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Global X Thematic ETFs
Opportunities
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Diversification
Enhance your portfolio diversification by strategically allocating assets to thematic investments based on economic, technological, and social trends that align with your long-term goals.
Professional Management
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MART seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an equal-weighted index designed to provide exposure to the largest Canadian food and staples retail companies (currently, the Mirae Asset Equal Weight Canadian Groceries & Staples Index).
Best of Canada
MART offers access to the Canadian groceries and staples sector, which tends to have a defensive tilt and offers relatively inelastic demand.
Leader of Leaders
MART provides a uniquely targeted exposure to and a way to access growth potential of market-leading Canadian food and staples retail companies i.e. the everyday essentials.
Targeted Access
Diversify your portfolio and capture sector-specific exposure without the need to pick individual stocks.
MTRX seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index designed to provide exposure to global publicly listed companies involved in supporting the infrastructure requirements arising from Artificial Intelligence Operations (currently, the Mirae Asset AI Infrastructure CAD Index).
Growth Potential
Generative AI adoption is rapidly expanding, as platforms introduce AI-enabled solutions to the market. The global AI infrastructure market, that underpins the entire AI revolution, is poised for substantial growth in the coming years and is projected to increase from $135.81 billion in 2024 to $394.46 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 19.4%.* *Markets and Markets, November 2024
Backbone of AI
Rather than guessing which AI application will dominate, investing in AI infrastructure is like owning the "picks and shovels" of the gold rush. As AI continues to transform industries and drive innovation, the companies providing the essential infrastructure are well-positioned to capitalize on this long-term growth trend.
Value-Chain Diversification
Investing in MTRX offers exposure across the AI value chain, potentially reducing risk and capturing opportunities at various stages of AI development and adoption. AI Infrastructure includes companies involved in various aspects of AI development, from power, energy and raw materials supply and management to hyper scaling data center operators— critical to supporting the growing demand for AI applications.
Unlocking growth potential, one theme at a time.
Global X’s Thematic ETFs ignore conventional geographic and sector boundaries, focusing on companies primed to thrive amidst transformative changes in technology, societal dynamics, and environmental landscapes
MTRX
Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Index ETFManagement fee:
0.49%Risk Rating: High
MTRX seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index designed to provide exposure to global publicly listed companies involved in supporting the infrastructure requirements arising from Artificial Intelligence Operations (currently, the Mirae Asset AI Infrastructure CAD Index).
AIGO
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology Index ETFManagement fee:
0.49%Risk Rating: Medium to High
AIGO seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to developed market, publicly listed companies that are positioned to benefit from the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in their products and services, as well as companies that produce hardware used in AI applied for the analysis of big data (currently, the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index).
TTTX
Global X Innovative Bluechip Top 10 Index ETFManagement fee:
0.49%Risk Rating: High
TTTX seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an equal-weight index designed to provide exposure to ten of the largest global publicly listed companies anticipated to lead innovation across Artificial Intelligence and Big Data; Semiconductors; Health Care and Biotechnology; and Next Generation Mobility, Battery and Renewable Energy (currently, the Mirae Asset Global Innovative Bluechip Top 10 Index).
CHPS
Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
CHPS seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index designed to provide exposure to public companies listed on select US exchanges that are engaged in the AI semiconductor value chain (currently, the PHLX US AI Semiconductor Index).
CHPS.U
Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
CHPS.U seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of global, publicly listed companies engaged in the production and development of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. Currently, CHPS seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Capped Global Semiconductor Index, net of expenses. CHPS seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
FOUR
Global X Industry 4.0 Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
FOUR seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Solactive Industry 4.0 Index, net of expenses. The Solactive Industry 4.0 Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the transformation of manufacturing and the industrial market through the development or implementation of new technologies and innovations. FOUR seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
HBGD
Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
HBGD seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Solactive Big Data & Hardware Index, net of expenses. The Solactive Big Data and Hardware Index tracks a portfolio of global companies focusing directly on data development, storage, and management-related services and solutions as well as hardware and hardware-related services used in data-intensive applications such as blockchain.
HBGD.U
Global X Big Data & Hardware Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
HBGD.U seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Solactive Big Data & Hardware Index, net of expenses. The Solactive Big Data and Hardware Index tracks a portfolio of global companies focusing directly on data development, storage, and management-related services and solutions as well as hardware and hardware-related services used in data-intensive applications such as blockchain.
