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FANG vs FHNG vs NDQ vs TECH

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

At a glance

Comparing FANG, FHNG, NDQ, and TECH. FANG has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, FANG has the highest 5 years return at 23% a year, and FHNG offers the highest at 9.21%.
Lowest fee
FANG 0.35% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
FANG 23% p.a.
Highest yield
FHNG 9.21%
Highest risk-adjusted
FANG Sharpe 0.84 (5y)
Lowest volatility
NDQ 18.1% (5y)
Largest fund
NDQ $10.5bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric FANG
Global X FANG+ ETF
FHNG
Global X FANG+ (Currency Hedged) ETF
NDQ
BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
TECH
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Global X
BetaShares
Global X
Tracks index
NYSE FANG+ Index
—
NASDAQ-100 Index
Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index
Categories
US, Tech, Growth, Thematic
Intl, Thematic, Tech, US
US, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth, Market-Cap
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
—
2015 (11 yrs)
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.8bn
$154m
$10.5bn
$346m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.35%
0.38%
0.48%
0.45%
Dividend yield
6.27%
9.21%
1.42%
3.15%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
—
15%
30%
Tax drag 2.73% 2.95% 0.81% 1.73%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
12.6%
net
17.2%
net
17.5%
net
18.7%
net
3-year return
33.9%
net
—
24.4%
net
17.7%
net
5-year return
23%
net
—
16.7%
net
9.7%
net
10-year return
—
—
21.6%
net
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
21.3%
—
16%
22.7%
Volatility (5y)
24.6%
—
18.1%
21.5%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
16%
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.3
—
1.2
0.65
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.84
—
0.77
0.38
Sharpe ratio (10y)
—
—
1.17
—
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

FANG Global X FANG+ ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 5 years (4th of 189 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.
FHNG Global X FANG+ (Currency Hedged) ETF
  • Top-15% returns over 1 year (47th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.38% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: WWWW and FANG.
NDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 10 years (2nd of 110 ETFs we track).
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns (10-year Sharpe ratio 1.17).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.4%.
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 FANG vs FHNG vs NDQ vs TECH?

FANG, FHNG, NDQ, and TECH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. FANG carries the lowest management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, FANG has delivered the highest total return (23% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - FANG vs FHNG vs NDQ vs TECH?

FANG has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, versus FHNG 0.38%, NDQ 0.48%, and TECH 0.45%.

Which has performed highest - FANG vs FHNG vs NDQ vs TECH?

Over the past 5 years, FANG has delivered the highest total return at 23% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

FHNG pays the highest at 9.21%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

NDQ is the largest fund by assets ($10.5bn). 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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