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce your 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.

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 “Expense 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) (concluded)

 

 

 

     Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/2011
     Ending
Account
Value
10/31/2011
     Annualized
Expense
Ratios
    Expenses
Paid
During
Period(1)
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00       $ 720.20         0.65   $ 2.82   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         831.60         0.65        3 .00   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         732.80         0.65        2 .84   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Uranium ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         710.10         0.69        2.97   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73         0.69        3.52   

Global X Lithium ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         706.40         0.75        3 .23   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.42         0.75        3 .82   

Global X Aluminum ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         676.80         0.69        2 .92   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73         0.69        3 .52   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         891.30         0.59        2 .81   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.23         0.59        3 .01   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         700.50         0.49        2 .28   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.74         0.49        2 .50   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         848.30         0.75        3 .21   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.42         0.75        3 .82   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

   $ 1,000.00         1,065.80         0.69        3 .12   

Hypothetical 5% Return(2)

     1,000.00         1,021.73         0.69        3 .52   

 

(1)

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 184/365 (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 160/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.)

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (unaudited)

 

 

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the mutual fund’s board of trustees, including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the mutual fund, 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 the fund’s investment advisory agreement and approve the agreement with such changes as the Independent Trustees deem appropriate.

At a quarterly Board meeting held on February 25, 2011, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) (including the Independent Trustees) of the Global X Fund (“Trust”) initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (the “Fertilizers/Potash Fund”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, and Global X Management Company (“Global X Management”).1

The Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

In advance of the Board meetings noted above, the Board (including the Independent Trustees) requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with their consideration of the Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and supporting materials relating to those requests for information.

In determining to approve the Agreements for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, the Board concluded that the Agreements are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and its shareholders, respectively. In approving Agreements for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, the Board considered among other things the following categories of material factors.

In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors discussed below nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves.

Nature, extent and quality of services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the terms of the Agreements and the range of services to be provided to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund in accordance with the Agreements;

   

Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund;

   

Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and the composition of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund’s assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and Board and other

 

1 At the Feburary 25, 2011 quarterly Board meeting, the Board also approved the (i) initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X UK Small-Cap ETF, Global X Germany Small-Cap ETF, Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF, Global X Hong Kong Small-Cap ETF, Global X Singapore Small-Cap ETF, Global X South Korea Small-Cap ETF, Global X Taiwan Small-Cap ETF, Global X Rare Earths ETF, Global X Strategic Metals ETF, Global X SuperDividend ETF and Global X Canada Preferred ETF (the “Funds”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of these Funds, and Global X Management.

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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 Fertilizers/Potash Fund, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund when necessary, (v) provide or arrange for the provision of various third-party services required by the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, (vi) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, draft and periodically update the registration statement and other reports and documents for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund that are required to be filed by the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vii) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including creation units) of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund by shareholders and new investors;

   

the nature, extent and quality of Global X Management’s services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that would be made available to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund; and

   

the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, including Global X Management’s experience and the qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund.

Performance

The Board determined that because the Fertilizers/Potash Fund had not commenced operations, meaningful data relating to investment performance of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the Agreements.

Cost of Services and Profitability

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

Global X Management’s expected cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund;

   

the unitary Management Fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) that was proposed to be borne by the Fertilizers/Potash Fund under the Agreements for the investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that the Fertilizers/Potash 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 Fertilizers/Potash Fund); and

   

the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all services to be provided to the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and the Fertilizers/Potash Fund. In connection with these considerations, the Board noted that Global X Management advised the Board that it was expected that it would not generate profits from its services to any of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund during the first 12 months of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund’s operations, but expected to do so after that initial start up period.

 

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Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the profits anticipated to be realized by Global X Management from its relationship with the Fertilizers/Potash Fund would not be excessive.

Comparison of Fees and Services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

comparative information with respect to the Management Fee proposed to be paid to Global X Management by the Fertilizers/Potash Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with detailed comparative expense data for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, including fees and expenses paid by comparable affiliated and unaffiliated exchange-traded funds and other registered funds and the reasons for any differences in the proposed expense ratios for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and those presented for comparison;

   

the proposed unified Management Fee structure (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund), the expected total expense ratios for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and that Global X Management would be responsible for paying all of designated expenses of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund (discussed in more detail below). In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of having a unitary Management Fee structure 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 Fertilizers/Potash Fund and that the proposed Management Fee for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund was set at a competitive rate to make the Fertilizers/Potash Fund viable in the marketplace; and

   

that Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, including the costs of various third-party services required by the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency services, printing costs and other services for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund, but that the Fertilizers/Potash Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee and expected total expense ratio of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund should not preclude approval of the Agreements.

Economies of Scale

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fertilizers/Potash Fund grows and whether the proposed unitary Management Fee for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund reflected these economies of scale;

   

the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to made in the Fertilizers/Potash Fund in order to seek to assure that the Fertilizers/Potash Fund are attractive to investors; and

   

that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a significant amount of certainty regarding the total fees and expenses of the Fertilizers/Potash Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that approval of the proposed Management Fee for the Fertilizers/Potash Fund was reasonable.

Other Benefits

In considering the Agreement, in addition to the categories discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with the Fertilizers/Potash Fund.

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

 

 

 

Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeems Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of the Funds generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading, as of the time that the Funds’ NAV is calculated. The Funds’ Market Price may be at, above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Funds will fluctuate with changes in the market value of their Funds holdings. The Market Price of the Funds 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 the Funds on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Funds are trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Funds are trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

The following information shows the frequency distributions of premiums and discounts for the Funds. The information shown is for the full calendar quarter completed after the inception date through the date of the most recent calendar quarter end.

Each line in the table shows the number of trading days in which the Funds traded within the premium/discount range indicated. The number of trading days in each premium/discount range is also shown as a percentage of the total number of trading days in the period covered by each table. All data presented here represents past performance, which cannot be used to predict future results.

 

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Percentage of Total Days

 
Premium/Discount Range    Global X  Gold
Explorers
ETF(1)
    

Global X

Silver
Miners

ETF

     Global X
Copper
Miners ETF
    

Global X
Uranium

ETF(2)

     Global X
Lithium
ETF(3)
 

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     0.42%         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     0.42%         -         -         0.42%         0.82%   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         0.41%         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         0.41%         0.41%         1.26%         0.41%   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         0.41%         1.26%         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     2.51%         1.24%         2.07%         6.30%         -   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     25.10%         12.81%         16.94%         20.59%         4.96%   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     58.16%         45.88%         30.99%         42.86%         30.99%   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     11.30%         28.10%         26.04%         15.97%         45.88%   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     1.67%         8.68%         17.36%         7.98%         15.70%   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     0.42%         0.83%         4.13%         2.10%         0.83%   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     -         0.41%         0.83%         -         0.41%   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         0.41%         0.41%         0.42%         -   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         0.41%         0.41%         0.42%         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         0.41%         -         0.42%         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     -                  -         -         -   

Total

     100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%   
     Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X  Gold
Explorers
ETF(1)
     Global X
Silver
Miners
ETF
     Global X
Copper
Miners ETF
    

Global X
Uranium

ETF(2)

     Global X
Lithium
ETF(3)
 

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     1         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     1         -         -         1         2   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         1         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         1         1         3         1   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         1         3         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     6         3         5         15         -   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     60         31         41         49         12   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     139         111         75         102         75   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     27         68         63         38         111   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     4         21         42         19         38   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     1         2         10         5         2   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     -         1         2         -         1   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         1         1         1         -   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         1         1         1         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         1         -         1         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Total

     239         242         242         238         242   

 

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      Percentage of Total Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
Aluminum
ETF(4)
    

Global X Pure

Gold Miners

ETF(5)

     Global X  Oil
Equities
ETF(5)
     Global X
S&P/TSX
Venture 30
Canada ETF(6)
    

Global X
Fertilizers/Po

tash ETF(7)

 

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -         0.65%         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         -         0.66%         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     0.51%         0.65%         -         0.66%         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     7.11%         1.31%         1.96%         -         7.84%   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     25.89%         16.34%         3.92%         1.32%         26.47%   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     25.38%         52.94%         32.03%         29.80%         31.37%   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     21.32%         25.49%         23.53%         59.60%         19.61%   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     11.17%         2.62%         33.33%         6.63%         7.84%   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     5.08%         -         5.23%         1.33%         4.91%   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     1.02%         -         -         -         0.98%   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     1.52%         -         -         -         0.98%   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     0.50%         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     0.50%         -         -         -         -   

Total

     100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%   
      Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
Aluminum
ETF(4)
    

Global X Pure

Gold Miners

ETF(5)

     Global X Oil
Equities
ETF(5)
     Global X
S&P/TSX
Venture 30
Canada ETF(6)
    

Global X
Fertilizers/Po

tash ETF(7)

 

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -         1         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         -         1         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     1         1         -         1         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     14         2         3         -         8   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     51         25         6         2         27   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     50         81         49         45         32   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     42         39         36         90         20   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     22         4         51         10         8   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     10         -         8         2         5   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     2         -         -         -         1   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     3         -         -         -         1   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     1         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     1         -         -         -         -   

Total

     197         153         153         151         102   

 

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(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on Novenber 3, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on Novenber 4, 2010.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2010.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 4, 2011.

(5) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 14, 2011.

(6) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2011.

(7) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 25, 2011.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited)

 

 

Set forth below are the names, addresses, ages, 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 Funds    

 

Principal Occupation(s) During

the Past 5 Years

 

 

Number of

Funds in

Trust

Overseen by

Director

 

Other

Directorships

Held

by Trustees

Independent Trustees2

Sanjay Ram Bharwani 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1974)   Trustee
(since
2008)
  CEO of Risk Advisors Inc. (since 2007) (consulting firm); Chief Information Officer, M. Safra & Co (2004-2006) (hedge fund).   353   None.
Scott R. Chichester1 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1970)   Trustee
(since
2008)
  President & Treasurer, Bayview Acquisition Corp (since 2010), CPA, Penda Aiken Inc. (since 2009) (consultant); Founder and President, DirectPay USA LLC (since 2006) (payroll company); Chief Financial Officer, Ong Corporation (2002-2010) (technology company); Proprietor, Scott R. Chichester CPA (since 2001) (CPA firm).   353   None.
Kartik Kiran Shah 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1977)   Trustee
(since
2008)
  Director, Wireless Generation (since 2008) (software); Manager, Amgen (2003-2006) (biotechnology firm).   353   None.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“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 October 31, 2011.

 

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

Director

  

Other

Directorships Held

by Trustees

Interested Trustee / Officers2

Bruno del Ama

399 Park Ave,

32nd floor

New York, NY

10022

(1976)

 

   Trustee (since 2008), President, Chief Executive Officer (since 2008)    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Global X Management Company LLC (since 2008); Head of Global Structured Products Operations at Radian Asset Assurance (2004-2008) (financial services firm).    353    None.

Jose C. Gonzalez

399 Park Ave,

32nd floor

New York, NY

10022

(1976)

 

   Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary (since 2008)    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Global X Management Company LLC (since 2008); Head of Global Structured Products Operations at Radian Asset Assurance (2004-2008) (financial services firm).    N/A    N/A

Dianne

Sulzbach4

One Freedom

Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456 (1977)

 

  

Assistant Secretary

(since 2011)

   Corporate Counsel, SEI Investments (since 2010); Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (2006-2010).    N/A    N/A

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

  

Position(s) Held

with Funds

  

Principal Occupation(s) During

the Past 5 Years

  

Other Directorships
Held

by Trustees

Peter Rodriguez4

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

(1962)

   Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)    Fund Accounting Director of the Administrator (since 2011); Mutual Fund Trading Director, SEI Global Trust Company (2009- 2011); Asset Data Services Director at the Administrator (2006-2009).    N/A

 

1 

Mr. Chichester is currently married to a sister of Mr. del Ama’s wife. While an “immediate family member” (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of Mr. del Ama would be considered an Interested Person, Mr. Chichester is not considered an immediate family member for this purpose. Although this fact was taken into consideration in determining whether Mr. Chichester should be considered to be an Independent Trustee for purposes of the Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, it was determined that this relationship was not one that should disqualify Mr. Chichester from serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust.

 

2 

Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.

 

3 

As of October 31, 2011, the Trust had eighty-six investment portfolios, thirty-five of which were operational.

 

4 

These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more mutual funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.

 

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

For shareholders that do not have an October 31, 2011 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an October 31, 2011 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, 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)
     Qualifying
Dividend
Income(2)
     Interest
Related
Dividends(3)
     Short-Term
Capital Gain
Dividends(4)
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.02%         0.00%   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         0.00%         41.76%         0.00%         100.00%   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

     0.00%         0.22%         99.78%         100.00%         6.73%         37.99%         0.00%         100.00%   

Global X Uranium ETF

     8.92%         0.00%         91.08%         100.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.01%         0.00%   

Global X Lithium ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         7.08%         19.18%         0.00%         100.00%   

Global X Aluminum 20 ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         0.00%         100.00%         0.03%         0.00%   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         1.09%         19.16%         0.00%         0.00%   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%         0.00%   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash Miners ETF

     0.00%         0.00%         100.00%         100.00%         30.04%         48.53%         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 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) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of net investment income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(4) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of short-term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

The Fund intends to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the total amount of foreign source income and foreign tax credit are as follows:

 

Global X Funds

   Foreign Source
Income
     Foreign Tax
Credit Pass
through
 

Global X Gold Explorers ETF

   $ -       $ -   

Global X Silver Miners ETF

     3,674,222         62,024   

Global X Copper Miners ETF

     1,970,874         95,731   

Global X Uranium ETF

     -         -   

Global X Lithium ETF

     744,180         162,568   

Global X Aluminum ETF

     52,161         2,570   

Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF

     16,850         1,854   

Global X Oil Equities ETF

     -         -   

Global X S&P/TSX Venture 30 Canada ETF

     -         -   

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

     139,760         26,936   

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2011. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2011 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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399 Park Ave, 32nd floor

New York, NY 10022

1-888-GXFund-1

(1-888-493-8631)

www.globalxfunds.com

Investment Adviser:

Global X Management Company LLC

399 Park Avenue, 32nd 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 the Independent Trustees:

Dechert LLP

1175 I Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20007

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

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Global X China Consumer ETF (ticker: CHIQ)

Global X China Energy ETF (ticker: CHIE)

Global X China Financials ETF (ticker: CHIX)

Global X China Industrials ETF (ticker: CHII)

Global X China Materials ETF (ticker: CHIM)

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF (ticker: QQQC)

(formerly, Global X China Technology ETF)

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF (ticker: ASEA)

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF (ticker: AND)

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (ticker: GXG)

(formerly, Global X/InterBolsa FTSE Colombia 20 ETF)

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF (ticker: ARGT)

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF (ticker: BRAZ)

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF (ticker: BRAQ)

Global X Brazil Financials ETF (ticker: BRAF)

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF (ticker: MEXS)

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF (ticker: EMGX)

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF (ticker: EMVX)

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF (ticker: GXF)

(formerly, Global X Nordic 30 ETF)

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (ticker: NORW)

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance

     1   

Schedules of Investments

  

Global X China Consumer ETF

     19   

Global X China Energy ETF

     21   

Global X China Financials ETF

     23   

Global X China Industrials ETF

     25   

Global X China Materials ETF

     28   

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     30   

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     32   

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     35   

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     38   

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     40   

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     42   

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     46   

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     49   

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     51   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     53   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     61   

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     66   

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     69   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     71   

Statements of Operations

     76   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     81   

Financial Highlights

     90   

Notes to Financial Statements

     93   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     110   

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     111   

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

     114   

Supplemental Information

     118   

Trustees and Officers of the Trust

     123   

Notice to Shareholders

     126   

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Forms N-Q 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, will be available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-GXFund-1; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.


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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

GLOBAL X CHINA CONSUMER ETF

 

Global X China Consumer ETF

The Global X China Consumer ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Consumer Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the consumer sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the consumer sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on the China consumer sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 23.99%, while the Index decreased 23.52%. The Fund had a net asset value of $20.33 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $15.29 on October 31, 2011.

Four of the Fund’s forty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Shenzhou International Group Holdings and Focus Media Holding ADR, which returned 15.99% and 9.91% respectively. The worst performers were Li Ning and BaWang International Group Holding, which returned -66.69% and -72.44% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

     
    

 

One Year Return

    Annualized Inception to Date      
     Net Asset Value        Market Price        Net Asset Value        Market Price     

Global X China Consumer ETF

     (23.99%)        (27.62%)        (0.66%)        (2.67%)     

Solactive China Consumer Index

     (23.52%)        (23.52%)        (0.15%)        (0.15%)     

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*Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X CHINA ENERGY ETF

 

 

Global X China Energy ETF

The Global X China Energy ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Energy Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the energy sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the energy sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the China energy sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 11.57%, while the Index decreased 10.94%. The Fund had a net asset value of $15.72 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.78 on October 31, 2011.

Eight of the Fund’s thirty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by ENN Energy Holdings and United Energy Group, which returned 23.20% and 14.10% respectively. The worst performers were JA Solar Holdings ADR and Hanwha SolarOne ADR, which returned -73.47% and -78.06% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

     
     One Year Return    

 

Annualized Inception to Date

     
     Net Asset Value        Market Price        Net Asset Value        Market Price     

Global X China Energy ETF

     (11.57%)        (15.47%)        (4.04%)        (5.94%)     

Solactive China Energy Index

     (10.94%)        (10.94%)        (3.12%)        (3.12%)     

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*Fund commenced operations on December 15, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X CHINA FINANCIALS ETF

 

 

Global X China Financials ETF

The Global X China Financials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Financials Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the financial sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the financial sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the China financial sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 24.29%, while the Index decreased 24.62%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.77 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $10.92 on October 31, 2011.

Four of the Fund’s thirty-six holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Country Garden Holdings and Longfor Properties, which returned 17.95% and 10.45% respectively. The worst performers were Poly Hong Kong Investments and E-House China Holdings ADR, which returned -48.98% and -52.15% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   One Year Return  

 

Annualized Inception to Date

 
   Net Asset Value   Market Price   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X China Financials ETF

   (24.29%)   (27.86%)   (14.09%)   (15.99%)  

Solactive China Financials Index

   (24.62%)   (24.62%)   (13.99%)   (13.99%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on December 10, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X CHINA INDUSTRIALS ETF

 

 

Global X China Industrials ETF

The Global X China Industrials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Industrials Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the industrial sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the industrial sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on the China industrial sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 32.56%, while the Index decreased 30.16%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.13 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $11.39 on October 31, 2011.

Four of the Fund’s thirty-nine holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by China Resources Cement Holdings and China Shanshui Cement Group, which returned 16.21% and 12.28% respectively. The worst performers were China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group and Duoyuan Global Water ADR, which returned -67.67% and -68.98% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

    
    

 

One Year Return

   Annualized Inception to Date     
     Net Asset Value    Market Price    Net Asset Value    Market Price     

Global X China Industrials ETF

   (32.56%)    (35.31%)    (14.22%)    (15.83%)   

Solactive China Industrials Index

   (30.16%)    (30.16%)    (12.30%)    (12.30%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X CHINA MATERIALS ETF

 

 

Global X China Materials ETF

The Global X China Materials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Materials Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the materials sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the materials sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the China materials sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 33.69%, while the Index decreased 31.62%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.59 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $9.58 on October 31, 2011.

Three of the Fund’s twenty-nine holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Dongyue Group and Yingde Gases, which returned 83.62% and 27.89% respectively. The worst performers were China Agritech and ShengdaTech, which returned -94.55% and -99.29% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

    
     One Year Return    Annualized Inception to Date     
     Net Asset Value    Market Price    Net Asset Value    Market
Price
    

Global X China Materials ETF

   (33.69%)    (35.79%)    (21.47%)    (22.62%)   

Solactive China Materials Index

   (31.62%)    (31.62%)    (19.86%)    (19.86%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on January 12, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X NASDAQ CHINA TECHNOLOGY ETF

 

 

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

The Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive China Technology Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the technology sector in China. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the technology sector and are domiciled in China or have their main business operations in this country. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 9.81%, while the Index decreased 9.31%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.21 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $15.38 on October 31, 2011.

Eight of the Fund’s twenty-nine holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Spreadtrum Communications ADR and China Unicom Hong Kong, which returned 87.08% and 46.96% respectively. The worst performers were Camelot Information Systems and Longtop Financial Technologies which returned -79.66% and -99.39% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

    
    

 

One Year Return

   Annualized Inception to Date     
     Net Asset Value    Market Price    Net Asset Value    Market Price     

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

   (9.81%)    (11.99%)    2.18%    1.06%   

Solactive China Technology Index

   (9.31%)    (9.31%)    2.78%    2.78%   

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*Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

The Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE ASEAN 40 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The FTSE/ASEAN 40 Index tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies in the five ASEAN regions: Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The index is free float adjusted and weighted by market capitalization and designed using eligible stocks within the FTSE All-World universe. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the ASEAN region.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on February 16, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund increased 2.85%, while the Index increased 3.65%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.08 per share on February 16, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $15.51 on October 31, 2011.

Twenty-three of the Fund’s forty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Advanced Info Service and Jardine Cycle & Carriage, which returned 71.68% and 52.15% respectively. The worst performers were Singapore Airlines and Noble Group, which returned -21.03% and -23.51% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL  TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
     Cumulative Inception to Date
     Net Asset Value    Market Price

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

   2.85%    2.12%

      FTSE ASEAN 40 Index

   3.65%    3.65%

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*Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE ANDEAN 40 ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

The Global X Andean 40 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE Andean 40 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The FTSE Andean 40 Index is designed to represent the performance of the 40 largest and most liquid companies listed on the Chile, Colombia, and Peru stock exchanges. The Index is designed to provide investors with a comprehensive and transparent way to measure the performance of the constituent companies. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the Andean region.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on February 2, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 8.53% while the Index decreased 7.11%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.88 per share on February 2, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.61 on October 31, 2011.

Sixteen of the Fund’s forty-one holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Fabricato and AES Gener, which returned 136.46% and 22.23% respectively. The worst performers were Empresas La Polar and Empresas CMPC, which returned -89.17% and -91.22% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
        
     Cumulative Inception to Date         
   Net Asset Value   Market Price     

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

   (8.53%)   (9.01%)     

FTSE Andean 40 Index

   (7.11%)   (7.11%)     

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*Fund commenced operations on February 2, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE COLOMBIA 20 ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

The Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE Colombia 20 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of the 20 most liquid stocks in the Colombian market. The Index is designed to measure broad based equity market performance in Colombia. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on Colombia.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 15.69%, while the Index decreased 14.87%. The Fund had a net asset value of $22.99 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $19.19 on October 31, 2011.

Two of the Fund’s twenty-one holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Fabricato and Corporacion Financiera Colombiana, which returned 166.90% and 9.38% respectively. The worst performers were Helm Bank and Cia Colombiana de Inversiones, which returned -33.22% and -35.05% respectively.

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        AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED         

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

     One Year Return    Annualized Inception to Date
     Net Asset Value    Market Price    Net Asset Value    Market Price

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

   (15.69%)    (16.11%)    43.40%    41.33%

FTSE Colombia 20 Index

   (14.87%)    (14.87%)    45.23%    45.23%

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*Fund commenced operations on February 5, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE ARGENTINA 20 ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

The Global X FTSE Argentina 20 (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE Argentina 20 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The FTSE Argentina 20 Index represents the performance of the twenty largest and most liquid companies that directly participate in the Argentine economy, but are not listed in Argentina. The index is designed to provide investors with a comprehensive and transparent way to measure the performance of these companies. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on Argentina.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on March 2, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 26.19%, while the Index decreased 26.06%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.93 per share on March 2, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $11.02 on October 31, 2011.

Two of the Fund’s twenty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Yamana Gold and Telecom Argentina ADR, which returned 16.94% and 1.66% respectively. The worst performers were Grupo Financiero Galicia ADR, and Banco Macro ADR which returned -32.50% and -40.70% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR  
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
         
     Cumulative Inception to Date          
     Net Asset Value    Market Price          

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

   (26.19%)    (26.66%)      

    FTSE Argentina 20 Index

   (26.06%)    (26.06%)      

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*Fund commenced operations on March 2, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X BRAZIL MID CAP ETF

 

 

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

The Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Brazil Mid Cap Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of Brazilian mid cap companies. It is comprised of mid-market capitalization securities of companies that are domiciled or have their main business operations in Brazil. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on Brazil mid cap companies.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.73%, while the Index decreased 13.12%. The Fund had a net asset value of $18.28 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $15.55 on October 31, 2011.

Fifteen of the Fund’s forty-two holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Redecard and Eletropaulo Metropolitana Electricidade, which returned 41.53% and 30.28% respectively. The worst performers were GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Hypermarcas, which returned -53.50% and -66.75% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR THE YEAR
ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
         
     One Year Return    Annualized Inception to Date          
     Net Asset Value      Market Price      Net Asset Value      Market Price            

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

   (13.73%)      (16.72%)      2.95%      1.36%        

Solactive Brazil Mid Cap Index

   (13.12%)      (13.12%)      3.51%      3.51%        

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*Fund commenced operations on June 21, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X BRAZIL CONSUMER ETF

 

 

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

The Global X Brazil Consumer ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Brazil Consumer Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the consumer sector in Brazil. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the consumer sector and are domiciled or have their main business operations in Brazil. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the Brazil consumer sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 15.74%, while the Index decreased 14.87%. The Fund had a net asset value of $19.95 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $16.78 on October 31, 2011.

Nine of the Fund’s thirty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by BRF Brasil Foods ADR and Cia Hering, which returned 48.21% and 40.49% respectively. The worst performers were B2W Companhia Global do Varejo and Hypermarcas, which returned -54.50% and -66.75% respectively.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

        
     One Year Return   Annualized Inception to Date         
     Net Asset Value      Market Price   Net Asset Value   Market Price         

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

   (15.74%)    (15.83%)   6.47%   7.72%     

Solactive Brazil Consumer Index

   (14.87%)    (14.87%)   7.56%   7.56%     

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*Fund commenced operations on July 7, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X BRAZIL FINANCIALS ETF

 

 

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

The Global X Brazil Financials ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Brazil Financials Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the financial sector in Brazil. It is comprised of selected companies which have their main business operations in the financial sector and are domiciled or have their main business operations in Brazil. The Fund is the first ETF globally focused exclusively on the Brazil financial sector.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.80%, while the Index decreased 13.27%. The Fund had a net asset value of $17.40 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.92 on October 31, 2011.

Six of the Fund’s twenty-five holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Redecard and Cielo, which returned 41.53% and 33.22% respectively. The worst performers were Cyrela Brazil Realty and Banco Industrial e Comercial, which returned -34.69% and -48.06% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

         
     One Year Return    Annualized Inception to Date          
     Net Asset Value    Market Price      Net Asset Value    Market Price            

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

   (13.80%)    (16.21%)    (0.43%)    (1.32%)      

Solactive Brazil Financials Index

   (13.27%)    (13.27%)    0.18%    0.18%      

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*Fund commenced operations on July 28. 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X MEXICO SMALL-CAP ETF

 

 

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

The Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Mexico Small-Cap Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Mexico Small-Cap Index is designed to reflect the performance of Mexican small cap companies. The index is comprised of companies that are domiciled or have their main business operations in Mexico. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the Mexico small cap sector.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 4, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 23.33%, while the Index decreased 23.46%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.53 per share on May 4, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $11.14 on October 31, 2011.

Three of the Fund’s twenty-seven holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ADR and Gruma, which returned 2.58% and 0.63% respectively. The worst performers were Compania Minera Autlan and Sare Holding, which returned -60.71% and -62.98% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

  AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR  
  THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER  31, 2011*  

         
     Cumulative Inception to Date          
     Net Asset Value    Market Price          

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

   (23.33%)    (23.33%)      

Solactive Mexico Small-Cap Index

   (23.46%)    (23.46%)      

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*Fund commenced operations on May 4. 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X RUSSELL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH ETF

 

 

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

The Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Growth Index (the “Index”). The Fund uses a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Growth Index measures the performance of the mega-cap growth segment of the emerging markets equity universe. It includes those mega-cap emerging market companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher expected growth values. It is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mega-cap growth segment.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on January 24, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 13.34%, while the Index decreased 9.81%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $25.11 per share on January 24, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $21.76 on October 31, 2011.

Thirty-three of the Fund’s one hundred and twenty-three holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Grupo Elektra and Novatek, which returned 87.38% and 63.75% respectively. The worst performers were China Railway Construction and China Railway Group, which returned -50.58% and -52.54% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
   
   Cumulative Inception to Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

   (13.34%)   (13.74%)  

Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Growth Index

   (9.81%)   (9.81%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X RUSSELL EMERGING MARKETS VALUE ETF

 

 

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

The Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Value Index (the “Index”). The Fund uses a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Value Index measures the performance of the mega-cap value segment of the emerging markets equity universe. It includes those mega-cap emerging market companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values. It is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mega-cap value segment.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on January 24, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 10.33%, while the Index decreased 8.26%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $24.98 per share on January 24, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $22.40 on October 31, 2011.

Eighteen of the Fund’s fifty-three holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by China Unicom and Telefonica Brasil, which returned 32.86% and 30.57% respectively. The worst performers were Aluminum Corp of China and China COSCO Holdings, which returned -41.71% and -55.02% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

     AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN  FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*
   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

   (10.33%)   (10.53%)  

Russell Emerging Market MegaCap Value Index

   (8.26%)   (8.26%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE NORDIC REGION ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

The Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE Nordic 30 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of the 30 largest and most liquid stocks in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. The Index is designed to measure broad based equity market performance in these countries. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the Nordic region.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 8.34%, while the Index decreased 6.87%. The Fund had a net asset value of $19.22 per share on October 31, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $17.47 on October 31, 2011.

Nine of the Fund’s thirty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Statoil ADR and Seadrill, which returned 24.06% and 21.25% respectively. The worst performers were Danske Bank and Vestas Wind Systems, which returned -43.18% and -50.39% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED

OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   One Year Return  

 

Annualized Inception to Date

 
   Net Asset Value   Market Price   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

   (8.34%)   (10.36%)   9.26%   8.37%  

FTSE Nordic 30 Index

   (6.87%)   (6.87%)   10.62%   10.62%  

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*Fund commenced operations on August 17, 2009.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FTSE NORWAY 30 ETF

 

 

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

The Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the FTSE Norway 30 Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The FTSE Norway 30 Index is designed to reflect broad based equity market performance in Norway. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on Norway.

For the 12-month period ended October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 5.62%, while the Index decreased 4.10%. The Fund had a net asset value of $14.80 per share on November 9, 2010 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.96 on October 31, 2011.

