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FRWDvsTUGETF Comparison

ETF 1
FRWD

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF

This fund is part of
Disruptive Technology
+0.89%
VS
ETF 2
TUG

STF Tactical Growth ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
+0.27%

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF (FRWD) belongs to the Disruptive Technology segment. STF Tactical Growth ETF (TUG) is part of the Multi-Asset: Other segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. Both FRWD and TUG have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FRWD and TUG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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FRWD vs TUG performance and flow charts

Performance

0510%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

-20 M0 M20 M40 M60 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FRWD
TUG
+6.21%+2.36%
+36.85%+20.58%
n/a+16.65%
n/a+34.34%
n/a+81.62%
n/an/a
Flows
FRWD
TUG
+$69M-$10M
+$167M-$4M
--$9M
--$188M
--$189M
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FRWD
TUG
+34.38%+21.77%
n/a+17.14%
n/a+19.12%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
FRWD
TUG
-10.91%-7.33%
n/a-12.21%
n/a-22.02%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
FRWD
TUG
21d21d
n/a76d
n/a124d
n/an/a
Trading data

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FRWD
TUG
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$32.14
$46.23
Previous close
06/11/2026
$31.84
$46.00
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FRWD
TUG
Last price
$32.14
$46.23
1D performance
+0.94%
+0.48%
AuM$258.17 M$33.56 M
E/R0.65%0.65%
Characteristics
FRWD
TUG
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderNomuraSTF Management
Benchmark--
N° of holdings1993
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 12, 2026May 18, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FRWD
USA
72.12%
Ireland
8.26%
Other
19.62%
TUG
USA
95.55%
Other
4.45%

Sectors

FRWD
Information Techn.
49.27%
Communication Ser.
15.28%
Consumer Discreti.
7.62%
Other
27.83%
TUG
Information Techn.
52.58%
Communication Ser.
14.07%
Consumer Discreti.
11.81%
Consumer Staples
7.15%
Other
14.39%
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Diversification

FRWD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.51%
TUG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

59.37%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
FRWD
NVIDIA
9.42%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
8.26%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
8.05%
META PLATFORMS
6.03%
US8740391003
5.93%
US5128073062
5.01%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
4.57%
MICROSOFT-T
4.51%
USN070592100
4.15%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.08%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
3.98%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
3.77%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.58%
NETFLIX
3.31%
CELESTICA
2.86%
TUG
NVIDIA
9.55%
APPLE
7.44%
MICROSOFT-T
5.91%
AMAZON.COM INC
5.12%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.79%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.68%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.50%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
3.17%
WALMART INC
3.02%
META PLATFORMS
2.80%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
2.79%
TESLA
2.73%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
2.03%
NETFLIX
1.98%
CISCO-T
1.86%
Frequently asked questions about FRWD and TUG

Which ETF is bigger: FRWD or TUG?

As of June 12, 2026, FRWD holds $258.17 M in assets under management (AUM), while TUG manages $33.56 M.

What sectors do the FRWD and TUG ETFs invest in?

FRWD leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, TUG focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the FRWD ETF and TUG ETF?

FRWD top holdings include NVIDIA, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC and ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES. TUG holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.

Which ETF is more diversified: FRWD or TUG?

FRWD holds 21 securities with 77.51% of its assets in the top 15. TUG has 100 securities and a top 15 weight of 59.37%.

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