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Income opportunities are in the limelight with the first half of 2024 bringing about a series of new ... By Robert J. Scrudato
The progression from one economic era to the next usually brings a healthy mix of excitement and opportunity ... By Scott Helfstein
As the number of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives grow, so have the power demands of hyperscalers and global ... By Chandler Nichols
The defense industry is undergoing a massive transformation as governments implement advanced technologies into their military operations. As ... By Tejas Dessai
Copper has long been associated with cyclical and macroeconomic trends, with demand for the metal and, subsequently, prices, ... By Trevor Yates
Over the past two years, investors have endured heightened volatility that stemmed in part from the series of ... By Jason Anderlink
“Be as thou wast wont to be. See as thou wast wont to see.” — William Shakespeare, A ... By Scott Helfstein
The generative AI boom extends far beyond chat assistants. The wider integration of large language models across various ... By Tejas Dessai
We believe that Cybersecurity is a compelling theme in 2024 for multiple reasons. First, an evolving attack landscape ... By Tejas Dessai
The public and private sectors are likely to inject hundreds of billions more dollars to modernize U.S. infrastructure ... By Madeline Ruid
Fresh off the University of Michigan’s National Championship victory (Go Blue!), football is still top of mind as ... By Scott Helfstein
At first glance, nuclear power and renewables don’t appear to have much in common. Wind and solar energy ... By Rohan Reddy
Data is AI’s fuel. And the more data AI gets, the more of a data flywheel AI creates. ... By Global X Team
Guidance from U.S. infrastructure companies continues to point to 2024 as the beginning of potentially powerful overlapping effects ... By Global X Research Team
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Taylor Swift, and the Federal Reserve (Fed) had an oversized impact on either the economy ... By Global X Research Team
The season of good tidings and joy is upon us once again, and along with that comes the ... By Scott Helfstein
Editor’s Note: Conversational Alpha® (CA) is a vehicle we use for deeper and more relatable discussions about portfolio construction. In ... By Jon Maier
On November 30, 2022, OpenAI publicly launched ChatGPT and kicked off the generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom that ... By Ido Caspi
The following is Part 1 in a 3-part blog series on the market making landscape for exchange traded ... By Rohan Reddy
Data center investment in new capacity construction and absorption is surging in North America.1 With data center vacancy rates ... By Tejas Dessai
With five sovereign defaults over the past 50 years, inflation currently rising above 140%, and the economy in ... By Trevor Yates
We believe the healthcare system is at a turning point, leveraging digital health technologies to render longstanding inefficiencies ... By Arelis Agosto
Economic growth that’s not only a result but also a deliberate pursuit is differentiated economic growth. So one ... By Pedro Palandrani
Within the unrelentingly complex realm of digital assets, stablecoins are a refreshingly simple concept. In short, their goal ... By Global X Research Team
After a nearly two-year pause, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) markets have come to life in the second ... By Ido Caspi
Cloud computing companies are charting a recovery following a tough 18-month period characterized by challenging macro conditions and ... By Tejas Dessai
Nuclear power is a clean, efficient, and essential source of electricity used to meet the world’s growing energy ... By Rohan Reddy
Vox Media’s annual Code Conference is positioned as an opportunity for tech and business leaders to talk about ... By Equipo de Global X ETF Model Portfolio
The following is the final part in a 3-part blog series on the market making landscape for exchange ... By Rohan Reddy
The following is Part 2 in a 3-part blog series on the market making landscape for exchange traded ... By Rohan Reddy
The Fed might not be the most important game in town for the global financial markets these days. ... By Scott Helfstein
We recently visited Colombia for meetings with corporates across the country, local pension funds, government officials, and a ... By Global X Team
Here’s a heartening piece of news: We’re living longer! Back in 1950, the world’s average life expectancy was ... By Global X ETF Model Portfolio Team
Since its passage in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been instrumental in boosting cleantech growth ... By Madeline Ruid
Figuring out what to focus on can be hard for those in the business of financial markets and ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Lithium is the undisputed key raw material in battery technology. With demand expected to skyrocket from 1.2 million ... By Trevor Yates, Alec Lucas and Pedro Palandrani
