ASX Active ETFs: performance and returns

ActiveETFs (activeetfs.com.au) tracks total returns for Active ETFs listed on the ASX, plus Complex ETFs and Smart Beta ETFs, including distributions. Updated after the close on weeknights.

As of close 5 Oct 2026, updated each weeknight. Source: EODHD and fund managers. How we calculate

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  1. YTDVLUEVanEck MSCI International Value ETFGlobal Shares (Smart Beta)+35.08%
  2. 1 YrVLUEVanEck MSCI International Value ETFGlobal Shares (Smart Beta)+43.65%
  3. 3 Yr p.a.MCCLMunro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETFGlobal Shares (Active)+35.14%
  4. 5 Yr p.a.VLUEVanEck MSCI International Value ETFGlobal Shares (Smart Beta)+18.51%
  5. Since inception p.a.LPHDLoftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETFGlobal Shares (Active)+27.49%

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ETF Returns

Sorted by YTD, highest first. 175 of 175 funds.

As of close 5 Oct 2026. Total return, including distributions. Source: ASX closing prices via EODHD, distributions from fund managers. Updated 7 Oct 2026, 1:45 am AEDT. How we calculate
Index, not a fundS&P/ASX 200S&P/ASX 200Index, not a fundDayn/aYTD+0.25%1Y-2.74%3Y p.a.+7.90%5Y p.a.+3.92%10Y p.a.+4.77%Inception p.a.n/aPrice$8735.70
VLUESmart BetaVanEck MSCI International Value ETFVanEck · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day-0.16%YTD+35.08%1Y+43.65%3Y p.a.+27.32%5Y p.a.+18.51%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+18.52%Price$38.44
NNWHActiveNanuk New World Fund (Currency Hedged) Active ETFNanuk · Global SharesDay+0.73%YTD+27.20%1Y+28.21%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+20.90%Price$1.39
LPHDActiveLoftus Peak Global Disruption Hedged Active ETFLoftus Peak · Global SharesDay+0.75%YTD+23.95%1Y+20.56%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+27.49%Price$10.81
NNUKActiveNanuk New World Fund Active ETFNanuk · Global SharesDay+0.43%YTD+20.81%1Y+21.38%3Y p.a.+24.60%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+15.89%Price$2.34
LPGDActiveLoftus Peak Global Disruption Active ETFLoftus Peak · Global SharesDay+0.99%YTD+20.23%1Y+15.19%3Y p.a.+29.07%5Y p.a.+18.19%10Y p.a.+20.35%Inception p.a.+12.59%Price$6.10
JEMEActiveJPMorgan EM Research Enhanced IDX EQTY Active ETFJPMAM · Emerging Markets SharesDay-0.20%YTD+19.96%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$86.65
ASAOActiveabrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETFabrdn · Asia SharesDay+0.00%YTD+18.98%1Y+19.42%3Y p.a.+18.39%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+13.80%Price$1.42
EAFZComplexEllerston Asia Growth Fund Complex ETFEllerston · Asia SharesDay+0.58%YTD+17.38%1Y+13.82%3Y p.a.+26.44%5Y p.a.+10.48%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.25%Price$8.69
DGVAActiveDimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETFDFA · Global SharesDay+0.13%YTD+15.46%1Y+20.89%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+20.30%Price$30.76
MSTRActiveMorningstar International Shares Active ETFMorningstar · Global SharesDay-0.23%YTD+15.42%1Y+15.67%3Y p.a.+17.13%5Y p.a.+10.56%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.14%Price$8.59
S3GOActiveFiretrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETFFiretrail · Global SharesDay+1.32%YTD+15.10%1Y+12.91%3Y p.a.+20.02%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+20.58%Price$6.89
MQHGActiveMacquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETFMacquarie · Global SharesDay+0.35%YTD+14.38%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$11.39
DFGHActiveDimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) - Active ETFDFA · Global SharesDay+0.64%YTD+14.32%1Y+17.03%3Y p.a.+19.75%5Y p.a.+10.99%10Y p.a.+11.24%Inception p.a.+10.50%Price$44.12
FEMXActiveFidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETFFidelity · Emerging Markets SharesDay+0.54%YTD+14.30%1Y+13.19%3Y p.a.+13.75%5Y p.a.+5.32%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+10.65%Price$7.48
MCCLActiveMunro Climate Change Leaders Fund Active ETFMunro · Global SharesDay-0.40%YTD+13.86%1Y+13.54%3Y p.a.+35.14%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+20.34%Price$17.29
SYISmart BetaSPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield FundSPDR · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.55%YTD+13.61%1Y+12.26%3Y p.a.+15.29%5Y p.a.+11.85%10Y p.a.+8.97%Inception p.a.+8.11%Price$31.29
JRHGActiveJPMorgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity (Hedged) Active ETFJPMAM · Global SharesDay+0.77%YTD+13.22%1Y+16.84%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+19.39%Price$75.87
GWTHSmart BetaVanEck MSCI International Growth ETFVanEck · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day-0.31%YTD+12.45%1Y+8.62%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+12.29%Price$22.20
