Global X FANG+ ETF vs iShares S&P 500 ETF
Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
FANG and IVV are highly similar US Shares ETFs, with approximately 84% estimated (estimated, limited data) holdings overlap. IVV has the lower management fee (0.04% vs 0.35% p.a.).
Global X FANG+ ETF
Global X
iShares S&P 500 ETF
BlackRock (iShares)
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither FANG nor IVV is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
IVV has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
IVV is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
IVV spreads exposure across more holdings (FANG 10, IVV 503); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
FANG distributes approximately 0.3% and IVV approximately 1.1%; IVV carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: estimated, limited data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
FANG top holdings
IVV top holdings
Based on each fund's most recently published sector and geographic weightings; figures are approximate. Full breakdowns are shown below.
FANG sectors
IVV sectors
FANG geography
IVV geography
Whether FANG or IVV fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
FANG and IVV have approximately 84% estimated holdings overlap (estimated, limited data). This is considered high overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists.
IVV has the lower management fee. FANG charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment) and IVV charges 0.04% per year ($4 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $31 per year per $10,000 invested.
FANG (Global X FANG+ ETF) manages approximately $1.7B and IVV (iShares S&P 500 ETF) manages approximately $13.4B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 84% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold a high proportion of the same companies, so holding both means paying two sets of management fees on largely the same exposure. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. FANG charges 0.35% and IVV charges 0.04%, so IVV has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 84% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only. This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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