New ETFs Listed on the ASX in 2026: Every Launch, Fee, and Verdict

This page tracks every single one. We update it as new funds list, so bookmark and check back. Below we cover what each ETF does, how its fees stack up against competitors, whether it fills a genuine gap or competes in a crowded space, and our verdict on whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio.

2026 launches at a glance

• 30 new ETFs launched between January and May 2026 (plus 4 in December 2025)

• Combined AUM raised: ~$1.7 billion in six months

• Biggest single raise: ASUS — Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity — $413M in just 4 weeks (the biggest ETF debut raise of 2026)

• Cheapest new fund: V500 — Vanguard S&P 500 — 0.07% MER

• Most expensive: ZILR — Ziller Global Fund — 1.53% MER

• Most ASX-first thematic: RCKT — Betashares Space Industry ETF — first pure-play space-economy exposure on the ASX

Fees: who's cheapest, who's not

Vanguard continued the global fee war, listing V500 at 0.07% p.a. — directly squeezing iShares' IVV (0.04%) and VTS (0.03%). Vanguard also dropped VTEK (0.23%) and VTKH (0.26%) into the global technology space, undercutting Betashares' HNDQ and Global X's FANG on fee.

At the other end, the active-management entrants priced where the unlisted versions did — ZILR at 1.53%, B1SM at 1.34%, HGCQ at 1.25%, SPHX at 1.10%. These products need to justify their fees with performance — the next 24 months will be brutal for any active ETF that lags its benchmark.

Who's launching what: issuer and category breakdown

Vanguard launched 5 funds, all priced 0.07–0.30%. Betashares launched 4, including the headline RCKT space ETF. VanEck rolled out 5 — the entire VBAL/VGRO/VHGR diversified range, plus MONY cash and FSUB subordinated debt. Global X launched 4 niche thematic and commodity funds. Avantis quietly listed 3 factor-tilted active products. The remaining launches were single-fund debuts from active managers (Ausbil, Plato, Bell, AB Global, GCQ, Firetrail, Spheria, Ziller, First Sentier).

But the most interesting line in the data is AUM raised per launch. Ausbil launched one product (ASUS) and raised $413M. That's more than Vanguard's five launches combined. The market signal is unambiguous: in 2026, a single credible active product can outraise multiple passive launches.

Genuinely new vs me-too: the 2026 scorecard

The 30 2026 launches break down roughly as:

• Genuinely new categories (5): RCKT (space), HMND (humanoid robotics), CPPR (copper miners), VOLT (lithium miners), SLVM (silver miners)

• Fee-disruptors (4): V500, V5AH, VTEK, VTKH — Vanguard squeezing US equity and global tech pricing

• Diversified all-in-one expansions (3): VBAL, VGRO, VHGR — VanEck challenging VDHG/DHHF

• Factor/style tilts (5): GTUM (momentum), GHRP (GARP hedged), AVNG, AVSV, AVTE (Avantis factor active)

• Active equity strategies (10): ASUS, PGI2, B1SM, SCOR, HGCQ, FIRE, SPHX, ZILR, plus 2 hedged variants

• Cash/fixed income (3): MONY, FSCF (cash), 31BB (fixed-maturity bond)

The middle bucket — me-too active products at 1%+ MER with no track record — is where the launch risk sits. Expect at least a third of those to be quietly wound up or merged by 2028.

May 2026

ASUS — Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund

Listed: 4 May 2026 | MER: 0.59% p.a.

ASUS is the biggest single ETF debut of 2026. Ausbil's flagship Australian equities team manages it as an active sustainable strategy — broad ASX exposure similar to VAS, A200 and IOZ, but with ESG screening, climate-aware portfolio construction, and active stock selection allowing material under- and overweighting versus the index. The unlisted version has been a top-quartile performer for over a decade. $413M raised in four weeks tells you institutional money was waiting for a credible Australian active sustainable ETF.