PGA1ComplexPlato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETFPlato · Global SharesDay+0.19%YTD+12.25%1Y+18.03%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+26.09%Price$15.58
QHALSmart BetaVanEck MSCI International Quality (Hedged) ETFVanEck · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.77%YTD+11.77%1Y+15.26%3Y p.a.+18.89%5Y p.a.+10.79%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+13.50%Price$57.52
T3MPActiveJPMorgan Climate Change Solutions Active ETFJPMAM · Global SharesDay+1.71%YTD+11.63%1Y+10.94%3Y p.a.+14.09%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+12.74%Price$75.37
VVLUActiveVanguard Global Value Equity Active ETFVanguard · Global SharesDay+0.25%YTD+11.51%1Y+15.59%3Y p.a.+18.50%5Y p.a.+14.12%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$80.30
JHLOActiveJPMorgan Global Select Equity (Hedged) Active ETFJPMAM · Global SharesDay+0.70%YTD+10.38%1Y+11.84%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.15%Price$61.91
VMINActiveVanguard Global Minimum Volatility Active ETFVanguard · Global SharesDay+0.70%YTD+10.02%1Y+10.93%3Y p.a.+13.22%5Y p.a.+7.33%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.71%Price$61.63
ISLMActiveHejaz Equities Fund Active ETFHejaz · Global SharesDay+0.43%YTD+9.94%1Y+9.94%3Y p.a.+14.77%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.19%Price$1.17
IACTActiveIshares U.S. Factor Rotation Active ETFiShares · Global SharesDay+0.35%YTD+9.85%1Y+12.63%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+18.81%Price$31.61
VHYSmart BetaVanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETFVanguard · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.65%YTD+9.85%1Y+10.61%3Y p.a.+15.27%5Y p.a.+12.07%10Y p.a.+10.06%Inception p.a.+9.62%Price$83.11
MIDSActiveAntipodes Global SMID Active ETFAntipodes · Global SharesDay+1.88%YTD+9.84%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$10.28
RGOSComplexRussell Sust Global Opportunities Complex ETFRussell Investments · Global SharesDay+0.13%YTD+9.67%1Y+10.60%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+13.01%Price$22.53
DGCEActiveDimensional Global Core Equity Trust (Unhedged Class) - Active ETFDFA · Global SharesDay+0.46%YTD+9.44%1Y+10.02%3Y p.a.+17.14%5Y p.a.+12.24%10Y p.a.+12.63%Inception p.a.+13.82%Price$32.55
PAXXComplexPlatinum Asia Fund Complex ETFPlatinum · Global SharesDay-1.01%YTD+9.43%1Y+11.68%3Y p.a.+17.46%5Y p.a.+8.68%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.16%Price$5.90
GLOBActiveBarrow Hanley Global Share Active ETFPerpetual · Global SharesDay+0.65%YTD+9.14%1Y+10.03%3Y p.a.+15.34%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+13.69%Price$4.62
QOZSmart BetaBetashares FTSE RAFI Australia 200 ETFBetashares · Australian Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.84%YTD+9.12%1Y+10.87%3Y p.a.+15.75%5Y p.a.+11.08%10Y p.a.+10.16%Inception p.a.+9.78%Price$19.29
QMAXComplexBetashares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETFBetashares · Global Shares (Income)Day-0.29%YTD+9.07%1Y+12.94%3Y p.a.+17.64%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+20.36%Price$31.01
MQEGActiveMacquarie Core Global Equity Active ETFMacquarie · Global SharesDay+0.35%YTD+8.89%1Y+11.56%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+17.80%Price$14.35
JPEQActiveJPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF (Hedged)JPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.03%YTD+8.75%1Y+11.80%3Y p.a.+16.47%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+17.21%Price$62.40
COREActiveSchroder Global Core Fund - Active ETFSchroders · Global SharesDay+0.25%YTD+8.44%1Y+10.79%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+17.17%Price$12.09
GSUSActiveCandriam Sustainable Global Equity Fund - Active ETFCandriam · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD+8.41%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$14.20
ALFAComplexVanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETFVanEck · Australian SharesDay+0.04%YTD+8.38%1Y-5.39%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.74%Price$22.96
FUTRActiveJanus Henderson Global Sustainable Active ETFJanus Henderson · Global SharesDay-0.33%YTD+8.25%1Y+4.67%3Y p.a.+15.28%5Y p.a.+8.01%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.81%Price$36.45
DAVAActiveDimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETFDFA · Australian SharesDay+0.58%YTD+8.15%1Y+10.82%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+16.69%Price$31.09
GHIFActiveAusbil Global Essential Infrastructure Fund (Hedged) - Active ETFAusbil · Listed InfrastructureDay+0.88%YTD+8.12%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$12.58
VNGSActiveVaughan Nelson Global Equity SMID Fund - Active ETFVaughan · Global SharesDay+0.26%YTD+8.11%1Y+9.63%3Y p.a.+14.02%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.14%Price$3.85
DGSMActiveDimensional Global Small Company - Active ETFDFA · Global SharesDay+0.39%YTD+8.06%1Y+9.30%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+14.14%Price$38.66
RIIFActiveResolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund - Active ETFResolution · Listed InfrastructureDay+0.00%YTD+7.71%1Y+12.01%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+13.68%Price$1.20
JREGActiveJPMorgan Global Research Enhanced Index Equity Active ETFJPMAM · Global SharesDay-0.03%YTD+7.33%1Y+8.81%3Y p.a.+17.31%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+18.24%Price$88.62
WRLDComplexBetashares Managed Risk Global Shares Complex ETFBetashares · Global SharesDay+0.16%YTD+7.15%1Y+8.93%3Y p.a.+16.18%5Y p.a.+11.12%10Y p.a.+10.83%Inception p.a.+9.82%Price$24.31
WCMQActiveWCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETFAssociate Global Partners · Global SharesDay+1.47%YTD+7.11%1Y+2.57%3Y p.a.+24.08%5Y p.a.+11.85%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+15.07%Price$10.33
AQLTSmart BetaBetashares Australian Quality ETFBetashares · Australian Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.17%YTD+7.02%1Y+2.51%3Y p.a.+18.22%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.42%Price$34.74
QUALSmart BetaVanEck MSCI International Quality ETFVanEck · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.41%YTD+6.76%1Y+8.56%3Y p.a.+16.46%5Y p.a.+12.66%10Y p.a.+15.40%Inception p.a.+15.37%Price$63.91
EIGAActivePerennial Income Generator Active ETFPerennial · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.27%YTD+6.67%1Y+4.53%3Y p.a.+8.91%5Y p.a.+7.30%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.46%Price$3.75
UMAXComplexBetashares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Complex ETFBetashares · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.04%YTD+6.42%1Y+8.85%3Y p.a.+14.56%5Y p.a.+11.75%10Y p.a.+11.16%Inception p.a.+11.28%Price$27.18
SVNPActiveSavana US Small Caps Active ETFSavana · Global SharesDay-1.15%YTD+6.39%1Y+24.56%3Y p.a.+15.03%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.96%Price$1.72
DIVIActiveAusbil Active Dividend Income Fund - Active ETFAusbil · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.71%YTD+6.07%1Y+5.68%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.12%Price$11.35
GSCFActiveAusbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETFAusbil · Global SharesDay+4.69%YTD+5.87%1Y+10.05%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$18.53
GROWActiveSchroder Real Return Active ETFSchroders · Multi AssetDay+0.50%YTD+5.46%1Y+7.06%3Y p.a.+10.71%5Y p.a.+5.86%10Y p.a.+5.26%Inception p.a.+5.27%Price$4.03
ALPHActiveSchroder Global Equity Alpha Fund - Active ETFSchroders · Global SharesDay+4.23%YTD+5.39%1Y+5.76%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+10.30%Price$11.84
OPPTActiveMagellan Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETFMagellan · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD+5.21%1Y+4.92%3Y p.a.+14.71%5Y p.a.+6.85%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+8.17%Price$1.71
MCGGActiveMunro Concentrated Global Growth Active ETFMunro · Global SharesDay+0.76%YTD+5.10%1Y+3.14%3Y p.a.+25.34%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+16.91%Price$14.57
AASFActiveAirlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETFMagellan · Australian SharesDay+0.27%YTD+4.57%1Y+0.65%3Y p.a.+8.74%5Y p.a.+6.41%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.00%Price$3.77
DIFFActivePerpetual Diversified Income Active ETFPerpetual · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.10%YTD+4.51%1Y+5.34%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.64%Price$10.06
YMAXComplexBetashares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETFBetashares · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.14%YTD+4.37%1Y+2.06%3Y p.a.+8.12%5Y p.a.+7.14%10Y p.a.+6.48%Inception p.a.+6.29%Price$7.30
CIIHActiveCB Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETFClearBridge · Listed Infrastructure (Income)Day+0.00%YTD+4.23%1Y+9.40%3Y p.a.+12.40%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+8.26%Price$1.41
MQSDActiveMacquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETFMacquarie · Fixed Income (Income)Day-0.02%YTD+4.03%1Y+5.32%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.94%Price$50.10
AGX1ActiveAntipodes Global Value Active ETFAntipodes · Global SharesDay+0.63%YTD+3.88%1Y+8.55%3Y p.a.+18.52%5Y p.a.+12.55%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.74%Price$6.42
ICMEActiveiShares Credit Income Active ETFiShares · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.05%YTD+3.84%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$99.74
HYGGActiveHyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETFHyperion · Global SharesDay+1.42%YTD+3.76%1Y-2.96%3Y p.a.+21.90%5Y p.a.+10.37%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+12.09%Price$6.43
CIVHActiveCB GLBL Infrastructure Value (Hedged) Active ETFClearBridge · Listed InfrastructureDay+0.00%YTD+3.70%1Y+9.57%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.60%Price$1.05
DACEActiveDimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETFDFA · Australian SharesDay+0.49%YTD+3.69%1Y+2.64%3Y p.a.+13.36%5Y p.a.+8.90%10Y p.a.+9.38%Inception p.a.+9.33%Price$18.59
DCORActiveDaintree Core Income Active ETFDaintree · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.10%YTD+3.67%1Y+4.78%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.64%Price$51.97
SFIFActiveSeed Financial Income Fund Active ETFSeed · Fixed Income (Income)Day-0.05%YTD+3.63%1Y+4.64%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$10.72
EARNActivePIMCO Short Term Active Yield Active ETFPIMCO · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.15%YTD+3.52%1Y+4.35%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$19.97
EQINComplexInvestors Mutual Equity Income Fund - Complex ETFIML · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.79%YTD+3.42%1Y+2.11%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+1.70%Price$3.81
HBRDActiveBetaShares Australian Hybrids Active ETFBetashares · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.10%YTD+3.42%1Y+4.37%3Y p.a.+5.65%5Y p.a.+4.54%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.27%Price$10.03
MMKTActiveBetashares Australian Cash Plus Active ETFBetashares · CashDay+0.02%YTD+3.42%1Y+4.42%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.58%Price$50.06
GIVEActivePerpetual ESG Australian Share Active ETFPerpetual · Australian SharesDay+0.34%YTD+3.24%1Y+0.57%3Y p.a.+9.25%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.81%Price$2.94
JGLOActiveJPMorgan Global Select Equity Active ETFJPMAM · Global SharesDay+0.79%YTD+3.16%1Y+1.96%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.97%Price$61.09
RCAPActiveResolution Capital Global Property Securities Fund - Active ETFResolution · Listed Real EstateDay-0.29%YTD+3.13%1Y+4.05%3Y p.a.+9.69%5Y p.a.+0.69%10Y p.a.+4.03%Inception p.a.+6.05%Price$1.73
GCAPActiveVanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETFVanEck · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.00%YTD+3.10%1Y+4.27%3Y p.a.+8.45%5Y p.a.+2.80%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+2.84%Price$8.74
JHGAComplexJPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETFJPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.38%YTD+3.09%1Y+4.86%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.62%Price$44.39
MQIOActiveMacquarie Income Opportunities Active ETFMacquarie · Fixed Income (Income)Day-0.19%YTD+2.71%1Y+2.90%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.66%Price$10.54
MAETComplexMunro Global Growth Fund Complex ETFMunro · Global SharesDay+1.13%YTD+2.68%1Y+1.22%3Y p.a.+19.40%5Y p.a.+8.55%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.52%Price$5.39
28BBActiveBetashares 2028 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETFBetashares · Fixed IncomeDay-0.32%YTD+2.63%1Y+2.58%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.29%Price$24.75
29BBActiveBetashares 2029 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETFBetashares · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTD+2.50%1Y+1.52%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+2.79%Price$24.55
FRARActiveFranklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund - Active ETFFranklin Templeton · Fixed IncomeDay+0.49%YTD+2.41%1Y+2.91%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.84%Price$1.03
XAROComplexArdea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETFArdea · Fixed IncomeDay+0.08%YTD+2.40%1Y+4.02%3Y p.a.+2.96%5Y p.a.+2.58%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.46%Price$25.15
JPHQActiveJPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF (Hedged)JPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.02%YTD+2.27%1Y+6.91%3Y p.a.+14.44%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+14.32%Price$57.39
GOODActiveJanus Henderson Sustainable Credit Active ETFJanus Henderson · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTD+2.27%1Y+1.44%3Y p.a.+5.17%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.44%Price$49.97
MQYMActiveMacquarie Global Yield Maximiser Active ETFMacquarie · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.00%YTD+2.02%1Y+2.65%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.02%Price$48.51
MQAEActiveMacquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETFMacquarie · Australian SharesDay+0.76%YTD+1.85%1Y-0.23%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.61%Price$11.91
MVWSmart BetaVanEck Australian Equal Weight ETFVanEck · Australian Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.34%YTD+1.79%1Y-2.25%3Y p.a.+9.14%5Y p.a.+6.76%10Y p.a.+8.27%Inception p.a.+8.65%Price$38.08
30BBActiveBetashares 2030 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETFBetashares · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTD+1.66%1Y+0.69%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+2.23%Price$24.27
