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ASIA vs IAA vs TECH

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 3 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing ASIA, IAA, and TECH. IAA has the lowest management fee at 0.29% a year, ASIA has the highest 5 years return at 15.1% a year, and TECH offers the highest at 3.33%.
Lowest fee
IAA 0.29% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
ASIA 15.1% p.a.
Highest yield
TECH 3.33%
Highest risk-adjusted
IAA Sharpe 0.55 (5y)
Lowest volatility
TECH 21.4% (5y)
Largest fund
IAA $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric ASIA
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF
IAA
iShares Asia 50 ETF
TECH
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
iShares
Global X
Tracks index
Solactive Asia ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index
MSCI AC Asia 50 Index
Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index
Categories
Asia, Tech
Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
2007 (19 yrs)
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.3bn
$1.7bn
$332m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.67%
0.29%
0.45%
Dividend yield
1.94%
1.54%
3.33%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
30%
Tax drag 0.62% 0.61% 1.79%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
63.4%
net
54.3%
net
10%
net
3-year return
37.3%
net
30.8%
net
13.6%
net
5-year return
15.1%
net
13.8%
net
8.8%
net
10-year return
14.5%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
27.2%
21%
22.9%
Volatility (5y)
27.9%
22.4%
21.4%
Volatility (10y)
18%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.15
1.2
0.49
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.52
0.55
0.35
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.72
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

ASIA BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF
  • Top-1% returns over 3 years (2nd of 226 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.53%.
IAA iShares Asia 50 ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 3 years (7th of 226 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
TECH Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ASIA vs IAA vs TECH?

ASIA, IAA, and TECH are 3 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IAA carries the lowest management fee (0.29%). Over 5 years, ASIA has delivered the highest total return (15.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - ASIA vs IAA vs TECH?

IAA has the lowest management fee at 0.29% a year, versus ASIA 0.67% and TECH 0.45%.

Which has performed highest - ASIA vs IAA vs TECH?

Over the past 5 years, ASIA has delivered the highest total return at 15.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

TECH pays the highest at 3.33%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IAA 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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