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FHNG vs TECH vs FANG vs NDQ

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

At a glance

Comparing FHNG, TECH, FANG, and NDQ. FANG has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, FANG has the highest 5 years return at 20.3% a year, and FHNG offers the highest at 10.2%.
Lowest fee
FANG 0.35% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
FANG 20.3% p.a.
Highest yield
FHNG 10.2%
Highest risk-adjusted
FANG Sharpe 0.75 (5y)
Lowest volatility
NDQ 18.3% (5y)
Largest fund
NDQ $9.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric FHNG
Global X FANG+ (Currency Hedged) ETF
TECH
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
FANG
Global X FANG+ ETF
NDQ
BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Global X
Global X
BetaShares
Tracks index
Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index
NYSE FANG+ Index
NASDAQ-100 Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Tech, US
Intl, Thematic, Tech
US, Tech, Growth, Thematic
US, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth, Market-Cap
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
2020 (6 yrs)
2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$132m
$332m
$1.6bn
$9.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.38%
0.45%
0.35%
0.48%
Dividend yield
10.2%
3.33%
7.01%
1.54%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
30%
15%
Tax drag 3.26% 1.79% 2.96% 0.85%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
12.2%
net
10%
net
3.9%
net
11.7%
net
3-year return
13.6%
net
27.1%
net
20%
net
5-year return
8.8%
net
20.3%
net
14.8%
net
10-year return
20.9%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
22.9%
21.6%
16.2%
Volatility (5y)
21.4%
24.6%
18.3%
Volatility (10y)
15.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.49
1.04
0.96
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.35
0.75
0.68
Sharpe ratio (10y)
1.14
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

FHNG Global X FANG+ (Currency Hedged) ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.38% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 10.2% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: WWWW and FANG.
TECH Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.
FANG Global X FANG+ ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 5 years (3rd of 188 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.
NDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 10 years (2nd of 108 ETFs we track).
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns (10-year Sharpe ratio 1.14).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FHNG vs TECH vs FANG vs NDQ?

FHNG, TECH, FANG, and NDQ 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 (20.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

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

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

Over the past 5 years, FANG has delivered the highest total return at 20.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

FHNG pays the highest at 10.2%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

NDQ is the largest fund by assets ($9.6bn). 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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