AUMFSmart BetaiShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETFiShares · Australian Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.28%YTD+1.55%1Y-0.41%3Y p.a.+14.24%5Y p.a.+8.86%10Y p.a.+8.88%Inception p.a.+8.90%Price$39.08
AUSTComplexBetashares Managed Risk Australian Shares Complex ETFBetashares · Australian SharesDay+0.17%YTD+1.53%1Y-1.06%3Y p.a.+7.89%5Y p.a.+4.07%10Y p.a.+5.05%Inception p.a.+5.01%Price$17.67
MICHActiveMagellan Infra Fund (Currency Hedged) - Active ETFMagellan · Listed InfrastructureDay+0.00%YTD+1.51%1Y+4.10%3Y p.a.+12.77%5Y p.a.+5.84%10Y p.a.+6.50%Inception p.a.+6.11%Price$2.89
MFOAComplexMilford Australian Absolute Growth Complex ETFMilford · Australian SharesDay+0.00%YTD+1.16%1Y+0.20%3Y p.a.+5.77%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.35%Price$10.06
FRGGActiveFranklin Global Growth Fund - Active ETFFranklin Templeton · Global SharesDay+1.92%YTD+1.15%1Y-2.74%3Y p.a.+6.36%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.85%Price$1.59
HJHIActiveHejaz High Income Active ETFHejaz · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.00%YTD+1.01%1Y+4.32%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.77%Price$1.09
HVSTActiveBetaShares Aus Dividend Harvester Active ETFBetashares · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.70%YTD+0.29%1Y-1.78%3Y p.a.+9.59%5Y p.a.+5.62%10Y p.a.+3.23%Inception p.a.+2.81%Price$13.02
BNDSActiveBetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETFBetashares · Fixed IncomeDay-0.13%YTD+0.28%1Y-0.63%3Y p.a.+3.82%5Y p.a.+0.14%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+1.61%Price$22.64
DAORActiveAoris Int Fund (Class D) (Hedged) Active ETFAoris · Global SharesDay+0.27%YTD+0.19%1Y+0.96%3Y p.a.+11.47%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+10.07%Price$1.88
MQWSActiveMacquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETFMacquarie · Global SharesDay+1.12%YTD+0.14%1Y-0.84%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.12%Price$8.15
INIFActiveIntelligent Investor Australian Equity - Active ETFInvestSMART · Australian SharesDay+1.13%YTD-0.29%1Y+0.90%3Y p.a.+8.38%5Y p.a.+5.58%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.84%Price$2.69
SWTZActiveSwitzer Dividend Growth Fund - Active ETFAssociate Global Partners · Australian Shares (Income)Day+0.43%YTD-0.33%1Y+0.00%3Y p.a.+5.84%5Y p.a.+3.66%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.01%Price$2.33
QGFHActiveQuay Global Real Estate Fund (AUD Hedged) Active ETFQuay · Listed Real EstateDay-0.41%YTD-0.35%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$4.90
FCAPActiveFidelity Global Leaders Active ETFFidelity · Global SharesDay+0.18%YTD-0.58%1Y-2.59%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+8.52%Price$11.35
XASGActiveAlphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETFAlphinity · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-0.72%1Y-1.57%3Y p.a.+9.29%5Y p.a.+5.66%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.81%Price$6.90
FASIActiveFidelity Asia Active ETFFidelity · Asia SharesDay-0.46%YTD-0.75%1Y-5.20%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.20%Price$10.93
CGHEActiveClaremont Global Fund (Hedged) Active ETFClaremont · Global SharesDay-0.33%YTD-0.89%1Y-3.40%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-0.01%Price$1.49
EBNDActiveVanEck Vectors Emerging Income Opportunities Active ETFVanEck · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.58%YTD-0.95%1Y+1.52%3Y p.a.+8.58%5Y p.a.+4.39%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.48%Price$10.36
JEPIActiveJPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETFJPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.06%YTD-0.99%1Y+0.49%3Y p.a.+6.18%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.41%Price$48.70
ADEFActiveApostle Dundas Global Equity Fund - Class D Active ETFApostle Dundas · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-1.08%1Y+0.68%3Y p.a.+9.65%5Y p.a.+6.15%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+8.49%Price$6.20
MOATSmart BetaVanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETFVanEck · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day+1.29%YTD-1.10%1Y+1.93%3Y p.a.+10.68%5Y p.a.+9.77%10Y p.a.+14.38%Inception p.a.+13.78%Price$117.56
MQDBActiveMacquarie Dynamic Bond Active ETFMacquarie · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTD-1.25%1Y-1.06%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.29%Price$10.29
IMLCActiveInvestors Mutual Concentrated Australian Share Fund - Active ETFIML · Australian SharesDay+0.00%YTD-1.41%1Y-6.74%3Y p.a.+4.26%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+2.78%Price$3.80
XALGActiveAlphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETFAlphinity · Global SharesDay+0.19%YTD-1.77%1Y-3.11%3Y p.a.+10.80%5Y p.a.+7.70%10Y p.a.+12.74%Inception p.a.+11.37%Price$10.40
MTUMSmart BetaBetashares Australian Momentum ETFBetashares · Australian Shares (Smart Beta)Day+0.76%YTD-1.96%1Y-7.30%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.33%Price$27.83
