May 28, 2026
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN – Solactive is pleased to further expand its partnership with Global X Japan Co. Ltd. (Global X Japan) through the launch of four new metals-themed ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The new range offers investors targeted access to copper miners, silver miners, and silver spot, including a JPY-hedged exposure tailored to the Japanese market.
Copper and silver have attracted renewed investor attention against a backdrop of rising structural demand linked to electrification, renewable energy deployment, and AI-related infrastructure expansion. In copper, tightening supply conditions and the metal’s central role in power grids, electric vehicles, and data center buildout have reinforced its relevance as both a cyclical and long-term structural theme. In silver, a combination of industrial demand and its traditional role as a store of value has supported renewed interest in both the metal itself and companies engaged in silver production.
The Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index aims to provide exposure to global companies active in copper mining and closely related activities. Eligible companies must meet minimum size and liquidity requirements and are selected from a global developed and emerging markets universe, excluding China, India, and Taiwan. Constituents are chosen primarily by trading value, with the resulting portfolio weighted by free-float market capitalization and subject to predefined capping rules.
The Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index follows a comparable rules-based approach for companies focused on silver mining and related activities. The index draws from a global universe of eligible equities meeting defined market capitalization and trading thresholds, selecting a diversified basket of silver mining companies. Constituents are weighted by free-float market capitalization, with capping rules designed to prevent excessive concentration.
The Solactive Silver Spot Sydney Close Index tracks the silver spot price in U.S. dollars per troy ounce using time-weighted average prices at Sydney close. The Solactive Silver Spot Sydney Close Index (JPY Hedged) uses this index as its underlying and applies a currency hedge against Japanese yen.
The ETFs listed on 28 May 2026 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the following tickers respectively:
| ETF Name | Ticker |
|---|---|
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 580A |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 579A |
| Global X Silver ETF (JPY Hedged) | 578A |
| Global X Silver ETF | 577A |
Timo Pfeiffer, Chief Markets Officer at Solactive, commented: “We are pleased to further strengthen our relationship with Global X Japan through the launch of these four ETFs. The launch reflects growing investor's interest in accessing metals-related themes through different types of exposures. By covering both mining equities and silver price exposure, including a JPY-hedged solution, the product range demonstrates the breadth of index approaches available to support differing investor preferences and market needs.”
Jooyoung YUN, Chief Investment Officer at Global X Japan, commented: “We are delighted to collaborate with Solactive on our metals-themed ETF lineup. In particular, through the development of customized silver spot indices, including a JPY-hedged solution tailored to the Japanese market, we are pleased to offer Japanese investors innovative product solutions that provide efficient access to silver. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Solactive to deliver differentiated investment opportunities that meet the evolving needs of investors in Japan.”