Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUGG) Review & Analysis

MER · #271 of 514AUM · #400 of 5081Y Return · Top 25%3Y Return · Top 25%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +9.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $4.6m (-15.8% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $15.29, at or near its 12-month high (range $7.96 to $15.81).

About BUGG

BUGG is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since September 2023. With $25m under management it is number 201 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.47% a year, about $47 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Okta Inc, Crowdstrike Holdings Inc and Palo Alto Networks Inc, and the top 10 make up 64% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (100%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 89%.

Over the past year it returned +20.4%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on technology, cybersecurity, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

BUGG distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.416 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own BUGG before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

Compare BUGGCheck overlapGlobal X website ↗

Compare BUGG with

BUGGvsHACK
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF
Fee0.47%0.67%
1 year+20.4%+25.8%
5 yrs p.a.–+15.2%
Size$25m$1.7bn
Same holdings39%Some overlap
Full comparison →
BUGGvsVGS
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
Fee0.47%0.18%
1 year+20.4%+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+11.8%
Size$25m$18.7bn
Same holdings1%Very different
Full comparison →
BUGGvsIVV
iShares S&P 500 ETF
Fee0.47%0.04%
1 year+20.4%+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+13.4%
Size$25m$14.9bn
Same holdings1%Very different
Full comparison →
BUGGvsNDQ
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
Fee0.47%0.48%
1 year+20.4%+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.–+15.3%
Size$25m$9.5bn
Same holdings3%Very different
Full comparison →

BUGG price by TradingView

Stock CodeBUGG
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$25m
MER (%)0.47%
Net flows (Sep)−$4.6m
Last Price$15.29
52-Week Range$7.96 – $15.81
Bid/Ask Spread0.24%
Listing Date13/09/2023
ExchangeASX
Index trackedIndxx Cybersecurity Index
Issuer websiteGlobal X ↗

Performance (% return)

0%24%47%71%1M9.4%1Y20.4%3Y71.1%5Yn/a
1 month+9.4%
1 year+20.4%
3 years p.a.+19.6%
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$12,0443 years ago$17,114

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

BUGG at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

  • Ahead of its peers. +19.6% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
  • In an uptrend. Its price has been trending up since 21 September (as at 7 November).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $25m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Money is flowing out. Investors withdrew a net $4.6m in September (19% of the fund).
  • Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 64% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.

Worked out from BUGG's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Uptrend since 21 Sep 2026

BUGG is in an uptrend. Here's why that matters.

BUGG's price is above its 20-day average and its 10, 20, 50 and 200-day averages are stacked upward. The trend is on investors' side. Its price is 12.1% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Uptrends are when satellite ETFs tend to do their best work. The key is knowing when the trend breaks, so gains aren't handed back.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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BUGG weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

BUGG vs its benchmark

How BUGG has done against the Indxx Cybersecurity Index, after fees. For an index fund, a small shortfall roughly the size of the fee is normal.

BUGGBenchmarkDifference
1 year+28.98%+29.60%-0.62%
3 years p.a.+22.08%+22.69%-0.61%

Issuer figures to 13 October 2026, fund returns after fees. Source: Global X. Compare more ETFs vs their benchmark →

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

TechnologyCybersecurity

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (63.8% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
OKTA9.53%
CRWD7.41%
PANW6.71%
QLYS6.28%
NETSKOPEINCA6.24%
ZS6.00%
RUBRIKINCA5.96%
TENB5.88%
FTNT5.22%
SAILPOINTINC4.57%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology100.0%

Country breakdown

  • United States88.9%
  • IL4.5%
  • Japan4.4%
  • South Korea1.3%
  • India1.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 31 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 30 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare BUGG's holdings with other ETFs →

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
HACKBetashares Global Cybersecurity ETF
39%
0.67%$1.7bn+25.8%+27.0%+15.2%
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
1%
0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF
1%
0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
3%
0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
0%
0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
1%
0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%

Same holdings is the share of BUGG's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like BUGG →

BUGG vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between BUGG and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

HACK Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF

  • They share 39% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • BUGG is cheaper (0.47% vs 0.67%), worth about $13,071 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: BUGG +19.6%, HACK +27.0% (HACK ahead by 7.4 percentage points).
  • HACK is much larger ($1.7bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full BUGG vs HACK comparison →

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • They share 1% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.47%), worth about $19,800 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: BUGG +19.6%, VGS +17.9% (BUGG ahead by 1.7 percentage points).
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BUGG and VGS side by side →

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

  • They share 1% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.47%), worth about $29,730 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: BUGG +19.6%, IVV +19.2% (almost identical).
  • IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $25m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BUGG and IVV side by side →

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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BUGG FAQs

What is the fee for BUGG?

BUGG charges a management fee (MER) of 0.47% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is BUGG?

BUGG had $25m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has BUGG performed?

BUGG returned +20.4% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +19.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages BUGG?

BUGG is managed by Global X and has been listed since September 2023.

Is BUGG franked?

Generally no. BUGG invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

What does BUGG hold?

BUGG's largest holdings are Okta Inc (9.5%), Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (7.4%), Palo Alto Networks Inc (6.7%), Qualys Inc (6.3%), Netskope Inc (6.2%). It holds about 30 investments in total. The biggest sector is information technology at 69%. Holdings as at 31 October 2026.

Is BUGG currency hedged?

No, BUGG is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Global X product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.