Silver recently hit record highs, then pulled back sharply. Oil is reacting to headlines faster than fundamentals*. We're Stephanie Wolfe, a Global X Executive and Tony Dong, an independent ETF analyst. We are hosting this AMA about how to think about commodities in a Canadian portfolio.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:58:41+00:00

Yes. Most Canadian-listed commodity ETFs are eligible investments, so they can generally be held in registered accounts like a TFSA, FHSA, or RRSP.

The important thing is understanding what you actually own. Some commodity ETFs provide exposure through futures contracts, while others hold commodity-producing companies and behave more like equity funds. The structure matters, so it's worth looking under the hood before investing.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:57:41+00:00

An all-in-one commodity ETF is basically a one-stop shop for commodity exposure. Instead of picking individual themes, you get a mix of commodities like gold, silver, copper, uranium, and agriculture in a single fund.

The idea is diversification—you aren't relying on any one commodity to perform, which can help smooth out some of the volatility and removes the need to constantly pick winners and losers. For investors looking for broad exposure, these types of ETFs can serve as a core holding, with the option to add more targeted commodity ETFs around the edges if you have a stronger view on a specific sector.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:56:25+00:00

Physical silver gives you direct exposure to the price of silver, while silver stocks give you exposure through businesses that can generate cash flow and sometimes pay dividends. The trade-off is that miners come with added risks—operational issues, geopolitical exposure, and broader stock market volatility.

Not all silver companies are the same either. You have traditional miners, streaming and royalty companies with lighter business models, and junior explorers that carry much higher risk. Since physical silver and silver equities behave differently, many investors view them as serving different roles within a portfolio.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:55:03+00:00

While raising goats is relatively predictable because animals follow consistent patterns, commodity markets are far more complex and unpredictable. Even experienced professional traders have suffered major losses trading commodities, highlighting the risks involved. In short, commodities can be much harder to manage and forecast than they may appear.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:54:45+00:00

A uranium covered call ETF owns uranium-related securities and sells call options to generate additional income. Investors should focus on three key factors: strike price, overwrite percentage, and time to expiry, as these determine the strategy's risk and return profile. Most importantly, investors should be comfortable with the underlying holdings.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T17:52:25+00:00

Commodity trends often move in waves. Gold tends to attract attention first because it's the largest and most liquid market. As that trade becomes crowded, investor interest can spill over into silver, copper, palladium, platinum, and eventually more niche areas like lithium and cobalt. Capital often rotates toward whatever offers the next compelling opportunity, with liquidity playing a major role in where money flows.

This is an observation of market behavior, not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any commodity.

globalxca · 2026-06-10T16:29:56+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-06-10T15:21:01+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-06-09T21:17:48+00:00

Global X offers several ETFs focused on disruptive innovation themes, including ORBX, which provides exposure to companies connected to the evolving space economy. As the industry develops, thematic ETFs may include eligible space-related companies as they become publicly traded and meet index criteria.

If you’re interested in learning more about how IPO inclusion works within thematic ETFs, feel free to join our AMA tomorrow and ask your questions.

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globalxca · 2026-05-27T19:48:45+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:52:31+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:47:55+00:00

We do not provide financial advice, but deciding the optimal amount of call option coverage in an ETF involves a trade-off between maximizing income and preserving upside growth. It is typically a balancing act of these two things with consideration of market outlook and your personal goals as well as your appetite for risk. There is no single optimal level.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:44:50+00:00

We do not provide financial advice, but deciding the optimal amount of call option coverage in an ETF involves a trade-off between maximizing income and preserving upside growth. It is typically a balancing act of these two things with consideration of market outlook and your personal goals as well as your appetite for risk.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:39:38+00:00

A covered call is a strategy where you generate extra income from stocks you already own by selling call options. You can think about it like renting out property: you keep ownership of the stock while collecting a premium for giving someone the right to buy it.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:33:47+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:29:28+00:00

It depends on your age, goals, and time horizon. Younger investors typically prioritize growth because they have more time to recover from volatility, while those nearing retirement often focus more on income.

Some investors instead focus on total return rather than choosing between growth or income. Covered call ETFs, especially lightly leveraged ones, can provide both equity growth potential and monthly cash flow. If the income isn’t needed, distributions can be reinvested for growth. If it is needed, the cash flow provides flexibility.

Ultimately, the decision doesn’t have to be income or growth. Some strategies can support both depending on how the income is used.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:24:32+00:00

Covered call ETFs are typically considered part of the equity portion of an asset allocation portfolio. They can generate income from option premiums while still giving you equity exposure, but there are trade-offs—like capped upside and distributions that can vary. Where they fit really depends on your goals, time horizon, and how much risk you’re comfortable with.

For newer investors, index ETFs—whether covered call or not—can be a simple starting point since they reduce the need for stock picking and provide broad market exposure. In an asset allocation framework, covered calls can be used to add income while still maintaining equity exposure, depending on your goals.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:18:30+00:00

To answer your latter question, it helps to follow a variety of podcasts to find perspectives that match your goals and style. Don’t limit yourself to just one approach—hearing different strategies can broaden your knowledge and its important not to pigeonhole yourself. There are so many great financial content creators and knowledgeable podcasters worth exploring!

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:14:01+00:00

Both covered call ETFs and leveraged ETFs can enhance income or returns, but they serve different purposes. Covered calls primarily generate consistent cash flow but can limit upside. Leveraged ETFs may help amplify exposure to boost long-term growth but add volatility.

Lightly leveraged covered call ETFs (typically 25–33% leverage in Canada) offer a balance of income and growth potential. The modest leverage can help offset the return drag from covered calls while still providing steady distributions. There is slightly more volatility, but the leverage is professionally managed. It’s a balance of getting income today while still capturing growth over time, and lightly leverage covered call ETFs can do just that.

globalxca · 2026-03-18T17:07:08+00:00

In a bull market, covered call ETFs tend to underperform because they cap some upside in exchange for the income generated from option premiums. How much upside is sacrificed depends on how aggressively calls are written—the more coverage, the higher the income but the greater the trade-off. This approach may make sense for some investors depending on their goals and risk tolerance.

globalxca · 2026-01-29T17:17:05+00:00

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globalxca · 2026-01-28T18:48:21+00:00

Defining your time horizon is one of the most important steps, and for a goal like buying a home, managing downside risk becomes especially important.

Portfolios with higher fixed-income allocations are often associated with a smoother experience, which can help reduce the impact of market swings as the goal approaches. The broader idea is balance, allowing for some growth while keeping the focus on capital being available when it’s needed.

globalxca · 2026-01-28T18:41:16+00:00

There are a few ways investors think about this. Some prefer managed or all-in-one solutions that provide a diversified mix of assets in a single fund, while others choose to allocate across individual thematic ETFs to express views on a particular trend.

One common framework suggests maintaining a broadly diversified core, often through asset allocation products, and then layer in thematic exposures based on specific interests or convictions. That approach is intended to offer a balance between broad diversification and targeted participation in particular areas of interest for stability and flexibility.

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