Key details:

• Underlying strategy: Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund (unlisted version since 2011)

• ESG screening: exclusions for fossil fuels, tobacco, controversial weapons, gambling

• Holdings: 35-60 Australian equities, active conviction portfolio

• Distributions: half-yearly

• Currency: AUD, 100% Australian

Competitors on the ASX:

Verdict: A legitimate active sustainable option that's been needed in ETF wrapper format for years. 0.59% MER is roughly 8x the cost of VAS, so this is a satellite, not a core. The $413M debut suggests the Active ETF wrapper is now a viable institutional distribution channel — expect more big-name unlisted managers to follow Ausbil's playbook in the second half of 2026.

PGI2 — Plato Global Shares Income Fund (Active ETF)

Listed: 19 May 2026 | MER: 0.85% p.a.

PGI2 is Plato's listed-fund entry into the global income market. The strategy targets monthly distributions from a portfolio of global income-focused equities. Plato has built a strong reputation in the Australian retiree market for delivering reliable income from its long-running unlisted funds — PGI2 brings that approach to global stocks. $155M raised in two weeks confirms the demand from income investors.

Key details:

• Monthly distributions targeted (rare for an international fund)

• Active stock selection across developed markets

• AUD-unhedged

• Targets distribution yield ~5-6% p.a. (gross, before tax)

Competitors on the ASX:

Verdict: A reasonable fit for retirees prioritising monthly global income. 0.85% MER is high for global equity exposure but typical for active income strategies. The real question is performance vs the cheaper passive Vanguard VIHY launched in March — both target similar outcomes. Track 12-month total return + distribution consistency before committing.

RCKT — Betashares Space Industry ETF

Listed: 12 May 2026 | MER: 0.57% p.a.

The first ASX-listed pure-play exposure to the commercial space economy. RCKT holds satellite communications operators, launch service providers, space-related defence contractors, satellite hardware companies, and space-focused investment vehicles. Typical top holdings include Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Iridium Communications, Rocket Lab, Garmin, and listed space-themed investment trusts.

Key details:

• Tracks a custom space-economy index

• 30-40 holdings

• Currency-unhedged

• Sector breakdown: ~40% aerospace & defence, ~30% satellite comms, ~20% launch services, ~10% supporting tech

Competitors on the ASX:

Verdict: A genuinely new category on the ASX. Worth holding as a 1-3% thematic satellite if you believe in the multi-decade growth of the space economy. The risk is correlation with US defence stocks (which are a chunky portion of the index) — if defence spending stalls, RCKT will move with it rather than as a pure-play space bet. $49M after a month is solid for a niche launch.

GHRP — Global X S&P World ex-Australia GARP (Hedged) ETF

Listed: 12 May 2026 | MER: 0.33% p.a.

GHRP is the AUD-hedged version of Global X's GARP (Growth at Reasonable Price) strategy. The fund selects global stocks that score well on both growth and value metrics — typically ending up with quality companies trading at reasonable multiples rather than expensive growth or deep value.

Key details:

• Underlying index: S&P Developed Ex-Australia BMI Quality GARP Index

• AUD-hedged (removes currency variable)

• ~150 holdings

• Sector tilt: technology and healthcare overweight, financials and utilities underweight

Competitors on the ASX:

Verdict: A reasonable hedged factor option at a competitive fee. The GARP strategy has historical evidence behind it — combining growth + value typically beats either factor alone over 10+ year periods. At 0.33% MER, GHRP is cheaper than QUAL (0.40%) and HQLT (0.43%). Too new to evaluate performance yet — needs 12-18 months of return data.

FSCF — First Sentier Active Cash Fund (Active ETF)

Listed: 7 May 2026 | MER: 0.20% p.a.

First Sentier's entry into the Australian cash ETF market. The fund actively manages bank bills, NCDs and short-dated investment-grade credit to target a return above the RBA cash rate. Same structure as MMKT and MONY.

