Three Tech-Focused ETFs Amid Ongoing Interest in Global Innovation Themes

Aditi Sarkar

17 December 2025 06:56 PM AEDT

Three Tech-Focused ETFs Amid Ongoing Interest in Global Innovation Themes

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Highlights

Thematic ETFs like HACK, SEMI, and GXAI offer cost-efficient exposure to megatrends in cybersecurity, semiconductors, and AI.
HACK, SEMI, and GXAI offer thematic exposure to long-term innovation-driven market segments.
HACK tracks the Nasdaq Consumer Technology Association Cybersecurity Index and delivered a 1-year return of 28.44% as of 31 Oct 2025.
SEMI tracks the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index and delivered a 1-year return of 37.28% as of 16 Dec 2025.
GXAI tracks the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index and, as of 16 Dec 2025, has returned 18.10% over 1 year and 25.47% p.a. since inception.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) provide diversified, transparent, and cost-effective access to global megatrends. This article provides a comparative overview of three thematic ETFs, HACK, SEMI, and GXAI, highlighting their objectives, key attributes, recent performance, and top holdings. These funds offer cost-effective exposure to the fast-growing sectors of cybersecurity, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence, enabling market participants to tap into long-term global technology trends through diversified portfolios.

Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK)

HACK offers a cost-effective access to leading and emerging global cybersecurity companies, aiming to track an index that captures growth in this vital, fast-expanding sector amid rising cybercrime threats.

As of 31 October 2025, HACK has delivered notable long-term performance, returning 28.44% over 1 year and 18.62% p.a. since inception, closely tracking its benchmark cybersecurity index.

Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI)

SEMI offers exposure to global semiconductor leaders driving the future of technology, aiming to track the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index amid growing demand for chips across industries.

As of 16 Dec 2025, SEMI has delivered a 1-year return of 37.28% and a 24.01% p.a. return since inception.

The SEMI ETF portfolio is concentrated in top global semiconductor names. Broadcom (10.44%), TSMC (9.28%), and ASML Holding NV (9.18%) lead the fund, offering diversified exposure across foundries, chip designers, and fabrication equipment providers.

Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (GXAI)

GXAI provides targeted exposure to companies advancing or benefiting from AI and big data technologies, aiming to track the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index amid accelerating global AI adoption.

As of 16 Dec 2025, GXAI has returned 18.10% over 1 year and 25.47% p.a. since inception, closely aligning with its benchmark.

The GXAI ETF portfolio spans global tech giants driving AI and data innovation. Leading holdings include Alphabet Inc-A (4.44%), Samsung Electron (3.92%), and Adv Micro Device (3.63%), offering diversified exposure across software, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabling platforms.

It's important to remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. When selecting an ETF, it's essential to consider individual sector preferences, risk tolerance, and the specific performance of the underlying index.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the ETF prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause, backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the ETF and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the ETF.

Resistance: A level at which the ETF prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the ETF, and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the ETF.

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price
SMA: Simple Moving Average
RSI: Relative Strength Index
AUD: Australian Dollar

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