Media Release
Global X delivers triple digit returns over three and five years
6 August 2026
- Eight Global X ETFs delivered triple digit returns over three and five years
- SEMI is Australia’s top performing ETF over a three-year period
- FANG is the top performing Global X fund over a five-year period
Global X ETFs Australia is pleased to announce that eight ETFs have delivered total returns of more than 100% over three- and five-year periods, with the Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) emerging as Australia's best-performing ETF over the three years to 30 June.
SEMI generated a total return of 344% over the three-year period, equivalent to an annualised return of 64%, reflecting the significant growth of the global semiconductor industry since 2023.
The result places SEMI at the top of the Australian ETF market for three-year performance, while two other Global X funds also ranked among the top 10 performers over three years.
The Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF (LNAS) delivered a total return of 199% over three years, representing an annualised return of 44%, while the Global X Physical Silver ETF (ETPMAG) returned 148%, or 35% annualised.
Meanwhile, five Global X ETFs generated triple-digit returns over a five-year period.
The Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) returned 150% over five years, followed by the Global X Physical Gold ETF (GOLD) at 143%, ETPMAG at 141%, LNAS at 131%, and the Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC) at 103%.
Beyond 12-month performance
Global X CEO Alex Zaika said the results highlight the importance of assessing investment performance over longer periods rather than focusing solely on short-term market movements.
"While one-year returns often capture headlines, Australian investors are generally trying to build wealth over many years. Looking at three and five-year performance provides a much clearer picture of how investment themes and portfolio allocations perform through different market cycles,” he said.
Global X has built one of Australia's most innovative ETF ranges, with 16 ETFs now boasting a five-year performance track record.
"Global X is known internationally for bringing some of the most innovative investment opportunities to the market. In Australia, we introduced FANG to the local market in 2020 and launched Australia’s first semiconductor ETF in 2021,” he said.
“More recently, we have seen growing investor demand for growth at a reasonable price (GARP), a strategy that has historically generated solid returns relative to other single factors. We are now starting to see investors become wary of pursuing high growth names regardless of price. Finding value in growth companies is becoming an important factor in portfolios again.”
The Global X S&P Australia GARP ETF (GRPA) and Global X S&P World Ex Australia GARP ETF (GARP) provide domestic and global exposures to companies exhibiting strong earnings growth, healthy profitability and reasonable valuations.
“Rather than chasing the most expensive areas of the market, both strategies seek to balance growth potential with valuation discipline,” Mr Zaika concluded.
Top-performing Global X ETFs
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About Global X ETFs Australia
Global X ETFs Australia is a leading ETF provider with a growing range of cost-effective and innovation-led products which are built to help Australian investors achieve their investment outcomes by providing access to a successful pool of ETFs across thematics, income, commodities, digital assets and more. Global X Australia’s nuanced understanding of the local market is backed by international resources and expertise to deliver a beyond ordinary experience for all stakeholders.
About Global X ETFs
Global X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than a decade, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features almost 430 ETF strategies worldwide and over US$165 billion in assets under management.1 While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income, and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core, Commodity, and Alpha funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group, a global leader in financial services, with more than US$800 billion in assets under management worldwide2. Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam with over US$208 billion in assets under management.3
1. Assets under management as at June 2026, Global X
2. Assets under management as at June 2026, Mirae Asset Financial Group
3. Assets under management as at June 2026, Mirae Asset Global Investments
Disclaimer
Issued by Global X Management (AUS) Limited (‘Global X’) (AFSL 466778, ACN 150 433 828). Global X Physical Gold (GOLD), Silver (ETPMAG), Platinum (ETPMPT), Palladium (ETPMPD) and Precious Metals Basket (ETPMPM) are issued by Global X Metal Securities Australia Limited, a corporate authorised representative (CAR No: 001274650) under Global X. This is general information only and not personal advice. This communication doesn't consider your personal circumstances or needs. Investors should consider whether these products are appropriate for them, obtain financial advice and read the product disclosure statement (PDS), prospectus (as applicable) and target market determination (TMD) before making investment decisions. All PDSs, prospectuses and TMDs are available on our website: www.globalxetfs.com.au. Investment in any products are subject to risks, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. This content may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any purpose. Global X nor any of its affiliates make any warranty as to the accuracy of any data used or displayed in this communication or to the performance of any product.