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ARMR vs HACK vs ROBO vs SEMI

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 4 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing ARMR, HACK, ROBO, and SEMI. SEMI has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, SEMI has the highest 5 years return at 37.7% a year, and ROBO offers the highest at 10.32%.
Lowest fee
SEMI 0.45% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
SEMI 37.7% p.a.
Highest yield
ROBO 10.32%
Highest risk-adjusted
SEMI Sharpe 1.01 (5y)
Lowest volatility
ROBO 20% (5y)
Largest fund
HACK $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric ARMR
BetaShares Global Defence ETF
HACK
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF
ROBO
Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
SEMI
Global X Semiconductor ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
BetaShares
Global X
Global X
Tracks index
Solactive Global Defence Index
Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index
Solactive Semiconductor 30 Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
2024 (2 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
2021 (5 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$220m
$1.7bn
$323m
$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.55%
0.67%
0.69%
0.45%
Dividend yield
2.24%
3.26%
10.32%
7.35%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
25%
30%
35%
15%
Tax drag 1.32% 1.76% 4.14% 2.71%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
-12.4%
net
29.1%
net
17.4%
net
109.3%
net
3-year return
—
28.2%
net
14.5%
net
60.6%
net
5-year return
—
17.1%
net
5.7%
net
37.7%
net
10-year return
—
19.3%
net
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
23.8%
19.7%
35.1%
Volatility (5y)
—
22.3%
20%
34.2%
Volatility (10y)
—
19.9%
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
0.99
0.58
1.42
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
0.67
0.21
1.01
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
0.88
—
—
Bid/ask spread
—
—
—
—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

ARMR BetaShares Global Defence ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
HACK BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 10 years (3rd of 110 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
  • Top-14% returns over 1 year (46th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • High 10.32% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
SEMI Global X Semiconductor ETF
  • Top-0% returns over 3 years (1st of 236 ETFs we track).
  • High 7.35% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ARMR vs HACK vs ROBO vs SEMI?

ARMR, HACK, ROBO, and SEMI are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SEMI carries the lowest management fee (0.45%). Over 5 years, SEMI has delivered the highest total return (37.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - ARMR vs HACK vs ROBO vs SEMI?

SEMI has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, versus ARMR 0.55%, HACK 0.67%, and ROBO 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - ARMR vs HACK vs ROBO vs SEMI?

Over the past 5 years, SEMI has delivered the highest total return at 37.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ROBO pays the highest at 10.32%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

HACK is the largest fund by assets ($1.7bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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