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SEMI vs ROBO vs RBTZ vs TECH

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

At a glance

Comparing SEMI, ROBO, RBTZ, and TECH. SEMI has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, TECH has the highest 5 years return at 8.8% a year, and ROBO offers the highest at 10.5%.
Lowest fee
SEMI 0.45% p.a.
Highest 5 years return
TECH 8.8% p.a.
Highest yield
ROBO 10.5%
Highest risk-adjusted
TECH Sharpe 0.35 (5y)
Lowest volatility
ROBO 20.1% (5y)
Largest fund
SEMI $935m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric SEMI
Global X Semiconductor ETF
ROBO
Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
RBTZ
BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF
TECH
Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Global X
BetaShares
Global X
Tracks index
Solactive Semiconductor 30 Index
ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index
INDXX Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index
Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Focus Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Intl, Thematic, Tech
Listed since
2021 (5 yrs)
2017 (9 yrs)
2018 (8 yrs)
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$935m
$301m
$299m
$332m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.45%
0.69%
0.57%
0.45%
Dividend yield
8.32%
10.5%
0.05%
3.33%
Franking
0%
0%
0%
0%
Turnover
15%
35%
35%
30%
Tax drag 3.02% 4.2% 0.86% 1.79%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
106.2%
net
17.6%
net
-2.3%
net
10%
net
3-year return
50.5%
net
9.5%
net
5.7%
net
13.6%
net
5-year return
5.4%
net
2.2%
net
8.8%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
35.4%
20.5%
20.6%
22.9%
Volatility (5y)
20.1%
22.6%
21.4%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.22
0.35
0.17
0.49
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.2
0.13
0.35
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

SEMI Global X Semiconductor ETF
  • Top-0% returns over 3 years (1st of 226 ETFs we track).
  • High 8.32% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.
ROBO Global X ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF
  • Top-21% returns over 1 year (65th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • High 10.5% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.48%.
RBTZ BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (270th of 308).
TECH Global X Morningstar Global Technology ETF
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: FANG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SEMI vs ROBO vs RBTZ vs TECH?

SEMI, ROBO, RBTZ, and TECH are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SEMI carries the lowest management fee (0.45%). Over 5 years, TECH has delivered the highest total return (8.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - SEMI vs ROBO vs RBTZ vs TECH?

SEMI has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, versus ROBO 0.69%, RBTZ 0.57%, and TECH 0.45%.

Which has performed highest - SEMI vs ROBO vs RBTZ vs TECH?

Over the past 5 years, TECH has delivered the highest total return at 8.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ROBO pays the highest at 10.5%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

SEMI is the largest fund by assets ($935m). 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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