Thirteen of the Fund’s thirty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Algeta and Aker, which returned 85.97% and 37.58% respectively. The worst performers were Renewable Energy and Frontline, which returned -70.79% and -80.88% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

    

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*

   
   Cumulative Inception to  Date  
   Net Asset Value   Market Price  

  Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

   (5.62%)   (6.15%)  

        FTSE Norway 30 Index

   (4.10%)   (4.10%)  

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*Fund commenced operations on November 9, 2010.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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Global X China Consumer ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

   

      Shares      

           Value            

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

   

CHINA— 86.1%

   

Consumer Goods — 39.6%

   

361 Degrees International

  1,601,116   $ 791,438     

Anta Sports Products

  2,038,525     1,891,970     

BaWang International Group Holding

  2,702,158     313,051     

China Huiyuan Juice Group

  1,101,587     347,415     

China Yurun Food Group

  3,627,298     6,452,888     

Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H

  3,681,601     6,122,969     

Great Wall Motor, Cl H

  2,734,642     3,787,700     

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

  5,929,951     6,007,429     

Hengan International Group

  724,766     6,353,423     

Li Ning

  1,859,131     1,787,695     

Shenzhou International Group Holdings

  784,141     1,017,460     

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding

  2,248,057     6,453,198     

Tsingtao Brewery, Cl H

  764,536     3,931,675     

Uni-President China Holdings

  2,538,671     1,519,575     

Want Want China Holdings

  7,135,686     6,686,979     

Zhongpin *

  81,884     755,789     
   

 

 

 
      54,220,654     
   

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 39.4%

   

Air China, Cl H

  5,300,721     4,189,538     

Ajisen China Holdings

  1,245,488     1,795,645     

China Southern Airlines, Cl H *

  4,718,848     2,690,931     

Focus Media Holding ADR *

  239,417     6,507,354     

Golden Eagle Retail Group

  1,652,774     4,208,260     

GOME Electrical Appliances Holding

  20,652,879     6,460,256     

Home Inns & Hotels Management ADR *

  99,450     3,397,212     

Intime Department Store Group

  3,207,056     4,648,446     

New Oriental Education & Technology Group ADR *

  218,955     6,489,826     

Parkson Retail Group

  3,649,547     4,697,879     

PCD Stores Group

  7,887,372     1,198,056     

Peak Sport Products

  1,798,452     539,408     

Wumart Stores, Cl H

  1,370,611     2,784,095     

Youku.com ADR *

  206,688     4,390,053     
   

 

 

 
      53,996,959     
   

 

 

 

 

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

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      Shares      

           Value            

COMMON STOCK — continued

   

Health Care — 7.1%

   

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

  4,181,879   $ 4,398,011     

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

  1,915,608     5,276,953     
   

 

 

 
      9,674,964     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

      117,892,577     
   

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 13.7%

   

Consumer Goods — 11.5%

   

AviChina Industry & Technology, Cl H

  4,713,561     2,099,366     

Bosideng International Holdings

  6,804,341     1,909,437     

China Agri-Industries Holdings

  4,180,065     3,389,896     

China Foods

  1,927,799     1,536,085     

China Resources Enterprise

  1,821,007     6,739,261     
   

 

 

 
      15,674,045     
   

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 2.2%

   

China Dongxiang Group

  7,016,133     1,273,444     

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong

  7,171,130     1,098,493     

New World Department Store China

  1,020,189     686,824     
   

 

 

 
      3,058,761     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

      18,732,806     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $158,801,941)

      136,625,383     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $158,801,941)

    $ 136,625,383     
   

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $136,857,987.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

          Level 2            

        Level 3        

  Total  

Common Stock

  $    136,625,383     $     —        $                      —     $     136,625,383     
 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

  $    136,625,383     $ —        $                      —     $ 136,625,383     
 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X China Energy ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

   

      Shares      

           Value            

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

   

CHINA— 64.4%

   

Energy — 55.4%

   

China Coal Energy, Cl H

  181,732   $ 231,361     

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

  247,476     208,659     

China Oilfield Services, Cl H

  133,154     226,251     

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H

  496,326     475,339     

China Shenhua Energy, Cl H

  105,892     493,440     

Hanwha SolarOne ADR *

  6,152     13,781     

JA Solar Holdings ADR *

  14,078     31,112     

JinkoSolar Holding ADR *

  2,172     20,091     

LDK Solar ADR *

  13,206     54,673     

PetroChina, Cl H

  366,745     484,367     

Renesola ADR *

  7,239     16,505     

Suntech Power Holdings ADR *

  15,098     41,369     

Tianneng Power International

  55,615     26,488     

Trina Solar ADR *

  7,228     58,330     

Trony Solar Holdings *

  93,759     19,793     

Yanzhou Coal Mining, Cl H

  89,296     230,467     

Yingli Green Energy Holding ADR *

  9,148     37,141     
   

 

 

 
      2,669,167     
   

 

 

 

Utilities — 9.0%

   

Datang International Power Generation, Cl H

  258,822     67,300     

ENN Energy Holdings

  62,004     226,674     

Huadian Power International, Cl H

  97,544     15,319     

Huaneng Power International, Cl H

  277,098     126,983     
   

 

 

 
      436,276     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

      3,105,443     
   

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 35.4%

   

Energy — 25.0%

   

Beijing Enterprises Holdings

  41,569     232,500     

China Gas Holdings

  242,282     70,484     

CNOOC

  246,875     484,947     

Kunlun Energy

  159,457     227,019     

Shougang Fushan Resources Group

  347,941     146,011     

United Energy Group *

  319,379     42,756     
   

 

 

 
      1,203,717     
   

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X China Energy ETF

 

 

 

    

        Shares        

   Value  
COMMON STOCK — continued      

Utilities — 10.4%

     

China Power International Development

   144,040    $ 30,779     

China Resources Power Holdings

   135,347      242,870     

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings

   692,811      230,090     
     

 

 

 
        503,739     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        1,707,456     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,201,716)

        4,812,899     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $5,201,716)

      $         4,812,899     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $4,821,824.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

         Level 1                 Level 2                 Level 3                 Total       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Stock

   $ 4,812,899         $ —          $ —          $     4,812,899     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,812,899         $ —          $ —          $ 4,812,899     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X China Financials ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

        Shares        

   Value  

COMMON STOCK — 100.3%

     

CHINA— 88.9%

     

Financials — 88.9%

     

Agile Property Holdings

   120,753    $             111,450     

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H

   1,128,791      515,828     

Bank of China, Cl H

   3,008,858      1,092,229     

Bank of Communications, Cl H

   615,050      430,697     

China Citic Bank, Cl H

   728,457      398,525     

China Construction Bank, Cl H

   1,483,578      1,109,556     

China Life Insurance, Cl H

   436,008      1,164,596     

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

   249,602      514,080     

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

   392,474      323,841     

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H

   169,845      529,092     

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl H *

   246,567      111,088     

CNinsure ADR *

   3,595      27,142     

Country Garden Holdings

   334,226      134,663     

E-House China Holdings ADR

   6,873      53,953     

Evergrande Real Estate Group

   369,472      164,083     

Greentown China Holdings

   53,556      34,746     

Guangzhou R&F Properties

   93,556      92,611     

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

   1,721,616      1,094,778     

Kaisa Group Holdings *

   168,764      34,541     

Longfor Properties

   117,934      153,632     

PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H

   333,271      471,904     

Ping An Insurance Group, Cl H

   70,376      531,772     

Renhe Commercial Holdings

   964,977      137,880     

Shimao Property Holdings

   125,404      124,621     

Shui On Land

   148,337      46,782     

Sino-Ocean Land Holdings

   400,817      181,099     

Soho China

   178,890      129,415     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        9,714,604     
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 11.4%

     

Financials — 11.4%

     

China Everbright

   82,047      123,992     

China Overseas Land & Investment

   263,909      498,025     

China Resources Land

   131,326      195,083     

China Taiping Insurance Holdings *

   72,750      159,575     

Franshion Properties China

   295,258      61,571     

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X China Financials ETF

 

 

    

    Shares/Face    
Amount

   Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Financials — continued

     

Hopson Development Holdings

   54,329    $ 34,338     

KWG Property Holding

   103,217      45,440     

Poly Hong Kong Investments

   166,007      85,050     

Shenzhen Investment

   189,591      41,001     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        1,244,075     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $11,601,597)

        10,958,679     
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 1.0%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $103,741)

   $              103,741      103,741     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.3%
(Cost $11,705,338)

      $         11,062,420     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $10,923,728.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

             Level 1                         Level 2                     Level 3                         Total           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Stock

   $     10,958,679         $ —         $ —          $     10,958,679    

Time Deposit

     —           103,741           —            103,741    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 10,958,679         $ 103,741         $ —          $ 11,062,420    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X China Industrials ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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† Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

        Shares        

 

        Value        

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%

    

CHINA — 83.5%

    

Industrials — 83.5%

    

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H

   57,700   $          214,653  

Asia Cement China Holdings

   54,973   26,536  

BBMG, Cl H

   148,021   132,044  

Byd, Cl H

   96,167   236,441  

China Communications Construction, Cl H

   295,465   227,061  

China COSCO Holdings, Cl H

   321,218   171,184  

China National Building Material, Cl H

   172,578   227,483  

China National Materials

   135,446   69,741  

China Railway Construction, Cl H

   239,095   144,654  

China Railway Group, Cl H

   521,045   176,398  

China Rongsheng Heavy Industry Group

   372,962   132,506  

China Shanshui Cement Group

   243,723   191,377  

China Shipping Container Lines, Cl H *

   444,438   86,387  

China Shipping Development, Cl H

   164,098   118,292  

China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock

   250,647   151,643  

China Zhongwang Holdings

   173,638   58,114  

Dongfang Electric, Cl H

   42,093   131,939  

Duoyuan Global Water ADR * 1, 2

   3,967   3,848  

First Tractor, Cl H

   50,741   46,309  

Guangshen Railway, Cl H

   177,253   62,062  

Haitian International Holdings

   69,200   62,176  

Harbin Electric *

   2,503   58,795  

Harbin Power Equipment, Cl H

   86,146   88,159  

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl H

   349,069   76,837  

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings

   109,161   97,519  

Shanghai Electric Group, Cl H

   345,632   154,830  

Sinotrans, Cl H

   204,694   42,686  

Sinotruk Hong Kong

   167,542   99,208  

Weichai Power, Cl H

   41,444   212,062  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings

   221,438   166,727  

Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric, Cl H

   57,404   137,294  
    

 

TOTAL CHINA

     3,804,965  
    

 

 

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

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Global X China Industrials ETF

 

 

    

Shares/Face
        Amount        

          Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

    

HONG KONG — 16.4%

    

Industrials — 16.4%

    

Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H

   187,796   $ 85,334     

China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group

   134,150     85,652     

China Resources Cement Holdings

   219,725     178,190     

Citic Resources Holdings *

   336,598     48,528     

Shanghai Industrial Holdings

   68,139     226,297     

Shenzhen International Holdings

   839,258     55,097     

Sinotrans Shipping

   173,907     44,101     

Tianjin Development Holdings

   54,912     25,941     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

       749,140     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $7,019,845)

       4,554,105     
    

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.1%

    

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $4,865)

   $        4,865     4,865     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $7,024,710)

     $ 4,558,970     
    

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $4,557,888.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $3,848 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

2 

Security considered illiquid. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $3,848 and represented 0.1% of Net Assets.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities        Level 1               Level 2                 Level 3                 Total        

Common Stock

        

  China

     $ 3,801,117          $ -          $ 3,848          $ 3,804,965     

  Hong Kong

     749,140          -          -          749,140     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stock

     4,550,257          -          3,848          4,554,105     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Time Deposit

     -          4,865          -          4,865     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $ 4,550,257          $ 4,865          $ 3,848          $ 4,558,970     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X China Industrials ETF

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     China  
       Investments in  
Common Stock
 

Beginning balance as of October 31, 2010

     $ -     

Accrued discounts/premiums

     -     

Realized gain/(loss)

     -     

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     -     

Net purchases

     -     

Net sales

     -     

Transfers into Level 3

     3,848     

Transfers out of Level 3

     -     
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

     $ 3,848     
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 assets and liabilities totaled $3,848.

The Level 3 investment presented above was considered a Level 1 investment at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer was a temporary trading suspension of the investment’s shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X China Materials ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

         Value        

COMMON STOCK — 99.0%

     

CHINA— 71.0%

     

Basic Materials — 71.0%

     

Aluminum Corp of China, Cl H

   238,676      $ 133,340     

Angang Steel, Cl H

   212,835      132,602     

China BlueChemical

   174,107      138,057     

China Green Agriculture *

   3,490      14,099     

China Hongqiao Group *

   204,744      121,236     

China Molybdenum, Cl H

   270,719      135,908     

China Rare Earth Holdings *

   245,006      54,562     

China Vanadium Titano - Magnetite Mining

   199,620      42,142     

Dongyue Group

   175,806      139,631     

Gulf Resources *

   3,171      7,484     

Hidili Industry International Development

   202,838      86,425     

Hunan Non-Ferrous Metal, Cl H

   371,854      103,871     

Jiangxi Copper, Cl H

   54,661      135,799     

Lingbao Gold, Cl H

   64,198      29,006     

Maanshan Iron & Steel, Cl H

   381,426      115,874     

Real Gold Mining 1,2

   97,864      74,830     

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl H

   359,204      134,092     

Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre, Cl H

   316,897      77,914     

Xinjiang Xinxin Mining Industry, Cl H

   156,094      52,443     

Yongye International *

   8,879      44,750     

Zhaojin Mining Industry

   74,566      133,995     

Zijin Mining Group, Cl H

   302,858      131,381     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

                2,039,441     
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 28.0%

     

Basic Materials — 28.0%

     

China Lumena New Materials

   587,611      133,127     

Citic Pacific

   77,339      142,562     

Fufeng Group

   164,402      89,730     

North Mining Shares, Cl C *

   2,953,059      79,067     

Shougang Concord International Enterprises

   1,160,526      82,164     

Sinofert Holdings

   402,160      134,597     

Yingde Gases

   133,812      144,345     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        805,592     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X China Materials ETF

 

 

               Value        

COMMON STOCK — continued

    

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $4,310,922)

     $ 2,845,033     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.0%
(Cost $4,310,922)

     $       2,845,033     
    

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,874,627.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Fund. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $74,830 and represents 2.6% of Net Assets.

2

Security considered illiquid. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011 was $74,830 and represented 2.6% of Net Assets

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

         Level 1                  Level 2                  Level 3                  Total        

Common Stock

           

  China

     $ 1,964,611           $ -           $ 74,830           $ 2,039,441     

  Hong Kong

     805,592           -           -           805,592     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $ 2,770,203           $ -           $ 74,830           $   2,845,033     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

     China  
     Investments in
  Common Stock  
 

Beginning balance as of October 31, 2010

     $ 1,048,393     

Accrued discounts/premiums

     -     

Realized gain/(loss)

     -     

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     -     

Net purchases

     -     

Net sales

     -     

Transfers into Level 3

     74,830     

Transfers out of Level 3

     (1,048,393)    
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

     $ 74,830     
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 assets and liabilities totaled $74,830.

The Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period were considered Level 1 investments at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer was a temporary suspension of the investments’ shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of Level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

The Level 3 investment at the beginning of the period resumed trading and was transferred to Level 1.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

           Shares                  Value        

COMMON STOCK — 99.4%

     

CHINA— 84.4%

     

Technology — 79.6%

     

AAC Acoustic Technologies Holdings

     89,044       $ 207,007     

Alibaba.com

     179,362         213,568     

AsiaInfo Holdings *

     6,452         64,649     

Baidu ADR *

     1,546         216,718     

BYD Electronic International

     89,092         32,341     

China Communications Services, Cl H

     294,341         137,537     

Ctrip.com International ADR *

     6,140         214,040     

Foxconn International Holdings *

     310,048         210,730     

Giant Interactive Group ADR

     33,051         128,568     

Kingdee International Software Group

     236,683         97,190     

Kingsoft

     93,271         41,782     

Lenovo Group

     317,208         216,821     

Netease.com ADR *

     4,631         219,371     

Perfect World ADR *

     6,268         81,547     

Qihoo 360 Technology ADR *

     5,330         107,719     

Semiconductor Manufacturing International *

     2,676,939         149,896     

Shanda Interactive Entertainment ADR *

     5,576         221,646     

Sina *

     2,138         173,798     

Sohu.com *

     3,241         195,756     

Spreadtrum Communications ADR

     6,125         162,741     

Tencent Holdings

     9,482         223,486     

Travelsky Technology, Cl H

     137,170         68,863     

VanceInfo Technologies ADR *

     5,224         60,651     

ZTE, Cl H

     78,839         227,835     
     

 

 

 
        3,674,260     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 4.8%
China Telecom, Cl H

     348,739         219,070     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        3,893,330     
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 14.3%

     

Technology — 4.6%
Digital China Holdings

     134,710         213,635     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

 

 

         Shares/Face    
Amount
           Value        

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Telecommunications — 9.7%
China Mobile

     23,051       $ 221,504     

China Unicom Hong Kong

     108,954         226,085     
     

 

 

 
        447,589     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        661,224     
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 0.7%

     

Technology — 0.7%
Sina
*

     392         31,866     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $4,598,372)

                4,586,420     
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.2%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $7,095)

   $ 7,095         7,095     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.6%
(Cost $4,605,467)

      $ 4,593,515     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $4,614,037.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

           Level 1                     Level 2                     Level 3                     Total         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Stock

   $ 4,586,420         $ —          $ —         $         4,586,420     

Time Deposit

     —            7,095           —           7,095     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 4,586,420         $ 7,095         $ —         $ 4,593,515     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

            Shares                     Value          

COMMON STOCK — 100.0%

   

INDONESIA— 19.1%

   

Consumer Goods — 7.6%

   

Astra International

    204,928      $ 1,597,744     

Unilever Indonesia

    102,000        180,373     
   

 

 

 
      1,778,117     
   

 

 

 

Financials — 8.1%

   

Bank Central Asia

    820,400        750,875     

Bank Mandiri

    618,759        499,901     

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero

    817,700        623,669     
   

 

 

 
      1,874,445     
   

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 2.5%

   

Telekomunikasi Indonesia ADR

    16,866        570,071     
   

 

 

 

Utilities — 0.9%

   

Perusahaan Gas Negara

    649,500        216,500     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INDONESIA

      4,439,133     
   

 

 

 

MALAYSIA— 30.4%

   

Basic Materials — 2.0%

   

Petronas Chemicals Group

    222,166        467,222     
   

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 2.4%

   

IOI

    323,800        554,271     
   

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 2.8%

   

Genting

    186,000        652,546     
   

 

 

 

Financials — 12.7%

   

CIMB Group Holdings

    381,114        940,669     

Malayan Banking

    382,705        1,043,174     

Public Bank

    237,000        981,383     
   

 

 

 
      2,965,226     
   

 

 

 

Industrials — 4.7%

   

PLUS Expressways

    134,700        194,123     

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Industrials — continued

     

Sime Darby

     307,582       $ 892,559     
     

 

 

 
        1,086,682     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 1.0%

     

Petronas Gas

     54,000         230,649     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 4.0%

     

Axiata Group

     423,800         674,322     

Maxis

     150,600         262,703     
     

 

 

 
        937,025     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 0.8%

     

Tenaga Nasional

     90,000         175,481     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MALAYSIA

        7,069,102     
     

 

 

 

PHILIPPINES— 0.6%

     

Telecommunications — 0.6%

     

Philippine Long Distance Telephone ADR

     2,526         140,294     
     

 

 

 

SINGAPORE— 38.7%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.2%

     

Wilmar International

     171,000         745,255     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 5.6%

     

Genting Singapore *

     406,500         561,929     

Jardine Cycle & Carriage

     9,592         347,730     

Singapore Airlines

     41,008         382,929     
     

 

 

 
        1,292,588     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 18.4%

     

CapitaLand

     213,000         463,302     

City Developments

     45,300         393,772     

DBS Group Holdings

     118,900         1,170,906     

Oversea-Chinese Banking

     171,101         1,154,669     

United Overseas Bank

     79,880         1,091,500     
     

 

 

 
        4,274,149     
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 2.7%

     

Noble Group

     319,047         395,282     

Singapore Technologies Engineering

     102,000         229,990     
     

 

 

 
        625,272     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 2.9%

     

Keppel

     89,280         675,059     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 5.9%

     

Singapore Telecommunications

     542,820         1,379,648     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SINGAPORE

        8,991,971     
     

 

 

 

THAILAND— 11.2%

     

Financials — 4.4%

     

Bangkok Bank

     63,000         306,592     

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Financials — continued

     

Kasikornbank

     78,000       $ 314,844     

Siam Commercial Bank

     105,000         401,611     
     

 

 

 
        1,023,047     
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 0.9%

     

Siam Cement

     20,750         212,769     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 4.5%

     

PTT

     57,000         567,773     

PTT Exploration & Production

     90,778         475,757     
     

 

 

 
        1,043,530     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.4%

     

Advanced Info Service

     78,900         335,171     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL THAILAND

        2,614,517     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $24,596,635)

        23,255,017     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $24,596,635)

      $       23,255,017     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $23,262,232.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities            Level 1                      Level 2                      Level 3                      Total          

Common Stock

   $     23,255,017         $ —         $ —         $    23,255,017     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 23,255,017         $ —         $ —         $    23,255,017     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares              Value  

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

     

CHILE— 50.6%

     

Basic Materials — 10.0%

     

CAP

     4,867       $         189,304     

Empresas CMPC

     46,005         191,206     

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR

     5,153         301,450     
     

 

 

 
        681,960     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 2.3%

     

AquaChile *

     20,095         15,223     

Cia Cervecerias Unidas ADR

     1,061         60,774     

Embotelladora Andina ADR, Cl B

     1,319         37,592     

Vina Concha y Toro ADR

     1,166         43,142     
     

 

 

 
        156,731     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 12.8%

     

Cencosud

     39,324         252,974     

Lan Airlines ADR

     10,892         273,062     

Ripley

     45,400         48,099     

SACI Falabella

     31,170         293,377     
     

 

 

 
        867,512     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 7.7%

     

Banco de Chile ADR

     2,517         204,104     

Banco de Credito e Inversiones

     1,802         100,820     

Banco Santander Chile ADR

     1,575         128,646     

Corpbanca ADR

     2,520         52,542     

Parque Arauco

     19,137         36,678     
     

 

 

 
        522,790     
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 0.4%

     

CFR Pharmaceuticals *

     109,629         25,966     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

 

 

    

        Shares        

           Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Industrials — 1.2%

     

Cia Sud Americana de Vapores

   89,444    $         24,447     

Salfacorp

   18,500      57,357     
     

 

 

 
        81,804     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 4.6%

     

Empresas COPEC

   20,414      313,065     
     

 

 

 

Technology — 1.0%

     

Sonda

   26,700      65,203     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.1%

     

ENTEL Chile

   3,940      77,971     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 9.5%

     

AES Gener

   113,000      64,586     

Colbun

   293,024      79,701     

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad ADR

   5,935      286,305     

Enersis ADR

   11,342      222,643     
     

 

 

 
        653,235     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHILE

        3,446,237     
     

 

 

 

COLOMBIA— 30.7%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.2%

     

Fabricato *

   360,615      13,729     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 2.1%

     

Almacenes Exito

   11,236      144,592     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 11.0%

     

BanColombia ADR

   8,553      533,536     

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana

   12,125      213,114     
     

 

 

 
        746,650     
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 4.0%

     

Cementos Argos

   18,372      105,799     

Inversiones Argos

   17,197      165,054     
     

 

 

 
        270,853     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 11.8%

     

Ecopetrol ADR

   11,734      499,164     

Pacific Rubiales Energy (CAD)

   13,125      306,035     
     

 

 

 
        805,199     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 1.6%

     

Interconexion Electrica

   17,808      113,628     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COLOMBIA

        2,094,651     
     

 

 

 

PERU— 18.5%

     

Basic Materials — 13.5%

     

Cia de Minas Buenaventura ADR

   10,617      434,554     

Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA

   1,476      53,874     

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

 

 

             Shares              Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Basic Materials — continued

     

Southern Copper

     10,627       $         326,036     

Volcan Cia Minera SAA

     102,641         100,543     
     

 

 

 
        915,007     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 5.0%

     

Credicorp

     1,285         140,052     

Credicorp Ltd.

     1,868         203,201     
     

 

 

 
        343,253     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PERU

        1,258,260     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $7,260,366)

        6,799,148     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $7,260,366)

      $ 6,799,148     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $6,806,041.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

CAD — Canadian Dollar

Cl — Class

Ltd. — Limited

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

         Level 1                 Level 2                 Level 3                 Total       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Common Stock

   $ 6,799,148         $ —         $ —         $ 6,799,148     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 6,799,148         $ —         $ —         $ 6,799,148     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

LOGO

Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                     Value          

COMMON STOCK — 99.5%

    

COLOMBIA— 99.5%

    

Consumer Goods — 6.9%

    

Fabricato *

     78,134,754      $     2,974,567     

Grupo Nutresa

     561,596        6,805,399     
    

 

 

 
       9,779,966     
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 6.4%

    

Almacenes Exito

     702,461        9,039,712     
    

 

 

 

Financials — 44.0%

    

Banco Davivienda

     590,416        6,401,186     

BanColombia ADR

     320,925        20,019,302     

Bolsa de Valores de Colombia

     220,322,625        3,933,911     

Cia Colombiana de Inversiones

     2,558,721        5,872,025     

Financiera Colombiana

     358,206        6,749,254     

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores

     13,478,162        8,852,948     

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana

     450,640        7,920,632     

Helm Bank

     6,387,007        1,061,647     

Interbolsa *

     1,167,693        1,427,528     
    

 

 

 
       62,238,433     
    

 

 

 

Industrials — 10.3%

    

Cementos Argos

     1,131,453        6,515,713     

Inversiones Argos

     689,128        6,614,151     

Tableros y Maderas de Caldas

     285,476,806        1,467,948     
    

 

 

 
       14,597,812     
    

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 21.7%

    

Ecopetrol ADR

     437,245        18,600,402     

Pacific Rubiales Energy (CAD)

     504,870        11,772,027     

Pacific Rubiales Energy (USD)

     15,000        351,000     
    

 

 

 
       30,723,429     
    

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.0%

    

Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota

     4,740,779        1,443,840     
    

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

 

 

             Shares                     Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

    

Utilities — 9.2%

    

Interconexion Electrica

     1,040,683      $ 6,640,283     

Isagen

     5,469,665        6,452,152     
    

 

 

 
       13,092,435     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $145,016,559)

       140,915,627     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $145,016,559)

     $     140,915,627     
    

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $141,612,918.

 

*     Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

CAD — Canadian Dollar

USD — U.S. Dollar

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities            Level 1                      Level 2                      Level 3                      Total          

Common Stock

   $ 140,915,627         $ —         $ —         $ 140,915,627     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 140,915,627         $ —         $ —         $       140,915,627     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

LOGO

Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — 99.7%

     

ARGENTINA— 81.5%

     

Basic Materials — 22.8%

     

Tenaris ADR

     27,671       $ 880,215     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 8.5%

     

Arcos Dorados Holdings

     14,087         329,636     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 2.5%

     

Cresud SA ADR

     8,390         97,408     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 8.1%

     

MercadoLibre

     4,810         313,612     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 11.5%

     

Banco Macro ADR

     8,412         168,661     

BBVA Banco Frances ADR

     11,963         74,290     

Grupo Financiero Galicia ADR

     16,061         132,664     

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ADR

     6,453         64,917     
     

 

 

 
        440,532     
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 14.0%

     

Petrobras Argentina ADR

     9,007         126,098     

Transportadora de Gas del Sur ADR

     8,683         27,351     

YPF ADR

     11,407         383,389     
     

 

 

 
        536,838     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 9.0%

     

Nortel Inversora ADR *

     6,559         156,563     

Telecom Argentina ADR

     9,527         191,302     
     

 

 

 
        347,865     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 5.1%

     

Empresa Distribuidora Y Comercializadora Norte ADR *

     2,466         19,728     

Pampa Energia ADR

     11,725         177,138     
     

 

 

 
        196,866     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ARGENTINA

        3,142,972     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

 

 

         Shares/Face    
Amount
             Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

CANADA— 13.8%

     

Basic Materials — 13.8%

     

Goldcorp

     2,962       $ 144,664     

Pan American Silver

     4,878         136,389     

Silver Standard Resources *

     5,533         108,391     

Yamana Gold

     9,623         144,056     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        533,500     
     

 

 

 

CHILE— 4.4%

     

Consumer Services — 4.4%

     

Cencosud

     26,353         169,531     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $4,843,075)

        3,846,003     
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.3%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $12,932)

   $ 12,932         12,932     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $4,856,007)

      $       3,858,935     
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,857,052.

 

*     Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities            Level 1                      Level 2                      Level 3                      Total          

Common Stock

   $ 3,846,003         $ —         $ —         $ 3,846,003     

Time Deposit

     —           12,932           —           12,932     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 3,846,003         $ 12,932         $ —         $     3,858,935     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

LOGO

Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares              Value  

COMMON STOCK — 79.3%

     

BRAZIL— 79.3%

     

Basic Materials — 1.3%

     

Fibria Celulose ADR

     35,806       $         317,599     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 8.8%

     

Cosan, Cl A

     21,845         262,140     

Cosan Industria e Comercio

     20,620         321,583     

Hypermarcas

     77,233         420,248     

JBS *

     100,731         302,809     

Marfrig Alimentos

     24,302         104,910     

Natura Cosmeticos

     32,909         642,267     
     

 

 

 
        2,053,957     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 5.6%

     

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes ADR

     25,402         203,724     

Lojas Renner

     23,285         708,114     

TAM ADR

     19,126         384,241     
     

 

 

 
        1,296,079     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 18.5%

     

BR Malls Participacoes

     77,814         845,459     

Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participacoes

     54,918         484,392     

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes

     62,820         445,029     

Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios

     12,462         251,709     

PDG Realty Empreendimentos e Participacoes

     214,056         945,263     

Porto Seguro

     18,927         202,998     

Redecard

     68,617         1,140,885     
     

 

 

 
        4,315,735     
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 16.1%

     

All America Latina Logistica

     99,880         499,836     

CCR

     41,031         1,131,131     

Duratex

     52,399         287,867     

Embraer ADR

     35,221         979,848     

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

 

 

 

             Shares              Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Industrials — continued

     

LLX Logistica *

     92,028       $         205,877     

Weg

     58,174         656,131     
     

 

 

 
        3,760,690     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 4.9%

     

Telegraph Norte Leste Participacoes ADR

     55,173         598,627     

Tim Participacoes ADR

     20,628         537,153     
     

 

 

 
        1,135,780     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 24.1%

     

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR

     10,755         583,566     

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais ADR

     73,178         1,246,953     

Cia Paranaense de Energia ADR

     24,427         492,937     

CPFL Energia ADR

     48,975         1,272,860     

EDP - Energias do Brasil

     10,609         229,424     

Tractebel Energia

     38,881         622,685     

Ultrapar Participacoes ADR

     66,035         1,172,782     
     

 

 

 
        5,621,207     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $19,643,759)

        18,501,047     
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 20.0%

     

BRAZIL — 20.0%

     

Basic Materials — 3.4%

     

Metalurgica Gerdau, Cl A

     51,210         576,989     

Suzano Papel e Celulose

     44,013         221,283     
     

 

 

 
        798,272     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 7.2%

     

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar ADR

     30,373         1,190,318     

Lojas Americanas

     55,145         493,141     
     

 

 

 
        1,683,459     
     

 

 

 

Financials — 5.2%

     

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul

     33,975         358,652     

Bradespar

     42,617         868,974     
     

 

 

 
        1,227,626     
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 2.2%

     

Telemar Norte Leste

     18,708         510,288     
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 2.0%

     

Cia Energetica de Sao Paulo

     26,283         456,144     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $4,931,257)

        4,675,789     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

 

 

    Face
Amount/Number  
of Warrants
    Value  

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 0.6%

   

BRAZIL— 0.6%

   

Hypermarcus 1,2

   

11.300%, 10/15/18

  $         59,000      $         34,941     

3.000%, 10/15/15

    59,000        34,941     

Marfrig Alimentos, Convertible 1,2,3

   

1.04%, 07/15/15

    12        70,868     
   

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $141,511)

      140,750     
   

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.0%

   

Hypermarcas* 1,2
(Cost $—)

    59        —       
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $24,716,527)

    $         23,317,586     
   

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $23,329,414.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Securities are fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2011, was $140,750 and represented 0.6% of Net Assets.

