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ASIA

$12.80+1.43%Asia Pacific22/100
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BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF · BetaShares

Data as at 29 March 2026

TL;DR

Tracks roughly 50 technology and internet companies across Asia excluding Japan — combining Chinese internet platforms, Korean chip makers, Taiwanese manufacturers, and Indian IT firms.

MER (Annual Fee)
0.67%
#6 lowest in Asia Pacific
1Y Return
+14.2%
3Y Return (p.a.)
+4.8%
Dividend Yield
0.42%
Trailing 12 months
AUM
$680M
Assets under management
Avg Daily Turnover
$576K
Avg shares × unit price
Unit Price
$12.80
As at 29 March 2026
Provider
BetaShares
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Strategy

Invests in large technology and internet companies from Asia (excluding Japan), selected by Solactive. Excludes banks, property, and industrial companies entirely, unlike broader Asian ETFs.

Top Holdings

Tencent
8.5%
Samsung
8.2%
TSMC
8.0%
Alibaba
7.2%
Meituan
5.1%
JD.com
4.8%
Baidu
4.2%
SK Hynix
3.8%
Infosys
3.2%
HCL Technologies
2.8%
Key Fact

ASIA provides access to Tencent and Alibaba — two of China's largest internet platforms — alongside Samsung, TSMC, and India's IT services companies. This combination is not available in any single US-listed technology ETF.

Suited for

Investors making a concentrated bet on Asian technology leadership. ASIA differs from broad Asia funds by holding only technology and internet companies across the region.

Risks

High concentration in Chinese internet companies subject to regulatory risk. TSMC's Taiwan geopolitical situation is a key risk. The 0.67% MER is high relative to broad market alternatives.

ETFCheck Score22/100
Fees (40%)0
Fund Size (25%)42
Liquidity (20%)50
Yield (15%)10
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Frequently Asked Questions - ASIA

What's the difference between ASIA and simply holding individual ETFs like IKO or CNEW for Asian tech exposure?+
ASIA provides diversified Asian technology exposure across multiple Tiger economies - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and others - in a single ASX-listed holding, whereas IKO concentrates on South Korea and CNEW targets only Chinese private companies. ASIA holds major names like Alibaba, Tencent, Samsung, and TSMC simultaneously, reducing single-country regulatory and geopolitical risk. However, at 0.67% MER, investors pay a convenience premium compared to building a custom allocation from cheaper single-country ETFs.
Why is ASIA's yield only 0.42% and does this matter for income-focused Australian investors?+
ASIA's ultra-low 0.42% yield reflects that Asian technology companies typically reinvest earnings into growth rather than paying dividends - firms like Tencent and Sea Limited prioritise R&D and expansion. This makes ASIA unsuitable as an income holding for retirees or SMSF pension-phase investors seeking regular distributions. Instead, ASIA is designed as a capital growth allocation, and investors needing Asian income exposure would be better served by higher-yielding options like VGE at 2.18%.
How concentrated is ASIA in Chinese tech stocks and does this create hidden China risk?+
Despite its 'Asia Technology Tigers' branding, ASIA has significant Chinese exposure through major holdings like Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com, which can represent over 40% of the portfolio. This means Australian investors may unknowingly duplicate China tech risk if they also hold CNEW or broad emerging market ETFs like VGE. Before adding ASIA, check your overall portfolio's effective China weighting to avoid concentration that could amplify losses during Chinese regulatory interventions or geopolitical escalations.
Has ASIA's 14.2% one-year return been driven by AI tailwinds and is this sustainable?+
ASIA's strong 14.2% one-year return has been significantly boosted by the global AI investment cycle benefiting semiconductor names like Samsung and TSMC, plus a recovery in Chinese tech stocks from 2022 lows. Sustainability depends on continued AI infrastructure spending and whether Chinese tech earnings growth materialises. Australian investors should treat recent returns cautiously - Asian tech is cyclical, and ASIA's concentrated portfolio means it could underperform sharply if AI sentiment reverses or US-China tech restrictions tighten further.