GGBL vs GNDQ vs HNDQ vs NDQ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GGBL, GNDQ, HNDQ, and NDQ. NDQ has the lowest management fee at 0.48% a year, NDQ has the highest 5 years return at 14.8% a year, and HNDQ offers the highest at 2.22%.

Lowest fee

NDQ 0.48% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

NDQ 14.8% p.a.

Highest yield

HNDQ 2.22%

Highest risk-adjusted

NDQ Sharpe 0.68 (5y)

Lowest volatility

NDQ 18.3% (5y)

Largest fund

HNDQ $9.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GGBL BetaShares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF	GNDQ BetaShares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF	HNDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 Currency Hedged ETF	NDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	BetaShares	BetaShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	NASDAQ-100 Index	NASDAQ-100 Index (AUD Hedged)	NASDAQ-100 Index
Categories	Intl, Large-Cap, Geared	US, Tech, Growth, Geared	US, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth, Market-Cap	US, Large-Cap, Tech, Growth, Market-Cap
Listed since	2025 (1 yr)	2024 (2 yrs)	2020 (6 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$82m	$78m	$9.6bn	$9.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.59%	0.84%	0.51%	0.48%
Dividend yield	—	1.6%	2.22%	1.54%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	15%	20%	15%
Tax drag	0.36%	0.87%	1.19%	0.85%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	15.7% net	20.7% net	11.7% net
3-year return	—	—	20.1% net	20% net
5-year return	—	—	11.6% net	14.8% net
10-year return	—	—	—	20.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	17.4%	16.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	20.9%	18.3%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	15.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	0.91	0.96
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.48	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

GGBL BetaShares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

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GNDQ BetaShares Wealth Builder Nasdaq 100 Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF

Top-24% returns over 1 year (75th of 308 ETFs we track).

A 0.84% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full GNDQ analysis →

HNDQ BetaShares NASDAQ 100 Currency Hedged ETF

Top-11% returns over 3 years (25th of 226 ETFs we track).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.4%.

Full HNDQ analysis →

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%.

Full NDQ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GGBL vs GNDQ vs HNDQ vs NDQ?

GGBL, GNDQ, HNDQ, and NDQ are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. NDQ carries the lowest management fee (0.48%). Over 5 years, NDQ has delivered the highest total return (14.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GGBL vs GNDQ vs HNDQ vs NDQ?

NDQ has the lowest management fee at 0.48% a year, versus GGBL 0.59%, GNDQ 0.84%, and HNDQ 0.51%.

Which has performed highest - GGBL vs GNDQ vs HNDQ vs NDQ?

Over the past 5 years, NDQ has delivered the highest total return at 14.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

HNDQ pays the highest at 2.22%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

HNDQ 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.