Thematic & Sector ETFs on the ASX
| ETF | Ticker | Fee (MER) | Dividend yield | Fund size | Holdings | Index tracked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Physical Gold Structured | GOLD | 0.40% | n/a | $5.5B | 1 | Gold spot price (unhedged AUD) |
| VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF | IFRA | 0.31% | approx. 3% | $2.1B | 136 | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged) |
| iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF | GLIN | 0.15% | approx. 2.35% | $1.8B | 157 | n/a |
| VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF | QSML | 0.59% | approx. 0.29% | $1.6B | 150 | n/a |
| iShares Global Healthcare ETF | IXJ | 0.41% | approx. 1.65% | $1.5B | 120 | n/a |
| Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF | QAU | 0.59% | approx. 5.5% | $1.4B | 1 | Gold spot price (AUD hedged) |
| Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF | HACK | 0.67% | approx. 3.7% | $1.4B | 42 | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index |
| Betashares Australian Quality ETF | AQLT | 0.35% | approx. 4.2% | $1.4B | 40 | n/a |
| Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | QUS | 0.29% | approx. 2.38% | $1.3B | 501 | S&P 500 Equal Weight Index |
| Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF | ASIA | 0.67% | approx. 1.9% | $1.3B | 50 | Solactive Asia ex-Japan Technology and Internet Tigers Index |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | GDX | 0.53% | approx. 0.7% | $1.1B | 108 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index |
| CB GLBL Infrastructure Value (Hedged) Active ETF | CIVH | 1.03% | n/a | $1.0B | n/a | n/a |
| Global X Semiconductor ETF | SEMI | 0.45% | approx. 0.4% | $960M | 30 | Solactive Semiconductor Index |
| iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF | IJR | 0.07% | approx. 1.09% | $876M | n/a | n/a |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | WIRE | 0.65% | approx. 0.93% | $842M | 41 | n/a |
| Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF | ACDC | 0.69% | approx. 0.6% | $796M | 46 | Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index |
| VanEck Australian Resources ETF | MVR | 0.35% | approx. 2.37% | $729M | 34 | n/a |
| CB GLBL Infrastructure Value Active ETF | CUIV | 0.97% | n/a | $728M | n/a | n/a |
| Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF | VBLD | 0.47% | approx. 2.9% | $683M | 136 | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index |
| Global X Gold Bullion ETF | GXLD | 0.15% | n/a | $668M | 1 | n/a |
| Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF | ATEC | 0.48% | approx. 1.9% | $600M | 42 | n/a |
| Betashares Resources Sector ETF | QRE | 0.34% | approx. 2.12% | $478M | 54 | n/a |
| State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF | OZR | 0.34% | approx. 2.88% | $275M | 55 | S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index |
| Betashares Climate Change Innovation ETF | ERTH | 0.65% | approx. 0.1% | $90M | 96 | Solactive Climate Change and Environmental Opportunities Index |
| State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT ETF | OZF | 0.34% | approx. 3.61% | $51M | 30 | S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex A-REIT Index |
| Betashares Cloud Computing ETF | CLDD | 0.67% | approx. 0.2% | $36M | 38 | Solactive Cloud Technology Index |
Figures are approximate and as at Q3 2026. Fees are the management expense ratio (MER) per year; yields are approximate trailing distributions and are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. General information only, not financial advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).
Thematic ETF sub-categories
Narrower groupings within the thematic category. Each page lists the ASX ETFs that target that theme.
AI and Technology ETFs
Artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors and broader technology.
Clean Energy and Uranium ETFs
Renewables, hydrogen, uranium and battery materials.
Defence ETFs
Global defence and aerospace companies.
Crypto and Blockchain ETFs
Crypto-asset and blockchain exposure. Higher risk.
About thematic & sector ETFs
Funds that target a specific sector or theme such as technology, healthcare or resources. ETFLens tracks 115 thematic and sector ETFs on the ASX, with management fees ranging from approximately 0.07% to 1.03% per year. The largest by funds under management is Global X Physical Gold Structured (GOLD), at approximately $5.5B.
Fees vary across the category. Figures are approximate management fees per year, as at Q3 2026.
Lowest fee
approx. 0.07%
IJR, per year
Highest fee
approx. 1.03%
CIVH, per year
Difference on $10,000
approx. $96
per year
Holdings range
approx. 1 to 501
positions (active funds without a published count not shown)
QAU carries the highest approximate trailing yield at 5.5%; past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
For the full category list including funds without a research page, browse all thematic and sector ETFs.
Rankings: see the largest ASX ETFs by fund size.
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Thematic & Sector ETFs: frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-fee thematic and sector ETF on the ASX?
As at Q3 2026, the lowest management fee among the thematic and sector ETFs ETFLens tracks is IJR (iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF) at approximately 0.07% per year. A lower fee is one factor among many.
How many thematic and sector ETFs are listed on the ASX?
ETFLens tracks 115 thematic and sector ETFs on the ASX, of which 26 have full holdings and research pages and are shown here.
What is a thematic ETF?
A thematic or sector ETF concentrates its holdings on a single theme or industry, such as technology, healthcare, cybersecurity or resources, rather than the whole market. That focus means it can behave very differently from a broad-market fund.
Do thematic and sector ETFs overlap with each other?
Many thematic and sector ETFs hold similar underlying assets, so two funds in this category can duplicate a large share of each other's holdings. Holding both can mean paying two sets of fees for similar exposure. You can measure the overlap between any two funds with the free ETF Overlap Checker.
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General information only, not financial advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Figures are approximate and as at Q3 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.