Global X Funds - Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) Stock Overview
An exchange traded fund launched and managed by Global X Management Company LLC. More details
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$23.43 |
| 52 Week High | US$26.44 |
| 52 Week Low | US$17.52 |
| Beta | 0 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.88% |
| 3 Month Change | 19.66% |
| 1 Year Change | -0.17% |
| 3 Year Change | 17.56% |
| 5 Year Change | -18.56% |
| Change since IPO | 55.84% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
CLOU: A Strategic Positioning Benefiting From AI
Summary Global X Cloud Computing ETF offers niche exposure to pure-play cloud computing, benefiting from AI-driven growth trends and sector-specific tailwinds. Compared to broader tech ETFs like SKYY and WCLD, CLOU provides more targeted access to SaaS, IaaS, and cloud security subsectors. Despite lower historical returns and a higher expense ratio, CLOU's focused approach positions it well for future AI and cloud adoption. CLOU's unique portfolio makes it a strategic addition for investors seeking diversification beyond mega-cap tech names like Amazon and Microsoft. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 20
CLOU: Well-Built AI/Cloud Computing ETF Is A Buy
Summary CLOU, managed by Global X, is a thematic ETF focused on cloud computing, offering a balanced exposure to growth/tech without over-relying on mega-cap stocks. CLOU's unique index construction, requiring 50% revenue from cloud activities and capping individual stock weightings, ensures diversified and equitable tech exposure. With the rapid growth of cloud computing and AI, CLOU is positioned to benefit from increasing data storage needs and serverless computing expansion. Despite past underperformance, CLOU shows potential for upside breakout, making it a strategic addition to my portfolio for growth and tech exposure. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 16
CLOU: Cloud Computing Trends Are Gaining
Summary CLOU ETF exposes its investors to cloud computing technology providers. Cloud initiatives spending is expected to grow strongly as enterprises chase digital transformation to keep up with advancing technologies and changing market conditions. Cloud providers look quite promising, giving the fund up to 19% upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 15
CLOU: Higher Rates For Longer Are A Headwind
Since my previous article, CLOU has lost ~7% vs. a loss of ~3% for the S&P 500. Since mid-June 2022, tech stocks have rallied rapidly powered by the idea of a potential pivot in terms of monetary policy. While policymakers will probably decrease the pace of rate hikes, I don't believe a pivot is on the table for the time being given how sticky inflation is. The combination of higher rates for a longer period of time coupled with lofty valuations in the cloud sector remains a major headwind for CLOU's future returns. Investment Thesis In my last article on the Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU), I highlighted some of the risks associated with investing in high multiple stocks in a rising rate environment. Since then, CLOU has lost ~7% vs a loss of ~3% for the S&P 500. Tech stocks have rebounded sharply since mid-June 2022 in what I consider to be a very aggressive bear market rally fueled by the Fed pivot narrative. While policymakers will probably slow down the pace of rate hikes (and accelerate quantitative tightening), I don't believe that a pivot is on the table, for now at least. Given where valuations are in the cloud industry, investors continue to face a rude awakening once they realize that liquidity is gradually declining. What Has Happened Since My Last Article As a reminder, the Global X Cloud Computing ETF invests in companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of cloud computing technology, including companies whose principal business is in offering computing Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. You will find below a recent breakdown of the top 10 holdings, and you can read more about the strategy in my previous article. Morningstar I concluded my previous article with the following statement: CLOU gives investors access to a portfolio of fast-growing international firms largely focused on cloud software and services. While I am confident that cloud computing is here to stay, I believe it is difficult to predict today's winners. Furthermore, cloud stocks trade at high multiples going into a new monetary regime where liquidity will be inadequate to sustain such valuations. All in all, I believe patient investors will be able to pick up CLOU shares cheaper in the next 12 months. The subsequent price action gave investors multiple opportunities to accumulate shares at a lower price, sometimes at a discount as low as ~24% compared to mid-April. Unsurprisingly, CLOU was more volatile than the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) and had larger drawdowns. For comparison, CLOU lost nearly ~8% compared to a loss of ~3% for QQQ since mid-April 2022. Refinitiv Eikon Liquidity is now starting to gradually decrease in financial markets, and equities are no exception. CLOU registered ~$74 million in outflows over the last 3 months, which is in line with the net flow activity of other long-duration cloud strategies such as First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY). FactSet Focusing On Valuations And Rates In my previous article on CLOU, I identified valuations to be the main threat to future returns. Despite a sharp pullback in May and June 2022, CLOU and other tech stocks have rebounded sharply in what I believe to be a bear market rally. As a result, valuations are back to a near all-time high. CLOU trades at ~40x earnings and has a price-to-book ratio of ~4 which makes it very expensive in a rising rate environment. Morningstar Following the last FOMC meeting, there has been a new debate around a Fed pivot, which should ultimately favor high-multiple stocks. That said, I believe it's hard to bet on a pivot just yet. Inflation remains sticky, as illustrated by the recent 1-yr forward consumer expectations. A strong labor market and a hot rental market remain key issues to be addressed through higher rates in the coming months. Perhaps the best source of information on the topic is the Fed itself. Last week, President Bullard "said the central bank will continue raising rates until it sees compelling evidence that inflation is falling" and other Presidents have also adopted a hawkish tone in recent weeks. While we might see a slower pace of interest rate hikes, I think it's premature to anticipate a pivot in 2022.Seeking Alpha • Apr 18
CLOU: Growth Is Fully Reflected In Valuation
CLOU gives investors access to a portfolio of fast-growing international firms largely focused on cloud software and services. The cloud market is expected to grow at a 16.3% CAGR until 2026, far faster than the projected US GDP growth rate over the same period. CLOU is expensive and doesn't offer a margin of safety. Its components are high beta stocks. Expect volatility to be high for this strategy going forward.Seeking Alpha • Jan 17
The Case For Investing In The Software/Cloud Computing Space Now
The investment technology and cloud computing spaces have entered a noticeable bear market. Valuations, as expressed in terms of enterprise value to sales have fallen by 1/3rd or more in just 2.5 months. All the while, the fundamental outlook for companies in the space has continued to improve. Sentiment, particularly amongst active long/short equity hedge funds seems as negative as at any time in the recent past. The dramatic decline in software names has created a set-up which has created greater appreciation potential than has been the case for at least the last 5 years or more!Recent updates
Shareholder Returns
| CLOU | US Capital Markets | US Market | |
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| 7D | 4.2% | 7.2% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | -0.2% | 4.6% | 20.2% |
Return vs Industry: CLOU underperformed the US Capital Markets industry which returned 1.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CLOU underperformed the US Market which returned 18.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CLOU volatility | |
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| CLOU Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 3.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CLOU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CLOU's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2019 | n/a | n/a | www.globalxetfs.com/funds/clou/ |
Global X Funds - Global X Cloud Computing ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Global X Management Company LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of global region. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across computing software-as-a-service ("SaaS"), platform-as-a-service ("PaaS"), infrastructure-as-a-service ("IaaS"), managed server storage space and data center real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), and/or cloud and edge computing infrastructure and hardware, collectively, cloud computing sectors.
Global X Funds - Global X Cloud Computing ETF Fundamentals Summary
| CLOU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$228.95m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$0 |
| Revenue (TTM) | n/a |
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| CLOU income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$0 |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$0 |
| Other Expenses | US$0 |
| Earnings | US$0 |
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| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0 |
| Gross Margin | 0.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.00% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.0% |
How did CLOU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 19:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | N/A |
| Annual Earnings | N/A |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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