2 

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2011 was $140,750 and represented 0.6% of Net Assets.

3 

Floating rate security. Rate disclosed is the rate in effect on October 31, 2011.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities

    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Stock

  $     18,501,047        $         —          $ —          $ 18,501,047     

Preferred Stock

    4,675,789          —            —            4,675,789     

Corporate Obligations

    —            —            140,750          140,750     

Warrants

    —            —            —            —       
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 23,176,836        $ —          $       140,750        $     23,317,586     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

             Brazil          
         Investments in    
Corporate

Obligations
 

Beginning balance as of October 31, 2010

     $ 71,750    

Accrued discounts/premiums

       

Realized gain/(loss)

       

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     (882)   

Net purchases

     69,882    

Net sales

       

Transfers into Level 3

       

Transfers out of Level 3

       
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

     $ 140,750    
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments still held as of October 31, 2011 is $(882).

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

        Shares        

           Value          

COMMON STOCK — 81.1%

     

BRAZIL — 81.1%

     

Consumer Goods — 51.1%

     

Arezzo Industria e Comercio

   31,331    $ 414,339     

BRF - Brasil Foods ADR

   86,534      1,821,541     

Cia Hering

   72,780      1,630,289     

Cosan, Cl A

   99,387      1,192,644     

Cosan Industria e Comercio

   93,754      1,462,158     

Gafisa ADR

   148,476      1,104,661     

Hypermarcas

   170,082      925,468     

JBS *

   454,939      1,367,600     

M Dias Branco

   36,106      935,832     

Marfrig Alimentos

   109,761      473,830     

Natura Cosmeticos

   62,250      1,214,900     

Sao Martinho

   24,137      288,266     

SLC Agricola

   40,494      402,227     

Souza Cruz

   135,595      1,682,594     

Tereos Internacional

   76,167      109,159     
     

 

 

 
        15,025,508     
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 30.0%

     

Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes

   74,867      1,112,646     

B2W Cia Global Do Varejo

   80,674      656,108     

Drogasil

   95,821      603,452     

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes ADR

   114,935      921,779     

Localiza Rent a Car

   96,794      1,453,179     

Lojas Renner

   43,556      1,324,569     

Marisa Lojas

   39,910      548,952     

Multiplus

   41,872      707,421     

TAM ADR

   73,135      1,469,282     
     

 

 

 
        8,797,388     
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $26,589,125)

        23,822,896     
     

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011              

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

 

 

     Shares/Face
Amount/Number
of Warrants
            Value          

PREFERRED STOCK — 18.4%

    

BRAZIL— 18.4%

    

Consumer Goods — 7.5%

    

Alpargatas

     68,871      $ 457,401     

Cia de Bebidas das Americas ADR

     51,455        1,735,063     
    

 

 

 
       2,192,464     
    

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 10.9%

    

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar ADR

     38,913        1,525,000     

Lojas Americanas

     165,026        1,475,764     

Saraiva Livreiros Editores

     14,567        211,313     
    

 

 

 
       3,212,077     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $4,905,764)

       5,404,541     
    

 

 

 

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 0.5%

    

BRAZIL— 0.5%

    

Hypermarcus 1,2

    

11.300%, 10/15/18

   $ 84,000        49,747     

3.000%, 10/15/15

     84,000        49,746     

Marfrig Alimentos, Convertible 1,2,3

    

1.04%, 07/15/15

     6        35,412     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $136,027)

       134,905     
    

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.0%

    

Hypermarcas* 1,2

    

  (Cost $—)

     84        —     
    

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $31,630,916)

     $       29,362,342     
    

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $29,361,324.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Securities are fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2011, was $134,905 and represented 0.5% of Net Assets.

2 

Securities considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of October 31, 2011 was $134,905 and represented 0.5% of Net Assets.

3 

Floating rate security. Rate disclosed is the rate in effect on October 31, 2011.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities           Level 1                     Level 2                     Level 3                     Total          

Common Stock

  $ 23,822,896        $ —        $ —        $       23,822,896     

Preferred Stock

    5,404,541          —          —          5,404,541     

Corporate Obligations

    —          —          —          —     

Warrants

    —          —          134,905          134,905     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

  $ 29,227,437        $ —        $       134,905        $ 29,362,342     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

    Brazil  
        Investments in    
Corporate
Obligations
 

Beginning balance as of October 31, 2010

    $ 35,852    

Accrued discounts/premiums

      

Realized gain/(loss)

      

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

            (440)   

Net purchases

    99,493    

Net sales

      

Transfers into Level 3

      

Transfers out of Level 3

      
 

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

    $ 134,905    
 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments still held as of October 31, 2011 is $(440).

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — 94.0%

       

BRAZIL— 94.0%

       

Financials — 94.0%

       

Banco Bradesco ADR

   43,554      $            792,683  

Banco do Brasil

   50,332      768,248  

Banco Santander Brasil ADR

   36,668      333,679  

BM&F Bovespa

   59,379      357,346  

BR Malls Participacoes

   35,620      387,016  

BR Properties

   22,538      227,809  

Brasil Brokers Participacoes

   30,851      125,094  

Brookfield Incorporacoes

   5,035      19,624  

CETIP - Balcao Organizado de Ativos e Derivativos

   26,671      365,299  

Cielo

   17,088      456,244  

Cyrela Brazil Realty Empreendimentos e Participacoes

   38,419      338,866  

Even Construtora e Incorporadora

   28,014      105,756  

Itau Unibanco Holding ADR

   38,014      726,828  

Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers

   5,897      114,917  

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes

   44,654      316,337  

Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios

   10,547      213,029  

PDG Realty Empreendimentos e Participacoes

   65,641      289,868  

Porto Seguro

   15,939      170,951  

Redecard

   28,214      469,110  

Rossi Residencial

   27,027      171,940  

Sul America

   32,509      264,958  
       

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $7,775,608)

        7,015,602  
       

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 5.9%

       

BRAZIL— 5.9%

       

Financials — 5.9%

       

Banco ABC Brasil

   8,220      55,071  

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul

   28,158      297,246  

Banco Industrial e Comercial

   10,440      47,562  

 

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

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Global X Brazil Financials ETF

 

 

    

      Shares      

    

         Value         

PREFERRED STOCK — continued

       

Financials — continued
Banco Panamericano
*

   8,330      $             37,028  
       

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $476,648)

        436,907  
       

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $8,252,256)

        $        7,452,509  
       

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $7,461,414.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities            Level 1                      Level 2                      Level 3                      Total          

Common Stock

   $   7,015,602         $ —         $ —         $    7,015,602     

Preferred Stock

     436,907         —           —           436,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $   7,452,509         $ —         $ —         $    7,452,509     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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† Percentages based on total investments.

    

      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

       

MEXICO— 99.8%

       

Basic Materials — 7.2%

       

Cia Minera Autlan

   9,200      $                9,566  

Grupo Simec, Cl B *

   7,100      15,858  

Industrias CH, Cl B *

   4,500      14,655  
       

 

        40,079  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 17.7%

       

Consorcio ARA

   49,936      13,721  

Corporacion GEO *

   11,500      15,877  

Desarrolladora Homex ADR *

   521      7,794  

Gruma, Cl B *

   2,500      4,891  

Grupo Herdez

   16,568      30,450  

Industrias Bachoco

   3,100      5,760  

Sare Holding, Cl B *

   19,900      1,912  

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos *

   14,200      18,113  
       

 

        98,518  
       

 

Consumer Services — 27.8%

       

Alsea

   21,600      22,362  

Controladora Comercial Mexicana *

   20,700      29,916  

Grupo Comercial Chedraui

   11,857      28,574  

Grupo Famsa, Cl A *

   4,100      3,675  

Megacable Holdings *

   17,182      36,119  

TV Azteca

   56,364      34,233  
       

 

        154,879  
       

 

Financials — 13.7%

       

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores

   19,193      31,398  

Compartamos

   21,721      33,593  

Inmuebles Carso *

   14,500      11,049  
       

 

        76,040  
       

 

Health Care — 5.9%

       

Genomma Lab Internacional, Cl B *

   15,958      32,946  
       

 

 

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

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Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

 

 

    

    Shares/Face    
Amount

    

      Value      

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Industrials — 26.1%

       

Empresas ICA ADR *

   3,466      $                18,474  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico ADR

   986      34,175  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste ADR

   702      40,435  

OHL Mexico *

   19,178      29,818  

Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura *

   5,600      22,618  
       

 

        145,520  
       

 

Telecommunications — 1.4%

       

Axtel *

   23,800      7,808  
       

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $726,839)

        555,790  
       

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.2%

       

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $1,082)

   $                    1,082      1,082  
       

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $727,921)

        $              556,872  
       

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $556,805.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   

      Level 1      

 

      Level 2      

 

      Level 3      

 

      Total      

Common Stock

   $        555,790     $                  —      $                —     $      555,790  

Time Deposit

   —      1,082     —     1,082  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $        555,790     $             1,082     $                —     $      556,872  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

  

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — 93.3%

     

BRAZIL— 12.3%

     

Basic Materials — 3.0%

     

Cia Siderurgica Nacional ADR

   1,110    $              10,390  

Gerdau ADR

   26    234  

Vale ADR, Cl B

   2,158    54,835  
     

 

      65,459  
     

 

Consumer Goods — 1.3%

     

BRF - Brasil Foods ADR

   1,096    23,071  

Cia de Bebidas das Americas ADR

   228    6,140  
     

 

      29,211  
     

 

Financials — 7.3%

     

Banco Bradesco ADR

   4,032    73,383  

Banco do Brasil

   106    1,618  

Cielo

   344    9,184  

Itau Unibanco Holding ADR

   3,302    63,134  

Itausa - Investimentos Itau

   1,440    11,325  
     

 

      158,644  
     

 

Oil & Gas — 0.7%

     

OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes *

   1,820    15,247  
     

 

TOTAL BRAZIL

      268,561  
     

 

CHILE— 1.2%

     

Consumer Services — 0.4%

     

SACI Falabella

   900    8,471  
     

 

Oil & Gas — 0.4%

     

Empresas COPEC

   626    9,600  
     

 

Utilities — 0.4%

     

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad ADR

   162    7,815  
     

 

TOTAL CHILE

      25,886  
     

 

 

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

CHINA— 16.5%

       

Basic Materials — 0.5%

       

Aluminum Corp of China ADR

   30      $                    399  

Yanzhou Coal Mining ADR

   302      7,460  

Zijin Mining Group, Cl H

   9,000      3,904  
       

 

        11,763  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 0.4%

       

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding

   2,800      8,038  
       

 

Consumer Services — 0.1%

       

Air China, Cl H

   3,200      2,529  
       

 

Energy — 1.4%

       

China Coal Energy, Cl H

   6,000      7,639  

China Shenhua Energy, Cl H

   4,800      22,367  
       

 

        30,006  
       

 

Financials — 9.5%

       

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H

   24,000      10,967  

Bank of Communications, Cl H

   9,900      6,932  

China Citic Bank, Cl H

   10,000      5,471  

China Construction Bank, Cl H

   94,000      70,302  

China Life Insurance ADR

   738      28,597  

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

   5,800      11,946  

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H

   1,460      4,548  

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

   82,000      52,144  

Ping An Insurance Group, Cl H

   2,200      16,624  
       

 

        207,531  
       

 

Industrials — 0.5%

       

Byd, Cl H

   840      2,065  

China Communications Construction, Cl H

   6,000      4,611  

China Railway Construction, Cl H

   3,000      1,815  

China Railway Group, Cl H

   6,000      2,031  
       

 

        10,522  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 0.5%

       

China Petroleum & Chemical ADR

   38      3,587  

PetroChina ADR

   56      7,258  
       

 

        10,845  
       

 

Technology — 3.6%

       

Baidu ADR *

   370      51,867  

Tencent Holdings

   1,100      25,926  
       

 

        77,793  
       

 

TOTAL CHINA

        359,027  
       

 

 

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

COLOMBIA— 0.6%

       

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

       

Ecopetrol ADR

   306      $              13,017  
       

 

CZECH REPUBLIC— 0.2%

       

Utilities — 0.2%

       

CEZ

   100      4,231  
       

 

HONG KONG— 4.4%

       

Consumer Goods — 0.6%

       

Belle International Holdings, Cl A

   6,786      13,487  
       

 

Financials — 1.2%

       

BOC Hong Kong Holdings

   4,129      9,982  

China Overseas Land & Investment

   5,600      10,568  

China Resources Land

   3,000      4,456  
       

 

        25,006  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 1.9%

       

CNOOC ADR

   222      41,871  
       

 

Telecommunications — 0.7%

       

China Mobile ADR

   326      15,505  
       

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        95,869  
       

 

INDIA— 10.1%

       

Basic Materials — 0.4%

       

Sterlite Industries India ADR

   730      7,534  
       

 

Financials — 3.1%

       

HDFC Bank ADR

   1,240      39,259  

ICICI Bank ADR

   408      15,161  

State Bank of India GDR

   186      14,657  
       

 

        69,077  
       

 

Industrials — 0.6%

       

Larsen & Toubro GDR

   410      11,898  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 2.8%

       

Reliance Industries GDR 1

   1,694      61,323  
       

 

Technology — 3.2%

       

Infosys ADR

   1,110      65,035  

Wipro ADR

   512      5,355  
       

 

        70,390  
       

 

TOTAL INDIA

        220,222  
       

 

INDONESIA— 3.5%

       

Consumer Goods — 1.2%

       

Astra International

   3,000      23,390  

Unilever Indonesia

   1,720      3,042  
       

 

        26,432  
       

 

 

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

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Financials — 1.8%

       

Bank Central Asia

   18,800      $            17,207  

Bank Mandiri

   12,257      9,903  

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero

   14,415      10,994  
       

 

        38,104  
       

 

Telecommunications — 0.5%

       

Telekomunikasi Indonesia ADR

   348      11,762  
       

 

TOTAL INDONESIA

        76,298  
       

 

MALAYSIA— 2.1%

       

Financials — 1.6%

       

CIMB Group Holdings

   5,200      12,835  

Malayan Banking

   3,684      10,042  

Public Bank

   2,600      10,783  
       

 

        33,660  
       

 

Industrials — 0.3%

       

Sime Darby

   2,600      7,545  
       

 

Telecommunications — 0.2%

       

Maxis

   2,800      4,884  
       

 

TOTAL MALAYSIA

        46,089  
       

 

MEXICO— 5.8%

       

Basic Materials — 0.7%

       

Grupo Mexico, Cl B

   5,400      14,976  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 1.3%

       

Fomento Economico Mexicano ADR

   318      21,322  

Grupo Modelo

   920      5,856  
       

 

        27,178  
       

 

Consumer Services — 1.3%

       

Grupo Elektra

   100      7,710  

Wal-Mart de Mexico

   8,200      21,177  
       

 

        28,887  
       

 

Telecommunications — 2.5%

       

America Movil ADR, Ser L

   1,988      50,535  

Telefonos de Mexico ADR

   308      4,817  
       

 

        55,352  
       

 

TOTAL MEXICO

        126,393  
       

 

MOROCCO— 0.2%

       

Telecommunications — 0.2%

       

Maroc Telecom

   204      3,597  
       

 

 

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

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

POLAND— 0.8%

       

Financials — 0.8%

       

Bank Pekao

   130      $                6,050  

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski

   898      10,250  
       

 

TOTAL POLAND

        16,300  
       

 

RUSSIA— 6.3%

       

Basic Materials — 2.3%

       

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

   1,668      32,643  

Novolipetsk Steel GDR

   186      5,063  

Uralkali

   1,424      12,672  
       

 

        50,378  
       

 

Financials — 1.6%

       

Sberbank of Russia

   11,749      32,956  

VTB Bank GDR

   504      2,425  
       

 

        35,381  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 1.6%

       

NovaTek OAO

   2,694      34,807  
       

 

Telecommunications — 0.8%

       

Mobile Telesystems ADR

   560      8,002  

Rostelecom

   1,787      9,196  
       

 

        17,198  
       

 

TOTAL RUSSIA

        137,764  
       

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 9.9%

       

Basic Materials — 2.5%

       

Anglo American Platinum

   102      7,430  

AngloGold Ashanti ADR

   562      25,408  

Impala Platinum Holdings

   672      15,633  

Kumba Iron Ore

   116      6,942  
       

 

        55,413  
       

 

Consumer Services — 1.4%

       

Naspers, Cl N

   608      29,295  
       

 

Financials — 1.7%

       

ABSA Group

   472      8,546  

FirstRand

   5,022      12,570  

Standard Bank Group

   1,194      14,807  
       

 

        35,923  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 1.9%

       

Sasol ADR

   926      41,892  
       

 

 

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

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Telecommunications — 2.4%

       

MTN Group

   2,730      $              47,950  

Vodacom Group

   340      3,876  
       

 

        51,826  
       

 

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

        214,349  
       

 

SOUTH KOREA— 8.1%

       

Basic Materials — 1.1%

       

LG Chemical

   66      21,607  

POSCO ADR

   20      1,718  
       

 

        23,325  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 4.4%

       

Hyundai Mobis

   100      29,051  

Hyundai Motor

   208      42,466  

Kia Motors

   362      23,540  
       

 

        95,057  
       

 

Financials — 0.8%

       

KB Financial Group ADR

   90      3,514  

Samsung Life Insurance

   125      9,759  

Shinhan Financial Group ADR

   50      3,980  
       

 

        17,253  
       

 

Industrials — 0.6%

       

Hyundai Heavy Industries

   49      13,331  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 0.6%

       

SK Innovation

   83      12,728  
       

 

Technology — 0.6%

       

Hynix Semiconductor

   274      5,631  

Samsung Electronics

   9      7,836  
       

 

        13,467  
       

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        175,161  
       

 

TAIWAN— 10.0%

       

Basic Materials — 2.6%

       

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre

   7,276      21,288  

Formosa Plastics

   7,178      21,362  

Nan Ya Plastics

   6,000      13,623  
       

 

        56,273  
       

 

Financials — 0.5%

       

Cathay Financial Holding

   9,792      11,836  
       

 

Industrials — 1.7%

       

Hon Hai Precision Industry

   13,420      37,380  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 0.4%

       

Formosa Petrochemical

   3,000      9,490  
       

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Technology — 4.8%

       

HTC

   1,050      $                    24,085  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR

   6,284      79,304  
       

 

        103,389  
       

 

TOTAL TAIWAN

        218,368  
       

 

THAILAND— 0.9%

       

Oil & Gas — 0.9%

       

PTT

   1,080      10,758  

PTT Exploration & Production

   1,720      9,014  
       

 

TOTAL THAILAND

        19,772  
       

 

TURKEY— 0.4%

       

Financials — 0.3%

       

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

   818      2,889  

Turkiye Is Bankasi, Cl C

   2,078      4,857  
       

 

        7,746  
       

 

Telecommunications — 0.1%

       

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri ADR

   114      1,405  
       

 

TOTAL TURKEY

        9,151  
       

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,343,806)

        2,030,055  
       

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 6.1%

       

BRAZIL— 6.1%

       

Basic Materials — 3.2%

       

Vale ADR, Cl B

   2,978      70,281  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 1.7%

       

Cia de Bebidas das Americas ADR

   1,078      36,350  
       

 

Financials — 1.0%

       

Itausa - Investimentos Itau

   3,600      22,630  
       

 

Technology — 0.2%

       

Samsung Electronics

   7      4,029  
       

 

TOTAL BRAZIL

        133,290  
       

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $155,807)

        133,290  
       

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $2,499,613)

        $               2,163,345  
       

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,176,455.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “accredited investors.” These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the board of Trustees.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

Ser — Series

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   

      Level 1      

 

      Level 2      

 

      Level 3      

 

        Total        

Common Stock

   $    2,030,055     $               —     $                —     $     2,030,055  

Preferred Stock

   133,290     —     —     133,290  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $    2,163,345     $               —     $                —     $     2,163,345  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — 97.4%

       

BRAZIL— 20.7%

       

Basic Materials — 1.3%

       

Gerdau ADR

   3,420      $              30,848  
       

 

Financials — 4.3%

       

Banco do Brasil

   2,614      39,899  

Banco Santander Brasil ADR

   2,400      21,840  

BM&F Bovespa

   5,800      34,905  
       

 

        96,644  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 14.2%

       

Petroleo Brasileiro ADR

   5,603      151,337  

Petroleo Brasileiro ADR, Cl A

   6,529      165,118  
       

 

        316,455  
       

 

Utilities — 0.9%

       

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ADR

   968      9,632  

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras ADR, Cl B

   718      10,016  
       

 

        19,648  
       

 

TOTAL BRAZIL

        463,595  
       

 

CHILE— 0.8%

       

Utilities — 0.8%

       

Enersis ADR

   884      17,353  
       

 

CHINA— 12.0%

       

Basic Materials — 0.3%

       

Aluminum Corp of China ADR

   480      6,379  
       

 

Energy — 0.2%

       

China Shenhua Energy, Cl H

   1,000      4,660  
       

 

 

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

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      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Financials — 4.1%

       

Bank of China, Cl H

   203,615      $              73,913  

China Citic Bank, Cl H

   20,223      11,064  

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

   9,000      7,426  
       

 

        92,403  
       

 

Industrials — 0.7%

       

China Communications Construction, Cl H

   14,588      11,211  

China COSCO Holdings, Cl H

   9,000      4,796  
       

 

        16,007  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 5.3%

       

China Petroleum & Chemical ADR

   486      45,878  

PetroChina ADR

   560      72,582  
       

 

        118,460  
       

 

Telecommunications — 1.4%

       

China Telecom ADR

   486      29,695  
       

 

TOTAL CHINA

        267,604  
       

 

CZECH REPUBLIC— 0.6%

       

Utilities — 0.6%

       

CEZ

   340      14,387  
       

 

HONG KONG— 5.6%

       

Telecommunications — 5.6%

       

China Mobile ADR

   2,263      107,628  

China Unicom Hong Kong ADR

   901      18,119  
       

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        125,747  
       

 

INDIA— 0.8%

       

Basic Materials — 0.8%

       

Sterlite Industries India ADR

   608      6,274  

Tata Steel GDR

   1,106      10,673  
       

 

TOTAL INDIA

        16,947  
       

 

MEXICO— 0.0%

       

Telecommunications — 0.0%

       

Telefonos de Mexico ADR

   50      782  
       

 

POLAND— 0.5%

       

Utilities — 0.5%

       

PGE

   1,892      11,661  
       

 

RUSSIA— 25.6%

       

Basic Materials — 0.1%

       

United RUSAL *

   2,800      2,595  
       

 

Financials — 0.7%

       

VTB Bank GDR

   3,056      14,706  
       

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

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      Shares      

    

      Value      

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Oil & Gas — 23.8%

       

Gazprom OAO ADR

   18,501      $          214,797  

Lukoil OAO ADR

   2,571      148,347  

Rosneft Oil GDR

   4,454      31,690  

Surgutneftegas ADR

   13,504      116,810  

Tatneft ADR

   724      21,495  
       

 

        533,139  
       

 

Utilities — 1.0%

       

Federal Grid Unified Energy System JSC, Cl T

   922,788      8,623  

Federal Hydrogenerating JSC ADR

   3,936      14,839  
       

 

        23,462  
       

 

TOTAL RUSSIA

        573,902  
       

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 0.8%

       

Financials — 0.8%

       

Standard Bank Group

   1,506      18,676  
       

 

SOUTH KOREA— 22.8%

       

Basic Materials — 2.9%

       

POSCO ADR

   782      67,190  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 0.9%

       

LG Electronics

   308      20,693  
       

 

Financials — 3.7%

       

KB Financial Group ADR

   1,042      40,690  

Samsung Life Insurance

   20      1,561  

Shinhan Financial Group ADR

   511      40,676  
       

 

        82,927  
       

 

Technology — 14.4%

       

Hynix Semiconductor

   1,067      21,928  

Samsung Electronics GDR 1

   696      299,489  
       

 

        321,417  
       

 

Utilities — 0.9%

       

Korea Electric Power ADR*

   1,742      19,214  
       

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        511,441  
       

 

TAIWAN— 4.9%

       

Basic Materials — 2.4%

       

China Steel

   36,344      36,337  

Nan Ya Plastics

   7,800      17,710  
       

 

        54,047  
       

 

Technology — 0.5%

       

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR

   860      10,853  
       

 

Telecommunications — 2.0%

       

Chunghwa Telecom ADR

   1,340      45,064  
       

 

TOTAL TAIWAN

        109,964  
       

 

 

 

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

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  Shares/Face      
Amount

 

      Value      

COMMON STOCK — continued

    

THAILAND— 0.2%

    

Oil & Gas — 0.2%

    

PTT

   380   $                3,785  
    

 

TURKEY— 2.1%

    

Financials — 2.1%

    

Akbank

   5,173   18,914  

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

   5,066   17,892  

Turkiye Is Bankasi, Cl C

   4,503   10,526  
    

 

TOTAL TURKEY

     47,332  
    

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,541,646)

     2,183,176  
    

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.3%

    

SOUTH KOREA— 1.3%

    

Technology — 1.3%

    

Samsung Electronics
(Cost $27,600)

   49   28,205  
    

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 1.0%

    

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $22,845)

   $          22,845   22,845  
    

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $2,592,091)

     $         2,234,226  
    

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,239,887.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Securities sold within terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under Section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “accredited investors.” These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the board of Trustees.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities  

      Level 1      

 

      Level 2      

 

      Level 3      

 

      Total      

Common Stock

  $    2,183,176     $                —      $                —     $    2,183,176  

Preferred Stock

  28,205     —      —     28,205  

Time Deposit

  —      22,845     —     22,845  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

  $    2,211,381     $          22,845     $                —     $    2,234,226  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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† Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

    

         Value         

COMMON STOCK — 99.7%

       

DENMARK— 17.3%

       

Consumer Goods — 1.7%

       

Carlsberg, Cl B

   7,410      $                504,579  
       

 

Financials — 2.8%

       

Danske Bank

   58,095      805,239  
       

 

Health Care — 10.4%

       

Novo Nordisk ADR

   28,374      3,016,156  
       

 

Industrials — 2.4%

       

AP Moller - Maersk, Cl B

   102      696,080  
       

 

TOTAL DENMARK

        5,022,054  
       

 

FINLAND— 14.3%

       

Basic Materials — 1.3%

       

UPM-Kymmene

   32,090      376,620  
       

 

Financials — 3.3%

       

Sampo, Cl A

   34,861      963,510  
       

 

Industrials — 2.0%

       

Kone, Cl B

   10,299      569,300  
       

 

Technology — 5.4%

       

Nokia ADR

   233,421      1,570,923  
       

 

Utilities — 2.3%

       

Fortum

   27,690      675,637  
       

 

TOTAL FINLAND

        4,155,990  
       

 

NORWAY— 20.8%

       

Basic Materials — 3.3%

       

Norsk Hydro

   62,503      326,663  

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

 

 

 

    

      Shares      

    

      Value      

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Basic Materials — continued

       

Yara International

   13,609      $          648,863  
       

 

        975,526  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 1.9%

       

Orkla

   64,011      558,148  
       

 

Financials — 3.1%

       

DnB

   75,899      886,275  
       

 

Oil & Gas — 9.3%

       

Seadrill

   20,699      685,104  

Statoil ADR

   79,499      2,021,660  
       

 

        2,706,764  
       

 

Telecommunications — 3.2%

       

Telenor

   51,665      923,286  
       

 

TOTAL NORWAY

        6,049,999  
       

 

SWEDEN— 47.3%

       

Consumer Goods — 1.9%

       

Svenska Cellulosa, Cl B

   36,965      541,015  
       

 

Consumer Services — 4.2%

       

Hennes & Mauritz, Cl B

   36,335      1,204,768  
       

 

Financials — 17.5%

       

Investor, Cl B

   27,685      544,652  

Nordea Bank

   187,637      1,718,916  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Cl A

   135,142      854,470  

Svenska Handelsbanken, Cl A

   38,449      1,109,526  

Swedbank, Cl A

   59,309      836,614  
       

 

        5,064,178  
       

 

Industrials — 13.8%

       

Atlas Copco, Cl A

   39,246      860,092  

Sandvik

   73,824      1,022,090  

Scania, Cl B

   24,937      421,272  

SKF, Cl B

   25,516      570,558  

Volvo, Cl B

   90,204      1,131,117  
       

 

        4,005,129  
       

 

Technology — 6.7%

       

Ericsson ADR

   187,710      1,954,061  
       

 

Telecommunications — 3.2%

       

TeliaSonera

   134,685      940,110  
       

 

TOTAL SWEDEN

        13,709,261  
       

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $32,646,292)

        28,937,304  
       

 

 

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

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Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

 

 

    

      Face Amount      

    

      Value      

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.2%

       

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $48,759)

   $                        48,759      $                48,759  
       

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $32,695,051)

        $         28,986,063  
       

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $29,004,748.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   

      Level 1      

 

      Level 2      

 

      Level 3      

        Total        

Common Stock

   $    28,937,304   $                —     $                —     $     28,937,304     

Time Deposit

   —     48,759   —       48,759     
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $    28,937,304   $           48,759   $                —     $ 28,986,063     
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the year ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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† Percentages based on total investments.