Key details:

• Actively managed short-term credit portfolio

• Monthly distributions

• Targets bank bill index + 30-50bps

• No fixed maturity

Competitors on the ASX:

Verdict: No clear cost advantage in a crowded category. At 0.20% MER, FSCF is more expensive than BILL (0.07%), the same as AAA (0.18%) and dearer than MONY (0.15%). First Sentier will need 12 months of running yield data to justify the existence. For now, stick with the established names — see our Best Cash ETFs guide.

April 2026

AVNG — Avantis Global Equity Active ETF

Listed: 1 April 2026 | MER: 0.45% p.a.

Avantis (a Dimensional spinoff) launched three Australian-listed factor active ETFs in one go. AVNG is the broad global equity sleeve — quality, value and size tilts applied across developed markets.

Verdict: Avantis has a strong US track record of delivering its factor premiums. 0.45% MER is reasonable for a multi-factor active product. Worth a look if you believe in factor investing — but accept the experience-based bet (factor premiums have been thinner over the past decade).

AVSV — Avantis Global Small Cap Value Active ETF

Listed: 1 April 2026 | MER: 0.45% p.a.

The most differentiated of the three Avantis launches. Targets the small-cap value factor — historically the strongest premium in equity factor research, but with the highest volatility.

Verdict: Fills a gap on the ASX. There hasn't been a clean small-cap value ETF available to Australian investors before AVSV. If you believe in the small-cap value premium, this is the cheapest pure-play access. Position size to your conviction — small-cap value has multi-year periods of underperformance.

AVTE — Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF

Listed: 1 April 2026 | MER: 0.45% p.a.

EM exposure with Avantis factor tilts (quality + value + size). Competes directly with EMKT (VanEck Multifactor EM, 0.69%) — but at 35% lower fee.

Verdict: The cheapest factor-tilted EM ETF on the ASX. EMKT has a strong track record (+76% 5Y) — if Avantis delivers similar excess returns at lower cost, this becomes the new EM factor choice.

BDCI — Muzinich BDC Income Fund (Active ETF)

Listed: 1 April 2026 | MER: 0.95% p.a.

Niche product investing in Business Development Companies (BDCs) — US-listed entities that lend to mid-market private companies. Targets high yield (~8-10%) but with significant credit risk.

Verdict: Specialist product for income-seeking investors comfortable with credit risk. 0.95% MER is high. AUM is tiny ($2M after 6 weeks) suggesting limited investor demand.

SCOR — AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund (Active ETF)

Listed: 14 April 2026 | MER: 0.70% p.a.

AB Global (AllianceBernstein) launched a multi-factor global equity strategy. $111M raised in 6 weeks shows institutional traction.

Verdict: AB is a credible global manager. 0.70% MER is mid-range for active. Compares to QUAL (0.40%) and WXOZ (0.40%) at lower fees but different strategies. Needs performance data.

SPHX — Spheria Australian Smaller Companies Active ETF

Listed: 15 April 2026 | MER: 1.10% p.a.

Active small/micro-cap Australian equities. 1.10% is at the upper end of fee tolerance for active.

Verdict: Highly specialised product. AUM tiny ($2M) — the market hasn't validated the strategy yet at this fee level.

CPPR — ETFS Global Pure Play Copper Miners ETF

Listed: 29 April 2026 | MER: 0.39% p.a.

The first pure-play copper miners ETF on the ASX. Holds the largest global copper producers — Freeport, Antofagasta, Southern Copper, First Quantum.

Verdict: Genuinely new exposure on the ASX. Copper is central to the energy transition (EVs, grid build-out, data centres). 0.39% MER is competitive for a commodity miner ETF. Tiny AUM so far ($1M) but worth tracking.

VOLT — ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF

Listed: 29 April 2026 | MER: 0.49% p.a.

Pure-play lithium miners exposure. Holds Albemarle, SQM, Pilbara Minerals, Mineral Resources and global peers.