FHCOActiveFidelity Australian High Conviction Active ETFFidelity · Australian SharesDay+0.49%YTD-2.40%1Y-10.77%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+1.57%Price$6.11
JEGAComplexJPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETFJPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.29%YTD-2.49%1Y-2.09%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.33%Price$45.67
V1ACActiveVinva Global Alpha Fund - Active ETFVinva · Global SharesDay+0.35%YTD-2.98%1Y-3.59%3Y p.a.+11.71%5Y p.a.+7.56%10Y p.a.+10.73%Inception p.a.+11.59%Price$2.83
SKUKActiveHejaz Sukuk Active ETFHejaz · Fixed Income (Income)Day+1.05%YTD-3.16%1Y-4.98%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+2.92%Price$0.96
LNYNActiveLanyon Investment Fund Active ETFLanyon Investment · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-3.20%1Y+4.85%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+6.64%Price$1.87
CUIVActiveCB GLBL Infrastructure Value Active ETFClearBridge · Listed InfrastructureDay-0.80%YTD-3.41%1Y-2.08%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.83%Price$1.24
TCAPComplexTen Cap Alpha Plus Complex ETFTen Cap · Australian SharesDay-0.62%YTD-3.88%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$9.56
L1HIActiveL1 Capital International (Hedged) Active ETFL1 Capital · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-4.21%1Y-3.08%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.20%Price$5.55
IIGFActiveIntelligent Investor Australian Equity Income Fund - Active ETFInvestSMART · Australian Shares (Income)Day-0.36%YTD-5.13%1Y-4.89%3Y p.a.+5.85%5Y p.a.+2.97%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.68%Price$2.80
BAORActiveAoris Int Fund (Class B) (Unhedged) Active ETFAoris · Global SharesDay+0.88%YTD-5.39%1Y-6.17%3Y p.a.+9.69%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+9.65%Price$2.28
PIXXComplexPlatinum International Fund Complex ETFPlatinum · Global SharesDay+0.61%YTD-5.55%1Y-4.55%3Y p.a.+4.98%5Y p.a.+5.18%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+5.84%Price$4.95
FSMLActiveFiretrail Australian Small Companies Fund - Active ETFFiretrail · Australian Small & Mid Cap SharesDay-1.47%YTD-6.23%1Y-4.55%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+14.72%Price$2.01
L1IFActiveL1 Capital International (Unhedged) Active ETFL1 Capital · Global SharesDay+1.26%YTD-6.53%1Y-6.39%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.17%Price$6.42
QGRUActiveQuay Global Real Estate Fund (Unhedged) Active ETFQuay · Listed Real EstateDay+0.00%YTD-6.55%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$3.66
JHPIActiveJPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF (Hedged)JPMAM · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.46%YTD-7.09%1Y-4.27%3Y p.a.+4.07%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+3.95%Price$45.45
LEVRComplexFirst Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETFFirst Sentier · Australian SharesDay+1.49%YTD-7.24%1Y-19.04%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-6.06%Price$1.36
MVSSmart BetaVanEck Australian Small Companies Dividend Payers ETFVanEck · Australian Small & Mid Cap Shares (Smart Beta)Day-0.51%YTD-7.32%1Y-5.25%3Y p.a.+10.55%5Y p.a.+2.87%10Y p.a.+5.27%Inception p.a.+5.56%Price$21.27
CGUNActiveClaremont Global Fund Active ETFClaremont · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-8.11%1Y-11.84%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-2.92%Price$1.44
MOGLActiveMontaka Global Fund - Active ETFMontaka · Global SharesDay+0.48%YTD-8.19%1Y-8.75%3Y p.a.+14.29%5Y p.a.+6.98%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.86%Price$4.23
R3ALActiveClearBridge Real Income Fund - Active ETFClearBridge · Listed Real Estate (Income)Day-0.69%YTD-8.33%1Y-8.33%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+1.24%Price$1.43
LSGEActiveLoomis Sayles Global Equity Fund - Active ETFLoomis · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-8.92%1Y-13.62%3Y p.a.+13.67%5Y p.a.+8.77%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+8.58%Price$1.96
IISVActiveIntell Investor Select Value Share Fund - Active ETFInvestSMART · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTD-9.78%1Y-10.27%3Y p.a.+9.91%5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+10.44%Price$2.95
LHGGActiveLakehouse Global Growth Fund Active ETFLakehouse Capital · Global SharesDay+1.95%YTD-10.29%1Y-19.56%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-6.91%Price$1.83
INESActiveIntelligent Investor Ethical Share Fund - Active ETFInvestSMART · Australian SharesDay+0.00%YTD-11.16%1Y-13.00%3Y p.a.+6.17%5Y p.a.+1.96%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+7.16%Price$3.10
XX20ActiveFirst Sentier ex-20 Australian Share Fund Active ETFFirst Sentier · Australian SharesDay+0.00%YTD-16.22%1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$1.23
FIINActiveFidelity India Active ETFFidelity · Asia SharesDay+0.13%YTD-16.74%1Y-17.19%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-5.53%Price$7.53