Mentions of artificial intelligence (AI) in first quarter 2023 earnings calls surged 77% and that number is likely ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Global X ETFs Head of Emerging Markets Strategy Malcolm Dorson had the pleasure of joining Rob Rowan, host ... By W. Malcolm Dorson
The economy has been resilient, but given potential challenges, we think it’s important to stay flexible and diversified ... By Global X Research
Soft landing expectations dominated market sentiment in July. The lower-than-expected inflation print, resilient GDP data, and a robust ... By Global X CIO Team
We believe call option writing on major equity indexes can potentially supplement income and mitigate some downside market ... By Rohan Reddy & Chandler Nichols
Following a trip to Santiago, the Antofagasta region of northern Chile, and Buenos Aires, where we met with ... By Global X Team
Chief Investment Officer, Jon Maier, and Head of Thematic Solutions, Scott Helfstein, offer their perspectives on the current ... By Global X Team
The structural readjustment of supply chains and the generative AI boom could create exciting new opportunities for Japanese ... By Global X Team
The recession that wasn’t. The 20% equity correction that wasn’t. The earnings cliff that wasn’t. The stalling corporate ... By Scott Helfstein
Rare earth elements’ special properties make them essential to the digital and clean energy transitions. Here, we provide ... By Madeline Ruid
We see many potential drivers for emerging market outperformance, from nearshoring and favorable GDP growth to U.S. dollar ... By W. Malcolm Dorson
Improving fundamentals could support energy stocks as global economic growth continues. By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; Damanick Dantes, CMT
Artificial intelligence may be revolutionary, but it’s not possible without specialized hardware, creating a large potential opportunity for ... By Tejas Dessai
Regional bank pressures increased scrutiny on preferreds, but the present status of the banking sector may be more ... By Rohan Reddy
A mild recession is likely looming, but several structural factors could make it rather unique, potentially upending investors’ ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
Editor’s Note: Conversational Alpha® (CA) is a vehicle we use for deeper and more relatable discussions about portfolio ... By Global X Team
Consumer use of the Metaverse tends to capture the headlines, but industrial applications likely represent a potential near-term ... By Global X Research
Against a dynamic market backdrop, we take a closer look at investing in defined outcome strategies, artificial intelligence, ... By Alexander Roll
The path of least resistance for the equity markets may actually be higher from here. Even with their ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Options collar strategies may be a good choice for investors prioritizing risk management, especially in times of heightened ... By Global X Research
Strategic policies from the Two Sessions of the NPC could have a lasting impact on some of China’s ... By Global X Team
A trip to Mexico left us with a renewed sense of optimism on the economy, due to several ... By Global X Research
Social media platforms continue to cement their role in the lives of everyday consumers, despite receding COVID-19 tailwinds. ... By Tejas Dessai
In a volatile market environment, investors may want to consider some derivatives-based risk-management strategies in the Global X ... By Rohan Reddy
Covered call options strategies may be able to bring diversification potential to investor portfolios in times of heightened ... By Rohan Reddy
Earnings seasons usually provide important data, both on how companies faired in the prior quarter and perhaps more ... By Scott Helfstein
Editor’s Note: Conversational Alpha® (CA) is a vehicle we use for deeper and more relatable discussions about portfolio ... By Global X Team
On April 20, Chile’s President Gabriel Boric asserted that he would move forward with plans to nationalize the ... By Global X Research
Web1 was the first evolution of the consumer internet. Made possible by the development of open web standards, ... By Global X Team
Understanding the relationship between the US Dollar (USD) and emerging market (EM) equities is essential for investors in ... By Global X Research
Globalization took off in the mid-1970’s with companies moving their supply chains to parts of the world that ... By Global X Team
Copper is a workhorse metal in the global economy given its high ductility, conductivity, and corrosion-resistant properties. Today, ... By Rohan Reddy
Director of Research Rohan Reddy highlights how we strive to help investors navigate the financial markets by providing ...