HBUG
Global X Cybersecurity Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: Medium to High
HBUG seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of global, publicly listed companies that stand to potentially benefit from the increased adoption of cybersecurity technology, such as those whose principal business is generally engaged in the development and management of security protocols preventing intrusion and attacks to systems, networks, applications, computers, and mobile devices. Currently, HBUG seeks to replicate, directly or indirectly, the performance of Indxx Cybersecurity Index, net of expenses, by investing primarily in the Global X Cybersecurity ETF. HBUG seeks to hedge any U.S. dollar portfolio exposure back to the Canadian dollar at all times.
HLIT
Global X Lithium Producers Index ETFManagement fee:
0.75%Risk Rating: High
HLIT seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of global, publicly listed companies engaged in the mining and/or production of lithium, lithium compounds, or lithium related components. Currently, HLIT seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Global Lithium Producers Index, net of expenses. HLIT seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
HMMJ
Global X Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETFManagement fee:
0.75%Risk Rating: High
HMMJ seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the North American Marijuana Index, net of expenses. The North American Marijuana Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of a basket of North American publicly listed companies with significant business activities in the marijuana industry
HMMJ.U
Global X Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETFManagement fee:
0.75%Risk Rating: High
HMMJ.U seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the North American Marijuana Index, net of expenses. The North American Marijuana Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of a basket of North American publicly listed companies with significant business activities in the marijuana industry
MTAV
Global X Metaverse Index ETFManagement fee:
Risk Rating:
MTAV seeks to replicate, to the extent possible and net of expenses, the performance of an index that seeks to provide exposure to global, publicly listed companies that potentially stand to benefit from the adoption and usage of technologies expected to grow and support the functioning of the metaverse. Currently, the ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive Global Metaverse Index, net of expenses. The ETF seeks to hedge any U.S. dollar portfolio exposure back to the Canadian dollar at all times.
RBOT
Global X Robotics & AI Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
RBOT seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, net of expenses. The Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence. RBOT seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
RBOT.U
Global X Robotics & AI Index ETFManagement fee:
0.45%Risk Rating: High
RBOT.U seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index, net of expenses. The Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of companies that are involved in the development of robotics and/or artificial intelligence. RBOT.U seeks to hedge the U.S. dollar value of its portfolio to the Canadian dollar at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to investing, there is a lot to unpack — explore how ETFs can help.
An Asset Allocation ETF combines different asset classes, such as stocks and bonds, in a single fund. This structure aims to offer a diversified portfolio that aligns with a specific risk level and is often managed to keep that balance over time.
While traditional ETFs typically focus on a single asset class or sector (such as Canadian equities or U.S. fixed income), Asset Allocation ETFs are designed as all-in-one portfolios. They combine multiple asset types to provide a well-rounded approach to diversification.
Selecting the right ETF depends on factors such as risk profile, investment goals, and time horizon. Investors with a conservative outlook may prefer ETFs with a higher allocation to bonds, while those seeking growth may choose ETFs with a higher allocation to equities. Reviewing the ETF’s expense ratio, holdings, and rebalancing policy is also essential.
Yes, many investors find Asset Allocation ETFs can serve as a complete, low-maintenance portfolio solution. By providing exposure to various asset classes, they simplify investing and reduce the need for selecting individual securities.
Asset Allocation ETFs make diversification and rebalancing effortless by automatically maintaining the asset mix. This can save time, minimize trading costs, and streamline portfolio management—an attractive choice for investors who prefer a “set-it-and-forget-it” approach.
These ETFs are generally managed to keep their allocation aligned with the target mix (e.g., 60% equities, and 40% fixed income). This automatic rebalancing means investors don’t need to manually adjust their portfolios as market conditions change.
Yes, Asset Allocation ETFs can be highly suitable for long-term strategies. They offer built-in diversification and automatic rebalancing, which helps investors maintain a stable investment approach throughout market cycles without needing frequent adjustments.
Yes, these ETFs can be held in both tax-advantaged accounts (like RRSPs or TFSAs) and taxable accounts. However, as they may generate taxable events, many investors choose to hold them in tax-sheltered accounts for greater tax efficiency.