Verdict: Lithium had a brutal 2024-25 (prices fell 80%). VOLT is a contrarian bet on a recovery. Tiny AUM ($1M) reflects current sentiment — but lithium demand from EVs and grid storage is genuinely structural.

31BB — Betashares 2031 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF

Listed: 30 April 2026 | MER: 0.22% p.a.

A defined-maturity bond ETF that returns capital at end of 2031. Holds investment-grade Australian corporate bonds maturing 2031. Provides a known maturity date plus monthly income.

Verdict: Fills a real gap. ASX has lacked fixed-maturity bond ETFs — they're a useful planning tool for retirees and investors with defined liability dates. 0.22% MER is competitive. Expect more in this format if 31BB gathers AUM.

VBAL — VanEck Diversified Balanced Active ETF

Listed: 30 April 2026 | MER: 0.39% p.a.

VanEck's challenge to VDHG and DHHF. VBAL targets ~60/40 growth/defensive across global equity, Australian equity, fixed income and real assets.

Verdict: Crowded category. Competes against VDHG (0.27%) and DHHF (0.19%) on similar profile. VanEck's value-add is the real-asset tilt — exposure to gold, REITs and infrastructure that broader pre-built portfolios miss. Worth considering as a one-fund moderate-risk holding.

VGRO — VanEck Diversified Growth Active ETF

Listed: 30 April 2026 | MER: 0.39% p.a.

The growth tilt of VanEck's diversified range — ~80/20 growth/defensive.

Verdict: Same logic as VBAL but more equity-heavy. Direct competitor to DHHF (0.19% MER) at twice the cost. The real-asset tilt is the differentiator.

VHGR — VanEck Diversified High Growth Active ETF

Listed: 30 April 2026 | MER: 0.39% p.a.

100% growth assets diversified across global equity, Australian equity, real assets and commodities.

Verdict: Specialised pre-built portfolio for high-growth investors. Competes with GHHF (geared growth at 0.35%). Worth a look if you want diversified high-growth without leverage.

March 2026

V500 — Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF

Listed: 4 March 2026 | MER: 0.07% p.a.

Vanguard's direct attack on iShares' IVV (0.04%) and VTS (0.03%). Same S&P 500 index, AUD-quoted, no W-8BEN required.

Verdict: Cheap. Not the cheapest — IVV still wins on fee. But V500 has the Vanguard brand pull. $116M raised in 8 weeks confirms there's investor appetite for a Vanguard-branded S&P 500. For our take, see IVV vs VGS vs VTS.

V5AH — Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index (Hedged) ETF

Listed: 4 March 2026 | MER: 0.09% p.a.

The AUD-hedged version of V500. Removes the currency variable.

Verdict: Cheapest hedged S&P 500 on the ASX. Competes with IHVV (0.10%). If you want hedged US equity exposure, V5AH is now the lowest-cost option.

VTEK — Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF

Listed: 25 March 2026 | MER: 0.23% p.a.

Vanguard's challenge to FANG (0.35%) and NDQ (0.48%). Broader than FANG (100+ holdings) but US-tech heavy.

Verdict: Cheapest global tech ETF on the ASX. Less concentrated than FANG but tech-tilted vs broad NDQ.

VTKH — Vanguard Global Technology Index (Hedged) ETF

Listed: 25 March 2026 | MER: 0.26% p.a.

The AUD-hedged version of VTEK.

Verdict: First hedged global tech ETF on the ASX. Useful if you want concentrated tech exposure without currency variation.

VIHY — Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF

Listed: 25 March 2026 | MER: 0.30% p.a.

Global ex-Australia high-dividend ETF. Equivalent of VHY but for international stocks.

Verdict: Cheapest global income ETF on the ASX. Competes with PGI2 (0.85% active). For passive global income, VIHY is the cost leader.

B1SM — Bell Global Emerging Companies Class A Active ETF

Listed: 30 March 2026 | MER: 1.34% p.a.

Bell Asset Management's first listed product — active global small/mid-cap strategy.