 

    

      Shares      

    

          Value          

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%

       

NORWAY— 99.8%

       

Basic Materials — 11.6%

       

Norsk Hydro

   616,916      $          3,224,219  

Yara International

   114,685      5,468,063  
       

 

        8,692,282  
       

 

Consumer Goods — 8.0%

       

Aker, Cl A

   20,991      600,045  

Austevoll Seafood

   58,631      232,955  

Cermaq

   49,834      555,483  

Marine Harvest

   1,939,192      868,108  

Orkla

   429,591      3,745,850  
       

 

        6,002,441  
       

 

Consumer Services — 6.6%

       

Royal Caribbean Cruises

   115,215      3,426,083  

Schibsted

   58,580      1,534,484  
       

 

        4,960,567  
       

 

Financials — 14.8%

       

DnB

   638,906      7,460,527  

Gjensidige Forsikring

   144,508      1,589,999  

Storebrand

   328,735      2,028,958  
       

 

        11,079,484  
       

 

Health Care — 1.3%

       

Algeta *

   28,584      1,002,100  
       

 

Industrials — 1.6%

       

Stolt-Nielsen

   18,485      365,566  

Tomra Systems

   106,964      790,374  
       

 

        1,155,940  
       

 

 

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

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

 

 

    

        Shares/Face        
Amount

    

        Value        

COMMON STOCK — continued

       

Oil & Gas — 44.6%

       

Aker Solutions

   149,216        $        1,737,035  

Archer *

   116,964        496,059  

BW Offshore

   373,685        702,062  

DNO International *

   686,126        809,827  

Fred Olsen Energy

   19,274        651,799  

Petroleum Geo-Services *

   157,847        1,731,090  

ProSafe

   166,106        1,263,817  

Renewable Energy *

   360,669        350,800  

Seadrill

   107,826        3,568,870  

Statoil

   628,976        16,068,730  

Statoil Fuel & Retail

   108,181        861,410  

Subsea 7

   152,333        3,316,588  

TGS Nopec Geophysical

   75,520        1,725,683  
       

 

        33,283,770  
       

 

Technology — 0.9%

       

Atea

   72,598        644,770  
       

 

Telecommunications — 10.4%

       

Telenor

   434,618        7,766,896  
       

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $80,366,089)

        74,588,250  
       

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.0%

       

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%
(Cost $3,532)

   $            3,532        3,532  
       

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $80,369,621)

        $      74,591,782  
       

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $74,706,977.

 

* Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities   

      Level 1      

  

      Level 2      

  

      Level 3      

  

      Total      

Common Stock

   $      74,588,250    $                —      $               —      $      74,588,250  

Time Deposit

   —      3,532    —      3,532  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $      74,588,250    $             3,532    $               —      $      74,591,782  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X China
    Consumer ETF    
         Global X China    
Energy ETF
         Global X China    
Financials ETF
         Global X China    
Industrials  ETF
 

Assets:

           

Cost of Investments

   $ 158,801,941         $ 5,201,716         $ 11,705,338         $ 7,024,710     

Cost of Foreign Currency

     311,249           13,363           14,253           11,801     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 136,625,383         $ 4,812,899         $ 11,062,420         $ 4,558,970     

Foreign Currency at Value

     311,736           13,372           14,280           11,837     

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

         10,684,525           419,876           506,207           174,785     

Dividend and Interest Receivable

     132,300           —           5,767           642     

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

     —            —                2,785,000           —      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     147,753,944           5,246,147           14,373,674               4,746,234     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     10,810,342           418,966           3,447,474           186,170     

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     70,619           2,483           2,472           2,176     

Due to Custodian

     14,996           2,874           —            —      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     10,895,957                   424,323           3,449,946           188,346     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 136,857,987         $ 4,821,824         $ 10,923,728         $ 4,557,888     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

           

Paid-in Capital

   $ 163,522,021         $ 5,192,860         $ 12,370,697         $ 7,119,053     

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

     (646,350)          78,332           14,611           3,261     

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (3,841,949)          (60,561)          (819,230)          (98,661)    

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (22,176,558)          (388,817)          (642,918)          (2,465,740)    

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     823           10           568           (25)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 136,857,987         $ 4,821,824         $ 10,923,728         $ 4,557,888     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     8,950,000           350,000           1,000,000           400,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 15.29         $ 13.78         $ 10.92         $ 11.39     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X China
    Materials ETF    
         Global X NASDAQ    
China Technology

ETF
         Global X FTSE    
ASEAN 40  ETF
         Global X FTSE    
Andean 40  ETF
 

Assets:

           

Cost of Investments

   $ 4,310,922         $ 4,605,467         $ 24,596,635         $ 7,260,366     

Cost of Foreign Currency

     13,226           22,177           10,719           4,762     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 2,845,033         $ 4,593,515         $ 23,255,017         $ 6,799,148     

Foreign Currency at Value

     13,260           22,237           11,094           4,792     

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     301,401           498,452           —           —      

Dividend and Interest Receivable

     630           —            16,642           7,217     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

         3,160,324               5,114,204           23,282,753               6,811,157     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     282,338           497,424           —            —      

Due to Custodian

     1,959           —            8,479           1,246     

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     1,400           2,743           12,042           3,870     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     285,697           500,167           20,521           5,116     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,874,627         $ 4,614,037         $ 23,262,232         $ 6,806,041     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

           

Paid-in Capital

   $ 4,343,294         $ 4,810,925         $ 24,350,557         $ 7,298,000     

Undistributed Net Investment Income

     —            57,615           259,838           105,342     

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (2,812)          (242,610)          (7,031)          (136,113)    

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (1,465,889)          (11,952)          (1,341,618)          (461,218)    

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Translations

     34           59           486           30     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,874,627         $ 4,614,037         $ 23,262,232         $ 6,806,041     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     300,000           300,000               1,500,000           500,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 9.58         $ 15.38         $ 15.51         $ 13.61     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X FTSE
    Colombia 20 ETF    
     Global X FTSE
    Argentina 20 ETF    
         Global X Brazil    
Mid Cap ETF
     Global X Brazil
    Consumer ETF    
 

Assets:

           

Cost of Investments

   $ 145,016,559         $ 4,856,007         $ 24,716,527         $ 31,630,916     

Cost of Foreign Currency

     7,389,882           761           4,834           6,866     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 140,915,627         $ 3,858,935         $ 23,317,586         $ 29,362,342     

Foreign Currency at Value

     7,388,324           733           4,894           7,029     

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

     4,858,500           —            —            1,678,000     

Dividend and Interest Receivable

     280,134           —            61,373           70,188     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     153,442,585           3,859,668           23,383,853           31,117,559     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     4,246,896           —            —            1,677,095     

Due to Custodian

     7,370,120           —            41,470           61,946     

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     79,857           2,355           12,669           16,192     

Payable due to Custody

     132,794           261           —            —      

Other Payables

     —            —            300           1,002     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     11,829,667           2,616           54,439           1,756,235     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 141,612,918         $ 3,857,052         $ 23,329,414         $ 29,361,324     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

           

Paid-in Capital

   $ 158,205,828         $ 5,219,000         $ 25,344,341         $ 32,070,393     

Undistributed Net Investment Income

     300,006           71,114           408,624           392,930     

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (12,795,863)          (435,961)          (1,024,443)          (830,884)    

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (4,100,932)          (997,072)          (1,398,941)          (2,268,574)    

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     3,879           (29)          (167)          (2,541)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 141,612,918         $ 3,857,052         $ 23,329,414         $ 29,361,324     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

           7,380,000                 350,000                 1,500,000                 1,750,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

   $ 19.19         $ 11.02         $ 15.55         $ 16.78     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X Brazil
    Financials ETF    
     Global X Mexico
    Small-Cap ETF    
     Global X Russell
    Emerging Markets    
Growth ETF
     Global X Russell
    Emerging Markets    
Value ETF
 

Assets:

           

Cost of Investments

   $     8,252,256         $     727,921         $     2,499,613         $     2,592,091     

Cost of Foreign Currency

     —             244           11,581           6,487     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 7,452,509         $ 556,872         $ 2,163,345         $ 2,234,226     

Foreign Currency at Value

     —             250           11,313           6,276     

Dividend and Interest Receivable

     13,846           —             3,989           602     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     7,466,355           557,122           2,178,647           2,241,104     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     4,470           317           1,186           1,217     

Due to Custodian

     471           —             1,006           —       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,941           317           2,192           1,217     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 7,461,414         $ 556,805         $ 2,176,455         $ 2,239,887     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

           

Paid-in Capital

   $ 8,159,523         $ 719,614         $ 2,511,000         $ 2,498,000     

Undistributed Net Investment Income

     216,360           6,225           37,049           31,438     

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (115,348)           2,010           (35,055)           68,493     

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (799,747)           (171,049)           (336,268)           (357,865)     

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     626           5           (271)           (179)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 7,461,414         $ 556,805         $ 2,176,455         $ 2,239,887     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     500,000           50,000           100,000           100,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

     $14.92           $11.14           $21.76           $22.40     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X FTSE
    Nordic Region ETF    
     Global X FTSE
    Norway 30 ETF    
 

Assets:

     

Cost of Investments

   $     32,695,051         $     80,369,621     

Cost of Foreign Currency

     15,772           139,448     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investments at Value

   $ 28,986,063         $ 74,591,782     

Foreign Currency at Value

     16,022           141,055     

Reclaim Receivable

     11,305           —       

Receivable from Custodian

     3,250           —       
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     29,016,640           74,732,837     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

     

Payable due to Investment Adviser

     11,892           25,860     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     11,892           25,860     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 29,004,748         $ 74,706,977     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

     

Paid-in Capital

   $ 31,954,132         $ 83,208,985     

Undistributed Net Investment Income

     694,530           995,926     

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     64,912           (3,721,702)     

Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (3,708,988)           (5,777,839)     

Net Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Translations

     162           1,607     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 29,004,748         $ 74,706,977     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     1,660,000           5,350,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

     $17.47           $13.96     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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For the year ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X China
    Consumer ETF    
    Global X
    China Energy    
ETF
        Global X China    
Financials  ETF
    Global X
China
    Industrials    
ETF
 

Investment Income:

        

Dividend Income

   $     2,932,933        $     189,727        $     158,169        $     129,440     

Interest Income

     220          7          7          7     

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (79,553)          (16,122)          (11,879)          (8,223)     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     2,853,600          173,612          146,297          121,224     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(1)

     1,139,644          47,985          106,172          51,562     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,139,644          47,985          106,172          51,562     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,139,644          47,985          106,172          51,562     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     1,713,956          125,627          40,125          69,662     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

     (11,428,389) (2)      (322,121) (2)      (1,777,734) (2)      366,112 (2) 

Foreign Currency Transactions

     6,584          434          1,562          280     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (11,421,805)          (321,687)          (1,776,172)          366,392     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (43,411,948)          (602,952)          (3,649,752)          (3,005,370)     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     250          13          431          (735)     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (43,411,698)          (602,939)          (3,649,321)          (3,006,105)     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (54,833,503)          (924,626)          (5,425,493)          (2,639,713)     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (53,119,547)        $ (798,999)        $ (5,385,368)        $ (2,570,051)     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(2) 

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

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

 

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For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

         Global X China    
Materials ETF
     Global X
NASDAQ
China
    Technology    
ETF
         Global X FTSE    
ASEAN 40

ETF(1)
     Global X
    FTSE Andean    
40 ETF(2)
 

Investment Income:

           

Dividend Income

   $ 103,822           $ 170,080            $ 323,019            $ 143,306     

Interest Income

     8             5              10              2     

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (7,016)            (4,068)             (12,118)             (17,730)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     96,814             166,017              310,911              125,578     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(3)

     89,639             37,043              48,969              35,613     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     89,639             37,043              48,969              35,613     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     89,639             37,043              48,969              35,613     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     7,175             128,974              261,942              89,965     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

           

Investments

     11,781,411 (4)         (583,709)(4)         (15,942)(4)         (129,057)    

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (3,033)            166              (636)             8,321     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     11,778,378             (583,543)             (16,578)             (120,736)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

           

Investments

     (12,377,480)            (505,816)             (1,341,618)             (461,218)    

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (40)            22              486              30     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (12,377,520)            (505,794)             (1,341,132)             (461,188)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (599,142)            (1,089,337)             (1,357,710)             (581,924)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (591,967)          $ (960,363)           $ (1,095,768)           $ (491,959)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 2, 2011.

(3) 

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(4) 

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

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

 

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For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X FTSE
    Colombia 20 ETF    
     Global X
FTSE
    Argentina 20    
ETF(1)
     Global X Brazil
        Mid Cap ETF         
         Global X Brazil    
Consumer ETF
 

Investment Income:

           

Dividend Income

   $ 3,552,532            $ 93,647            $ 1,035,080            $ 713,181        

Interest Income

     129              4              9,635              5,033        

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (36,114)             (1,871)             (57,687)             (41,508)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     3,516,547              91,780              987,028              676,706        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(2)

     1,087,176              20,666              202,169              226,242        

Custodian Fees

     234,007              280              —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     1,321,183              20,946              202,169              226,242        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Waiver of Supervision and Administration Fees

     (27,799)             —              —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     1,293,384              20,946              202,169              226,242        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     2,223,163              70,834              784,859              450,464        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

           

Investments

     (9,703,681)(3)         (435,961)             (1,213,440)(3)         (954,780)(3)   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     151,360              280              (17,225)             (6,026)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (9,552,321)             (435,681)             (1,230,665)             (960,806)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

           

Investments

     (26,032,969)             (997,072)             (3,992,645)             (4,579,419)       

Foreign Currency Transactions

     7,943              (29)             (777)             (2,705)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (26,025,026)             (997,101)             (3,993,422)             (4,582,124)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (35,577,347)             (1,432,782)             (5,224,087)             (5,542,930)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (33,354,184)           $ (1,361,948)           $ (4,439,228)           $ (5,092,466)       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 2, 2011.

(2) 

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(3) 

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

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X Brazil
    Financials ETF    
    Global X
Mexico
    Small-Cap    
ETF(1)
    Global X
Russell
Emerging
Markets
    Growth  ETF(2)    
     Global X
Russell
Emerging
    Markets Value    
ETF(2)
 

Investment Income:

         

Dividend Income

   $ 332,454           $ 9,423           $ 61,226            $ 49,878        

Interest Income

     1             —             —              1        

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (22,674)            —             (6,511)             (7,165)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     309,781             9,423             54,715              42,714        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(3)

     65,842             2,988             12,472              12,763        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     65,842             2,988             12,472              12,763        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     65,842             2,988             12,472              12,763        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     243,939             6,435             42,243              29,951        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

         

Investments

     (164,524) (4)      (10,377) (4)      (35,055)             68,493        

Foreign Currency Transactions

     15,469             (209)            (5,194)             1,487        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (149,055)            (10,586)            (40,249)             69,980        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

         

Investments

     (1,295,157)            (171,049)            (336,268)             (357,865)       

Foreign Currency Transactions

     522             5             (271)             (179)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,294,635)            (171,044)            (336,539)             (358,044)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,443,690)            (181,630)            (376,788)             (288,064)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (1,199,751)          $ (175,195)          $ (334,545)           $ (258,113)       
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2011.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

(3)

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(4) 

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

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

 

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For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X
FTSE Nordic
Region ETF
     Global X FTSE
Norway 30
ETF(1)
 

Investment Income:

     

Dividend Income

   $ 1,081,825          $ 1,844,748      

Interest Income

     112            40      

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (193,224)           (391,291)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     888,713            1,453,497      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Supervision and Administration Fees(2)

     137,085            205,421      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     137,085            205,421      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     137,085            205,421      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     751,628            1,248,076      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

     

Investments

     150,017(3)         (3,783,797)(3)   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     8,302            (41,087)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     158,319            (3,824,884)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciations) on:

     

Investments

     (5,266,855)           (5,777,839)     

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (238)           1,607      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (5,267,093)           (5,776,232)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (5,108,774)           (9,601,116)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $   (4,357,146)         $ (8,353,040)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 9, 2010.

(2) 

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X China Consumer ETF      Global X China Energy ETF  
     Year Ended
October 31, 2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(2)
 

Operations:

           

Net Investment Income

   $ 1,713,956          $ 513,308          $ 125,627          $ 57,846      

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (11,421,805)(3)         (264,708)           (321,687)(3)         (54,664)     

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (43,411,698)           21,235,963            (602,939)           214,132      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (53,119,547)           21,484,563            (798,999)           217,314      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

           

Net Investment Income

     (1,734,529)           —              (61,491)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (1,734,529)           —              (61,491)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     91,602,500            153,390,500            5,637,000            4,500,000      

Redeemed

     (74,765,500)           —              (4,672,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     16,837,000            153,390,500            965,000            4,500,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (38,017,076)           174,875,063            104,510            4,717,314      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of Period

     174,875,063            —              4,717,314            —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $   136,857,987          $   174,875,063          $ 4,821,824          $   4,717,314      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income (Distributions in Excess)

   $ (646,350)         $ 513,701          $ 78,332          $ 58,057      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     4,800,000            8,600,000            350,000            300,000      

Redeemed

     (4,450,000)           —              (300,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     350,000            8,600,000            50,000            300,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2009.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on December 15, 2009.

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X China Financials ETF      Global X China Industrials ETF  
     Year Ended
October 31, 2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(2)
 

Operations:

           

Net Investment Income

   $ 40,125          $ 1,175,125          $ 69,662          $ 135,007      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,776,172)(3)         1,589,811 (4)         366,392 (3)         1,515,803 (4)   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (3,649,321)           3,006,971            (3,006,105)           540,340      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (5,385,368)           5,771,907            (2,570,051)           2,191,150      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

           

Net Investment Income

     (1,177,311)           —              (149,711)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (1,177,311)           —              (149,711)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     7,974,500            82,874,000            839,000            27,227,000      

Redeemed

     (60,646,500)           (18,487,500)           (6,411,500)           (16,568,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     (52,672,000)           64,386,500            (5,572,500)           10,659,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (59,234,679)           70,158,407            (8,292,262)           12,850,150      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of Period

     70,158,407            —              12,850,150            —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 10,923,728          $ 70,158,407          $ 4,557,888          $ 12,850,150      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 14,611          $ 1,177,309          $ 3,261          $ 149,709      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     750,000            6,000,000            50,000            1,700,000      

Redeemed

     (4,500,000)           (1,250,000)           (400,000)           (950,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     (3,750,000)           4,750,000            (350,000)           750,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on December 10, 2009.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2009.

(3)

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

(4)

Includes realized gains as a result of in-kind transactions.

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

 

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     Global X China Materials ETF      Global X NASDAQ China
Technology ETF
 
     Year Ended
October 31, 2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(2)
 

Operations:

           

Net Investment Income

   $ 7,175          $ 46,418          $ 128,974          $ 7,404      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     11,778,378(3)         (17,369)           (583,543)(3)         38,475      

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (12,377,520)           10,911,665            (505,794)           493,901      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (591,967)           10,940,714            (960,363)           539,780      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

           

Net Investment Income

     (336,120)           —              (7,571)           —        

Net Realized Gains

     —              —              (38,309)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (336,120)           —              (45,880)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     2,226,000            46,701,000            3,666,000            3,761,500      

Redeemed

       (56,065,000)           —                (2,347,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     (53,839,000)           46,701,000            1,319,000            3,761,500      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (54,767,087)           57,641,714            312,757            4,301,280      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of Period

     57,641,714            —              4,301,280            —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 2,874,627          $   57,641,714          $ 4,614,037          $   4,301,280      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ —            $ 44,666          $ 57,615          $ 7,571      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     150,000            3,950,000            200,000            250,000      

Redeemed

     (3,800,000)           —              (150,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     (3,650,000)           3,950,000            50,000            250,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 12, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2009.

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X FTSE
ASEAN 40 ETF
     Global X FTSE
Andean 40
ETF
 
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(2)
 

Operations:

     

Net Investment Income

   $ 261,942          $ 89,965      

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (16,578)(3)         (120,736)     

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,341,132)           (461,188)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (1,095,768)           (491,959)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

     

Issued

     25,223,500            7,298,000      

Redeemed

     (865,500)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     24,358,000            7,298,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     23,262,232            6,806,041      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

     

Beginning of Period

     —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $   23,262,232          $   6,806,041      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 259,838          $ 105,342      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

     

Issued

     1,550,000            500,000      

Redeemed

     (50,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     1,500,000            500,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 2, 2011.

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF      Global X FTSE
Argentina 20
ETF
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Year Ended
October 31, 2010
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
 

Operations:

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 2,223,163          $ 248,896          $ 70,834      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (9,552,321)(2)         148,195            (435,681)     

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (26,025,026)           20,392,508            (997,101)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (33,354,184)           20,789,599            (1,361,948)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

        

Net Investment Income

     (1,100,701)           (264,734)           —        

Net Realized Gains

     (643,516)           —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (1,744,217)           (264,734)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     108,003,500            168,870,000            5,219,000      

Redeemed

     (127,647,100)           —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     (19,643,600)           168,870,000            5,219,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (54,742,001)           189,394,865            3,857,052      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of Period

     196,354,919            6,960,054            —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 141,612,918          $   196,354,919          $ 3,857,052      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 300,006          $ 87,541          $ 71,114      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     5,130,000 (4)         8,040,000 (3)         350,000      

Redeemed

     (6,290,000)(4)         —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     (1,160,000)           8,040,000 (3)         350,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 2, 2011.

(2)

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

(3)

Restated to reflect the effect of a 2 for 1 share split on April 12, 2011. (See Note 8 in Notes to Financial Statement)

(4)

Adjusted to reflect the effect of a 2 for 1 share split on April 12, 2011. (See Note 8 in the Notes to Financial Statement)

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

 

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     Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF      Global X Brazil Consumer ETF  
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(2)
 

Operations:

           

Net Investment Income

   $ 784,859          $ 60,548          $ 450,464          $ 3,140      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,230,665)(3)         31,759            (960,806)(3)         23,620      

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (3,993,422)           2,594,314            (4,582,124)           2,311,009      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (4,439,228)           2,686,621            (5,092,466)           2,337,769      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

           

Net Investment Income

     (417,712)           —              (34,888)           —        

Net Realized Gains

     (35,267)           —              (23,091)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (452,979)           —              (57,979)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     6,216,500            26,555,500            18,461,000            22,596,500      

Redeemed

     (7,237,000)           —              (8,883,500)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     (1,020,500)           26,555,500            9,577,500            22,596,500      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (5,912,707)           29,242,121            4,427,055            24,934,269      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of Period

     29,242,121            —              24,934,269            —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $   23,329,414          $   29,242,121          $   29,361,324          $   24,934,269      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 408,624          $ 57,041          $ 392,930          $ 3,670      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

           

Issued

     350,000            1,600,000            1,000,000            1,250,000      

Redeemed

     (450,000)           —              (500,000)           —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     (100,000)           1,600,000            500,000            1,250,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 21, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 7, 2010.

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X Brazil Financials ETF      Global X
Mexico Small-
Cap ETF
 
     Year Ended
October 31,
2011
     Period Ended
October 31,
2010(1)
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(2)
 

Operations:

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 243,939          $ 12,403          $ 6,435      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (149,055)(3)         1,420            (10,586)(3)   

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (1,294,635)           495,514            (171,044)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (1,199,751)           509,337            (175,195)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

        

Net Investment Income

     (49,172)           —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (49,172)           —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     1,676,000            7,320,000            1,453,000      

Redeemed

     (795,000)           —              (721,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     881,000            7,320,000            732,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

     (367,923)           7,829,337            556,805      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of Period

     7,829,337            —              —        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $   7,461,414          $   7,829,337          $   556,805      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 216,360          $ 13,826          $ 6,225      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     100,000            450,000            100,000      

Redeemed

     (50,000)           —              (50,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     50,000            450,000            50,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2010.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2011.

(3) 

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

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

 

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     Global X
Russell
Emerging
Markets
  Growth ETF  
     Global X Russell
Emerging
  Markets Value  
ETF
 
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011(1)
 

Operations:

     

Net Investment Income

   $ 42,243          $ 29,951      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (40,249)           69,980      

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (336,539)           (358,044)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (334,545)           (258,113)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

     

Issued

     2,511,000            2,498,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     2,511,000            2,498,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     2,176,455            2,239,887      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

     

Beginning of Period

     —            —      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $   2,176,455          $ 2,239,887      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 37,049          $ 31,438      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

     

Issued

     100,000            100,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     100,000            100,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

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

 

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     Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF      Global X FTSE
Norway 30 ETF
 
     Year Ended
    October 31,    
2011
     Year Ended
    October 31,    
2010
         Period Ended    
October 31,
2011(1)
 

Operations:

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 751,628          $ 129,926          $ 1,248,076      

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign

        

Currency Transactions

     158,319(2)          412,087(3)          (3,824,884)(2)    

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (5,267,093)           1,293,175            (5,776,232)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (4,357,146)           1,835,188            (8,353,040)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

        

Net Investment Income

     (150,580)           (2,158)           (6,983)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     (150,580)           (2,158)           (6,983)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     23,507,000            9,938,400            95,823,000      

Redeemed

     (2,678,000)           (2,462,600)           (12,756,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     20,829,000            7,475,800            83,067,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     16,321,274            9,308,830            74,706,977      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of Period

     12,683,474            3,374,644            —      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 29,004,748          $ 12,683,474          $ 74,706,977      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 694,530          $ 127,846          $ 995,926      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     1,150,000            590,000            6,200,000      

Redeemed

     (150,000)           (140,000)           (850,000)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     1,000,000             450,000            5,350,000      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 9, 2010.

(2) 

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

(3) 

Includes realized gains as a result of in-kind transactions.

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

 

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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 ($)
  Distribution
from
Capital
Gains ($)
  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
(%)
 

Global X China Consumer ETF(1)

  

                 

2011

    20.33         0.17         (5.02)         (4.85)       (0.19)     (0.19)     15.29         (23.99)         136,858         0.65          0.98          12.37       

2010

    15.65         0.17         4.51         4.68               20.33         29.90         174,875         0.65†         1.03†         3.91††    

Global X China Energy ETF(2)

  

                 

2011

    15.72         0.27         (2.07)         (1.80)       (0.14)     (0.14)     13.78         (11.57)         4,822         0.65          1.70          11.39       

2010

    15.02         0.23         0.47         0.70               15.72         4.66         4,717         0.65†         1.80†         20.55††    

Global X China Financials ETF(3)

  

                 

2011

    14.77         0.03         (3.56)         (3.53)       (0.32)     (0.32)     10.92         (24.29)         10,924         0.65          0.25          41.54       

2010

    14.90         0.27         (0.40)         (0.13)               14.77         (0.87)         70,158         0.65†         2.26†         14.42††    

Global X China Industrials ETF(1)

  

                 

2011

    17.13         0.13         (5.64)         (5.51)       (0.23)     (0.23)     11.39         (32.56)         4,558         0.65          0.88          20.13       

2010

    15.50         0.08         1.55         1.63               17.13         10.52         12,850         0.65†         0.61†         12.74††    

Global X China Materials ETF(4)

  

                 

2011

    14.59         0.01         (4.88)         (4.87)       (0.14)     (0.14)     9.58         (33.69)         2,875         0.65          0.05          36.82       

2010

    14.95         0.02         (0.38)         (0.36)               14.59         (2.41)         57,642         0.65†         0.23†         6.13††    

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF(5)

  

                 

2011

    17.21         0.38         (2.05)         (1.67)       (0.03)   (0.13)   (0.16)     15.38         (9.81)         4,614         0.65          2.26          16.79       

2010

    14.90         0.03         2.28         2.31               17.21         15.50         4,301         0.65†         0.24†         5.15††    

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF(6)

  

                 

2011

    15.08         0.38         0.05         0.43               15.51         2.85         23,262         0.65†         3.46†         2.68††    

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2009.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on December 15, 2009.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on December 10, 2009.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 12, 2010.

(5) 

The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2009.

(6) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2011.

* 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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

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

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

 

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    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 ($)
  Distribution
from
Capital
Gains ($)
  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
(including
waivers)
(%)
    Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
 

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF(1)

  

                   

2011

    14.88         0.19         (1.46)         (1.27)               13.61         (8.53)         6,806         0.72†         1.81†         15.83††    

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF(2)

  

                   

2011(9)

    22.99         0.29         (3.88)         (3.59)       (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.21)     19.19         (15.69)         141,613         0.83@         1.39          63.11       

2010(8)

    13.92         0.16         9.44         9 .60       (0.53)     (0.53)     22.99         71.28         196,355         0.86          0.77          40.95       

2009(8)

    7.50         0.25         6.17         6.42               13.92         85.60         6,960         0.86†         2.93†         1.94††    

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF(3)

  

                   

2011

    14.93         0.23         (4.14)         (3.91)               11.02         (26.19)         3,857         0.75†         2.53          40.86††    

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF(4)

  

                   

2011

    18.28         0.46         (2.94)         (2.48)       (0.23)   (0.02)   (0.25)     15.55         (13.73)         23,329         0.69          2.68          16.90       

2010

    15.16         0.08         3.04         3.12               18.28         20.58         29,242         0.69†         1.24†         2.69††    

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF(5)

  

                   

2011

    19.95         0.28         (3.42)         (3.14)       (0.02)   (0.01)   (0.03)     16.78         (15.74)         29,361         0.77          1.53          37.28       

2010

    15.48         —           4.47         4.47               19.95         28.88         24,934         0.77†         0.07†         4.72††    

Global X Brazil Financials ETF(6)

  

                   

2011

    17.40         0.46         (2.85)         (2.39)       (0.09)     (0.09)     14.92         (13.80)         7,461         0.77          2.85          37.24      

2010

    15.08         0.05         2.27         2.32               17.40         15.38         7,829         0.77†         1.15†         —  ††    

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF(7)

  

                   

2011

    14.53         0.10         (3.49)         (3.39)               11.14         (23.33)         557         0.69†         1.48†         8.31††    

 

  (1) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 2, 2011.

  (2) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 5, 2009.

  (3) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 2, 2011.

  (4) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 21, 2010.

  (5) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 7, 2010.

  (6) 

The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2010.

  (7) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2011.

  (8) 

Per share amounts have been restated for a 2 for 1 share split on April 12, 2011. (See Note 8 in Notes to Financial Statements)

  (9) 

Per share amounts have been adjusted for a 2 for 1 share split on April 12, 2011. (See Note 8 in Notes to Financial Statements)

 

  * 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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
  @ The Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets includes the effect of a waiver. If these expense offsets were excluded, the ratio would have been 0.81%, 0.86% and 0.86% for the periods ended 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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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    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 ($)
    Distribution
from
Capital
Gains ($)
    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
(%)
 

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF(1)

  

                 

2011

    25.11        0.42        (3.77     (3.35     —          —          —          21.76        (13.34     2,176        0.69 †      2.33 †      15.71 †† 

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF(1)

  

                 

2011

    24.98        0.30        (2.88     (2.58     —          —          —          22.40        (10.33     2,240        0.69 †      1.61 †      33.15 †† 

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF(2)

  

                 

2011

    19.22        0.53        (2.11     (1.58     (0.17     —          (0.17     17.47        (8.34     29,005        0.50        2.74        3.59   

2010

    16.07        0.32        2.84        3.16        (0.01     —          (0.01     19.22        19.68        12,683        0.50        1.91        4.07   

2009

    14.50        (0.02     1.59        1.57        —          —          —          16.07        10.83        3,375        0.50 †      (0.50 )†      0.70 †† 

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF(3)

  

                 

2011

    14.80        0.44        (1.27     (0.83     (0.01     —          (0.01     13.96        (5.62     74,707        0.50 †      3.03 †      24.26 †† 

 

  (1) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

  (2) 

The Fund commenced operations on August 17, 2009.

