Compare HSTE vs. HKDU ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 11, 2025 - March 11, 2026) |
HSTE HKDU |
Comparison analysis HSBC Hang Seng TECH UCITS ETF (HSTE) provides exposure to the Emerging Markets Awakening and APAC Blended Cap segments. UBS MSCI Hong Kong UCITS ETF (HKDU) belongs to the China Blended Cap segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services and Information Technology are HSTE’s top sector exposures, while HKDU invests in Financials, Real Estate and Industrials as its top 3. HSTE’s top underlying securities are SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL (8.54%), ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (8.47%) and MEITUAN (7.92%). HKDU’s top underlying securities are AIA (27.83%), HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING (15.27%) and SUN HUNG KAI PROPS (5.34%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, HSTE is more expensive than HKDU, with 0.45%. HSTE has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +HK$55M vs. +HK$30M for HKDU. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +23.51bps (HSTE) and +25.25bps (HKDU). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of HSTE and HKDU, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
HSTE HSBC Hang Seng TECH UCITS ETF - HKDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Equities ISIN IE00BMWXKN31 | HKDU UBS MSCI Hong Kong UCITS ETF (HKD) A-dis - HKDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Hong Kong Equities ISIN LU1169827224 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | HK$54.98 | HK$146.99 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.5% | 0.45% | ||
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Investment strategy | The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate the performance of the Hang Seng TECH Index (the “Index”), while minimising as far as possible the tracking error between the Fund’s performance and that of the Index. | The fund aims to track, before expenses, the performance of the MSCI Hong Kong index.The fund invests in large and mid cap stocks which are contained in the MSCI Hong Kong index. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -8.13% To view, create a free account | -0.83% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -8.76% | +11.57% | ||
1 year | -14.90% | +35.94% | ||
3 years | +31.43% | +27.63% | ||
5 years | -40.76% | +3.60% | ||
Month to date | -1.63% | -2.91% | ||
Quarter to date | -8.43% | +10.34% | ||
Year to date | -8.43% | +10.34% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
Volatility | To view, create a free account | To view, create a free account | ||
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Number of holdings | 30 | 26 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD MEITUAN TENCENT HOLDINGS BYD NETEASE INC XIAOMI CORP KUAISHOU TECHNOLOGY JD.COM INC BAIDU XPENG INC TRIP.COM GROUP LI AUTO INC KYG4602S1057 HUA HONG SEMICONDUCTOR To view, create a free account | AIA HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING SUN HUNG KAI PROPS CK HUTCHISON HLDGS LTD TECHTRONIC BOC HONG KONG CLP HOLDINGS LINK REIT JARDINE MATHESON CK ASSET HOLDINGS LTD POWER ASSETS HONG KONG AND CHINA GAS GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP WH GROUP US36118L1061 To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about HSTE and HKDU
How did HSTE and HKDU perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, HSTE has delivered a year-to-date performance of -8.43%, while HKDU has returned 10.34%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: HSTE or HKDU?
As of yesterday, HSTE has recorded +€8.1M in net flows YTD, compared to +€45M for HKDU since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: HSTE or HKDU?
As of yesterday, HSTE reported a 1-year volatility of 32.34%, whereas HKDU registered volatility 19.87% over the same period.
How do HSTE and HKDU differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, HSTE is primarily exposed to sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, weight 42.93%, Communication Services, weight 28.69% and Information Technology, weight 24.01%. The top sectors in HKDU feature Financials, weight 47.58%, Real Estate, weight 18.27% and Industrials, weight 14.98%.
How do HSTE and HKDU differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, HSTE has its largest country exposures in Cayman Islands, weight 83.11%, China, weight 11.37% and Hong Kong, weight 4.47%. The top countries in HKDU feature Hong Kong, weight 78.01%, Cayman Islands, weight 13.50% and Bermuda, weight 6.00%.
How do HSTE and HKDU differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, HSTE include SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL, weight 8.54%, ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD, weight 8.47% and MEITUAN, weight 7.92%. The top positions in HKDU feature AIA, weight 27.83%, HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING, weight 15.27% and SUN HUNG KAI PROPS, weight 5.34%.
Is HSTE or HKDU more diversified?
As of yesterday, HSTE holds 30 securities, with 82.63% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. HKDU, by comparison, includes 26 holdings and has 85.61% concentrated in its top 15.
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