IMPQActivePerennial Better Future Active ETFPerennial · Australian Small & Mid Cap SharesDay+0.00%YTD-17.58%1Y-19.69%3Y p.a.-2.75%5Y p.a.-5.40%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+1.82%Price$3.98
MKAXComplexMontaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETFMontaka · Global SharesDay+0.61%YTD-18.41%1Y-20.11%3Y p.a.+11.33%5Y p.a.+2.09%10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+4.61%Price$3.31
GCQFComplexGCQ Global Equities Complex ETFGCQ · Global SharesDay+0.74%YTD-18.48%1Y-22.78%3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.-10.52%Price$4.06
SPHXActiveSpheria Australian Smaller Companies Fund - Active ETFSpheria · Australian Small & Mid Cap SharesDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$11.05
ASUSActiveAusbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETFAusbil · Australian SharesDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$18.91
FIREComplexFiretrail Alpha Plus Fund - Complex ETFFiretrail · Australian SharesDay+0.09%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$11.37
B1SMActiveBell Global Emerging Companies Class A Active ETFBell · Emerging Markets SharesDay+3.63%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$6.86
AVTEActiveAvantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETFAvantis · Emerging Markets SharesDay+0.08%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$12.25
AVNGActiveAvantis Global Equity Active ETFAvantis · Global SharesDay+0.43%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$11.70
AVSVActiveAvantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETFAvantis · Global SharesDay+0.17%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$12.00
FGSEActiveFranklin Global Systematic Equity FD - Active ETFFranklin Templeton · Global SharesDay+0.27%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$3.74
GTUMSmart BetaBetashares Global Momentum ETFBetashares · Global Shares (Smart Beta)Day-0.20%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$24.82
HGCQComplexGCQ Global Equities Hedged Complex ETFGCQ · Global SharesDay+1.22%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$4.97
MQXSActiveMacquarie Global Small Companies Active ETFMacquarie · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$31.45
PGI2ActivePlato Global Shares Income Fund - Active ETFPlato · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.17%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$11.51
ROARActiveLion Active ETFLion · Global SharesDay-0.19%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$10.53
WYNCComplexiShares World Equity High Income Complex ETFiShares · Global Shares (Income)Day+0.31%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$25.76
ZILRActiveZiller Global Fund Active ETFZiller · Global SharesDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$4.48
BDCIActiveMuzinich BDC Income Fund - Active ETFMuzinich · Fixed Income (Income)Day-1.08%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$19.22
CIEMComplexColchester Emerging Markets Bond Complex ETFColchester Global · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$20.01
FEIFActiveWestern Asset Enhanced Income Fund - Active ETFWestern Asset · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$1.12
GFXDComplexCoolabah Active Global Bond Complex ETFCoolabah · Fixed IncomeDay-0.07%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$29.08
SBHIActiveState Street Blackstone High Income (AUD Hedged) Active ETFState Street · Fixed Income (Income)Day+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$49.85
SBSLActiveState Street Blackstone Senior Loan (AUD Hedged) Active ETFState Street · Fixed Income (Income)Day-1.17%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$49.79
31BBActiveBetaShares 2031 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETFBetashares · Fixed IncomeDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$24.93
FSCFActiveFirst Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETFFirst Sentier · CashDay-0.22%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$100.44
MONYActiveVaneck Cash Plus Active ETFVanEck · CashDay+0.08%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.+11.09%Price$50.11
VBALActiveVanEck Core+ Diversified Balanced Active ETFVanEck · Multi AssetDay+0.05%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$20.31
VGROActiveVanEck Core+ Diversified Growth Active ETFVanEck · Multi AssetDay+0.10%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$20.42
VHGRActiveVanEck Core+ Diversified High Growth Active ETFVanEck · Multi AssetDay+0.00%YTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPrice$20.47
JPOZActiveJPMorgan Australia Equity Active ETFJPMAM · Australian SharesDayn/aYTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPricen/a
CISBComplexColchester Global Government Bond Complex ETFColchester Global · Fixed IncomeDayn/aYTDn/a1Yn/a3Y p.a.n/a5Y p.a.n/a10Y p.a.n/aInception p.a.n/aPricen/a