  (3) 

The Fund commenced operations on November 9, 2010.

  * 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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

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

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

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

 

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 with eighty-six portfolios as of October 31, 2011. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X China Consumer ETF, Global X China Energy ETF, Global X China Financials ETF, Global X China Industrials ETF, Global X China Materials ETF, Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF (formerly, Global X China Technology ETF), Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF, Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF, Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (formerly, Global X/InterBolsa FTSE Colombia 20 ETF), Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF, Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF, Global X Brazil Consumer ETF, Global X Brazil Financials ETF, Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF, Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF, Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF, Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF (formerly, Global X Nordic 30 ETF), Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (each a “Fund”, collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund is non-diversified.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the Significant Accounting Policies followed by the Funds.

USE OF ESTIMATES — 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 differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

SECURITY VALUATION — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on 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 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 may be valued at their 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 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.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

SECURITY VALUATION (continued)

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 Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from a national 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. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee. As of October 31, 2011, there were securities valued using Fair Value Procedures of $3,848, $74,830, $140,750, and $134,905 in Global X China Industrials ETF, Global X China Materials ETF, Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF and Global X Brazil Consumer ETF Funds, respectively. There were no other securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.

For securities that principally trade on a foreign market or exchange, a significant gap in time can exist between the time of a particular security’s last trade and the time at which the Funds calculated their net asset value. The closing prices of such securities may no longer reflect their market value at the time the Funds calculated net asset value if an event that could materially affect the value of those securities (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that the Funds calculate net asset value. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. If Global X Management Company LLC (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 net asset value, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. In addition, the Funds’ Sub-administrator, SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”), monitors price movements among certain selected indices, securities and/or baskets of securities that may be an indicator that the closing prices received earlier from foreign exchanges or markets may not reflect market value at the time the Funds calculate net asset value. If price movements in a monitored index or security exceed levels established by the Sub-administrator, the Sub-administrator notifies the Adviser that such limits have been exceeded. In such event, the Adviser makes the determination whether a Committee meeting should be called based on the information provided.

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

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

SECURITY VALUATION (concluded)

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including 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)

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, 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 October 31, 2011, there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provision 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), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

As of and during the period ended October 31, 2011, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on 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 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

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (concluded)

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION (concluded)

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 represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date.

CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem shares (“Shares”) at Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of Shares, (each block of Shares for a Fund is called a “Creation Unit” or multiples thereof). 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 investor 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 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, a higher Transaction Fee will be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown:

 

     Creation
Unit Shares
     Transaction
Fee
     Value      Redemption
Fee
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

     50,000       $ 1,900       $ 764,500       $ 1,900   

Global X China Energy ETF

     50,000         1,900         689,000         1,900   

Global X China Financials ETF

     50,000         1,900         546,000         1,900   

Global X China Industrials ETF

     50,000         1,900         569,500         1,900   

Global X China Materials ETF

     50,000         1,900         479,000         1,900   

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     50,000         1,900         769,000         1,900   

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     50,000         2,300         775,500         2,300   

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     50,000         2,300         680,500         2,300   

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     50,000         2,500         959,500         2,500   

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     50,000         1,000         551,000         1,000   

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     50,000         1,900         777,500         1,900   

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     50,000         1,500         839,000         1,500   

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     50,000         1,500         746,000         1,500   

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     50,000         1,200         557,000         1,200   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     50,000         4,500         1,088,000         4,500   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     50,000         4,500         1,120,000         4,500   

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     50,000         1,400         873,500         1,400   

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     50,000         1,400         698,000         1,400   

 

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The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, 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 its service to the Funds, under the Supervision and Administration Agreement, each 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). In addition, the Funds bear other expenses 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 and other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses). In addition, the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF and Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF pay custodial fees that are not covered by the Supervision and Administration Agreement.

 

     Supervision and
Administration Fee

Global X China Consumer ETF

  0.65%

Global X China Energy ETF

  0.65%

Global X China Financials ETF

  0.65%

Global X China Industrials ETF

  0.65%

Global X China Materials ETF

  0.65%

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

  0.65%

Global X ASEAN 40 ETF

  0.65%

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

  0.72%

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF*

  0.68%

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF*

  0.74%

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

  0.69%

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

  0.77%

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

  0.77%

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

  0.69%

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

  0.69%

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

  0.69%

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

  0.50%

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

  0.50%

*The Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF and the Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF paid 0.15% and 0.01%, respectively in Custody Fees (in addition to the Supervision and Administration Fee) during the period ended October 31, 2011.

The Adviser and InterBolsa S.A. (“InterBolsa”), one of the leading broker-dealers located in Colombia, entered into an agreement, pursuant to which InterBolsa has agreed to provide certain marketing, marketing-related and other services and allows the use of InterBolsa’s name and brand with respect to the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF. Under this agreement, InterBolsa agreed to make an initial payment to the Adviser regarding certain start up expenses for the Fund and the Adviser has agreed to share with InterBolsa fifty percent (50%) of the Adviser’s legitimate profits and losses with respect to the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF.

 

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SEIGFS serves as Sub-Administrator to the Funds. As Sub-Administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with the required general administrative services, including, without limitation: office space, equipment, and personnel; clerical and general back office services; bookkeeping, internal accounting and secretarial services; the calculation of NAV; and assistance with the preparation and filing of reports, registration statements, proxy statements and other materials required to be filed or furnished by the Funds under federal and state securities laws. As compensation for these services, the Sub-Administrator 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 Funds underwriter and distributor of Shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Under the Distribution Agreement, SIDCO, as agent, receives orders to create and redeem Shares in Creation Unit Aggregations and transmits such orders to the Trust’s custodian and transfer agent. The Distributor has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund Shares. SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (i) the costs of processing and maintaining records of creations of Creation Units; (ii) all costs of maintaining the records required of a registered broker/dealer; (iii) the expenses of maintaining its registration or qualification as a dealer or broker under Federal or state laws; (iv) filing fees; and (v) all other expenses incurred in connection with the distribution services as contemplated in the Distribution Agreement. SIDCO receives no fee for its distribution services under the Distribution Agreement

4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011, the purchases and sales of investments in securities, excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

 

             Purchases                       Sales          

Global X China Consumer ETF

   $ 48,621,811         $ 21,509,662     

Global X China Energy ETF

     1,705,610           821,246     

Global X China Financials ETF

     11,654,966           7,155,849     

Global X China Industrials ETF

     2,072,254           1,599,841     

Global X China Materials ETF

     6,080,434           5,755,174     

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     1,599,401           949,211     

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     7,937,837           294,906     

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     4,495,175           1,112,638     

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     111,256,691           101,548,447     

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     2,048,633           1,774,222     

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     4,948,019           9,060,964     

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     10,951,628           11,312,518     

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     3,182,341           3,540,004     

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     79,496           72,813     

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     819,001           375,317     

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     1,175,200           811,004     

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     2,165,477           978,321     

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     14,103,470           10,926,192     

During the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the Funds.

 

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For the period ended October 31, 2011, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

             Purchases                      Sales              Realized
        Gain/(Loss)         
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

   $ 61,752,198         $ 72,188,988         $         (7,838,991)    

Global X China Energy ETF

     4,758,439           4,624,950           (283,274)    

Global X China Financials ETF

     2,978,779           61,103,223           (1,605,000)    

Global X China Industrials ETF

     -           6,126,046           244,654     

Global X China Materials ETF

     1,528,181           56,099,645           11,367,066     

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     2,677,853           1,956,019           (341,101)    

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     17,582,540           612,893           (8,915)    

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     4,006,971           -           -     

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     30,855,838           62,252,269           2,690,734     

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     5,004,623           -           -     

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     6,181,675           2,849,430           (190,659)    

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     13,287,750           3,118,341           (123,897)    

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     1,675,018           196,619           (49,247)    

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     1,452,635           722,110           (12,386)    

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     2,090,985           -           -     

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     2,136,553           -           -     

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     22,424,541           2,242,230           65,667     

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     90,533,529           9,560,947           (62,096)    

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.

 

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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

The following differences, primarily attributable to utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions and distributions reclassifications, foreign currency, redemptions in-kind, sales of passive foreign investment companies and net operating losses, have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal period ended October 31, 2011.

 

Global X Funds

   Paid-in
Capital
  Undistributed
Net
Investment
Income/(Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Global X China Consumer ETF

   $(6,705,479)   $(1,139,478)   $7,844,957

Global X China Energy ETF

   (272,140)   (43,861)   316,001

Global X China Financials ETF

   (2,324,182)   (25,512)   2,349,694

Global X China Industrials ETF

   311,332   (66,399)   (244,933)

Global X China Materials ETF

   11,481,294   284,279   (11,765,573)

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

   (269,575)   (71,359)   340,934

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

   (7,443)   (2,104)   9,547

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     15,377   (15,377)

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

   3,674,928   (909,997)   (2,764,931)

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     280   (280)

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

   (190,659)   (15,564)   206,223

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

   (103,607)   (26,316)   129,923

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

   (41,477)   7,767   33,710

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

   (12,386)   (210)   12,596

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     (5,194)   5,194

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     1,487   (1,487)

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

   114,488   (34,364)   (80,124)

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

   141,985   (245,167)   103,182

These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share.

 

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The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the last period ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

Global X

Funds

   Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Totals  

Global X China Consumer ETF

        

2011

   $ 1,734,529       $       $ 1,734,529   

2010

                       

Global X China Energy ETF

        

2011

   $ 61,491       $       $ 61,491   

2010

                       

Global X China Financials ETF

        

2011

   $ 1,177,311       $       $ 1,177,311   

2010

                       

Global X China Industrials ETF

        

2011

   $ 149,711       $       $ 149,711   

2010

                       

Global X China Materials ETF

        

2011

   $ 336,120       $       $ 336,120   

2010

                       

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

        

2011

   $ 45,880       $       $ 45,880   

2010

                       

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

        

2011

   $ 1,288,147       $ 456,070       $ 1,744,217   

2010

     264,734                 264,734   

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

        

2011

   $ 452,979       $       $ 452,979   

2010

                       

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

        

2011

   $ 57,979       $       $ 57,979   

2010

                       

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

        

2011

   $ 49,172       $       $ 49,172   

2010

                       

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

        

2011

   $ 150,580       $       $ 150,580   

2010

     2,158                 2,158   

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

        

2011

   $ 6,983       $       $ 6,983   

 

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As of October 31, 2011, the Components of Tax Basis Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses) were as follows:

 

     Global X Funds  
     Global X China
    Consumer ETF    
         Global X China    
Energy ETF
         Global X China    
Financials ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 418,113         $ 78,332         $ 14,611     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (1,514,329)          (33,911)          (551,954)    

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (24,503,355)          (415,457)          (909,626)    

Other Temporary Differences

     (1,064,463)          –           –     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (26,664,034)        $ (371,036)        $ (1,446,969)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
         Global X China    
Industrials  ETF
         Global X China    
Materials ETF
     Global X
    NASDAQ China    
Technology  ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 3,261         $ –         $ 57,614     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (94,810)          –           (236,466)    

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (2,469,616)          (1,468,667)          (18,036)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (2,561,165)        $ (1,468,667)        $ (196,888)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
         Global X FTSE    
ASEAN 40 ETF
     Global X FTSE
Andean 40 ETF
     Global X FTSE
    Colombia 20 ETF    
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 265,345         $ 105,342       $ 1,305,906     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     –           (120,886)         (8,249,654)    

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (1,353,670)          (476,415)         (9,649,162)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (1,088,325)        $ (491,959)       $ (16,592,910)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
     Global X FTSE
    Argentina 20 ETF    
         Global X Brazil Mid    
Cap ETF
         Global X Brazil    
Consumer ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 71,114         $ 431,261       $ 392,931     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (414,683)          (918,379)         (563,593)    

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (1,018,379)          (1,527,809)         (2,538,407)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (1,361,948)        $ (2,014,927)       $ (2,709,069)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
         Global X Brazil    
Financials ETF
         Global X Mexico    
Small-Cap ETF
     Global X Russell
    Emerging Markets    
Growth ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 218,222         $ 8,235         $ 37,049     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     –           –           (35,055)    

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (916,331)          (171,044)          (336,539)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (698,109)        $ (162,809)        $ (334,545)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Global X Funds  
         Global X Russell    
Emerging

Markets Value
ETF
         Global X FTSE    
Nordic Region

ETF
     Global X FTSE
    Norway 30 ETF    
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 99,931         $ 788,538         $ 995,925     

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

     –           7,708           –     

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     –           –           (1,802,290)     

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

     (358,044)           (3,745,630)           (7,695,643)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (258,113)         $ (2,949,384)         $ (8,502,008)     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For Federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards represent realized losses of the Funds that may be carried forward for a maximum period of eight years and applied against future gains. As of October 31, 2011, the Funds that had capital loss carryforwards are listed below.

 

Expiration date

   Global X
China
    Consumer    
ETF
         Global X    
China

Energy
ETF
     Global X
China
    Financials    
ETF
     Global X
China
    Industrials    
ETF
     Global X
NASDAQ
China
    Technology    
ETF
 

Oct. 2019

   $ 1,341,121         $ 33,911         $ —           $ —           $ 236,466     

Oct. 2018

     173,208           —             551,954           94,810           —       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,514,329         $ 33,911         $ 551,954         $ 94,810         $ 236,466       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expiration date

   Global X
FTSE
    Colombia    

ETF
     Global X
    Brazil Mid    
Cap ETF
     Global X
Brazil
    Consumer    
ETF
     Global X
    FTSE Norway    
30 ETF
        

Oct. 2019

   $ 8,249,654         $ 918,379         $ 563,593         $ 1,802,290        

Oct. 2018

     —             —             —             —          
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ 8,249,654         $ 918,379         $ 563,593         $ 1,802,290        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

For the year ended October 31, 2011, Global X China Financials ETF, Global X China Industrials ETF, Global X Brazil Financials ETF and Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF utilized $74,505, $125,310, $3 and $7,319, respectively of capital loss carryforwards.

 

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Under the recently enacted Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be used prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, preenactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. Losses carried forward under these new provisions are as follows:

 

Global X Funds

       Short-Term    
Loss
         Long-Term    
Loss
         Total      

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

   $ 120,886         $ -         $ 120,886     

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     414,683           -           414,683     

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     35,055           -           35,055     

The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at October 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds

   Federal Tax
Cost
     Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

     161,129,561         7,656,442         (32,160,620     (24,504,178

Global X China Energy ETF

     5,228,366         350,849         (766,316     (415,467

Global X China Financials ETF

     11,972,614         116,045         (1,026,239     (910,194

Global X China Industrials ETF

     7,028,561         293,712         (2,763,303     (2,469,591

Global X China Materials ETF

     4,313,734         84,694         (1,553,395     (1,468,701

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     4,611,610         632,942         (651,037     (18,095

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     24,609,173         167,016         (1,521,172     (1,354,156

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     7,275,593         114,988         (591,433     (476,445

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     150,568,668         3,857,675         (13,510,716     (9,653,041

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     4,877,285         23,246         (1,041,596     (1,018,350

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     24,845,228         1,817,428         (3,345,070     (1,527,642

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     31,898,208         2,256,768         (4,792,634     (2,535,866

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     8,369,466         384,012         (1,300,969     (916,957

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     727,921         149         (171,198     (171,049

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     2,499,613         51,771         (388,039     (336,268

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     2,592,091         16,675         (374,540     (357,865

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     32,731,855         444,539         (4,190,331     (3,745,792

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     82,289,032         1,797,169         (9,494,419     (7,697,250

The preceding differences between book and tax cost are primarily due to mark to market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.

 

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6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

The Funds invest 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 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 issues or sectors. Issuers and securities markets in such countries are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements or as comprehensive government regulations as are issuers and securities markets in the U.S. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial statements of emerging 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 country issuers than is available about issuers in the United States.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. 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 (other than the Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF and the Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF) 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 its Underlying Index when a replication strategy might be detrimental to its shareholders, such as when there are practical difficulties or substantial costs involved in compiling a portfolio of equity securities to follow its Underlying Index, or, in certain instances, when securities in the Underlying Index become temporarily illiquid, unavailable or less liquid, or due to legal restrictions (such as diversification requirements that apply to the Funds but not the Underlying Indexes).

Certain Funds may invest in commodity related securities, which are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have a great impact on those securities.

 

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7. OTHER

At October 31, 2011, the total Shares outstanding that were held by Authorized Participants were as follows. The Authorized Participants have entered into an agreement with the Funds’ Distributor.

 

     Authorized
Participants
   Percentage of
Shares
Outstanding

Global X China Consumer ETF

   5    100%

Global X China Energy ETF

   2    100%

Global X China Financials ETF

   3    100%

Global X China Industrials ETF

   1    100%

Global X China Materials ETF

   2    100%

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

   2    100%

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

   3    100%

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

   3    100%

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

   5    100%

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

   3    100%

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

   3    100%

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

   3    100%

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

   2    100%

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

   1    100%

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

   1    100%

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

   1    100%

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

   4    100%

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

   6    100%

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.

8. SHARE SPLIT

Effective April 12, 2011, the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF Fund underwent a 2-for-1 share split. The effect of this transaction was to multiply the number of outstanding shares of the Fund by two, resulting in a corresponding decrease in the net asset value 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 three-year period then ended have been given retroactive effect to reflect these share splits. There were no changes in net assets, results of operations or total return as a result of these transactions.

9. CHANGE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Global X Funds have selected Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds’ fiscal year ended October 31, 2011. The decision to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee on December 21, 2010 and was approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees on January 28, 2011. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010, neither the Funds, their portfolios, nor anyone on their behalf, consulted with E&Y on items which: (i) concerned the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that

 

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9. CHANGE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (concluded)

might be rendered on the Global X Funds’ financial statements; or (ii) concerned the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or reportable events (as described in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of said Item 304). The selection of E&Y does not reflect any disagreements with or dissatisfaction by the Global X Funds or the Funds’ Board of Trustees with the performance of the Global X Funds’ prior independent registered public accounting firm, Sanville & Company (“Sanville”). The decision not to renew the engagement of Sanville, effective upon its completion of its audit for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, and to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee and approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Sanville’s report on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 (i) there were no disagreements with Sanville on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Sanville, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for such years; and (ii) there were no “reportable events” of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

10. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

The Funds may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Funds’ total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments. 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 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 Funds could also experience delays and costs in 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 October 31, 2011, there were no securities on loan for any of the Funds.

11. 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.

 

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12. NEW ACCOUNTING PROUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).” ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS.ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose the following information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, the valuation processes used by the reporting entity, and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-04 and its impact on the financial statements.

13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on November 11, 2011, the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Funds was considered and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on December, 19, 2011, the Board of Trustees of the Trust, based upon the recommendation of the Adviser, determined to liquidate and terminate the Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF, Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF and Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF (the “Liquidating Funds.”). Due to the Liquidating Funds’ low levels of assets, the Adviser does not believe that it can continue to conduct the Liquidating Funds’ business and operations in an economically efficient manner. As such, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interests of the Liquidating Funds and their shareholders to liquidate and terminate the Liquidating Funds. As of the close of regular trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE”) on February 16, 2012 (“Closing Date”), the shares of the Liquidating Funds will cease trading on the NYSE and will close to purchases by investors.

Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Liquidating Funds prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions. However, from February 17, 2012, through February 27, 2012 (“Liquidation Date”), shareholders only may be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Liquidating Funds during this time period. Between the Closing Date and the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Funds will be in the process of winding up their operations and liquidating their portfolio. This process will result in the Liquidating Funds not tracking their underlying indexes and their cash holdings increasing, which may not be consistent with the Liquidating Funds’ investment objective and strategy.

 

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13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (concluded)

On or about the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Funds will liquidate their assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders who have not previously redeemed their shares. These distributions are taxable events. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. Once the distributions are complete, the Liquidating Funds will terminate.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on December 21, 2011, based on the recommendation of the Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved the discontinuance of the Global X Philippines PSEi ETF and Global X Shipping ETF, each a separate investment portfolio of the Trust that had never commenced operations.

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios were added to the Trust.

 

Fund Name

Global X NASDAQ 100 Global Technology Index ETF

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

Global X FTSE Permanent ETF

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios of the Trust commenced operations.

 

Fund Name

   Commenced Operations                     

Global X Social Media Index ETF

   November 14, 2011

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

   December 5, 2011

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

   December 5, 2011

Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF

   December 7, 2011

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

 

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Global X Funds

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Global X China Consumer ETF, Global X China Energy ETF, Global X China Financials ETF, Global X China Industrials ETF, Global X China Materials ETF, Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF, Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF, Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF, Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF, Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF, Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF, Global X Brazil Consumer ETF, Global X Brazil Financials ETF, Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF, Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF, Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF, Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF and Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (eighteen of the series constituting the Global X Funds) (the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations, statements of changes in net assets, and financial highlights for the year or period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights of the Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF, Global X Brazil Financials ETF, Global X Brazil Consumer ETF, Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF, Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF, Global X China Consumer ETF, Global X China Energy ETF, Global X China Financials ETF, Global X China Industrials ETF, Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF and Global X China Materials ETF for each of the periods presented through October 31, 2010 were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 23, 2010, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the 2011 financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds listed above at October 31, 2011, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the year or period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (unaudited)

  

 

 

All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) 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, brokerage fees, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns.

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce your 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.

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 “Expense 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
5/1/2011
     Ending
Account
Value
10/31/2011
     Annualized
Expense
Ratios
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period(1)
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     $1,000.00         $837.30       0.65%     $3.01   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X China Energy ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         786.10       0.65     2.93   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X China Financials ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         785.60       0.65     2.93   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X China Industrials ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         678.80       0.65     2.75   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X China Materials ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         672.30       0.65     2.74   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         787.10       0.65     2.93   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         935.50       0.65     3.17   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93       0.65     3.31   

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         881.50       0.72     3.41   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.58       0.72     3.67   

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         900.90       0.78     3.74   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.27       0.78     3.97   

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         719.30       0.75     3.25   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.42       0.75     3.82   

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         825.80       0.69     3.18   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73       0.69     3.52   

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         826.60       0.77     3.55   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.32       0.77     3.92   

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         852.60       0.77     3.60   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.32       0.77     3.92   

 

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      Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/2011
     Ending
Account
Value
10/31/2011
     Annualized
Expense
Ratios
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period(1)
 

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return(2)

     $1,000.00         $766.70       0.69%     $3.02   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73       0.69     3.52   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         828.60       0.69     3.18   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73       0.69     3.52   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         831.50       0.69     3.19   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73       0.69     3.52   

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

                              

 

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         766.20       0.50     2.23   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.68       0.50     2.55   

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

                              

Actual Fund Return

     1,000.00         785.20       0.50     2.25   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.68       0.50     2.55   

 

(1) 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 184/365 (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 181/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.)

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (unaudited)

 

 

 

The discussion below is with respect to the Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF and other portfolios of Global X Funds that had not launched as of October 31, 2011.

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that each mutual fund’s board of trustees, including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the mutual fund, 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 fund’s investment advisory agreement and approve each agreement with such changes as the Independent Trustees deem appropriate.

At a quarterly Board meeting held on February 25, 2011, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) (including the Independent Trustees) of the Global X Funds (“Trust”) initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF ( a “New Fund”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf the New Fund, and Global X Management Company (“Global X Management”).1

At a special Board meeting held on August 19, 2011, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) (including the Independent Trustees) initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X FTSE Portugal 20 ETF, Global X FTSE Ukraine ETF, Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF, Global X Hungary ETF, Global X Luxembourg ETF, Global X FTSE Morocco 20 ETF, Global X Czech Republic ETF, Global X Slovakia ETF, Global X Qatar ETF, Global X Kuwait ETF, Global X Nigeria ETF, Global X FTSE Bangladesh ETF, Global X FTSE Sri Lanka ETF, Global X Kazakhstan ETF, Global X FTSE Frontier Markets ETF, Global X Central America ETF, Global X Central and Northern Europe ETF, Global X Southern Europe ETF, Global X Eastern Europe ETF, Global X Central Asia ETF, Global X Sub-Saharan Africa ETF, Global X S&P Pan Arab & Saudi Arabia ETF, Global X FTSE Toll Roads & Ports ETF, Global X FTSE Railroads ETF, Global X Farmland & Timberland ETF, Global X Cement ETF, Global X Advanced Materials ETF and Global X Social Media Index ETF (each a “New Fund”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf each of each New Fund, and Global X Management.

The Investment Advisory Agreements and Supervision and Administration Agreements for each of the New Funds are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

In advance of each of the Board meetings noted above, the Board (including the Independent Trustees) requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with their consideration of the Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and supporting materials relating to those requests for information.

In determining to approve the Agreements for each New Fund, the Board concluded that the Agreements are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of each New Fund and its shareholders, respectively. In approving Agreements for each New Fund, the Board considered among other things the following categories of material factors.

1 At the February 25, 2011 quarterly Board meeting, the Board also approved the (i) initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X UK Small-Cap ETF, Global X Germany Small-Cap ETF, Global X Hong Kong Small-Cap ETF, Global X Singapore Small-Cap ETF, Global X South Korea Small-Cap ETF, Global X Taiwan Small-Cap ETF, Global X Rare Earths ETF, Global X Strategic Metals ETF, Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF, Global X SuperDividend ETF and Global X Canada Preferred ETF (the “Funds”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of these Funds, and Global X Management.

 

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In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors discussed below nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves.

Nature, extent and quality of services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the terms of the Agreements and the range of services to be provided to the New Funds in accordance with the Agreements;

 

   

Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to the New Funds;

   

Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of each New Fund and the composition of each New Fund’s assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and 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 each of the New Funds, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for each of the New Funds when necessary, (v) provide or arrange for the provision of various third-party services required by the New Funds, (vi) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of each of the New Funds, draft and periodically update the registration statement and other reports and documents for each of the New Funds that are required to be filed by the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vii) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including creation units) of each of the New Funds by shareholders and new investors;

   

the nature, extent and quality of Global X Management’s services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that would be made available to each of the New Funds; and

   

the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to each of the New Funds, including Global X Management’s experience and the qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to the New Funds.

In evaluating the Agreements for certain of the New Funds (Global X Slovakia ETF, Global X FTSE Bangladesh ETF, Global X FTSE Sri Lanka ETF, and Global X Kazakhstan ETF), the Board took into account that (i) at the time the such Agreements were considered, the securities to be held by such New Funds and/or the markets in which the New Funds would operate were not believed to be sufficiently liquid, (ii) that such New Funds will not commence operations until Global X Management is able to adequately assure the Board that the securities to be held by such New Funds and/or the markets in which the New Funds operate are sufficient liquidity and (iii) Global X Management will obtain prior Board approval with respect to the decision to commence operation of any such New Funds.

In addition, the Board considered the fact that any New Funds that is not launched within a reasonable period of time following approval of the Agreements for such New Funds, would be subject to further Board consideration and approval prior to launch of any such New Funds. Finally,

 

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the Board considered that Global X Management conducts extensive due diligence of all New Funds to confirm that various local and regional issues will not adversely impact the operation of any New Fund.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to each of the New Funds.

Performance

The Board determined that because each of the New Funds had not commenced operations, meaningful data relating to investment performance of each New Fund was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the Agreements.

Cost of Services and Profitability

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

Global X Management’s expected cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to each of the New Funds;

   

the unitary Management Fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) that was proposed to be borne by each New Fund under the Agreements for the investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that each 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 each New Fund); and

   

the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all services to be provided to each of the New Funds and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and each of the New Funds. In connection with these considerations, the Board noted that Global X Management advised the Board that it was expected that it would not generate profits from its services to any of the New Funds during the first 12 months of each New Fund’s operations, but expected to do so after that initial start up period.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the profits anticipated to be realized by Global X Management from its relationship with each of the New Funds would not be excessive.

Comparison of Fees and Services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

comparative information with respect to the Management Fee proposed to be paid to Global X Management by each of the New Funds. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with detailed comparative expense data for each of the New Funds, including fees and expenses paid by comparable affiliated and unaffiliated exchange-traded funds and other registered funds and the reasons for any differences in the proposed expense ratios for the New Funds and those presented for comparison;

   

the proposed unified Management Fee structure (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for each New Fund), the expected total expense ratios for each of the New Funds and that Global X Management would be responsible for paying all of designated expenses of the New Funds (discussed in more detail below). In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of having a unitary Management Fee structure was to create a simple, all-inclusive fee that would provide a level of predictability

 

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with respect to the overall expense ratio (i.e., the total fees) of each of the New Funds and that the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was set at a competitive rate to make each New Fund viable in the marketplace;

   

that 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 services, printing costs and other services for the New Funds, but that each New Fund would bear other expenses not covered under the proposed all-inclusive Management Fee, such as such as certain asset-based custody fees for certain New Funds, taxes, brokerage fees, commissions, and other transaction expenses, interest expenses, and extraordinary expenses; and

 

   

that, pursuant to Expense Limitation Agreements applicable to the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF, Global X Management has agreed, until at least April 1, 2013, to assume, waive and/or limit the fees and expenses payable by Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF to a specific total expense ratio (excluding certain fees and expenses) for the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF in order to keep the total expense ratio for each the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF below a designated level.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee and expected total expense ratio of each New Fund should not preclude approval of the Agreements.

Economies of Scale

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each of the New Funds grows and whether the proposed unitary Management Fee for each New Fund reflected these economies of scale;

   

the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to made in each of the New Funds in order to seek to assure that the New Funds are attractive to investors;

   

that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a significant amount of certainty regarding the total fees and expenses of each of the New Funds and its shareholders; and

   

with respect to the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF that is subject to an Expense Limitation Agreement, the total fees and expenses of the Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF would be further reduced until at least April 1, 2013.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that approval of the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was reasonable.

Other Benefits

In considering the Agreement, in addition to the categories discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with each of the New Funds.

 

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Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeems Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of the Funds generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading, as of the time that the Funds’ NAV is calculated. The Funds’ Market Price may be at, above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Funds will fluctuate with changes in the market value of their Funds holdings. The Market Price of the Funds 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 the Funds on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Funds are trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Funds are trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

The following information shows the frequency distributions of premiums and discounts for the Funds. The information shown is for the full calendar quarter completed after the inception date through the date of the most recent calendar quarter end.

Each line in the table shows the number of trading days in which the Funds traded within the premium/discount range indicated. The number of trading days in each premium/discount range is also shown as a percentage of the total number of trading days in the period covered by each table. All data presented here represents past performance, which cannot be used to predict future results.

