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Nasdaq-100

Own the leading US tech giants: The Nasdaq-100 captures 100 of the world’s most innovative companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. With its strong focus on the engines for future growth, the index has historically outperformed broader US benchmarks over long periods.
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16.4%* 5Y annualised returns
100 leading global tech companies
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RETURNS DATA

Invest in the #1 tech index: 16.4%* 5Y annualised returns

If you had invested in the Nasdaq-100 from July 2021 to July 2026, your money could have grown by around 114%.

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Asset Class Overview

Nasdaq-100 Snapshot

Key information across returns, asset class profile, and investment details.

Returns

Annualised since inception
+10.86%
Since 31 March 1999
5-year annualised
+16.35%
Since 30 June 2021
1-year annualised
+33.11%
Since 30 June 2025
Year-to-date
+16.08%
Since 2026
Positive years since inception
76.92%
of calendar years

Fund Profile

Asset type
Equities
Fund inception
1999

Fundamentals

Expense ratio
0.18%
Annual ETF expense ratio
1-year dividend yield
0.42%
Trailing 12-month yield
Currency denomination
USD
US Dollar

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Why Invest in Nasdaq-100?

Why invest

US growth tilt

Targets 100 innovative, large-cap companies listed on the Nasdaq 100 index. One of the most popular ETFs globally.

What sets it apart

Tech focus

Concentrated in technology, communication services, and consumer platforms. Excludes financials entirely.

Who it's for

Investors who want a focused tilt toward US large-cap growth.

What to expect

High growth, deeper drawdowns

More volatile than broad US benchmarks, with returns driven by a small number of mega-caps.

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RETURNS DATA

Annual returns since 1999

Growth driven by America's leading companies

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Did you know?

The Nasdaq 100 deliberately excludes financial companies, making it unique among major indices and giving it a distinct tilt toward tech and innovation. Since its launch in 1985, the Nasdaq 100 has historically delivered higher long-term returns than broader benchmarks, though with greater volatility.

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

Sector exposure

Technology

54.8%

Communications

24.2%

Consumer, Cyclical

9.5%

Consumer, Non-cyclical

6.6%

Industrial

1.8%

Utilities

1.1%

Basic Materials

1.1%

Energy

0.5%

Source: Bloomberg. Weights are approximate and subject to change on index rebalance.

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Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Steve Jobs

Co-founder and former CEO, Apple Inc