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Global X FinTech ETF ()
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Global X FinTech ETF Overview
Global X FinTech ETF (FINX) is a passively managed Sector Equity Technology exchange-traded fund (ETF). Global X Funds launched the ETF in 2016.
The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Fintech Thematic Index.
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies in developed markets that provide financial technology products and services, including companies involved in mobile payments, peer-to-peer (P2P) and marketplace lending, financial analytics software and alternative currencies, as defined by the index provider. The fund is non-diversified.
About Global X FinTech ETF (FINX)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 7.92 years: Nam To (2018) and Wayne Xie (2019). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and Indxx Global Fintech Thematic NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Global X FinTech ETF has 76 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 50.6% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Global X FinTech ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. Global X FinTech ETF has 15.4% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 84.7% There is 15.4% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Global X FinTech ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $167 million in total assets, which is below the $3 billion average for the Technology category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
FINX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Global X FinTech ETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Technology category. Global X FinTech ETF has an expense ratio of 0.68%, which is 26% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a D. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Global X FinTech ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 12%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 39% for the Technology category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Global X FinTech ETF returned 3.4%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Technology category had an average return of -9.8%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Global X FinTech ETF has a trailing yield of 0.84%, which is above the 0.45% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income semi-annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Global X FinTech ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -13.0%, 34.4 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of F. The fund has returned -25.0% over the past year (grade of F), 1.6% over the past three years (grade of F) and -10.2% per year over the past five years (grade of F).
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FINX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| FINX Return (NAV) | 3.4% | 1.6% | -25.0% | 1.6% | -10.2% | na |
| FINX Return (Price) | 3.6% | 1.4% | -24.9% | 1.6% | -10.2% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.208% | 0.121% | -0.117% | -0.069% | -0.045% | na |
| Technology Avg | -9.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 22.3% | 10.5% | 19.0% |
| FINX Grade (NAV) | A | D | F | F | F | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 13.2% | -5.7% | -58.6% | -20.8% | -20.7% | na |
| FINX Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | na |
FINX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| FINX Return (NAV) | -13.0% | -5.5% | 23.4% | 33.9% | -52.0% | -9.7% | 53.7% | 37.1% | 1.6% | 50.7% | na |
| FINX Return (Price) | -13.0% | -5.2% | 23.0% | 33.2% | -51.8% | -9.7% | 53.8% | 37.5% | 0.8% | 50.0% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.005% | -0.055% | -0.014% | -0.022% | -0.004% | 0.000% | 0.002% | 1.0% | -46.9% | -1.5% | na |
| Technology Avg | 21.3% | 23.2% | 19.9% | 43.8% | -35.8% | 16.7% | 53.3% | 37.8% | -3.2% | 33.7% | 15.0% |
| FINX Grade (NAV) | F | F | C | D | F | F | B | C | B | A | na |
| +/- Category | -34.4% | -28.7% | 3.5% | -9.9% | -16.2% | -26.4% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 4.7% | 17.0% | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 1.67 |
| R-Squared: | 57% |
| Standard Deviation: | 28.1% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.06 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 2.29 |
| Total Risk Rating: | High |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.8% |
| Total Assets: | $ 167 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 167 Mil |
| Turnover: | 12.6% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.68% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Semi-Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 8.4 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 7.9 years | |||
| Managers (Year): To Nam (2018), Xie Wayne (2019) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 76 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 50.6% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 15.4% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 84.7% |
| Foreign Stock: | 15.4% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Global X Funds |
| Phone Number: | 888-493-8631 |
| Website: | www.globalxfunds.com |
| Inception Date: | September 12, 2016 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.68% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.54% |
