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HACK vs ROBO

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

At a glance

Comparing HACK and ROBO. HACK has the lower management fee at 0.67% a year, HACK has the higher 5 years return at 17.1% a year, and ROBO offers the higher at 10.32%.
Lower fee
HACK 0.67% p.a.
Higher 5 years return
HACK 17.1% p.a.
Higher yield
ROBO 10.32%
Higher risk-adjusted
HACK Sharpe 0.67 (5y)
Lower volatility
ROBO 20% (5y)
Larger fund
HACK $1.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric HACK
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF
ROBO
Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Global X
Tracks index
Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
2016 (10 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.7bn
$323m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.67%
0.69%
Dividend yield
3.26%
10.32%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
35%
Tax drag 1.76% 4.14%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
29.1%
net
17.4%
net
3-year return
28.2%
net
14.5%
net
5-year return
17.1%
net
5.7%
net
10-year return
19.3%
net
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
23.8%
19.7%
Volatility (5y)
22.3%
20%
Volatility (10y)
19.9%
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.99
0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.67
0.21
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.88
—
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

HACK BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF
  • Top-3% returns over 10 years (3rd of 110 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
  • Top-14% returns over 1 year (46th of 318 ETFs we track).
  • High 10.32% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HACK vs ROBO?

HACK and ROBO are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. HACK carries the lower management fee (0.67%). Over 5 years, HACK has delivered the higher total return (17.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - HACK vs ROBO?

HACK has the lower management fee at 0.67% a year, versus ROBO 0.69%.

Which has performed higher - HACK vs ROBO?

Over the past 5 years, HACK has delivered the higher total return at 17.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

ROBO pays the higher at 10.32%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

HACK is the larger fund by assets ($1.7bn). 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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