n/a means less listed price history than the period. Source: ASX closing prices via EODHD, distributions from fund managers. How we calculate

What an active ETF is

An active ETF is a managed fund whose units are quoted on the ASX and whose manager chooses the holdings to pursue a stated objective, such as beating a benchmark, rather than tracking an index. Units trade like shares, through a broker at the market price, and a market maker keeps that price close to the value of the fund's assets.

An index ETF holds what its index holds and aims to match it. An unlisted managed fund may run the same portfolio, but investors apply and redeem directly with the fund at a unit price it sets, usually once a day.

In Australia the trading name ends in "Active ETF" under ASIC's naming conventions, unless the fund borrows, short sells or uses derivatives beyond hedging, when "Complex ETF" applies instead. Some older material calls these exchange traded managed funds (ETMFs). ASX quotes these funds under its AQUA rules rather than the listing rules that apply to companies.

Active and index ETFs compared

An index ETF follows published index rules, so it needs little day-to-day decision making and its management fee is usually lower. An active ETF pays for research, analysis and trading, so its fee tends to be higher.

An index ETF's return sits close to its index, less fees and costs. An active ETF's return depends on the manager's decisions and can land above or below the benchmark in any period, which is both the appeal and the risk of active management.

Index ETFs generally publish full holdings every day, and some active ETFs do the same. Others are semi-transparent: they publish a representative basket each day and their full holdings on a delayed basis, at least quarterly, along with an indicative net asset value updated through the trading day.

With an index ETF the index rules do the work. With an active ETF the manager's process, team and discipline do, so the PDS and the manager's own reporting carry more weight.

Comparing active ETF performance on the ASX

A returns table is most useful read across several periods rather than one, since a fund at the top over one period may sit mid-table over a longer one. A short track record says little, since it covers a single set of market conditions.

Like is compared with like: Australian share funds with Australian share funds, global with global, fixed income with fixed income, noting whether a global fund hedges currency. A fund's own benchmark, named in its PDS, is the fairest yardstick.

Past performance does not predict future returns. The table ranks by published total return and is not a recommendation.

A "best active ETFs" ranking can only show which funds had the highest published return over the chosen period. It cannot show the risk taken to earn it, whether skill or a style that suited the period produced it, or which fund fits a particular investor. Two funds at the same rank can have taken very different risks.

Questions

What is an active ETF on the ASX?

An active ETF on the ASX is an exchange traded fund whose manager selects the investments to pursue a stated goal, such as beating a benchmark, instead of tracking an index. Its units are quoted on the ASX and trade through a broker like shares. Under Australian naming conventions its trading name ends in "Active ETF", so the strategy can be read from the name.

How many active ETFs are listed on the ASX?

The number changes through the year as new funds are quoted and others delist, merge or change label, so any fixed figure soon goes stale. The table above lists every Active ETF on ActiveETFs, alongside Complex and Smart Beta ETFs. Choosing Active above the table shows the Active ETFs alone, with the current count beside it.

Are active ETFs better than index ETFs?

Neither type is better in every case. An index ETF aims to match an index for a lower fee, so its result relative to the market is predictable. An active ETF pays a manager to try to beat a benchmark or meet another goal, charges more for that work, and can finish ahead or behind. Which suits a given investor depends on goals, costs, time frame and the manager's process.

What is the difference between an active ETF and a managed fund?

An active ETF is a managed fund with one difference: its units are quoted on the ASX. Investors buy and sell through a broker at the market price, often in smaller amounts than an unlisted fund accepts. An unlisted managed fund is bought and redeemed directly with the fund at a unit price the fund sets, usually once a day. Some active ETFs, called dual access funds, offer both.

Do active ETFs pay distributions?

Many do. An active ETF that earns dividends, interest or realised gains on its holdings generally passes that income to unit holders as distributions, paid monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly depending on the fund. Amounts vary with what the portfolio earns and can be nil in some periods. The returns in the table above include distributions. The PDS states each fund's schedule and whether a reinvestment plan is offered.

Key index returns

IndexYTD1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.10Y p.a.
S&P/ASX 200+0.25%-2.74%+7.90%+3.92%+4.77%
All Ordinaries-1.28%-4.06%+7.62%+3.50%+4.81%
S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries-12.24%-13.72%+7.79%-0.41%+3.12%
S&P 500+14.22%+16.01%+21.98%+12.37%+13.72%
Dow Jones Industrial Average+7.32%+10.46%+15.58%+8.43%+10.94%
Nasdaq Composite+19.09%+20.65%+27.25%+13.80%+17.96%

How these numbers work

We use ASX closing prices, including distributions. Year-to-date and 1 year figures compare the latest close with the close around that earlier date. Multi-year figures are yearly averages (p.a.). That is different from Yahoo Finance tiles that often show the lump-sum total over three or five years.

Active ETFs have a manager who can change the holdings. A Complex ETF carries that label under ASIC naming rules when the strategy goes beyond simple long-only holdings, for example with gearing, short selling or derivatives. What a Complex ETF is is explained on the About page. Smart Beta ETFs follow a published rules-based index such as quality, value, momentum or equal weight. They appear under their asset class, for example Global Shares (Smart Beta), and also under Smart Beta.

Inception p.a. is the yearly average since the first ASX price we have for that ticker. We only show it after the product has been listed for at least a year. n/a means there is not enough listed price history for that column.

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