Global X - FTSE Southeast Asia ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ASEA

What does ASEA invest in?

The Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF, known by its ticker ASEA, endeavors to replicate the overall return, comprising both capital growth and income, of the FTSE/ASEAN 40 Index, excluding its operational charges and costs.

What is the expense ratio of ASEA?

Global X - FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (ASEA) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ASEA?

Global X - FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (ASEA) manages $95.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ASEA actively managed or an index fund?

ASEA is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ASEA's is 0.65%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ASEA launched?

Global X - FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (ASEA) launched in February 2011 and is managed by Global X.

How has ASEA performed?

ASEA's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.