I started the year with strong conviction that the market’s most likely path was higher. This view was ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Many companies know the future needs to be green, so they’re accelerating their sustainability efforts to promote climate ... By Alec Lucas & Madeline Ruid
Emerging markets are some of the most dynamic in the world. While the asset class is often volatile, ... By W. Malcolm Dorson
As emerging markets grow and develop, women are attaining higher levels of education, participating in the workforce in ... By W. Malcolm Dorson
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3, the underlying technology behind OpenAI’s immensely popular ChatGPT, are smarter by several ... By Tejas Dessai & Mayuranki De
The S&P 500 Financials sector just experienced a dose of growth. The traditional value-oriented sector has new entries ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; Damanick Dantes, CMT
The Bitcoin network’s security is derived from a process called Proof-of-Work (PoW) which is powered by advanced hardware ... By Global X Team
Chief Investment Officer Jon Maier and Head of Thematic Solutions Scott Helfstein offer their perspectives on the current ... By Global X Team
The Global X Income Outlook for Q1 2023 can be viewed here. This report seeks to provide macro-level data ... By Rohan Reddy
The low-carbon hydrogen market is growing quickly as government policy support ramps up and production scales to help ... By Madeline Ruid
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
It’s not often we see technologies gain exponential adoption and attention in a very short time frame the ... By Pedro Palandrani
2023 started with a bang for the Information Technology (Info Tech) sector. The S&P 500 Info Tech sector ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; David Beniaminov, CFA
As the first quarter moves along, there appears to be an absence of consensus among investors about the ... By Morgane Delledonne
The adoption of renewable energy is accelerating, particularly wind and solar power, as governments and corporations ramp up ... By Madeline Ruid
Commodities’ physicality distinguishes them from other asset classes. Investing in commodities requires a fundamental understanding of the factors ... By Rohan Reddy
Battery technology is top of mind as demand for consumer electronics, energy storage, and especially electric vehicles (EVs) ... By Global X Research
Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore the underlying trends, dynamics and opportunities shaping ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
A World Cup championship isn’t the only thing Argentina has had to smile about recently. After tumbling over ... By W. Malcolm Dorson
Editor’s note: The following post was initially published in 2017, but we feel has continued relevance to investors, ... By Jon Maier
Digital assets and blockchain technology have gained significant attention in recent years, and with good reason. These innovations ... By Christian Hazim & Erik Anderson
2022 marked the 60th anniversary of the world’s first industrial robot. Not too long thereafter, in the early ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani
The economy is likely to weaken in 2023 as the Fed raises rates with market turbulence potentially persisting ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD
Every hour, the Earth receives enough energy from the sun to cover the world’s entire annual energy ... By Madeline Ruid
The $550 billion in new spending that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) directs toward traditional ... By Global X Research
Last quarter we discussed the continuation of high inflation, with the headline U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) peaking ... By Rohan Reddy
The market’s mood hung on every syllable from the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2022, and 2023 may rhyme. ... By Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA; Shannon Ahern, CFA
Five Risks for 2023 Keeping Us Awake Editor’s Note: Inflection Points is a monthly series intended to explore ... By Global X Team
The need to decarbonize the global economy, find a reliable energy supply, and meet rising energy demand has ... By Rohan Reddy
The COVID-19 pandemic was fuel for the economy’s digitization. Rapid adoption of cloud, multiplication of devices, and increase ... By Global X Research
Director of Research Pedro Palandrani explains the two-step process behind thematic investing and how we approach launching new ...