 

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     Percentage of Total Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
China
Consumer
ETF
    Global X
China Energy
ETF
    Global X
China
Financials
ETF
    Global X
China
Industrials
ETF
    Global X
China
Materials ETF
    Global X
NASDAQ
China
Technology
ETF
    Global X
FTSE ASEAN
40 ETF(1)
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

     0.41     -        0.41     -        0.41     -        -   

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

     -        -        0.41     -        0.41     -        -   

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

     -        -        -        0.41     -        -        -   

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

     -        0.41     -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

     0.41     -        -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

     -        -        0.82     -        -        -        -   

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -        0.41     -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -        -        0.41     1.24     1.65     0.41     0.59

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     0.83     0.83     1.24     0.41     2.89     -        -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     2.07     0.41     2.07     2.07     -        0.41     0.59

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     2.48     3.72     1.65     1.65     3.32     0.41     8.82

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     10.74     5.37     3.72     3.72     4.14     2.07     10.59

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     20.25     15.71     12.81     11.57     8.68     7.02     28.24

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     28.11     23.98     19.01     21.90     21.07     25.62     21.76

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     13.64     19.42     19.01     26.03     19.83     29.34     11.76

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     10.74     12.40     18.60     14.88     19.83     15.29     10.00

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     4.55     9.09     11.57     8.68     9.09     12.40     2.94

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     1.65     4.13     4.55     2.89     4.13     2.49     0.59

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     0.41     0.41     0.41     1.24     2.07     2.89     2.35

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     1.24     0.41     0.83     0.83     0.83     1.24     1.18

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     0.41     1.65     0.83     0.83     0.41     -        0.59

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     1.24     0.41     1.24     -        0.83     -        -   

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4.5%

     0.41     0.41     0.41     1.24     -        0.41     -   

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5.0%

     -        0.83     -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5.5%

     0.41     -        -        -        0.41     -        -   

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6.0%

     -        -        -        0.41     -        -        -   

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6.5%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7.0%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7.5%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.00     100.00     100.00     100.00     100.00     100.00     100.00
  

 

 

 
     Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
China
Consumer
ETF
    Global X
China Energy
ETF
    Global X
China
Financials
ETF
    Global X
China
Industrials
ETF
    Global X
China
Materials ETF
    Global X
NASDAQ
China
Technology
ETF
    Global X
FTSE ASEAN
40 ETF(1)
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

     1        -        1        -        1        -        -   

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

     -        -        1        -        1        -        -   

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

     -        -        -        1        -        -        -   

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

     -        1        -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

     1        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

     -        -        2        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -        1        -        -        -        -        -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -        -        1        3        4        1        1   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     2        2        3        1        7        -        -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     5        1        5        5        -        1        1   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     6        9        4        4        8        1        15   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     26        13        9        9        10        5        18   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     49        38        31        28        21        17        48   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     68        58        46        53        51        62        37   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     33        47        46        63        48        71        20   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     26        30        45        36        48        37        17   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     11        22        28        21        22        30        5   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     4        10        11        7        10        6        1   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     1        1        1        3        5        7        4   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     3        1        2        2        2        3        2   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     1        4        2        2        1        -        1   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     3        1        3        -        2        -        -   

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4.5%

     -        1        1        3        -        1        -   

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5.0%

     1        2        -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5.5%

     1        -        -        -        1        -        -   

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6.0%

     -        -        -        1        -        -        -   

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6.5%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7.0%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7.5%

     -        -        -        -        -        -        -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     242        242        242        242        242        242        170   
  

 

 

 

 

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     Percentage of Total Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
FTSE
Andean 40
(2)
     Global X
FTSE
Colombia
20 ETF
     Global X
FTSE
Argentina
20 ETF(3)
     Global X
Brazil Mid
Cap ETF
     Global X
Brazil
Consumer
ETF
     Global X
Brazil
Financials
ETF
     Global X
Mexico Small-
Cap ETF(4)
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

     -         0.41%         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -         -         -         -         0.41%         -         -   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         -         -         0.41%         0.41%         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         2.07%         2.89%         1.66%         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         -         13.22%         15.70%         14.89%         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     1.11%         1.24%         -         16.12%         12.81%         22.32%         0.85%   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     10.56%         11.16%         0.62%         4.13%         5.79%         9.50%         0.85%   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     70.56%         26.86%         48.45%         13.22%         7.44%         9.50%         5.13%   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     17.22%         34.30%         37.27%         40.50%         45.87%         31.40%         52.99%   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     0.55%         23.13%         13.66%         9.92%         7.85%         9.50%         36.76%   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     -         2.07%         -         0.41%         0.83%         0.41%         1.71%   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     -         0.83%         -         0.41%         -         0.41%         1.71%   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%   
  

 

 

 
     Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
FTSE
Andean 40
(1)
     Global X
FTSE
Colombia
20 ETF
     Global X
FTSE
Argentina
20 ETF(3)
     Global X
Brazil Mid
Cap ETF
     Global X
Brazil
Consumer
ETF
     Global X
Brazil
Financials
ETF
     Global X
Mexico Small-
Cap ETF(4)
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

     -         1         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

     -         -         -         -         1         -         -   

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         -         -         1         1         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         5         7         4         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         -         32         38         36         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     2         3         -         39         31         54         1   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     19         27         1         10         14         23         1   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     127         65         78         32         18         23         6   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     31         83         60         98         111         76         62   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     1         56         22         24         19         23         43   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     -         5         -         1         2         1         2   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     -         2         -         1         -         1         2   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     180         242         161         242         242         242         117   
  

 

 

 

 

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     Percentage of Total Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Russell
Emerging
Markets
Growth
ETF(5)
     Russell
Emerging
Markets
Value
ETF(5)
     Global X
FTSE
Nordic
Region ETF
     Global X
FTSE Norway
30 ETF
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

                               

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

                               

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

                               

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

                               

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

                               

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

                               

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

                               

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

                               

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

                               

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

                             1.28%   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     0.53%                         0.43%   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     2.67%         0.53%         0.83%         7.23%   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     18.73%         28.88%         15.70%         18.30%   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     47.60%         52.41%         48.76%         40.00%   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     23.53%         15.51%         22.31%         17.86%   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1 .0%

     2.67%         2.14%         7.45%         9.79%   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1 .5%

     2.67%         0.53%         2.89%         3.83%   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2 .0%

     1.07%                 1.24%         0.85%   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2 .5%

     0.53%                 0.41%         0.43%   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3 .0%

                     0.41%           

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3 .5%

                               

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4 .0%

                               

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4 .5%

                               

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5 .0%

                               

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5 .5%

                               

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6 .0%

                               

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6 .5%

                               

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7 .0%

                               

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7 .5%

                               
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Russell
Emerging
Markets
Growth
ETF(5)
     Russell
Emerging
Markets
Value
ETF(5)
     Global X
FTSE
Nordic
Region ETF
     Global X
FTSE Norway
30 ETF
 

Greater than 7.0% and Less than 7.5%

                               

Greater than 6.5% and Less than 7.0%

                               

Greater than 6.0% and Less than 6.5%

                               

Greater than 5.5% and Less than 6.0%

                               

Greater than 5.0% and Less than 5.5%

                               

Greater than 4.5% and Less than 5.0%

                               

Greater than 4.0% and Less than 4.5%

                               

Greater than 3.5% and Less than 4.0%

                               

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

                               

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

                             3   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     1                         1   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     5         1         2         17   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     35         54         38         43   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     89         98         118         94   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     44         29         54         42   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1 .0%

     5         4         18         23   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1 .5%

     5         1         7         9   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2 .0%

     2                 3         2   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2 .5%

     1                 1         1   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3 .0%

                     1           

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3 .5%

                               

Less than -3.5% and Greater than -4 .0%

                               

Less than -4.0% and Greater than -4 .5%

                               

Less than -4.5% and Greater than -5 .0%

                               

Less than -5.0% and Greater than -5 .5%

                               

Less than -5.5% and Greater than -6 .0%

                               

Less than -6.0% and Greater than -6 .5%

                               

Less than -6.5% and Greater than -7 .0%

                               

Less than -7.0% and Greater than -7 .5%

                               
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     187         187         242         235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on February 2, 2011.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on March 2, 2011.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 4, 2011.

(5) 

The Fund commenced operations on January 24, 2011.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Set forth below are the names, addresses, ages, 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 Funds
   Principal Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years
   Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Director
  Other
Directorships
Held
by Trustees

Independent Trustees2

Sanjay Ram Bharwani 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1974)    Trustee (since 2008)    CEO of Risk Advisors Inc. (since 2007) (consulting firm); Chief Information Officer, M. Safra & Co (2004-2006) (hedge fund).    353   None.
Scott R. Chichester1 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1970)    Trustee (since 2008)    President & Treasurer, Bayview Acquisition Corp (since 2010), CPA, Penda Aiken Inc. (since 2009) (consultant); Founder and President, DirectPay USA LLC (since 2006) (payroll company); Chief Financial Officer, Ong Corporation (2002-2010) (technology company); Proprietor, Scott R. Chichester CPA (since 2001) (CPA firm).    353   None.
Kartik Kiran Shah 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1977)    Trustee (since 2008)    Director, Wireless Generation (since 2008) (software); Manager, Amgen (2003-2006) (biotechnology firm).    353   None.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

 

The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“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 October 31, 2011.

 

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
Director
  Other
Directorships Held
by Trustees

Interested Trustee / Officers2

Bruno del Ama 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022
(1976)
   Trustee (since 2008), President, Chief Executive Officer (since 2008)    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Global X Management Company LLC (since 2008); Head of Global Structured Products Operations at Radian Asset Assurance (2004-2008) (financial services firm).    353   None.
Jose C. Gonzalez 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022
(1976)
   Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary (since 2008)    Chief Operating Officer, Global X Management Company (since 2008); Founder and President of GWM Group, Inc. (since 2006) (broker-dealer firm).    N/A   N/A
Dianne Sulzbach4 One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456
(1977)
   Assistant Secretary (since 2011)    Corporate Counsel, SEI Investments (since 2010); Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (2006-2010).    N/A   N/A

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

 

 

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)
   Position(s) Held
with Funds
   Principal Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years
   Other Directorships
Held
by Trustees
Peter Rodriguez4 One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456
(1962)
   Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)    Fund Accounting Director of the Administrator (since 2011); Mutual Fund Trading Director, SEI Global Trust Company (2009- 2011); Asset Data Services Director at the Administrator (2006-2009).    N/A

 

1 

Mr. Chichester is currently married to a sister of Mr. del Ama’s wife. While an “immediate family member” (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of Mr. del Ama would be considered an Interested Person, Mr. Chichester is not considered an immediate family member for this purpose. Although this fact was taken into consideration in determining whether Mr. Chichester should be considered to be an Independent Trustee for purposes of the Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, it was determined that this relationship was not one that should disqualify Mr. Chichester from serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust.

 

2 

Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.

 

3 

As of October 31, 2011, the Trust had eighty-six investment portfolios, thirty-five of which were operational.

 

4 

These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more mutual funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.

 

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

 

 

For shareholders that do not have an October 31, 2011 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an October 31, 2011 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

 

     Long-Term
Capital Gain
Distributions
    Ordinary
Income
Distributions
    Total
Distributions
    Qualifying
for
Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction(1)
    Qualifying
Dividend
Income(2)
    Interest
Related
Dividends(3 )
    Short Term
Capital
Gain
Dividends(4)
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Global X China Energy ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     86.42     0.00     100.00

Global X China Financials ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.12     100.00     0.00     0.00

Global X China Industrials ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     100.00     0.00     0.00

Global X China Materials ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     22.51     0.00     100.00

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     78.51     0.00     100.00

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     53.59     0.00     0.00

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     19.26     100.00     0.00     0.00

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     15.85     84.15     100.00     1.72     72.63     0.00     100.00

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     5.97     100.00     0.00     0.00

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     34.29     0.00     100.00

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     11.04     52.59     0.00     100.00

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     28.85     0.01     100.00

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     100.00     0.00     0.00

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     43.62     0.00     0.00

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     0.13     99.87     100.00     0.00     99.20     0.01     100.00

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     0.00     100.00     100.00     0.00     100.00     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 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) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of net investment income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(4) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of short-term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

 

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS (concluded)

 

 

 

 

The Fund intends to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the total amount of foreign source income and foreign tax credit are as follows:

 

Global X Funds

   Foreign Source
Income
     Foreign Tax
Credit Pass
through
 

Global X China Consumer ETF

   $ 2,932,932       $ 79,553   

Global X China Energy ETF

     189,726         16,122   

Global X China Financials ETF

     158,297         11,879   

Global X China Industrials ETF

     129,440         8,222   

Global X China Materials ETF

     103,822         7,015   

Global X NASDAQ China Technology ETF

     170,079         4,068   

Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF

     323,019         10,567   

Global X FTSE Andean 40 ETF

     125,084         17,730   

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

     3,552,535         36,114   

Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF

     93,210         1,871   

Global X Brazil Mid Cap ETF

     -         -   

Global X Brazil Consumer ETF

     -         -   

Global X Brazil Financials ETF

     -         -   

Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF

     -         -   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Growth ETF

     61,226         4,540   

Global X Russell Emerging Markets Value ETF

     49,878         5,092   

Global X FTSE Nordic Region ETF

     1,081,825         193,224   

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

     1,844,746         391,291   

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2011. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2011 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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399 Park Ave, 32nd floor

New York, NY 10022

1-888-GXFund-1

(1-888-493-8631)

www.globalxfunds.com

Investment Adviser:

Global X Management Company LLC

399 Park Ave, 32nd 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 the Independent Trustees:

Dechert LLP

1175 I Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20007

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

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Global X Waste Management ETF (ticker: WSTE)

Global X Food ETF (ticker: EATX)

Global X Fishing Industry ETF (ticker: FISN)

Global X Farming ETF (ticker: BARN)

Global X Auto ETF (ticker: VROM)

Global X Canada Preferred ETF (ticker: CNPF)

Global X SuperDividend ETF (ticker: SDIV)

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance

     1   

Schedules of Investments

  

     Global X Waste Management ETF

     8   

     Global X Food ETF

     11   

     Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     15   

     Global X Farming ETF

     17   

     Global X Auto ETF

     22   

     Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     26   

     Global X SuperDividend ETF

     28   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

     34   

Statements of Operations

     36   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     38   

Financial Highlights

     40   

Notes to Financial Statements

     41   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     54   

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     55   

Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

     57   

Supplemental Information

     61   

Trustees and Officers of the Trust

     63   

Notice to Shareholders

     66   

 

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Forms N-Q 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, will be available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-GXFund-1; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 


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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE

GLOBAL X WASTE MANAGEMENT ETF

 

Global X Waste Management ETF

The Global X Waste Management ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Waste Management Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Waste Management Index is designed to reflect the performance of the waste management industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are actively engaged in the waste management, recovery and recycling industry.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on April 12, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 15.27% while the Index decreased 15.36%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.87 per share on April 12, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $12.60 on October 31, 2011.

Six of the Fund’s twenty-seven holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Clean Harbors and Waste Connections, which returned 14.67% and 14.65% respectively. The worst performers were Seche Environment and Veolia Environment, which returned -49.99% and -52.94% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Waste Management ETF    (15.27%)    (16.48%)   
Solactive Global Waste Management Index     (15.36%)    (15.36%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FOOD ETF

 

 

Global X Food ETF

The Global X Food ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Food Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Food Index is designed to reflect the performance of the food industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are primarily engaged in the agriproduct or livestock operations or in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products, agriproducts, and products related to the development of new food technologies.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 2, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 2.11% while the Index decreased 1.99%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.17 per share on May 2, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.85 on October 31, 2011.

Twenty-five of the Fund’s forty-nine holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by CJ CheilJedang and Tingyi Holding, which returned 19.38% and 9.78% respectively. The worst performers were China Yurun Food Group and Marfrig Alimentos, which returned -50.43% and -53.88% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Food ETF    (2.11%)    (1.91%)   
Solactive Global Food Index    (1.99%)    (1.99%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on May 2, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FISHING INDUSTRY ETF

 

 

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

The Global X Fishing Industry ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Fishing Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Fishing Index is designed to reflect the performance of the fishing industry. It is comprised of selected companies globally that are engaged in commercial fishing, fish farming, fish processing or the marketing and sale of fish and fish products. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on the fishing industry.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 3, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 25.47% while the Index decreased 25.76%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.92 per share on May 3, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $11.12 on October 31, 2011.

Four of the Fund’s twenty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Maruha Nichiro Holdings and Nippon Suisan Kaisha, which returned 22.87% and 22.83% respectively. The worst performers were China Marine Food Group and Marine Harvest, which returned -54.83% and -61.47% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR    
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*    
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Fishing Industry ETF    (25.47%)    (26.14%)   
Solactive Global Fishing Index    (25.76%)    (25.76%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on May 3, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X FARMING ETF

 

 

Global X Farming ETF

The Global X Farming ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Farming Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global Farming Index is designed to reflect the performance of the farming industry. It is comprised of common stocks, ADRs, and GDRs of selected companies globally that are primarily engaged in agriproduct or livestock operations or in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of farming products.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on June 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 10.01% while the Index decreased 12.49%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.89 per share on June 1, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $13.40 on October 31, 2011.

Five of the Fund’s fifty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio and Tate & Lyle, which returned 5.99% and 5.95% respectively. The worst performers were Asian Bamboo and Chaoda Modern Agriculture., which returned -64.66% and 65.40% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Farming ETF    (10.01%)    (10.88%)   
Solactive Global Farming Index    (12.49%)    (12.49%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X AUTO ETF

 

 

Global X Auto ETF

The Global X Auto ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S-Network Global Automotive Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The S-Network Global Automotive Index is a modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index comprising publicly traded companies engaged in the production of automobiles, automobile parts, tires, and related activities. It strives to include the fifty largest and most actively traded companies worldwide that are principally engaged (derive greater than 50% of revenues from sources listed above) in the automobile industry.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 18, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 14.93% while the Index decreased 14.74%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $15.20 per share on May 18, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $12.93 on October 31, 2011.

Ten of the Fund’s fifty holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Astra International and Daihatsu Motor, which returned 16.32% and 16.18% respectively. The worst performers were Fiat SpA and Peugeot, which returned -36.46% and -45.49% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Auto ETF    (14.93%)    (15.72%)   
S-Network Global Automotive Index    (14.74%)    (14.74%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on May 18, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X CANADA PREFERRED ETF

 

 

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

The Global X Canada Preferred ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Canada Preferred Stock Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Canada Preferred Stock Index tracks the performance of a select group of preferred stocks from Canadian issues that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It is comprised of preferred shares that meet certain criteria relating to size, liquidity, issuer rating, maturity, and other requirements as determined by Structured Solutions AG. Only securities which are tradable for foreign investors without restrictions are eligible. The Fund is the nation’s first ETF focused exclusively on preferred stock of Canadian companies.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on May 24, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 1.94%, while the Index decreased 2.17%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $14.97 per share on May 24, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $14.48 on October 31, 2011.

Thirty-one of the Fund’s twenty-four holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Weston George and Power Corp Canada, which returned 8.18% and 4.67% respectively. The worst performers were BCE and Yellow Media, which returned -10.51% and -79.70% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X Canada Preferred ETF    (1.94%)    (3.61%)   
Solactive Canada Preferred Stock Index    (2.17%)    (2.17%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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GLOBAL X SUPERDIVIDEND ETF

 

 

Global X SuperDividend ETF

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global SuperDividend Index (the “Index”). The Fund generally seeks to replicate the Index but may at times invest in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index and as a result may or may not hold all the securities that are included in the Index.

The Solactive Global SuperDividend™ Index tracks the performance of 100 equally weighted companies that rank among the highest dividend yielding equity securities in the world. The index provider applies certain dividend stability filters.

For the period from the Fund’s commencement date on June 8, 2011 through October 31, 2011 (the “reporting period”), the Fund decreased 9.56% while the Index decreased 10.30%. The Fund commenced operations with a net asset value of $24.70 per share on June 8, 2011 and ended the period with a net asset value of $21.76 on October 31, 2011.

Thirty of the Fund’s one hundred holdings as of October 31, 2011 increased in value for the reporting period, led by Fleetwood and Foster’s Group, which returned 22.01% and 19.07% respectively. The worst performers were Thomas Cook Group and Yellow Media, which returned -61.13% and -89.35% respectively.

Growth of a $10,000 Investment

 

   AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN FOR     
   THE PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011*     
   Cumulative Inception to Date   
   Net Asset Value    Market Price   
Global X SuperDividend ETF    (9.56%)    (12.31%)   
Solactive Global SuperDividend Index      (10.30%)    (10.30%)   

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*Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2011.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, 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 a 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.

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 index above.

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Waste Management ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — 99.1%

     

 

AUSTRALIA— 4.6%

     

 

Industrials — 4.6%

     

Tox Free Solutions

     15,334       $ 35,065    

Transpacific Industries Group *

     65,605         51,505    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        86,570    
     

 

 

 

 

CANADA— 5.6%

     

 

Industrials — 5.6%

     

Newalta

     3,697         43,806    

Progressive Waste Solutions

     2,925         61,628    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        105,434    
     

 

 

 

 

CHINA— 2.1%

     

 

Industrials — 2.1%

     

Chiho-Tiande Group

     71,554         39,791    
     

 

 

 

 

FRANCE— 10.6%

     

 

Industrials — 10.6%

     

Seche Environnement

     725         32,891    

Veolia Environnement

     11,818         168,060    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FRANCE

        200,951    
     

 

 

 

 

GERMANY— 2.2%

     

 

Industrials — 2.2%

     

Interseroh

     596         41,903    
     

 

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 8.1%

     

 

Industrials — 8.1%

     

China Everbright International

     151,100         44,541    

China Metal Recycling Holdings

     45,761         49,952    

China Water Affairs Group

     102,300         29,630    

Fook Woo Group Holdings *

     152,700         29,288    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        153,411    
     

 

 

 

 

JAPAN— 2.0%

     

 

Basic Materials — 2.0%

     

Asahi Holdings

     1,877         37,473    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Waste Management ETF

 

 

     Shares/Number
of Rights/Face
Amount
     Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

 

NORWAY— 3.1%

     

 

Industrials — 3.1%

     

Tomra Systems

     7,800       $ 57,635    
     

 

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 2.1%

     

 

Industrials — 2.1%

     

Shanks Group

     22,200         39,380    
     

 

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 58.7%

     

 

Basic Materials — 2.4%

     

Calgon Carbon *

     2,946         46,989    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 3.0%

     

Darling International *

     3,990         55,940    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 53.3%

     

Casella Waste Systems, Cl A *

     5,143         32,298    

Clean Harbors *

     1,854         108,033    

EnergySolutions *

     11,153         42,047    

Metalico *

     6,574         29,714    

Republic Services, Cl A

     6,314         179,696    

Sims Metal Management

     7,237         105,701    

Stericycle *

     2,235         186,801    

US Ecology

     2,370         42,802    

Waste Connections

     2,552         86,896    

Waste Management

     5,842         192,377    
     

 

 

 
        1,006,365    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        1,109,294    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,225,230)

        1,871,842    
     

 

 

 

 

RIGHTS — 0.6%

     

 

Transpacific Industries Group *, expires 11/18/11

(Cost $—)

     42,175         10,888    
     

 

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.0%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%

(Cost $639)

   $ 639         639    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $2,225,869)

      $         1,883,369    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

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Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,889,590.

 

* Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

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

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

$1,871,842 $1,871,842 $1,871,842 $1,871,842
Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $       1,871,842         $       —         $       —         $       1,871,842     

Rights

     10,888           —           —           10,888     

Time Deposit

     —           639           —           639     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,882,730         $ 639         $ —         $ 1,883,369     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Food ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — 97.8%

     

 

BRAZIL— 6.0%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 6.0%

     

BRF - Brasil Foods ADR

     8,313       $ 174,989    

JBS *

     8,585         25,808    

M Dias Branco

     550         14,255    

Marfrig Alimentos

     1,550         6,691    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL BRAZIL

        221,743    
     

 

 

 

 

CANADA— 5.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 5.1%

     

George Weston

     1,686         116,871    

Saputo

     1,719         71,023    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        187,894    
     

 

 

 

 

CHINA— 4.6%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 4.6%

     

China Yurun Food Group

     17,500         31,132    

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding

     25,045         71,893    

Want Want China Holdings

     71,000         66,536    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        169,561    
     

 

 

 

 

DENMARK— 1.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 1.1%

     

Christian Hansen Holding

     1,856         40,574    
     

 

 

 

 

FRANCE— 4.7%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 4.7%

     

Danone

     2,484         172,925    
     

 

 

 

 

INDONESIA— 1.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 1.1%

     

Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur TBK

     15,200         9,103    

Indofood Sukses Makmur

     56,800         33,695    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INDONESIA

        42,798    
     

 

 

 

 

JAPAN— 7.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 7.1%

     

Ajinomoto

     8,750         98,877    

MEIJI Holdings

     900         39,909    

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

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            Shares                     Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

   

Consumer Goods — continued

   

Nippon Meat Packers

    2,750      $ 34,806    

Nisshin Seifun Group

    2,550        31,753    

Nissin Foods Holdings

    850        32,797    

Yamazaki Baking

    1,800        24,003    
   

 

 

 

TOTAL JAPAN

      262,145    
   

 

 

 

MEXICO— 3.5%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 3.5%

   

Grupo Bimbo, Ser A

    63,195        130,233    
   

 

 

 

 

NETHERLANDS— 0.7%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 0.7%

   

Nutreco

    411        27,417    
   

 

 

 

 

NORWAY— 2.1%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 2.1%

   

Orkla

    8,750        76,296    
   

 

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 1.4%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 1.4%

   

Tiger Brands

    1,850        53,650    
   

 

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA— 0.6%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 0.6%

   

CJ CheilJedang

    85        23,546    
   

 

 

 

 

SPAIN— 0.5%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 0.5%

   

Ebro Foods

    900        18,286    
   

 

 

 

 

SWITZERLAND— 6.5%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 6.5%

   

Aryzta

    1,000        48,393    

Barry Callebaut

    20        19,026    

Nestle

    3,010        174,657    
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

      242,076    
   

 

 

 

 

TAIWAN— 1.7%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 1.7%

   

Uni-President Enterprises

    46,112        64,451    
   

 

 

 

 

THAILAND— 1.2%

   

 

Consumer Goods — 1.2%

   

Charoen Pokphand Foods

    44,100        43,425    
   

 

 

 

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             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

UNITED KINGDOM— 5.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 5.6%

     

Associated British Foods

     4,512       $ 80,254    

Kerry Group, Cl A

     1,736         64,391    

Tate & Lyle

     6,195         65,007    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

        209,652    
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 44.3%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 44.3%

     

Campbell Soup

     2,247         74,713    

ConAgra Foods

     5,550         140,582    

Corn Products International

     974         47,239    

Flowers Foods

     1,598         32,264    

General Mills

     4,550         175,311    

Hershey

     2,235         127,909    

HJ Heinz

     3,301         176,405    

Hormel Foods

     1,770         52,162    

JM Smucker

     1,453         111,910    

Kellogg

     2,635         142,843    

Kraft Foods, Cl A

     5,030         176,955    

McCormick

     1,544         74,977    

Ralcorp Holdings *

     695         56,184    

Sara Lee

     7,660         136,348    

Smithfield Foods *

     1,859         42,497   

Tyson Foods, Cl A

     3,856         74,421    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        1,642,720    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,643,457)

        3,629,392    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.8%
(Cost $3,643,457)

      $ 3,629,392    
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $3,711,382.

*       Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

Ser — Series

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Food ETF

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

$3,629,392zz $3,629,392zz $3,629,392zz $3,629,392zz
Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 3,629,392        $ —         $ —         $ 3,629,392    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 3,629,392        $ —         $ —         $ 3,629,392    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — 101.2%

     

 

CHILE— 11.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 11.1%

     

Cia Pesquera Camanchaca *

     1,064,500       $ 119,546    

Multiexport Foods

     211,200         65,764    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHILE

        185,310    
     

 

 

 

 

CHINA— 0.7%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 0.7%

     

China Marine Food Group *

     7,137         11,348    
     

 

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 4.8%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 4.8%

     

China Ocean Resources

     14,123         80,532    
     

 

 

 

 

JAPAN— 34.8%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 34.8%

     

Kyokuyo

     34,583         78,336    

Maruha Nichiro Holdings

     90,118         164,920    

Nippon Suisan Kaisha

     49,949         170,673    

Toyo Suisan Kaisha

     6,522         167,599    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL JAPAN

        581,528    
     

 

 

 

 

MALAYSIA— 4.9%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 4.9%

     

QL Resources

     87,398         81,499    
     

 

 

 

 

NORWAY— 31.1%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 31.1%

     

Austevoll Seafood

     20,375         80,955    

Cermaq

     6,532         72,810    

Copeinca *

     10,900         70,743    

Leroey Seafood Group

     5,285         81,714    

Marine Harvest

     349,558         156,485    

Morpol *

     27,800         55,478    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL NORWAY

        518,185    
     

 

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA— 9.0%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 9.0%

     

Dongwon Industries

     490         73,157    

Sajo Industries

     900         43,711    

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

 

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             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

 

Consumer Goods — continued

     

Sajodaerim *

     300       $ 4,668    

Silla

     2,700         28,534    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        150,070    
     

 

 

 

 

SPAIN— 4.8%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 4.8%

     

Pescanova

     2,306         79,565    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,183,908)

        1,688,037    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.2%
(Cost $2,183,908)

      $ 1,688,037    
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $1,668,441.

