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Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF Guide (HACK) and Details

Last updated: 2026-10-03

Overview

The Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) offers Australian investors focused exposure to global companies associated with cybersecurity. Its portfolio is strongly tilted towards technology, led by sizeable positions in Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike and Fortinet. The same focus that gives HACK its thematic character also brings concentration and sector risks: a small number of holdings and developments affecting technology shares can weigh heavily on results.

Category

Cybersecurity companies develop products and services intended to protect systems, networks and data. The theme spans software, communications equipment and other technology businesses, so exposure to it remains a concentrated share-market investment rather than a standalone measure of cybersecurity activity.

Cybersecurity sits at the intersection of software, networks and digital infrastructure. Demand for security products can be shaped by evolving cyber threats and organisations’ technology needs, but that theme does not prevent cybersecurity shares from experiencing sharp swings as company prospects and broader market conditions change.

Key facts

Ticker
HACK
Exchange
AU
ISIN
AU00000HACK8
Category / focus
Technology
Provider
ETFMG
Domicile
Australia
Currency
AUD
Inception date
2014-11-11
Use of income
Annually
UCITS
No

Costs

TER
0.00%
Ongoing charge
0.00%
Net expense ratio
0.00%
AUM
1.7B

The supplied profile lists a total expense ratio and ongoing charge of 0%. Because the listed figures may not capture every cost an investor could incur, check current fund documents and brokerage charges before investing.

 

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Performance

YTD
7.8%
1 year
38.6%
3 years
2.6%
5 years
11.1%
10 years
0.0%
Dividend yield
3.46%
Top 10 concentration
58.1%

Holdings

  1. Palo Alto Networks Inc9.71%
    Ticker
    PANW
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  2. Crowdstrike Holdings Inc9.05%
    Ticker
    CRWD
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  3. Fortinet Inc8.87%
    Ticker
    FTNT
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  4. Cisco Systems Inc6.57%
    Ticker
    CSCO
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  5. Broadcom Inc5.94%
    Ticker
    AVGO
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  6. Cloudflare Inc4.52%
    Ticker
    NET
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  7. Okta Inc4.02%
    Ticker
    OKTA
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  8. Zscaler Inc3.66%
    Ticker
    ZS
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  9. F5 Networks Inc3.01%
    Ticker
    FFIV
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  10. Rubrik, Inc.2.79%
    Ticker
    RBRK
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

The portfolio is heavily weighted to technology, which represents 91.202% of the supplied sector breakdown; industrials make up the remainder. Its largest positions include Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike and Fortinet, while the ten largest holdings together account for 58.127% of the fund. This concentration can make performance more sensitive to the fortunes of a limited number of companies.

Regions

  • North America89.8%

  • Africa/Middle East6.5%

  • Japan3.7%

  • Australasia0.0%

  • Asia Emerging0.0%

  • Latin America0.0%

  • Asia Developed0.0%

  • United Kingdom0.0%

  • Europe Emerging0.0%

  • Europe Developed0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Asset allocation

  • Stock US89.8%

  • Stock non-US10.2%

  • Bond0.0%

  • Cash0.0%

  • Other0.0%

  • NotClassified0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Sectors

  • Technology91.2%

  • Industrials8.8%

  • Energy0.0%

  • Utilities0.0%

  • Healthcare0.0%

  • Real Estate0.0%

  • Basic Materials0.0%

  • Consumer Cyclicals0.0%

  • Consumer Defensive0.0%

  • Financial Services0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

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Risks

Who it may suit

HACK may be of interest to Australian investors researching a focused allocation to global cybersecurity-related companies. Its concentrated technology exposure means it may behave differently from a broadly diversified share portfolio; whether it fits depends on individual circumstances and objectives.

Key risks

HACK’s strong technology tilt and substantial top-ten concentration can amplify the effect of company-specific setbacks or shifts in market sentiment. Cybersecurity shares can also be volatile, and the fund’s overseas holdings may expose Australian investors to currency movements. The supplied profile lists costs as 0%; investors may wish to check current fund disclosure documents when assessing the costs of holding it.

FAQ

What does the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF invest in?

HACK provides exposure to companies associated with cybersecurity, with its supplied sector breakdown concentrated in technology and its largest listed holdings including Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike and Fortinet.

How concentrated are HACK’s largest holdings?

The ten largest holdings account for 58.127% of the fund, so a relatively small group of companies has a meaningful influence on its results.

Does HACK make distributions?

The supplied profile lists an annual distribution schedule and a dividend yield of 3.46%. Distributions and yield can vary over time.

*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.

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