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in the order ... By Global X Research
In October 2022, prices for battery grade lithium carbonate in China hit an all-time high of $74,475 per ... By Global X Team
Reversing the gains from earlier in Q3, September’s market rout brought U.S. and global equity indexes back into ... By Michelle Cluver, CFA; Jon Maier
We consider Warren Buffett a pretty wise and successful investor. So in analyzing current investor perceptions about thematic ... By Scott Helfstein, PhD & Pedro Palandrani
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in the ... By Christian Hazim & Rohan Reddy
For readers wanting an introduction on REITs, please see this article here. Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at ... By Matthew Dunn & Rohan Reddy
Growing competition for user attention, a weaker economy, and rising inflation are all hurdles for social media companies ... By Tejas Dessai & Pedro Palandrani
Recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have companies diversifying their revenue streams across the value chain. Firms ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani
On 12 August 2022, the House passed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a reconciliation package that represents ... By Global X Research Team
The sight of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in parking lots and on the streets in major ... By Jon Maier; Shannon Ahern, CFA
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in the ... By Christian Hazim, Roberto de Isidro, & Rohan Reddy
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in ... By Roberto de Isidro, Christian Hazim, & Rohan Reddy
The discovery of the Ekofisk oil field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) in 1969 and the subsequent ... By Global X Team
At the onset of the war in Ukraine, Russia provided 40% of Europe’s natural gas.1 Due to Russia’s ... By Global X Team
Given the current macroeconomic environment, where the most significant topics include discussions on inflation, policy rates, real GDP ... By David Beniaminov; Jon Maier; Michelle Cluver, CFA
It appears the hawks and bears may have scared away the doves and bulls, at least in the ... By Michelle Cluver, CFA; Jon Maier
Editor’s Note: Please see the glossary at the end for all terms highlighted in sea green found in the ... By Global X Research
The adoption of renewable energy is accelerating globally, particularly wind and solar power, as governments and corporations work ... By Global X Research
Historically when inflation rises, copper prices usually follow suit, and this cycle is proving to be no exception. ... By Global X Research
Recent earnings from cloud computing leaders indicate that underlying sales growth is robust and exceeding market expectations. Hyperscalers ... By Global X Research
Editor’s Note: We include a glossary at the end for all terms underlined and highlighted in sea green. Digital assets, ... By Global X Research
More than 3.5 billion people currently experience water scarcity, and 10% of the global population lives in countries ... By Global X Research
Israel is at the center of the global cybersecurity ecosystem. Spurred by record funding in 2021, we view ... By Global X Research
Editor’s Note: Hover over terms in sea green for a pop-out glossary definition. Full glossary also included at the end with ... By Global X Research
Data center and cellular tower REITs form the backbone of the digital and wireless technologies that we use ... By Laura Simeonova & Pedro Palandrani
In today’s digital world, data is gold, and more malicious actors are trying to get their hands on ... By Jon Maier
The causal relationship between human activities and rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and temperatures is “unequivocal,” according to ... By Global X Team
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved new socially responsible investment (SRI) guidelines for Catholic investing in ... By Global X Research
Food systems are struggling to contend with mounting threats presented by the pandemic, unfavorable commodity pricing, warfare, labor ... By Global X Research
Patience can be a virtue in the genomic space, as next-generation biotech treatments don’t hit the market overnight. ... By Global X Research
The transition from landline phones to the mobility that 1G wireless technology offered was a massive leap. But ... By Global X Research
Autonomous Vehicle (AVs) technology has improved dramatically in recent years, supported by large investments by auto manufacturers, original ... By Laura Simeonova, Pedro Palandrani
Editor’s Note: Hover over terms in sea green for a pop-out glossary definition. Full glossary also included at the ... By Global X Research
A look at ongoing legislative policy and its expected impact on the Telemedicine & Digital Health space. By Global X Research
With aggressive timelines to reach net-zero carbon emissions and global energy consumption expected to increase by 50% through ... By Global X Research
As powerful long-term trends continue to evolve and disrupt vast segments of the global economy, we believe it ... By Global X Research Team
While many investors may be familiar with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether, investors are oftentimes less familiar ... By Global X Research
How does the social commerce phenomenon leverage social networking to completely transform the e-commerce landscape? By Global X Research
Editor’s Note: Hover over terms in black for a pop-out glossary definition. In October 2008, a mysterious whitepaper ... By Global X Team
Colombia, 2009 After decades of controlling the political climate and narcotrafficking business, the guerrilla paramilitary group, the FARC, ... By Global X Team
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