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What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
+3.1% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors withdrew a net $2.9m (-0.3% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $58.14, 3% below its 12-month high (range $44.77 to $59.99).
About HNDQ
HNDQ holds the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the US Nasdaq exchange, with the currency exposure hedged back to Australian dollars. It tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index and is passively managed. It is the hedged twin of Betashares' NDQ.
The Nasdaq-100 is a growth-heavy index. Technology makes up more than half of it, and a small group of giants such as Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon account for a large share of the fund. That concentration has driven strong results at times, but it also means sharp falls when technology sells off. Hedging means your returns follow the US share prices without the effect of the Australian dollar: you gain when the dollar rises and miss out when it falls. Income is very low and unfranked.
HNDQ is usually a growth satellite rather than a core holding, for investors who want US technology without currency swings. The unhedged version is NDQ, and IHOO offers broader hedged global leaders; see NDQ vs HNDQ and HNDQ vs IHOO.
HNDQ distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $1.2016 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own HNDQ before the ex-date.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
1 year ago$12,2283 years ago$19,6825 years ago$18,474
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.
HNDQ at a glance: strengths and things to watch
👍 Strengths
Ahead of its peers. +13.1% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
Cheap to trade. A bid/ask spread of 0.04%, so buying and selling costs little extra.
⚠️ Things to watch
Nothing stands out against its category.
Worked out from HNDQ's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.
HNDQ's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.
Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.
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.
HNDQ weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.
HNDQ vs its benchmark
How HNDQ has done against the Nasdaq-100 Currency Hedged AUD Index, after fees. For an index fund, a small shortfall roughly the size of the fee is normal.
Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 100 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare HNDQ'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.
Same holdings is the share of HNDQ'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 HNDQ →
HNDQ vs its closest alternatives
What actually differs between HNDQ and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.
HNDQ charges a management fee (MER) of 0.51% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.
How big is HNDQ?
HNDQ had $961m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.
How has HNDQ performed?
HNDQ returned +22.3% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +25.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Who manages HNDQ?
HNDQ is managed by Betashares and has been listed since July 2020.
Is HNDQ franked?
Generally no. HNDQ invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.
What does HNDQ hold?
HNDQ's largest holdings are Apple Inc (8.2%), NVIDIA Corp (8.0%), Microsoft Corp (6.3%), Alphabet (Google) (5.2%), Micron Technology Inc (4.5%). It holds about 100 investments in total. The biggest sector is information technology at 58%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.
Is HNDQ currency hedged?
Yes. HNDQ is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.
Is there a cheaper alternative to HNDQ?
Yes. NDQ (Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF) holds about 100% of the same companies and charges 0.48% a year, against 0.51% for HNDQ. Note that NDQ is not currency hedged, so its returns will differ when the Australian dollar moves. Check the index and size before switching, and remember selling may trigger capital gains tax.
Disclaimer
This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Betashares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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