*      Non-income producing security.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

$1,688,037 A $1,688,037 A $1,688,037 A $1,688,037 A
Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 1,688,037        $ —         $ —         $ 1,688,037    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 1,688,037        $ —         $ —         $ 1,688,037    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Farming ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK —99.8%

     

AUSTRALIA— 2.3%

     

Consumer Goods — 2.3%

     

GrainCorp

     7,372       $ 61,450    
     

 

 

 

BELGIUM— 1.0%

     

Consumer Goods — 1.0%

     

Sipef

     327         25,851    
     

 

 

 

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA— 4.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 4.4%

     

Bunge

     1,929         119,154    
     

 

 

 

BRAZIL— 3.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.6%

     

Cosan Industria e Comercio

     4,000         62,383    

Sao Martinho

     1,000         11,943    

SLC Agricola

     1,720         17,085    

Tereos Internacional

     3,200         4,586    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL BRAZIL

        95,997    
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 4.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 4.4%

     

Viterra, Common Subscription Receipt

     11,372         117,063    
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 0.5%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.5%

     

China Modern Dairy Holdings *

     50,000         12,100    
     

 

 

 

FRANCE— 0.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.4%

     

Vilmorin & Cie

     108         11,889    
     

 

 

 

GERMANY— 0.8%

     

Basic Materials — 0.2%

     

Asian Bamboo

     320         4,776    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 0.6%

     

KWS Saat

     80         16,387    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL GERMANY

        21,163    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

HONG KONG— 3.8%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.8%

     

Asian Citrus Holdings

     26,800       $ 19,179    

China Agri-Industries Holdings

     57,100         46,306    

CP Pokphand

     336,300         37,230    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        102,715    
     

 

 

 

INDONESIA— 2.8%

     

Consumer Goods — 2.8%

     

Astra Agro Lestari

     11,600         28,115    

Bakrie Sumatera Plantations

     400,000         13,334    

Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia

     101,100         25,132    

Sampoerna Agro

     22,600         7,725    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INDONESIA

        74,306    
     

 

 

 

JAPAN— 5.7%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.7%

     

Hokuto

     840         17,533    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 5.0%

     

Kubota

     16,000         134,323    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL JAPAN

        151,856    
     

 

 

 

LUXEMBOURG— 0.3%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.3%

     

Adecoagro *

     889         8,641    
     

 

 

 

MALAYSIA— 12.8%

     

Basic Materials — 0.6%

     

HAP Seng Consolidated

     35,030         17,475    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 12.2%

     

Genting Plantations

     8,400         20,130    

IOI

     40,000         68,471    

Kuala Lumpur Kepong

     16,000         109,866    

Kulim Malaysia

     16,800         19,720    

PPB Group

     17,300         96,230    

Tradewinds Malaysia

     4,000         11,608    
     

 

 

 
        326,025    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MALAYSIA

        343,500    
     

 

 

 

NETHERLANDS— 4.3%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.0%

     

Nutreco

     1,206         80,451    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 1.3%

     

CNH Global *

     976         36,288    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

        116,739    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

SINGAPORE— 15.7%

     

Consumer Goods — 15.7%

     

First Resources

     14,400       $ 16,292    

GMG Global

     43,200         8,089    

Golden Agri-Resources

     224,900         116,473    

Indofood Agri Resources *

     11,200         12,359    

Olam International

     61,200         124,341    

Wilmar International

     32,800         142,949    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SINGAPORE

        420,503    
     

 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA— 0.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.6%

     

Astral Foods

     1,000         14,962    
     

 

 

 

UKRAINE— 1.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 1.4%

     

Kernel Holding *

     1,800         38,771    
     

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 7.0%

     

Consumer Goods — 7.0%

     

Genus

     2,000         36,300    

Tate & Lyle

     14,393         151,034    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

        187,334    
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 28.0%

     

Consumer Goods — 17.6%

     

Andersons

     628         23,186    

Archer-Daniels-Midland

     4,486         129,825    

Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings 1,2

     99,300         14,060    

Corn Products International

     2,496         121,056    

Fresh Del Monte Produce

     1,421         36,179    

Monsanto

     2,040         148,410    
     

 

 

 
        472,716    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 10.4%

     

AGCO *

     2,882         126,318    

Deere

     1,663         126,221    

Lindsay

     448         26,029    
     

 

 

 
        278,568    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        751,284    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,893,495)

        2,675,278    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $2,893,495)

      $ 2,675,278    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Farming ETF

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $2,680,421.

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 

Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011, was $14,060 and represented 0.5% of Net Assets.

2 

Security considered illiquid. The total value of such security as of October 31, 2011, was $14,060 and represented 0.5% of Net Assets.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities        Level 1              Level 2              Level 3              Total      

Common Stock

           

Australia

     $ 61,450          $         $         $ 61,450    

Belgium

     25,851                          25,851    

Bosnia and Herzegovina

     119,154                          119,154    

Brazil

     95,997                          95,997    

Canada

     117,063                          117,063    

China

     12,100                          12,100    

France

     11,889                          11,889    

Germany

     21,163                          21,163    

Hong Kong

     102,715                          102,715    

Indonesia

     74,306                          74,306    

Japan

     151,856                          151,856    

Luxembourg

     8,641                          8,641    

Malaysia

     343,500                          343,500    

Netherlands

     116,739                          116,739    

Singapore

     420,503                          420,503    

South Africa

     14,962                          14,962    

Ukraine

     38,771                          38,771    

United Kingdom

     187,334                          187,334    

United States

     737,224                  14,060          751,284    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $   2,661,218          $         $   14,060          $   2,675,278    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

       United States    
     Investments in
  Common Stock  
 

Beginning balance as of June 1, 2011

     $   

Accrued discounts/premiums

       

Realized gain/(loss)

       

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

       

Net purchases

       

Net sales

       

Transfers into Level 3

     14,060    

Transfers out of Level 3

       
  

 

 

 

Ending balance as of October 31, 2011

     $ 14,060    
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from investments (Level 3) still held as of October 31, 2011 is $—.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

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

 

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Global X Farming ETF

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, transfers between Level 1 and Level 3 investments totaled $14,060.

The Level 3 investment presented above was considered a Level 1 investment at the beginning of the reporting period. The reason for the transfer was a temporary trading suspension of the investment’s shares, which necessitated a fair value determination by the Fair Value Committee at the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s policy is to transfer investments into/out of Level 3 at the end of the reporting period.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Auto ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK —96.6%

     

CANADA— 1.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 1.6%

     

Magna International

     2,157       $ 82,291    
     

 

 

 

CHINA— 4.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.9%

     

Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H

     84,000         139,703    

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

     59,800         60,581    
     

 

 

 
        200,284    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 0.7%

     

Byd, Cl H

     14,400         35,405    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CHINA

        235,689    
     

 

 

 

FRANCE— 5.1%

     

Consumer Goods — 5.1%

     

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Cl B

     1,713         124,894    

Peugeot

     1,538         33,792    

Renault

     1,744         73,485    

Valeo

     662         33,478    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL FRANCE

        265,649    
     

 

 

 

GERMANY— 19.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 19.4%

     

Bayerische Motoren Werke

     3,467         283,391    

Continental

     971         72,824    

Daimler

     8,460         433,222    

Volkswagen

     1,373         216,247    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL GERMANY

        1,005,684    
     

 

 

 

HONG KONG— 0.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 0.6%

     

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings *

     21,000         23,004    

Geely Automobile Holdings

     35,600         9,303    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

        32,307    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Global X Auto ETF

 

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

INDIA— 2.0%

     

Industrials — 2.0%

     

Tata Motors ADR

     5,245       $ 105,162    
     

 

 

 

INDONESIA— 2.7%

     

Consumer Goods — 2.7%

     

Astra International

     17,800         138,780    
     

 

 

 

ITALY— 1.5%

     

Consumer Goods — 1.5%

     

Fiat

     8,000         49,160    

Pirelli & C

     3,200         28,344    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL ITALY

        77,504    
     

 

 

 

JAPAN— 24.4%

     

Consumer Goods — 23.9%

     

Aisin Seiki

     860         27,922    

Bridgestone

     2,975         70,853    

Daihatsu Motor

     800         14,385    

Denso

     2,118         66,733    

Fuji Heavy Industries

     3,000         19,580    

GS Yuasa

     1,600         8,559    

Honda Motor ADR

     8,386         250,741    

JTEKT

     825         9,270    

Mazda Motor

     7,800         16,870    

Mitsubishi Motors *

     18,000         24,187    

Nissan Motor

     11,800         110,993    

NSK

     2,400         18,582    

Suzuki Motor

     1,815         39,348    

Toyota Industries

     778         22,432    

Toyota Motor ADR

     8,054         537,282    
     

 

 

 
        1,237,737    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 0.5%

     

Isuzu Motors

     5,600         24,367    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL JAPAN

        1,262,104    
     

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA— 12.1%

     

Consumer Goods — 12.1%

     

Hankook Tire

     668         26,916    

Hyundai Mobis

     598         173,723    

Hyundai Motor

     1,350         275,622    

Kia Motors

     2,284         148,521    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

        624,782    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Global X Auto ETF

 

 

 

          Shares/Face    
Amount
             Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

SWEDEN— 1.0%

     

Consumer Goods — 1.0%

     

Autoliv

     866       $ 50,029    
     

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 21.6%

     

Consumer Goods — 21.6%

     

BorgWarner *

     1,040         79,550    

Ford Motor *

     36,309         424,089    

General Motors *

     5,951         153,833    

Gentex

     1,340         40,361    

Genuine Parts

     1,496         85,915    

Goodyear Tire & Rubber *

     2,342         33,631    

Johnson Controls

     6,506         214,242    

Tesla Motors *

     342         10,045    

TRW Automotive Holdings *

     1,000         42,100    

WABCO Holdings *

     652         32,737    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        1,116,503    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK

(Cost $5,909,398)

        4,996,484    
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 3.3%

     

GERMANY— 3.3%

     

Consumer Goods — 3.3%

     

Porsche Automobil Holding

(Cost $211,265)

     2,866         168,123    
     

 

 

 

TIME DEPOSIT — 0.1%

     

Brown Brothers Harriman, 0.030%

(Cost $4,160)

   $ 4,160         4,160    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%

(Cost $6,124,823)

      $ 5,168,767    
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $5,170,395.

 

* Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Auto ETF

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

Investments in Securities    Level 1            Level 2                  Level 3            Total  

Common Stock

   $     4,996,484        $ —        $     —        $     4,996,484    

Preferred Stock

     168,123          —          —          168,123    

Time Deposit

     —          4,160          —          4,160    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 5,164,607        $     4,160        $ —        $ 5,168,767    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

PREFERRED STOCK — 99.9%

     

 

CANADA— 99.9%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 3.3%

     

George Weston

     5,361       $ 125,755    

RONA

     4,687         111,497    

Yellow Media

     5,617         23,106    
     

 

 

 
        260,358    
     

 

 

 

Financials — 79.4%

     

Bank of Montreal

     21,795         566,453    

Bank of Nova Scotia

     21,938         571,837    

Brookfield Asset Management

     15,162         381,389    

Brookfield Office Properties

     14,799         378,715    

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

     24,840         643,598    

Fairfax Financial Holdings

     15,209         371,939   

Great-West Lifeco

     16,190         391,627    

HSBC Bank Canada

     9,388         247,003    

Husky Energy

     8,035         205,974    

IGM Financial

     4,064         106,422    

Manulife Financial

     15,137         377,626    

National Bank of Canada

     5,361         136,351    

Power Corp of Canada

     6,761         165,515    

Power Financial

     14,317         356,115    

Royal Bank of Canada

     24,193         648,334    

Sun Life Financial

     16,854         383,372    

Toronto-Dominion Bank

     14,690         387,776    
     

 

 

 
        6,320,046    
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 10.3%

     

AltaGas

     5,373         138,543   

TransCanada

     26,367         678,144    
     

 

 

 
        816,687    
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 4.4%

     

BCE

     15,829         353,857    
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 2.5%

     

TransAlta

     8,030         203,026    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

 

 

     Value  

PREFERRED STOCK — continued

  

 

TOTAL CANADA

   $         7,953,974    
  

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $8,292,540)

     7,953,974    
  

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $8,292,540)

   $ 7,953,974    
  

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $7,962,246.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

$7,953,974 $7,953,974 $7,953,974 $7,953,974
Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Preferred Stock

   $ 7,953,974        $ —        $ —        $ 7,953,974    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 7,953,974        $ —        $ —        $ 7,953,974    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

Sector Weightings (unaudited)†:

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Percentages based on total investments.

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — 97.4%

     

 

AUSTRALIA— 25.0%

     

Banks — 5.9%

     

Bank of Queensland

     37,800       $ 335,796    

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

     38,150         380,314    

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

     6,325         328,397    

National Australia Bank

     12,980         351,532    

Westpac Banking

     14,600         343,403    
     

 

 

 
        1,739,442    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Goods — 3.7%

     

Fleetwood

     29,400         379,835    

Foster’s Group

     70,750         397,384    

GUD Holdings

     35,050         288,467    
     

 

 

 
        1,065,686    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 7.2%

     

APN News & Media

     235,000         216,687    

David Jones

     79,200         282,932    

Metcash

     82,300         361,653    

Myer Holdings

     115,900         318,772    

Seven West Media

     78,100         296,285    

TABCORP Holdings

     96,600         299,282    

Tatts Group

     140,000         342,273    
     

 

 

 
        2,117,884    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

           Shares            Value  

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Financial Services — 1.0%

     

Perpetual

     11,860       $ 284,330    
     

 

 

 

Industrials — 1.7%

     

GWA Group

     107,800         261,278    

Salmat

     83,700         246,086    
     

 

 

 
        507,364    
     

 

 

 

Oil & Gas — 1.1%

     

APA Group

     73,100         335,092    
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.1%

     

Commonwealth Property Office Fund

     335,100         328,408    
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.1%

     

Telstra

     102,200         333,864    
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 2.2%

     

DUET Group

     181,700         319,763    

Spark Infrastructure Group

     248,700         318,426    
     

 

 

 
        638,189    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

        7,350,259    
     

 

 

 

AUSTRIA— 1.0%

     

Telecommunications — 1.0%

     

Telekom Austria

     26,375         300,421    
     

 

 

 

BELGIUM— 1.0%

     

Telecommunications — 1.0%

     

Belgacom

     9,450         286,688    
     

 

 

 

BERMUDA— 0.9%

     

Industrials — 0.9%

     

Ship Finance International

     18,783         268,785    
     

 

 

 

BRAZIL— 1.0%

     

Utilities — 1.0%

     

Light

     18,900         297,952    
     

 

 

 

CANADA— 4.9%

     

Basic Materials — 0.5%

     

Canfor Pulp Products

     11,989         161,185    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 1.6%

     

Parkland Fuel

     26,518         276,166    

Superior Plus

     28,732         198,907    
     

 

 

 
        475,073    
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 1.2%

     

CML HealthCare

     35,051         340,769    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Oil & Gas — 0.8%

     

Zargon Oil & Gas

     15,414        $ 217,593    
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 0.8%

     

Just Energy Group

     22,926          247,504    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CANADA

        1,442,124    
     

 

 

 

 

CZECH REPUBLIC— 2.3%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 1.3%

     

Philip Morris CR

     596          391,559    
     

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.0%

     

Telefonica Czech Republic

     13,170          277,244    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC

        668,803    
     

 

 

 

 

FINLAND— 0.8%

     

 

Consumer Services — 0.8%

     

Sanoma

     17,840          240,240    
     

 

 

 

 

FRANCE— 0.9%

     

 

Telecommunications — 0.9%

     

France Telecom

     15,320          276,487    
     

 

 

 

 

GERMANY— 1.1%

     

 

Telecommunications — 1.1%

     

Freenet

     24,050          311,052    
     

 

 

 

 

HUNGARY— 0.9%

     

 

Telecommunications — 0.9%

     

Magyar Telekom Telecommunications

     111,100          258,783    
     

 

 

 

 

ITALY— 0.8%

     

 

Consumer Services — 0.8%

     

Mediaset

     64,800          240,173    
     

 

 

 

 

NEW ZEALAND— 2.4%

     

 

Financials — 1.2%

     

Goodman Property Trust

     432,900          342,958    
     

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.2%

     

Telecom Corp of New Zealand

     177,600          363,955    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL NEW ZEALAND

        706,913    
     

 

 

 

 

NORWAY— 1.1%

     

 

Oil & Gas — 1.1%

     

Seadrill

     9,720          321,716    
     

 

 

 

 

POLAND— 0.9%

     

 

Telecommunications — 0.9%

     

Telekomunikacja Polska

     51,100          271,552    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

 

SINGAPORE— 4.3%

     

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.2%

     

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

     208,100        $ 339,897    

Mapletree Logistics Trust

     451,200          307,367    

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust

     279,500          276,137    
     

 

 

 
        923,401    
     

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.1%

     

StarHub

     148,300          333,206    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SINGAPORE

        1,256,607    
     

 

 

 

 

SPAIN— 1.9%

     

 

Consumer Services — 0.9%

     

Antena 3 de Television

     40,500          243,827    
     

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 1.0%

     

Telefonica

     14,080          299,707    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SPAIN

        543,534    
     

 

 

 

 

TAIWAN— 0.7%

     

 

Technology — 0.7%

     

Macronix International

     530,600          204,036    
     

 

 

 

 

TURKEY— 0.9%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 0.9%

     

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi

     36,550          266,864    
     

 

 

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM— 8.6%

     

 

Consumer Services — 2.0%

     

Firstgroup

     61,900          332,490    

Home Retail Group

     98,600          158,728    

Thomas Cook Group

     142,500          119,168    
     

 

 

 
        610,386    
     

 

 

 

 

Financial Services — 1.3%

     

Provident Financial

     20,925          373,198    
     

 

 

 

 

Financials — 1.2%

     

Standard Life

     99,900          346,704    
     

 

 

 

 

Industrials — 1.3%

     

Interserve

     70,200          373,348    
     

 

 

 

 

Insurance — 1.8%

     

Aviva

     49,050          268,832    

RSA Insurance Group

     147,900          265,683    
     

 

 

 
        534,515    
     

 

 

 

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

 

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Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

 

Telecommunications — 1.0%

     

Cable & Wireless Communications

     492,300        $ 286,920    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

        2,525,071    
     

 

 

 

 

UNITED STATES— 36.0%

     

 

Consumer Goods — 1.2%

     

Vector Group

     19,536          343,248    
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services — 0.7%

     

Halfords Group

     39,932          210,060    
     

 

 

 

Financial Services — 1.1%

     

BGC Partners, Cl A

     44,719          306,325    
     

 

 

 

Financials — 9.1%

     

Apollo Investment *

     31,707          262,534    

Ares Capital

     20,262          313,453    

BlackRock Kelso Capital

     35,384          302,180    

Capstead Mortgage

     25,693          311,399    

CYS Investments

     26,130          331,328    

Fifth Street Finance

     28,075          276,820    

PennantPark Investment

     28,206          302,368    

Prospect Capital

     29,816          285,339    

Solar Capital

     13,765          305,583    
     

 

 

 
        2,691,004    
     

 

 

 

 

Health Care — 1.2%

     

PDL BioPharma

     55,305          335,701    
     

 

 

 

Insurance — 0.7%

     

QBE Insurance Group

     13,896          215,992    
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 16.0%

     

American Capital Agency

     11,074          304,646    

Annaly Capital Management

     18,484          311,455    

Anworth Mortgage Asset

     46,485          299,828    

Chimera Investment

     92,210          277,552    

CommonWealth REIT

     13,452          260,296    

CreXus Investment

     20,934           200,129    

Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust, Cl Trust Unit

     24,824          185,800    

Getty Realty

     13,670          217,900    

Hatteras Financial

     11,666          299,816    

Hospitality Properties Trust

     14,723          353,794    

Invesco Mortgage Capital

     15,220          240,172    

Investors Real Estate Trust

     36,238          268,524    

Medical Properties Trust

     28,731          290,183    

MFA Financial

     41,624          280,962    

Omega Healthcare Investors

     16,887          299,913    

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

 

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LOGO

 

Schedule of Investments    October 31, 2011            

Global X SuperDividend ETF

 

 

             Shares                      Value          

COMMON STOCK — continued

     

Real Estate Investment Trusts — continued

     

Starwood Property Trust

     16,646        $ 312,778    

Two Harbors Investment

     31,907          298,331    
     

 

 

 
        4,702,079    
     

 

 

 

Technology — 1.2%

     

United Online

     59,983          354,500    
     

 

 

 

Telecommunications — 3.8%

     

CenturyLink

     5,518          194,565    

Consolidated Communications Holdings

     17,994          339,727    

Frontier Communications

     41,844          261,943    

Windstream

     26,064          317,199    
     

 

 

 
        1,113,434    
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 1.0%

     

Atlantic Power

     21,990          296,303    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

        10,568,646    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $31,094,328)

        28,606,706    
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 2.0%

     

Brazil — 1.1%

     

Utilities — 1.1%

     

AES Tiete

     21,600          309,309    
     

 

 

 

Russia — 0.9%

     

Oil & Gas — 0.9%

     

Surgutneftega

     660,443          285,311    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $651,569)

        594,620    
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $31,745,897)

      $ 29,201,326    
     

 

 

 

Percentages are based on Net Assets of $29,372,161.

*      Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

REIT — Real Estate Investment Trust

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2011, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 

$28,606,706 a $28,606,706 a $28,606,706 a $28,606,706 a
Investments in Securities    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Common Stock

   $ 28,606,706        $ —         $ —         $ 28,606,706    

Preferred Stock

     594,620          —           —           594,620    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 29,201,326        $         $ —         $ 29,201,326    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there have been no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 investments.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no Level 3 investments.

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

     Global X Waste
  Management ETF  
       Global X Food ETF        Global X Fishing
  Industry ETF  
     Global X Farming
  ETF  
 

Assets:

           

  Cost of Investments

   $ 2,225,869         $ 3,643,457         $ 2,183,908         $ 2,893,495     

  Cost of Foreign Currency

     4,785           8,834           5,061           9,119     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Investments at Value

   $ 1,883,369         $ 3,629,392         $ 1,688,037         $ 2,675,278     

  Foreign Currency at Value

     4,795           8,748           4,908           9,100     

  Reclaim Receivable

     1,533           61           —           103     

  Dividend and Interest Receivable

     900           4,405           4,555           3,210     

  Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

     —           183,643           186,053           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Assets

     1,890,597           3,826,249           1,883,553           2,687,691     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

  Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

     —           93,068           213,299           —     

  Payable due to Investment Adviser

     1,007           1,915           957           1,451     

  Due to Custodian

     —           19,884           856           5,819     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Liabilities

     1,007           114,867           215,112           7,270     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Assets

   $ 1,889,590         $ 3,711,382         $ 1,668,441         $ 2,680,421     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

           

  Paid-in Capital

   $ 2,218,026         $ 3,709,500         $ 2,211,128         $ 2,896,738     

  Undistributed Net Investment Income

     23,299           20,450           38,692           12,106     

  Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments

    and Foreign Currency Translations

     (9,169)          (4,409)          (84,877)          (10,159)    

  Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (342,500)          (14,065)          (495,871)          (218,217)    

  Net Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign

    Currency Translations

     (66)          (94)          (631)          (47)    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Assets

   $ 1,889,590         $ 3,711,382         $ 1,668,441         $ 2,680,421     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest

    (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     150,000           250,000           150,000           200,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption

    Price Per Share

     $12.60           $14.85           $11.12           $13.40     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

October 31, 2011

 

 

     Global X Auto ETF        Global X Canada  
Preferred ETF
     Global X
  SuperDividend  
ETF
 

Assets:

        

  Cost of Investments

   $ 6,124,823         $ 8,292,540         $ 31,745,897     

  Cost of Foreign Currency

     85           27,578           57,750     

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Investments at Value

   $ 5,168,767         $ 7,953,974         $ 29,201,326     

  Foreign Currency at Value

     84           27,547           58,661     

  Cash

     —           —           8,336     

  Dividend and Interest Receivable

     4,209           21,787           118,020     

  Reclaim Receivable

     41           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Assets

     5,173,101           8,003,308           29,386,343     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

        

  Payable due to Investment Adviser

     2,706           3,834           14,182     

  Due to Custodian

     —           37,228           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Liabilities

     2,706           41,062           14,182     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Assets

   $ 5,170,395         $ 7,962,246         $ 29,372,161     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

        

  Paid-in Capital

   $ 6,115,500         $ 8,279,536         $ 32,642,128     

  Undistributed Net Investment Income

     12,500           24,691           131,585     

  Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

     (1,478)          (3,513)          (859,829)    

  Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (956,056)          (338,566)          (2,544,571)    

  Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Foreign Currency Translations

     (71)          98           2,848     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Assets

   $ 5,170,395         $ 7,962,246         $ 29,372,161     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization — no par value)

     400,000           550,000           1,350,000     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption

        

    Price Per Share

     $12.93           $14.48           $21.76     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

 

     Global X Waste
Management ETF(1)
     Global X
 Food ETF(2) 
     Global X Fishing
 Industry ETF(3) 
     Global X
 Farming  ETF(4) 
 

Investment Income:

           

  Dividend Income

   $ 34,785           $ 30,311           $ 45,228           $ 28,360       

  Interest Income

     2             6             1             8       

  Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (3,146)            (1,794)            (8,192)            (1,549)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     31,641             28,523             37,037             26,819       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Supervision and Administration Fees(5)

     7,864             8,612             6,882             8,351       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     7,864             8,612             6,882             8,351       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     7,864             8,612             6,882             8,351       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Investment Income

     23,777             19,911             30,155             18,468       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

           

Investments

     (34,143)(6)         (4,409)            (147,749)(6)         (90,899)(6)   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (478)            539             8,537             (3,384)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized Loss on Investments

     (34,621)            (3,870)            (139,212)            (94,283)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on:

           

Investments

     (342,500)            (14,065)            (495,871)            (218,217)      

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (66)            (94)            (631)            (47)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on

    Investments

     (342,566)            (14,159)            (496,502)            (218,264)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on

    Investments

     (377,187)            (18,029)            (635,714)            (312,547)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

   $ (353,410)          $ 1,882           $ (605,559)          $ (294,079)      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2011.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on May 2, 2011.

(3)

The Fund commenced operations on May 3, 2011.

(4)

The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2011.

(5)

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(6)

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011

 

 

     Global X
  Auto ETF(1)  
     Global X Canada
  Preferred ETF(2)  
     Global X
  SuperDividend ETF(3)  
 

Investment Income:

        

  Dividend Income

   $ 13,736        $ 167,959             $ 1,041,679         

  Interest Income

     —          35                        

  Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

     (1,373)         (25,263)             (65,154)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

     12,363          142,731               976,525         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Supervision and Administration Fees(4)

     11,112          16,953               72,139         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Expenses

     11,112          16,953               72,139         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Expenses

     11,112          16,953               72,139         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Investment Income

     1,251          125,778               904,386         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

     (1,478)         (84,477)(5)         (2,750,306)(5)   

Foreign Currency Transactions

     11,249          (8,592)             (19,368)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     9,771          (93,069)             (2,769,674)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Change in Unrealized

    Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (956,056)         (338,566)             (2,544,571)         

Foreign Currency Transactions

     (71)         98               2,848         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

     (956,127)         (338,468)             (2,541,723)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

     (946,356)         (431,537)             (5,311,397)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $ (945,105)       $ (305,759)           $ (4,407,011)         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on May 18, 2011.

(2)

The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2011.

(3)

The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2011.

(4)

The Supervision and Administration fees include fees paid by the Funds for the investment advisory services provided by the Adviser. (See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

(5)

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

     Global X Waste
Management
ETF
    Global X Food
ETF
    Global X Fishing
Industry ETF
    Global X
Farming ETF
 
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (1)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (2)
    Period Ended
October 31,

2011 (3)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (4)
 

Operations:

        

Net Investment Income

   $ 23,777      $ 19,911      $ 30,155      $ 18,468   

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (34,621 )(5)      (3,870     (139,212 )(5)      (94,283 )(5) 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (342,566     (14,159     (496,502     (218,264
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resultingfrom Operations

     (353,410     1,882        (605,559     (294,079
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     3,600,500        3,709,500        2,942,000        3,634,000   

Redeemed

     (1,357,500     —          (668,000     (659,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     2,243,000        3,709,500        2,274,000        2,974,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     1,889,590        3,711,382        1,668,441        2,680,421   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of Period

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

   $ 1,889,590      $ 3,711,382      $ 1,668,441      $ 2,680,421   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 23,299      $ 20,450      $ 38,692      $ 12,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

        

Issued

     250,000        250,000        200,000        250,000   

Redeemed

     (100,000     —          (50,000     (50,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     150,000        250,000        150,000        200,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 2, 2011.

(3)

The Fund commenced operations on May 3, 2011.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2011.

(5) 

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

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

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

     Global X Auto
ETF
     Global X
Canada
Preferred ETF
    Global X
SuperDividend
ETF
 
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (1)
     Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (2)
    Period Ended
October 31,
2011 (3)
 

Operations:

       

Net Investment Income

   $ 1,251       $ 125,778      $ 904,386   

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     9,771         (93,069) (4)      (2,769,674) (4) 

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Transactions

     (956,127)         (338,468)        (2,541,723)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

     (945,105)         (305,759)        (4,407,011)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions:

       

Net Investment Income

     —           (92,495)        (831,828)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

     —           (92,495)        (831,828)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

       

Issued

     6,115,500         9,047,500        46,445,500   

Redeemed

     —           (687,000)        (11,834,500)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

     6,115,500         8,360,500        34,611,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

     5,170,395         7,962,246        29,372,161   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of Period

     —           —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of Period

     $5,170,395         $7,962,246        $29,372,161   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

   $ 12,500       $ 24,691      $ 131,585   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share Transactions:

       

Issued

     400,000         600,000        1,900,000   

Redeemed

     —           (50,000)        (550,000)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

     400,000         550,000        1,350,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 18, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2011.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2011.

(4) 

Includes realized loss as a result of in-kind transactions. (See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.)

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
Loss on
Investments
($)
  Total from
Operations
($)
  Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income ($)
  Distribution
from
Capital
Gains ($)
   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
(%)

Global X Waste Management ETF (1)

2011

   14.87    0.15    (2.42)   (2.27)   —     —      —     12 .60    (15 .27)   1,890    0.65 †   1 .96†   4.27 ††

Global X Food ETF (2)

2011

   15.17    0 .11    (0.43)   (0.32)   —     —      —     14 .85    (2 .11)   3,711    0.65 †   1 .49†   6.71 ††

Global X Fishing Industry ETF (3)

2011

   14.92    0 .19    (3.99)   (3.80)   —     —      —     11 .12    (25 .47)   1,668    0.69 †   3 .01†   19.45 ††

Global X Farming ETF (4)

2011

   14.89    0 .08    (1.57)   (1.49)   —     —      —     13 .40    (10 .01)   2,680    0.68 †   1 .49†   3.40 ††

Global X Auto ETF (5)

2011

   15.20    —      (2.27)   (2.27)   —     —      —     12 .93    (14 .93)   5,170    0.65 †   0 .07†   0.34 ††

Global X Canada Preferred ETF (6)

2011

   14.97    0 .27    (0.56)   (0.29)   (0.20)   —      (0.20)   14 .48    (1 .94)   7,962    0.58 †   4 .28†   3.02 ††

Global X SuperDividend ETF (7)

2011

   24.70    0 .64    (3.02)   (2.38)   (0.56)   —      (0.56)   21 .76    (9 .56)   29,372    0.58 †   7 .22†   4.58 ††

 

(1) 

The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2011.

(2) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 2, 2011.

(3) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 3, 2011.

(4) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2011.

(5) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 18, 2011.

(6) 

The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2011.

(7) 

The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2011.

* 

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 has not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

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

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

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

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 with eighty-six portfolios as of October 31, 2011. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the Global X Waste Management ETF, Global X Food ETF, Global X Fishing Industry ETF, Global X Farming ETF, Global X Auto ETF, Global X Canada Preferred ETF and the Global X SuperDividend ETF (each a “Fund”, collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund is non-diversified.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the Significant Accounting Policies followed by the Funds.

USE OF ESTIMATES — 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 differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

SECURITY VALUATION — Securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on 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 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 may be valued at their 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 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.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

SECURITY VALUATION (continued)

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 Fair Value Procedures include: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security has been de-listed from a national 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. When a security is valued in accordance with the Fair Value Procedures, the Committee will determine the value after taking into consideration relevant information reasonably available to the Committee. As of October 31, 2011, there was $14,060 of a fair valued security in the Global X Farming ETF Fund. There were no other securities priced using the Fair Value Procedures.

