PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT Global X Funds SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 2, 2011 TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2011
The following information supplements the information found in the prospectus for the Global X Funds. Effective May 3, 2011, the following fund will be available for purchase:
Global X Food ETF (EATX)
Effective May 4, 2011, the following fund will be available for purchase:
Global X Fishing Industry ETF (FISN)
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT GLOBAL X FUNDS SUPPLEMENT DATED APRIL 8, 2011 TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 1, 2011 (THE “PROSPECTUS”)GLOBAL X WASTE MANAGEMENT ETF The following information supplements the information found in, and should be read in conjunction with, the Prospectus. Effective April 13, 2011, the Global X Waste Management ETF (WSTE) will be available for purchase.
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Global X Fishing Industry ETF()1*()NYSE Arca, Inc: FISN
Global X Food ETF(*)NYSE Arca, Inc: [ ]
Global X Shipping ETF(*)NYSE Arca, Inc: [ ]
Global X Waste Management ETF(*)NYSE Arca, Inc: [ ]
Prospectus March 1, 2011
(1) Formerly Global X Fishing ETF (*) Not open for investment The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. Shares in aFund are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other agency of the U.S. Government, nor are shares deposits or obligations of any bank. Such shares in a Fund involve investment risks, including the loss of principal.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUND SUMMARIES .................................................................................................................... 1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS’STRATEGIES AND RISKS.......... 22 PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION ............................................................................. 30 FUND MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................. 30 DISTRIBUTOR ........................................................................................................................... 32 BUYING AND SELLING FUND SHARES .............................................................................. 32 FREQUENT TRADING.............................................................................................................. 33 DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE PLAN................................................................................... 33 DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS ....................................................................................... 34 TAXES ........................................................................................................................................ 34 DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE.......................................................................... 38 PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION................................................................................. 39 INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDEXES AND THE INDEX PROVIDER ................. 39 OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ............................................................................................... 40 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS....................................................................................................... 40 OTHER INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 41