The Magnificent 7 stocks, including FAANG, wield over US$10 trillion market capitalisation, driving global tech influence.
Australians can invest directly in Mag 7 stocks via US-enabled brokers or through ASX-listed ETFs.
Mag 7 stocks returned 42% annually over five years, but their high growth also means increased volatility.
FAANG is the popular nickname given to a group of 5 of the world's leading tech stocks - Facebook (Meta), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google (Alphabet). But now a new term has emerged that looks set to replace it — the Magnificent 7.
What are the Magnificent 7 stocks?
The Magnificent 7 stocks essentially expand on the FAANG stocks to include a few more mega-caps that have outperformed the market in recent years.
These are: Microsoft Corp. (ticker: MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), Nvidia Corp. (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA).
The Mag 7 represent some of the most influential and successful technology companies in the world with a market capitalisation of more than US$10 trillion.1
How to invest in Mag 7 stocks from Australia
The good news is that it's relatively easy to buy the Mag 7 or FAANG stocks directly from Australia. It's possible to get started with just a few dollars and all you'll need is a share trading account.
There are two main ways you can invest in FAANG from Australia:
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Can I buy FAANG or Mag 7 stocks on the ASX?
No, you cannot directly buy the likes of Netflix, Google, Amazon or Facebook shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
All of the Magnificent 7 companies actually trade on the Nasdaq exchange in the US, which is the home of many of the world's biggest tech stocks.
1. Buy the FAANG or Magnificent 7 stocks directly
To buy US stocks from Australia, you'll need to have an account with a trading platform that offers access to the US stock market. These days, most online trading platforms let you trade at least some US stocks (including FAANG), so the way to differentiate is by checking how much each will cost you to buy US stocks.
When you buy US shares, you'll normally need to pay both a brokerage fee and a currency conversion fee.
While some platforms actually offer $0 brokerage when trading US stocks, they might not be the cheapest option once you factor in the currency conversion fee.
Step-by-step guide to buying US tech stocks in Australia
If you're ready to invest in FAANG, you can follow the steps below to get started:
Compare share trading platforms. When picking a platform for trading US stocks, make sure you look at the brokerage fees, currency conversion fees, available markets and ease-of-use.
Open your account. You'll need to provide your personal details and verify your identity to create a trading account. You'll also need to supply the details of your linked Australian bank account.
Fund your account. You'll also need to add funds to your account before you can start investing. You can generally deposit money via bank transfer.
Place an order. Search for the stock you want to buy using the stock name of ticker code (for example, Netflix is listed as NASDAQ: NFLX). Fill in the order form with the number of shares you wish to purchase and your desired purchase price. When your target price has been hit, your order will be executed.
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2. Invest in a FAANG or Mag 7 ETF
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a convenient, cost-effective way of investing in a range of stocks.
While there are many ETFs that track a big collection of US technology stocks, relatively few hold less than 10 stocks like the Magnificent 7.
One ETF that exclusively holds the Mag 7 stocks is the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) which trades on US markets. MAGS is the first-ever ETF to solely track the Magnificent Seven.
If you are looking to invest in an ETF that just features the FAANG stocks, you can't – but you can get pretty close. The Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) gives you exposure to the 5 FAANG companies as well as another 5 tech stocks - NVIDIA, Crowdstrike, Broadcom, ServiceNow and Microsoft.2
If you want general exposure to FAANG, you can also invest in index funds that track either the Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500 indices.
The Nasdaq-100 tracks the 100 largest stocks on the tech-dominated Nasdaq exchange, while the S&P 500 tracks 500 of the largest companies on the US stock market.
Most ETFs that track the Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500 use a weighted average, meaning the bigger companies (like those that make up FAANG) make up a larger proportion of the index. So while you'll technically be getting exposure to 100 or 250 companies if you invest in these ETFs, you'll be getting greater exposure to FAANG stocks.
FAANG and Mag7 ETFs on the ASX
As we mentioned above, the Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG) is the closest you can get to a dedicated FAANG ETF on the ASX, while the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) exclusively tracks the Magnificent 7 but is not listed on the ASX.
Here are some of the most popular ASX ETFs that offer exposure to Mag 7 and FAANG:
iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO)
Betashares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: N100)
iShares S&P 500 AUD Hedged ETF (ASX: IHVV)
iShares S&P 500 AUD ETF (ASX: IVV)
BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (ASX: QUS)
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ASX: SPY)
BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund (Managed Fund) (ASX: UMAX)
What are the benefits of investing in FAANG or Mag 7 stocks?
Despite many of the FAANG and Mag 7 stocks growing into more mature businesses, they are still showing impressive growth.
In fact, over the last 5 years, the annualised return of the Magnificent 7 stocks combined is 42%, while the broader S&P500 index — the 500 biggest public companies in the US — has returned 17% (as of March, 2025).
The best performing of the Mag 7 stocks is NVIDIA, which over the last 5 years has given investors over 80% returns year on year.
This strong performance is from businesses that have a strong, established market share, meaning returns could be more reliable.
Are these stocks safe for beginners?
Due to the sheer size, market position and impressive growth, these stocks are a great way for new investors to get into the market.
With their larger size, not only can they be safer investments than many of their smaller counterparts, but they could continue to outperform the US market.
That aside, with impressive growth comes volatility. While growth stocks often (not always) outperform the market over the long-term, there's a greater chance they'll fall significantly over a shorter period. For instance, while NVIDIA shares are up over 1,700% in the last 5 years, they've also fallen by more than 17% since the start of 2025 (to March).
As always with investing, it pays to stay diversified and invest for the long-term.
What are the tax implications of purchasing international stocks?
If you are an Australian resident for tax purposes, you must declare income from overseas investments in your tax return, including from international shares.
If you have already paid foreign tax on your international investments, you may be entitled to an Australian foreign income tax offset. Check out our guide on share trading and the ATO for more information on the tax treatment of investments and always seek professional financial advice before investing in international shares.
Frequently Asked Questions
The FAANG acronym has evolved, with some investors now referring to the "Magnificent 7" stocks, which include the original FAANG companies plus Microsoft and Tesla. These companies are recognised for their growth potential and innovation.
The top 5 FAANG companies are Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (Alphabet). These companies are leaders in their respective fields, including social media, e-commerce, technology, and streaming services.
There is no dedicated ETF that only tracks the 5 FAANG stocks, but in Australia, the Global X FANG+ ETF tracks the 5 FAANG companies plus 5 other leading tech stocks. You can also get exposure to FAANG via ETFs that track either the S&P 500 or Nasdaq-100 indices.
There are no FAANG stocks in Australia because they are all listed in the US. However Australia has it's own group of high performing tech stocks, called the WAAAX stocks — WiseTech, Afterpay (now Block), Appen, Altium, Xero.
There are only 5 FAANG companies — Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (Alphabet). However the top 10 performing major US tech stocks over the last 10 years are (to March 2025): NVIDIA, Advanced Micro Devices, Axon Enterprises, Tesla, The Trade Desk, MicroStrategy Inc, MercadoLibre, Netflix, Cadence Design Systems and Fortinet.
Vanguard does not offer a US tech stock of FAANG ETF in Australia, however its Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) have high exposure to the FAANG stocks.
The Mag 7 stocks are Microsoft Corp. (ticker: MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).
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