Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SOIL

What does SOIL invest in?

The investment seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Global Fertilizers/Potash Total Return Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to track the performance of the largest listed companies globally that are active in some aspect of the fertilizer/potash industry. The fund is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of SOIL?

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (SOIL) charges an expense ratio of 0.70%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SOIL?

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (SOIL) manages $7.4M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SOIL actively managed or an index fund?

SOIL's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SOIL launched?

Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (SOIL) launched in May 2011 and is managed by Global X.

How has SOIL performed?

SOIL's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.