For securities that principally trade on a foreign market or exchange, a significant gap in time can exist between the time of a particular security’s last trade and the time at which the Funds calculated their net asset value. The closing prices of such securities may no longer reflect their market value at the time the Funds calculated net asset value if an event that could materially affect the value of those securities (a “Significant Event”) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that the Funds calculate net asset value. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector. If Global X Management Company LLC (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 net asset value, it may request that a Committee meeting be called. In addition, the Funds’ Sub-administrator, SEI Investments Global Funds Services (“SEIGFS”), monitors price movements among certain selected indices, securities and/or baskets of securities that may be an indicator that the closing prices received earlier from foreign exchanges or markets may not reflect market value at the time the Funds calculate net asset value. If price movements in a monitored index or security exceed levels established by the Sub-administrator, the Sub-administrator notifies the Adviser that such limits have been exceeded. In such event, the Adviser makes the determination whether a Committee meeting should be called based on the information provided.

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

 

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OCTOBER 31, 2011

 

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

SECURITY VALUATION (concluded)

Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including 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)

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, 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 October 31, 2011 there have been no significant changes to the Funds’ fair valuation methodologies.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for Federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Accordingly, no provisions for Federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.

The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provisions 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), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

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 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

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (concluded)

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION (concluded)

realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains or losses from foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amount of the investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Funds distribute their net investment income on a pro rata basis. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem shares (“Shares”) at Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and only in large blocks of Shares, (each block of Shares for a Fund is called a “Creation Unit” or multiples thereof). 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 investor 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 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, a higher Transaction Fee will be charged. The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown:

 

    Creation
  Unit Shares  
     Transaction
Fee
     Value      Redemption
Fee
 
 

 

 

 

Global X Waste Management ETF

    50,000         $ 1,000       $ 630,000       $ 1,000    

Global X Food ETF

    50,000           1,000         742,500         1,000    

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

    50,000           1,000         556,000         1,000    

Global X Farming ETF

    50,000           1,000         670,000         1,000    

Global X Auto ETF

    50,000           1,000         646,500         1,000    

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

    50,000           1,000         724,000         1,000    

Global X SuperDividend ETF

    50,000           3,800         1,088,000         3,800    

3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser serves as the investment adviser and the administrator for the Funds. Subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees, 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 its service to the Funds, under the Supervision and Administration Agreement, each 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). In addition, the Funds bear other expenses that are not covered by the

 

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Supervision and Administration Agreement, which may vary and affect the total expense ratios of the Funds, such as taxes, brokerage fees, commissions and other transaction expenses, interest expenses and extraordinary expenses (such as litigation and indemnification expenses).

 

 

      

Supervision and
Administration Fee

Global X Waste Management ETF

     0.65%

Global X Food ETF

     0.65%

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     0.69%

Global X Farming ETF

     0.68%

Global X Auto ETF

     0.65%

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     0.58%

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     0.58%

SEIGFS serves as Sub-Administrator to the Funds. As Sub-Administrator, SEIGFS provides the Funds with the required general administrative services, including, without limitation: office space, equipment, and personnel; clerical and general back office services; bookkeeping, internal accounting and secretarial services; the calculation of NAV; and assistance with the preparation and filing of reports, registration statements, proxy statements and other materials required to be filed or furnished by the Funds under federal and state securities laws. As compensation for these services, the Sub-Administrator 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 Funds underwriter and distributor of Shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Under the Distribution Agreement, SIDCO, as agent, receives orders to create and redeem Shares in Creation Unit Aggregations and transmits such orders to the Trust’s custodian and transfer agent. The Distributor has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund Shares. SIDCO bears the following costs and expenses relating to the distribution of Shares: (i) the costs of processing and maintaining records of creations of Creation Units; (ii) all costs of maintaining the records required of a registered broker/dealer; (iii) the expenses of maintaining its registration or qualification as a dealer or broker under Federal or state laws; (iv) filing fees; and (v) all other expenses incurred in connection with the distribution services as contemplated in the Distribution Agreement. SIDCO receives no fee for its distribution services under the Distribution Agreement.

 

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4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the period ended October 31, 2011, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

 

             Purchases                      Sales          

Global X Waste Management ETF

     $ 223,155           $ 97,252     

Global X Food ETF

     261,070           189,673     

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     1,183,931           385,452     

Global X Farming ETF

     658,568           107,009     

Global X Auto ETF

     742,930           13,439     

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     236,843           198,651     

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     2,681,452           1,544,244     

During the period ended October 31, 2011, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities for the Funds.

For the period ended October 31, 2011, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

             Purchases                      Sales                       Realized      
Loss
 

Global X Waste Management ETF

     $ 2,923,494           $ 790,025           $ (24,975

Global X Food ETF

     3,576,469           -           -   

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     2,002,175           468,988           (62,872

Global X Farming ETF

     2,986,081           553,246           (80,740

Global X Auto ETF

     5,392,622           -           -   

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     9,024,193           685,410           (80,963

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     44,934,699           11,497,261           (1,968,872

 

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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 following differences, primarily attributable to foreign currency, redemptions in-kind, sales of passive foreign investment companies, net operating losses and the utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions, have been reclassified to/from the following accounts during the fiscal period ended October 31, 2011.

 

Global X Funds

   Paid-in
Capital
   Undistributed
Net
Investment
Income/(Loss)
   Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Global X Waste Management ETF

   $(24,974)    $(478)    $25,452

Global X Food ETF

      539    (539)

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

   (62,872)    8,537    54,335

Global X Farming ETF

   (77,762)    (6,362)    84,124

Global X Auto ETF

      11,249    (11,249)

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

   (80,964)    (8,592)    89,556

Global X SuperDividend ETF

   (1,968,872)    59,027    1,909,845

These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share.

The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the last period ended October 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds                            

     Ordinary  
Income
     Long-Term
  Capital Gain  
         Totals      

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

        

   2011

   $ 92,495       $       $ 92,495   

Global X SuperDividend ETF

        

   2011

   $ 831,828       $       $ 831,828   

 

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As of October 31, 2011, the Components of Tax Basis Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses) were as follows:

 

     Global X Funds  
     Global X Waste
Management ETF
     Global X Food
ETF
     Global X Fishing
Industry ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 23,299       $ 20,459       $ 38,692   

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (9,169)                 (84,877)   

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and

        Foreign Currency

     (342,566)         (18,577)         (496,502)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Distributable Earnings (Accumulated Losses)

   $ (328,436)       $ 1,882       $ (542,687)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds  
     Global X  Farming
ETF
     Global X Auto
ETF
     Global X Canada
Preferred ETF
 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 12,106       $ 12,529       $ 24,691   

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (9,385)         (18)         (3,513)   

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and

        Foreign Currency

     (219,038)         (957,616)         (338,468)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (216,317)       $ (945,105)       $ (317,290)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Global X Funds         
     Global X
SuperDividend
ETF
    

Undistributed Ordinary Income

   $ 184,525      

Capital Loss Carryforwards

     (851,369)      

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and

        Foreign Currency

     (2,603,123)      
  

 

 

    

Total Accumulated Losses

   $ (3,269,967)         
  

 

 

       

 

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5. TAX INFORMATION (concluded)

For Federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards represent realized losses of the Funds that may be carried forward for a maximum period of eight years and applied against future gains.

Under the recently enacted Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be used prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, preenactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. Losses carried forward under these new provisions are as follows:

 

       Short-Term          Long-Term           

Global X Funds

   Loss      Loss      Total  

Global X Waste Management ETF

     $ 9,169          $ -           $ 9,169    

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     84,877          -           84,877    

Global X Farming ETF

     9,385          -           9,385    

Global X Auto ETF

     18          -           18    

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     3,513          -           3,513    

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     851,369          -           851,369    

The Federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at October 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Global X Funds

   Federal Tax
Cost
     Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized

Depreciation
    Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Global X Waste Management ETF

     $ 2,225,869         $ 45,670         $ (388,170     $ (342,500

Global X Food ETF

     3,647,875         81,414         (99,897     (18,483

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     2,183,908         67,875         (563,746     (495,871

Global X Farming ETF

     2,894,269         14,179         (233,170     (218,991

Global X Auto ETF

     6,126,312         9,819         (967,364     (957,545

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     8,292,540         3,494         (342,060     (338,566

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     31,807,297         520,256         (3,126,227     (2,605,971

The preceding differences between book and tax cost are primarily due to mark to market treatment of passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.

 

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6. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

The Funds invest 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 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 countries are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements or as comprehensive government regulations as are issuers and securities markets in the U.S. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial statements of emerging 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 country issuers than is available about issuers in the United States.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. 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 Indices. 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 Indices 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 Indices).

7. OTHER

At October 31, 2011, the total Shares outstanding that were held by Authorized Participants were as follows. The Authorized Participants have entered into an agreement with the Funds’ Distributor.

 

     Authorized
Participants
  

Percentage of

Shares

Outstanding

  

 

Global X Waste Management ETF

   2    100%

Global X Food ETF

   2    100%

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

   1    100%

Global X Farming ETF

   2    100%

Global X Auto ETF

   2    100%

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

   3    100%

Global X SuperDividend ETF

   3    100%

 

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7. OTHER (concluded)

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.

8. CHANGE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Global X Funds have selected Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds’ fiscal year ended October 31, 2011. The decision to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee on December 21, 2010 and was approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees on January 28, 2011. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010, neither the Funds, their portfolios, nor anyone on their behalf, consulted with E&Y on items which: (i) concerned the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Global X Funds’ financial statements; or (ii) concerned the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K) or reportable events (as described in paragraph (a)(1)(iv) of said Item 304).

The selection of E&Y does not reflect any disagreements with or dissatisfaction by the Global X Funds or the Funds’ Board of Trustees with the performance of the Global X Funds prior independent registered public accounting firm, Sanville & Company (“Sanville”). The decision not to renew the engagement of Sanville, effective upon its completion of its audit for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, and to select E&Y was recommended by the Funds’ Audit Committee and approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Sanville’s report on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the Global X Funds’ fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 (i) there were no disagreements with Sanville on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Sanville, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports on the Global X Funds’ financial statements for such years; and (ii) there were no “reportable events” of the kind described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

9. LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

The Funds may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Funds’ total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments. 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 value of the securities loans were to increase and the borrower did

 

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not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. The Funds could also experience delays and costs in 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 October 31, 2011, there were no securities on loan for any of the Funds.

10. 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.

11. NEW ACCOUNTING PROUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).” ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS.ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose the following information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, the valuation processes used by the reporting entity, and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-04 and its impact on the financial statements.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on November 11, 2011, the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement for the Funds was considered and approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.

Subsequent to year end, on December, 19, 2011, the Board of Trustees of the Trust, based upon the recommendation of the Adviser, determined to liquidate and terminate the Global X Fishing Industry ETF, Global X Food ETF, Global X Waste Management ETF, and Global X Farming ETF (the “Liquidating Funds.”). Due to the Liquidating Funds’ low levels of assets, the Adviser does not believe that it can continue to conduct the Liquidating Funds’ business and operations in an economically efficient manner. As such, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interests of the Liquidating Funds and their shareholders to liquidate and terminate the Liquidating Funds. As of

 

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the close of regular trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE”) on February 16, 2012 (“Closing Date”), the shares of the Liquidating Funds will cease trading on the NYSE and will close to purchases by investors.

Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Liquidating Funds prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions. However, from February 17, 2012, through February 27, 2012 (“Liquidation Date”), shareholders only may be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Liquidating Funds during this time period. Between the Closing Date and the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Funds will be in the process of winding up their operations and liquidating their portfolio. This process will result in the Liquidating Funds not tracking their underlying indexes and their cash holdings increasing, which may not be consistent with the Liquidating Funds’ investment objective and strategy.

On or about the Liquidation Date, the Liquidating Funds will liquidate their assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders who have not previously redeemed their shares. These distributions are taxable events. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. Once the distributions are complete, the Liquidating Funds will terminate.

Subsequent to fiscal year end, on December 21, 2011, based on the recommendation of the Adviser, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved the discontinuance of the Global X Philippines PSEi ETF and Global X Shipping ETF, each a separate investment portfolio of the Trust that had never commenced operations.

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios were added to the Trust.

Fund Name

 

Global X NASDAQ 100 Global Technology Index ETF

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

Global X FTSE Permanent ETF

Subsequent to year end, the following investment portfolios of the Trust commenced operations.

 

Fund Name

      

Commenced Operations                 

Global X Social Media Index ETF

     November 14, 2011

Global X NASDAQ 500 ETF

     December 5, 2011

Global X NASDAQ 400 Mid Cap ETF

     December 5, 2011

Global X FTSE Greece 20 ETF

     December 7, 2011

 

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To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Global X Funds

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Global X Waste Management ETF, Global X Food ETF, Global X Fishing Industry ETF, Global X Farming ETF, Global X Auto ETF, Global X Canada Preferred ETF and Global X SuperDividend ETF (seven of the series constituting the Global X Funds) (the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2011, and the related statements of operations, statements of changes in net assets, and financial highlights for the year or period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2011, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds listed above at October 31, 2011, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the year or period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (unaudited)

 

 

 

All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) 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, brokerage fees, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns.

Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce your 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.

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 “Expense 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) (concluded)

 

 

 

     Beginning      Ending            Expenses  
     Account      Account      Annualized     Paid  
     Value      Value      Expense     During  
      5/1/2011      10/31/2011      Ratios     Period(1)  

Global X Waste Management ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return

     $1,000.00         $826.20         0.65     $2.99   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Food ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(2)

     $1,000.00         978.00         0.65        3 .24   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(3)

     $1,000.00         745.30         0.69        3 .00   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.73         0.69        3 .52   

Global X Farming ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(4)

     $1,000.00         899.90         0.68        2 .71   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.78         0.68        3 .47   

Global X Auto ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(5)

     $1,000.00         850.70         0.65        2 .75   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,021.93         0.65        3 .31   

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(6)

     $1,000.00         980.60         0.58        2 .53   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.28         0.58        2 .96   

Global X SuperDividend ETF

                                  

Actual Fund Return(7)

     $1,000.00         904.40         0.58        2 .21   

Hypothetical 5% Return

     1,000.00         1,022.28         0.58        2 .96   

 

(1)

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 184/365 (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 183/365 (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 182/365 (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 153/365 (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 167/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.)

(6) 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 161/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.)

(7) 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied 146/365 (to reflect the period from inception to date.)

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (unaudited)

 

 

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), requires that the mutual fund’s board of trustees, including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the mutual fund, 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 the fund’s investment advisory agreement and approve the agreement with such changes as the Independent Trustees deem appropriate.

At a quarterly Board meeting held on February 25, 2011, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) (including the Independent Trustees) of the Global X Funds (“Trust”) initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the, Global X SuperDividend ETF and Global X Canada Preferred ETF (each a “New Fund”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf each of each New Fund, and Global X Management Company (“Global X Management”).1

At a special Board meeting held on May 12, 2011, the Board (including the Independent Trustees) initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X Farming ETF (a “New Fund”) and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf the New Fund, and Global X Management. At the same Board meeting, the Board (including the Independent Trustees) also considered and unanimously approved an increase in the unitary fee (including the investment advisory fee) (“Management Fee”) for the Global X Auto ETF (“Auto Fund”) and other changes to the Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement (“Auto Fund Agreements”), which were originally approved by the Board in November 2010.2 Because the Auto Fund had not yet commenced operations, the Auto Fund was considered to be and referred to herein as a New Fund. In considering revisions to the Auto Fund Agreements, the Board took into account the same factors and considerations as it did with respect to the Agreements (as defined below) for the other New Funds considered at the meeting.

The Investment Advisory Agreement and Supervision and Administration Agreement for each New Funds are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

In advance of the Board meetings noted above, the Board (including the Independent Trustees) requested (in writing) detailed information from Global X Management in connection with their consideration of the Agreements and received and reviewed written responses from Global X Management and supporting materials relating to those requests for information.

In determining to approve the Agreements for each New Fund, the Board concluded that the Agreements are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of each New Fund and its shareholders, respectively. In approving Agreements for each New Fund, the Board considered among other

1   At the Feburary 25, 2011 quarterly Board meeting, the Board also approved the (i) initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X UK Small-Cap ETF, Global X Germany Small-Cap ETF, Global X Mexico Small-Cap ETF, Global X Hong Kong Small-Cap ETF, Global X Singapore Small-Cap ETF, Global X South Korea Small-Cap ETF, Global X Taiwan Small-Cap ETF, Global X Rare Earths ETF, Global X Strategic Metals ETF and Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of these funds, and Global X Management.

2   At the same Board meeting, the Board (including the Independent Trustees), initially considered and unanimously approved (i) the initial Investment Advisory Agreement for the Global X MLP ETF and Global X MLP Natural Gas ETF and (ii) the Supervision and Administration Agreement between the Trust, on behalf each fund, and Global X Management.

 

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things the following categories of material factors.

In reaching this decision, the Board did not assign relative weights to the factors discussed below nor did the Board deem any one factor or group of them to be controlling in and of themselves.

Nature, extent and quality of services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the terms of the Agreements and the range of services to be provided to each New Fund in accordance with the Agreements;

   

Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to each New Fund;

   

Global X Management’s responsibilities under the Agreements to, among other things, (i) manage the investment operations of each New Fund and the composition of each New Fund’s assets, including the purchase, retention and disposition of its holdings, (ii) provide quarterly reports to the Trust’s officers and 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 each New Fund, (iv) select broker-dealers to execute portfolio transactions for each New Fund when necessary, (v) provide or arrange for the provision of various third-party services required by each New Fund, (vi) assist in the preparation and filing of reports and proxy statements (if any) to the shareholders of each New Fund, draft and periodically update the registration statement and other reports and documents for each New Fund that are required to be filed by the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other regulatory or governmental bodies, and (vii) monitor anticipated purchases and redemptions of the shares (including creation units) of each New Fund by shareholders and new investors;

   

the nature, extent and quality of Global X Management’s services (including advisory, administrative and compliance services) that would be made available to each New Fund; and

   

the quality of Global X Management’s resources and personnel that would be made available to each New Fund, including Global X Management’s experience and the qualifications of Global X Management’s key personnel and the portfolio managers who would provide investment advisory services to each New Fund.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to each New Fund.

Performance

The Board determined that because each New Fund had not commenced operations, meaningful data relating to investment performance of each New Fund was not available and, therefore, could not be a factor in approving the Agreements.

 

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Cost of Services and Profitability

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

Global X Management’s expected cost to provide investment management, supervision and administrative and related services to each New Fund;

   

the unitary Management Fee (including the proposed investment advisory fee) that was proposed to be borne by each New Fund under the Agreements for the investment advisory, supervisory and administrative services that each 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 each New Fund); and

   

the expected profitability to Global X Management, if any, from all services to be provided to each New Fund and all aspects of the relationship between Global X Management and each New Fund. In connection with these considerations, the Board noted that Global X Management advised the Board that it was expected that it would not generate profits from its services to any of each New Fund during the first 12 months of each New Fund’s operations, but expected to do so after that initial start up period.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the profits anticipated to be realized by Global X Management from its relationship with each New Fund would not be excessive.

Comparison of Fees and Services

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

comparative information with respect to the Management Fee proposed to be paid to Global X Management by each New Fund. In connection with this consideration, Global X Management provided the Board with detailed comparative expense data for each New Fund, including fees and expenses paid by comparable affiliated and unaffiliated exchange- traded funds and other registered funds and the reasons for any differences in the proposed expense ratios for each New Fund and those presented for comparison;

   

the proposed unified Management Fee structure (which includes as one component the proposed investment advisory fee for each New Fund), the expected total expense ratios for each New Fund and that Global X Management would be responsible for paying all of designated expenses of each New Fund (discussed in more detail below). In this regard, the Board took into consideration that the purpose of having a unitary Management Fee structure 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 each New Fund and that the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was set at a competitive rate to make each New Fund viable in the marketplace; and

   

that Global X Management would be responsible for most ordinary expenses of each New Fund, including the costs of various third-party services required by each New Fund, including investment advisory, administrative, audit, certain custody, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency services, printing costs and other services for each New Fund, 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.

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

 

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the proposed Management Fee and expected total expense ratio of each New Fund should not preclude approval of the Agreements.

Economies of Scale

With respect to this factor, the Board considered:

 

   

the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each New Fund grows and whether the proposed unitary Management Fee for each New Fund reflected these economies of scale;

   

the significant investment of time, personnel and other resources that Global X Management intends to made in each New Fund in order to seek to assure that each New Fund is attractive to investors; and

   

that the proposed unitary Management Fee would provide a significant amount of certainty regarding the total fees and expenses of each New Fund and its shareholders.

Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that approval of the proposed Management Fee for each New Fund was reasonable.

Other Benefits

In considering the Agreement, in addition to the categories discussed above, the Board considered other benefits that may be realized by Global X Management as a result of its relationships with each New Fund.

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited)

 

 

 

Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeem Shares. It is calculated in accordance with the standard formula for valuing mutual fund shares. The “Market Price” of the Funds generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading, as of the time that the Funds’ NAV is calculated. The Funds’ Market Price may be at, above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Funds will fluctuate with changes in the market value of their Funds’ holdings. The Market Price of the Funds 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 the Funds on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Funds are trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Funds are trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV.

The following information shows the frequency distributions of premiums and discounts for the Funds. The information shown is for the full calendar quarter completed after the inception date through the date of the most recent calendar quarter end.

Each line in the table shows the number of trading days in which the Funds traded within the premium/discount range indicated. The number of trading days in each premium/discount range is also shown as a percentage of the total number of trading days in the period covered by each table. All data presented here represents past performance, which cannot be used to predict future results.

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

 

     Percentage of Total Days  
Premium/Discount Range   

Global X

Waste
Management
ETF(1)

     Global X
Food ETF (2)
     Global X
Fishing
Industry
ETF(3)
     Global X
Farming
ETF(4)
     Global X
Auto ETF(5)
    

Global X
Canada

Preferred

ETF(6)

    

Global X
SuperDividend

ETF(7)

 

 

 

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         0.85%         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     -         6.72%         9.40%         -         0.93%         5.83%         -   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     3.79%         31.09%         13.69%         17.35%         19.63%         25.24%         21.51%   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     22.73%         52.94%         21.38%         34.69%         39.25%         41.75%         39.78%   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     50.76%         8.40%         24.79%         23.47%         20.56%         21.36%         19.35%   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     15.91%         0.85%         20.51%         14.29%         11.21%         3.88%         9.68%   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     5.30%         -         4.27%         5.10%         3.74%         1.94%         6.45%   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     1.51%         -         2.56%         2.04%         2.80%         -         1.08%   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         -         0.85%         2.04%         1.88%         -         2.15%   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         -         0.85%         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         0.85%         1.02%         -         -         -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%         100.00%   
  

 

 

 
     Number of Business Days  
Premium/Discount Range    Global X
Waste
Management
ETF(1)
     Global X
Food ETF (2)
     Global X
Fishing
Industry
ETF(3)
     Global X
Farming
ETF(4)
     Global X
Auto ETF(5)
    

Global X
Canada

Preferred

ETF(6)

    

Global X

SuperDividend

ETF(7)

 

 

 

Greater than 3.0% and Less than 3.5%

     -         -         1         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.5% and Less than 3.0%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 2.0% and Less than 2.5%

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

Greater than 1.5% and Less than 2.0%

     -         8         11         -         1         6         20   

Greater than 1.0% and Less than 1.5%

     5         37         16         17         21         26         37   

Greater than 0.5% and Less than 1.0%

     30         63         25         34         42         43         18   

Between 0.5% and -0.5%

     67         10         29         23         22         22         9   

Less than -0.5% and Greater than -1.0%

     21         1         24         14         12         4         6   

Less than -1.0% and Greater than -1.5%

     7         -         5         5         4         2         1   

Less than -1.5% and Greater than -2.0%

     2         -         3         2         3         -         2   

Less than -2.0% and Greater than -2.5%

     -         -         1         2         2         -         -   

Less than -2.5% and Greater than -3.0%

     -         -         1         -         -         -         -   

Less than -3.0% and Greater than -3.5%

     -         -         1         1         -         -         -   
  

 

 

 

Total

     132         119         117         98         107         103         93   
  

 

 

 

(1) The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2011.

(2) The Fund commenced operations on May 2, 2011.

(3) The Fund commenced operations on May 3, 2011.

(4) The Fund commenced operations on June 1, 2011.

(5) The Fund commenced operations on May 18, 2011.

(6) The Fund commenced operations on May 24, 2011.

(7) The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2011.

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited)

 

 

 

Set forth below are the names, addresses, ages, 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 Funds  

  

Principal Occupation(s) During

the Past 5 Years

  

 

Number of  
Funds in  
Trust  
Overseen by  
Director  

 

 

Other  
Directorships  
Held  

by Trustees  

Independent Trustees2     

Sanjay Ram Bharwani 399 Park Ave,

32nd floor New York,   NY 10022 (1974)

  

Trustee (since

2008)

  

CEO of Risk Advisors Inc. (since 2007) (consulting

firm); Chief Information Officer, M. Safra & Co

(2004-2006) (hedge fund).

   353   None.

Scott R. Chichester1 399 Park Ave,

32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1970)

 

  

Trustee (since

2008)

   President & Treasurer, Bayview Acquisition Corp (since 2010), CPA, Penda Aiken Inc. (since 2009) (consultant); Founder and President, DirectPay USA LLC (since 2006) (payroll company); Chief Financial Officer, Ong Corporation (2002-2010) (technology company); Proprietor, Scott R. Chichester CPA (since 2001) (CPA firm).    353   None.

Kartik Kiran Shah 399 Park Ave,

32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1977)

  

Trustee (since

2008)

   Director, Wireless Generation (since 2008) (software); Manager, Amgen (2003-2006) (biotechnology firm).    353   None.

 

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The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“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 October 31, 2011.

 

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
Director
  Other
Directorships  Held
by Trustees
Interested Trustee / Officers2
Bruno del Ama 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1976)    Trustee (since 2008), President, Chief Executive Officer (since 2008)    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Global X Management Company LLC (since 2008); Head of Global Structured Products Operations at Radian Asset Assurance (2004-2008) (financial services firm).    353   None.
         
Jose C. Gonzalez 399 Park Ave, 32nd floor New York, NY 10022 (1976)    Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary (since 2008)    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Global X Management Company LLC (since 2008); Head of Global Structured Products Operations at Radian Asset Assurance (2004-2008) (financial services firm).    N/A   N/A
         
Dianne Sulzbach4 One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456 (1977)    Assistant Secretary (since 2011)    Corporate Counsel, SEI Investments (since 2010); Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (2006-2010).    N/A   N/A

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (unaudited) (concluded)

 

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

  

Position(s) Held

with Funds

  

Principal Occupation(s) During

the Past 5 Years

  

    Other Directorships    
Held

by Trustees

Peter Rodriguez4

One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456 (1962)

   Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)   

Fund Accounting Director of the Administrator (since 2011); Mutual Fund Trading Director, SEI Global Trust Company (2009-2011); Asset Data Services Director at the Administrator (2006-2009).

 

   N/A

 

1 

Mr. Chichester is currently married to a sister of Mr. del Ama’s wife. While an “immediate family member” (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of Mr. del Ama would be considered an Interested Person, Mr. Chichester is not considered an immediate family member for this purpose. Although this fact was taken into consideration in determining whether Mr. Chichester should be considered to be an Independent Trustee for purposes of the Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, it was determined that this relationship was not one that should disqualify Mr. Chichester from serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust.

 

2 

Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.

 

3 

As of October 31, 2011, the Trust had eighty-six investment portfolios, thirty-five of which were operational.

 

4 

These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more mutual funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.

 

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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

For shareholders that do not have an October 31, 2011 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with an October 31, 2011 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

 

     Long-Term
Capital Gain
Distributions
     Ordinary
Income
Distributions
     Total
Distributions
     Qualifying
for
Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction (1)
     Qualifying
Dividend
Income (2)
     Interest
Related
Dividends (3)
     Short Term
Capital
Gain
Dividends (4)
 

Global X Waste Management ETF

     0.00%           0.00%           0.00%           0.00%           0.00%           0.00%           0.00%     

Global X Food ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           21.97%           100.00%           0.02%           0.00%     

Global X Fishing Industry ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           0.00%           59.08%           0.00%           0.00%     

Global X Farming ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           5.87%           100.00%           0.03%           0.00%     

Global X Auto ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           33.56%           95.50%           0.00%           0.00%     

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           0.00%           95.57%           0.00%           0.00%     

Global X SuperDividend ETF

     0.00%           100.00%           100.00%           8.03%           64.05%           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 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) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of net investment income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(4) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends” as created by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and is reflected as a percentage of short-term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to foreign investors.

The Fund intends to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the total amount of foreign source income and foreign tax credit are as follows:

 

Global X Funds

  Foreign Source
Income
    Foreign Tax
Credit Pass
through
 

Global X Waste Management ETF

  $ -      $ -   

Global X Food ETF

    12,264        1,241   

Global X Fishing ETF

    45,228        8,192   

Global X Farming ETF

    22,719        920   

Global X Auto ETF

    10,482        1,373   

Global X Canada Preferred ETF

    167,993        25,263   

Global X SuperDividend ETF

    678,162        56,103   

The information reported herein may differ from the information and distributions taxable to the shareholders for the calendar year ending December 31, 2011. Complete information will be computed and reported in conjunction with your 2011 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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LOGO

 

 

 

399 Park Ave, 32nd floor

New York, NY 10022

1-888-GXFund-1

(1-888-493-8631)

www.globalxfunds.com

Investment Adviser:

Global X Management Company LLC

399 Park Avenue, 32nd 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 the Independent Trustees:

Dechert LLP

1175 I Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20007

 

 

 

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

GLX-AR-003-0100


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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 expert is Scott Chichester and is independent as defined in Form N-CSR Item 3(a)(2).

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Fees billed by Ernst & Young LLP in 2011and by Sanville & Company in 2010 related to the Trust.

In 2011, Ernst & Young, LLP and in 2010 Sanville & Company billed the Trust aggregate fees for services rendered to the Trust for the last two fiscal years was as follows:

 

      2011    2010
          

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

 

   $353,500    $0    $0    $112,000    $0    $0
(b)    Audit-Related Fees    $0    $0    $0    $0    $0    $0
(c)   

Tax

Fees

 

   $142,500    $0    $0    $0    $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 for Ernst & Young LLP in 2011 and Sanville & Company in 2010:

 

     2011   2010

Audit-Related Fees

 

  0%   0%

Tax Fees

 

  0%   0%

All Other Fees

 

  0%   0%


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(f) Not applicable.

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by Ernst & Young, LLP in 2011 and Sanville & Company in 2010 for the last two fiscal years were $142,500 and $0, 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.

Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.

 

Item 6. Schedule of 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. Effective for closed-end management investment companies for fiscal years ending on or after December 31, 2005

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management 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 registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.

 

Items 12. 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.


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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/ Bruno del Ama

 
    Bruno del Ama  
    President  
Date: January 3, 2012      
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/ Bruno del Ama

 
    Bruno del Ama  
    President  
Date: January 3, 2012      
By (Signature and Title)*    

/s/ Jose C. Gonzalez

 
    Jose C. Gonzalez  
    CFO  
Date: January 3, 2012      
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.