- Issuer
- BetaShares
- Inception Date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- BetaShares Global Cybersecurity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
HACK.AX Performance Chart
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK.AX) is up 23.4% since the beginning of the year. HACK.AX is currently trading at A$17 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of HACK.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$2,119.
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Returns By Period
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK.AX) has returned 23.38% so far this year and 18.50% over the past 12 months.
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF
- 1D
- -1.56%
- 1M
- 8.47%
- 6M
- 23.29%
- YTD
- 23.38%
- 1Y
- 18.50%
- 3Y*
- 25.92%
- 5Y*
- 16.21%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
HACK.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2016, HACK.AX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, HACK.AX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 14, 2022 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.00% | -10.20% | 0.85% | 6.10% | 23.22% | 10.17% | 3.94% | 23.38% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.71% | -2.90% | -5.56% | 3.31% | 7.05% | 4.26% | -0.56% | -1.19% | 2.07% | 1.64% | -4.44% | -3.44% | 5.13% |
| 2024 | 9.97% | 1.76% | -2.81% | -1.95% | -4.33% | 5.88% | 0.42% | 1.20% | -1.78% | 8.97% | 4.27% | 6.37% | 30.33% |
| 2023 | -0.90% | 8.93% | 1.66% | -3.74% | 11.65% | 1.30% | 1.93% | 3.68% | -2.34% | -2.08% | 9.02% | 5.45% | 38.85% |
| 2022 | -10.77% | 1.96% | 7.29% | -3.77% | -11.27% | -3.76% | 2.75% | 5.09% | -5.42% | 8.41% | -8.89% | -3.70% | -22.09% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | -7.01% | 0.73% | 4.95% | 1.04% | 9.57% | 5.74% | 6.69% | -4.18% | 3.27% | 5.38% | -1.00% | 27.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF has an annualized alpha of 18.46%, beta of 0.13, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2016.
- This ETF captured 107.90% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.99% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 18.46%
- Beta
- 0.13
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 107.90%
- Downside Capture
- 88.99%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HACK.AX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HACK.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.24 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.65 | 1.11 | -0.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.42 | 3.10 | -1.68 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF provided a 3.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.62 | A$0.43 | A$0.08 | A$0.00 | A$0.68 | A$0.29 | A$0.91 | A$0.69 | A$0.32 |
Dividend yield | 3.61% | 3.03% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 8.73% | 2.71% | 10.37% | 9.58% | 5.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.62 | A$0.62 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.43 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.43 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.08 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.68 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.68 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.29 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.29 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF was 28.43%, occurring on Apr 13, 2026. Recovery took 35 trading sessions.
The current BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF drawdown is 1.56%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-28.43%Apr 2026 | 5mo 17d | 1mo 19d | 7mo 6dOct 2025 - Jun 2026 | — |
-27.97%Jan 2023 | 1y 1mo | 10mo 29d | 2y 17dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 | — |
-25.91%Mar 2020 | 24d | 2mo 11d | 3mo 5dFeb 2020 - May 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-21.55%Dec 2018 | 3mo 7d | 3mo 23d | 7moSep 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-18.60%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 18d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HACK.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.43% | -41.07% | +12.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -28.43% | -11.69% | -16.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.43% | -17.74% | -10.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.43% | -22.01% | -6.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.56% | -0.60% | -0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.14% | -11.02% | +3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.05% | 4.20% | +8.85% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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