Market updates & featured ETFs
Our rolling editorial — featured ETF deep-dives, market developments, distribution announcements, and new ASX listings. Updated as things happen.
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Is IVV still the benchmark for broad US exposure?
A detailed look at iShares S&P 500 ETF — fee structure, index methodology, tax treatment for Australian investors, and how it compares against Australian-domiciled alternatives. With local options now priced competitively, the case for IVV is narrower than it used to be.
Australian ETF FUM crosses $210B
Industry milestone as retail inflows continue to accelerate. The $200B barrier was crossed in late 2024; the next $10B arrived in under five months. Structural tailwinds — lower brokerage, growing SMSF numbers, and post-Commission fee awareness — remain firmly in place.
VanEck launches three diversified active ETFs
VBAL, VGRO and VHGR are now live on the ASX — actively managed multi-asset funds competing directly with VDHG and DHHF. MERs land at 0.29%, higher than the passive alternatives but below typical active managed fund pricing. Worth watching for tracking performance over the next 12 months.
VDHG Q1 2026 distribution — 18.2c per unit
Vanguard announced the Q1 2026 distribution for VDHG at 18.2 cents per unit, including partial franking credits. Ex-date 30 April, payment date 14 May. The distribution is in line with Q4 2025 on a per-unit basis. Holders enrolled in DRP will receive units at a 0% discount to NAV.
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