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ASIA vs TECH

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing ASIA and TECH. TECH has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, ASIA has the higher 5 years return at 18% a year, and TECH offers the higher at 3.15%.
Lower fee
TECH 0.45% p.a.
Higher 5 years return
ASIA 18% p.a.
Higher yield
TECH 3.15%
Higher risk-adjusted
ASIA Sharpe 0.61 (5y)
Lower volatility
TECH 21.5% (5y)
Larger fund
ASIA $1.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric ASIA
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF
TECH
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Global X
Tracks index
Solactive Asia ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index
Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index
Categories
Asia, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
—
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.5bn
$346m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.67%
0.45%
Dividend yield
1.79%
3.15%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
—
30%
Tax drag 0.57% 1.73%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
55.9%
net
18.7%
net
3-year return
43.9%
net
17.7%
net
5-year return
18%
net
9.7%
net
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
26.8%
22.7%
Volatility (5y)
27.8%
21.5%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.35
0.65
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.61
0.38
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
—
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-2% returns over 1 year (6th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.53%.
TECH Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
  • Top-13% returns over 1 year (42nd of 318 ETFs we track).
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ASIA vs TECH?

ASIA and TECH are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. TECH carries the lower management fee (0.45%). Over 5 years, ASIA has delivered the higher total return (18% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - ASIA vs TECH?

TECH has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, versus ASIA 0.67%.

Which has performed higher - ASIA vs TECH?

Over the past 5 years, ASIA has delivered the higher total return at 18% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

TECH pays the higher at 3.15%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

ASIA is the larger fund by assets ($1.5bn). 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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