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FRWDvsXLGETF Comparison

ETF 1
FRWD

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF

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

Invesco S&P 500® Top 50 ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
+0.54%

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF (FRWD) belongs to the Disruptive Technology segment. Invesco S&P 500® Top 50 ETF (XLG) is part of the US Large Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. FRWD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.2% for XLG. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FRWD and XLG 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 XLG performance and flow charts

Performance

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

Cumulative Flows

-300 M-200 M-100 M0 M100 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FRWD
XLG
+6.21%-2.39%
+36.85%+8.98%
n/a+3.68%
n/a+21.85%
n/a+83.64%
n/a+100.99%
Flows
FRWD
XLG
+$69M-$293M
+$167M-$1.34B
--$1.41B
--$553M
-+$4.35B
-+$4.95B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FRWD
XLG
+34.38%+16.58%
n/a+13.80%
n/a+17.02%
n/a+18.91%
Max drawdown
FRWD
XLG
-10.91%-6.14%
n/a-12.35%
n/a-20.82%
n/a-28.02%
Max drawdown duration
FRWD
XLG
21d21d
n/a174d
n/a126d
n/a683d
Trading data

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FRWD
XLG
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$32.14
$61.32
Previous close
06/11/2026
$31.84
$61.26
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FRWD
XLG
Last price
$32.14
$61.32
1D performance
+0.94%
+0.10%
AuM$258.17 M$10.53 B
E/R0.65%0.2%
Characteristics
FRWD
XLG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderNomuraInvesco
Benchmark-S&P 500 Top 50 Index
N° of holdings1950
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 12, 2026May 4, 2005
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FRWD
USA
72.12%
Ireland
8.26%
Other
19.62%
XLG
USA
99.07%
Other
0.93%

Sectors

FRWD
Information Techn.
49.27%
Communication Ser.
15.28%
Consumer Discreti.
7.62%
Other
27.83%
XLG
Information Techn.
47.96%
Communication Ser.
16.42%
Consumer Discreti.
11.18%
Other
24.44%
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Diversification

FRWD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.51%
XLG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

73.28%

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%
XLG
NVIDIA
14.17%
APPLE
10.58%
MICROSOFT-T
8.49%
AMAZON.COM INC
6.87%
ALPHABET INC-CL
5.49%
BROADCOM LIMITED
5.34%
ALPHABET INC-CL
4.39%
META PLATFORMS
4.00%
TESLA
2.87%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
2.33%
JPMORGAN CHASE
2.26%
LILLY
1.85%
EXXON
1.67%
WALMART INC
1.51%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
1.47%
Frequently asked questions about FRWD and XLG

Which ETF is bigger: FRWD or XLG?

As of June 12, 2026, FRWD holds $258.17 M in assets under management (AUM), while XLG manages $10.53 B.

What sectors do the FRWD and XLG ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: FRWD or XLG?

FRWD holds 21 securities with 77.51% of its assets in the top 15. XLG has 51 securities and a top 15 weight of 73.28%.

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