At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric |
FANG
Global X FANG+ ETF
|
SEMI
Global X Semiconductor ETF
|
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | ||
| Provider |
Global X
|
Global X
|
| Tracks index |
NYSE FANG+ Index
|
Solactive Semiconductor 30 Index
|
| Categories |
US, Tech, Growth, Thematic
|
Intl, Thematic, Tech
|
| Listed since |
2020 (6 yrs)
|
2021 (5 yrs)
|
| Fund size (AUM) |
$1.8bn
|
$1.1bn
|
| Cost & income | ||
| Management fee |
0.35%
|
0.45%
|
| Dividend yield |
6.27%
|
7.35%
|
| Franking |
0%
|
0%
|
| Turnover |
30%
|
15%
|
| Tax drag | 2.73% | 2.71% |
| Returns |
Tax bracket
|
|
| 1-year return |
12.6%
net
|
109.3%
net
|
| 3-year return |
33.9%
net
|
60.6%
net
|
| 5-year return |
23%
net
|
37.7%
net
|
| 10-year return |
—
|
—
|
| Risk | ||
| Volatility (3y) |
21.3%
|
35.1%
|
| Volatility (5y) |
24.6%
|
34.2%
|
| Volatility (10y) |
—
|
—
|
| Sharpe ratio (3y) |
1.3
|
1.42
|
| Sharpe ratio (5y) |
0.84
|
1.01
|
| 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
- 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.
- 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
FANG and SEMI are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. FANG carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, SEMI has delivered the higher total return (37.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.
FANG has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus SEMI 0.45%.
Over the past 5 years, SEMI has delivered the higher total return at 37.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
SEMI pays the higher at 7.35%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.
FANG is the larger fund by assets ($1.8bn). 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.