Global X Will Launch New Single-Stock ETFs in Canada
Global X Investments Canada plans to debut its latest single-stock exchange-traded funds on October 14, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Investing
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Global X Investments Canada is set to expand its lineup with new single-stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) scheduled for release on October 14, 2026. These products aim to offer growth opportunities for investors by utilizing a 33 per cent target leverage.
Why it matters
The company developed these products to cater to investors specifically seeking growth rather than income, distinguishing them from more common leveraged covered call strategies. This launch occurs as single-stock ETFs in Canada continue to experience significant asset growth.
Canadian single-stock ETF assets under management reached $6.35 billion at the end of September 2026, marking a 72 per cent increase over the past year. In contrast, the median U.S. single-stock ETF lost 38 per cent over the four years ending in July 2026.
The players
Global X Investments Canada
This investment firm provides a range of exchange-traded funds and is a prominent participant in the Canadian ETF market.
The details
Unlike existing Canadian offerings that often pair 25 per cent leverage with covered call strategies, the new funds utilize a 33 per cent target leverage that does not reset daily. Over 93 per cent of total flows into the sector during 2026 have moved toward covered call and lightly leveraged instruments.
Timeline
July 2026 marked the end of the performance analysis period for U.S. single-stock ETFs.
September 30, 2026, saw assets under management for Canadian single-stock ETFs reach $6.35 billion.
October 14, 2026, is the scheduled launch date for the new Global X ETFs.
Market Dynamics
The introduction of these funds follows a pattern set by the rapid expansion of the Canadian single-stock ETF market sector growth. This shift suggests a broader move by issuers to diversify strategies as total assets in the market approach nearly a trillion dollars.
Investors should note that these products carry a 33 per cent leverage target, which may significantly alter the risk profile compared to standard non-leveraged holdings like the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF. Prospective buyers are encouraged to evaluate how these growth-oriented funds fit into their specific portfolio leverage constraints.
The takeaway
The move by Global X signals a pivot toward specialized growth products within the Canadian ETF market. Investors should ensure they understand the specific implications of non-daily resetting leverage before adjusting their holdings.
What happens next
Global X Investments Canada is scheduled to launch its new line of single-stock ETFs on October 14, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Globe and Mail.
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