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Global X Silver Covered Call et al. trade on TSX

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 08, 2025 · 18:13 TSTX · 50.04 Global X 1-3 Year US Treasury Bond Index ETF
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Executive Summary

  • Global X Investments Canada Inc. launched four new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange, expanding its product suite with exposure to China’s tech sector, a silver‑covered‑call strategy, and two U.S. Treasury bond funds.
  • The China Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (CHQQ) provides first‑in‑Canada access to the Hang Seng TECH Index, covering 30 leading Chinese technology companies.
  • The Global X Silver Covered Call ETF (AGCC) is Canada’s inaugural silver‑focused covered‑call fund, targeting income generation from heightened metal volatility.

Key Details

  • Global X China Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (CHQQ) – tracks the Hang Seng TECH Index (30 largest tech firms listed in Hong Kong); launched to give Canadian investors exposure to Chinese fintech, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, e‑commerce, etc.
  • Global X Silver Covered Call ETF (AGCC) – first Canadian silver bullion covered‑call ETF; leverages higher implied volatility of silver (8 points above gold YTD) to write call options and capture premium income while maintaining metal exposure.
  • Global X 1‑3 Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (TSTX) – first Canadian ETF tracking the ICE U.S. Treasury 1‑3 Year Bond Index; offered in CAD‑unhedged, CAD‑hedged, and USD units for short‑duration government bond exposure.
  • Global X 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (TLTX) – tracks the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index; provides long‑duration U.S. Treasury exposure in the same three currency structures.
  • All four ETFs began trading on the TSX today after closing their initial broker‑directed offerings.
  • Global X manages > $45 billion AUM (as of Oct 8 2025) and operates 154 ETFs across Canadian exchanges; it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mirae Asset Financial Group ($800 billion AUM globally).

Notable Quotes

“At a time when global diversification is front and centre for many advisers and investors, CHQQ offers a new opportunity for Canadians to get exposure to leading tech companies within China…” – Chris McHaney, EVP & Head of Investment Management & Strategy, Global X.

“This higher level of volatility creates more opportunities for option premiums, making silver particularly well suited for covered call strategies.” – Chris McHaney.

“Together, TLTX and TSTX establish the foundation of our fixed income essentials suite, strengthening Global X's role as a key partner for Canadian investors' allocation needs.” – Chris McHaney.

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