Verdict: $177M raised quickly is a strong vote of confidence. 1.34% MER is high. Bell has track record in unlisted format.

HMND — Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF

Listed: 30 March 2026 | MER: 0.57% p.a.

Pure-play exposure to the humanoid robotics theme — Tesla Optimus suppliers, Boston Dynamics-linked companies, Chinese robotics manufacturers.

Verdict: Genuinely new thematic category. Tiny AUM ($3M) reflects how speculative the market views this. If humanoid robotics commercialises in the late 2020s, HMND will rip — but it's a multi-year story.

February 2026

MONY — VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF

Listed: 6 February 2026 | MER: 0.15% p.a.

VanEck's competitor to MMKT. Diversified bank deposits + short corporate credit.

Verdict: Slightly cheaper than MMKT (0.18%). Similar yield profile. $105M AUM shows the cash-plus category has demand. See Best Cash ETFs.

GTUM — Betashares Global Momentum ETF

Listed: 3 February 2026 | MER: 0.35% p.a.

Momentum factor applied globally. Held stocks with strong recent price momentum, rebalanced quarterly.

Verdict: Momentum has academic evidence but high turnover. Cheapest pure-play global momentum on the ASX. Worth 2-5% as a satellite factor tilt.

ZILR — Ziller Global Fund Active ETF

Listed: 23 February 2026 | MER: 1.53% p.a.

Boutique active global equity strategy. 1.53% MER is the highest of any 2026 launch.

Verdict: Tiny AUM, very high fee, no listed track record. Hard to recommend without exceptional performance evidence.

January 2026

SLVM — Global X Silver Miners ETF

Listed: 29 January 2026 | MER: 0.65% p.a.

Pure-play silver miners exposure. Holds Pan American Silver, Wheaton Precious Metals, First Majestic, Hecla.

Verdict: Fills a gap. Silver has both monetary and industrial demand (solar panels). 0.65% MER is competitive for the category. $56M AUM is decent for a niche launch.

December 2025 (carried into 2026)

XX20 — First Sentier Ex-20 Australian Share Active ETF

Listed: 3 December 2025 | MER: 0.75% p.a.

Active Australian equity strategy excluding the top 20 stocks. Targets the mid-cap space VAS effectively misses.

Verdict: Genuinely fills a gap. Mid-cap Australian equity is under-represented in most portfolios. $106M AUM after 6 months is respectable.

MQHG — Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF

Listed: 4 December 2025 | MER: 0.18% p.a.

Macquarie's hedged global equity active product. 0.18% MER is competitive.

Verdict: Cheap for active hedged global equity. Worth tracking vs VGAD (0.21% passive hedged).

CBNX — Coolabah Global Carbon Leaders Complex ETF

Listed: 11 December 2025 | MER: 1.00% p.a.

Active fund investing in companies leading the carbon transition.

Verdict: Specialised thematic. 1.00% MER limits appeal.

FSUB — VanEck Australian Fixed Rate Subordinated Debt ETF

Listed: 12 December 2025 | MER: 0.29% p.a.

Pure-play Australian subordinated debt (bank Tier 2). Yields higher than senior bonds, lower than equities.

Verdict: Useful fixed-income building block. Sits between bonds and hybrids on the risk spectrum.

What's still to come in 2026?

Based on industry trends and issuer activity, areas to watch for the rest of 2026:

• More Active ETFs from boutique managers — Ausbil's $413M ASUS debut proved the wrapper works for active. Expect Magellan, Platinum, Hyperion and Pendal-affiliated managers to launch new active ETFs

• More fixed-maturity bond ladders following 31BB

• Defence and aerospace — geopolitical pressure is driving institutional flows

• India-focused ETFs — most-requested category not yet filled at scale

• Real-asset diversifiers integrated into multi-asset portfolios (VanEck's Core+ range signals the industry direction)

We'll update this page as new ETFs are announced and listed throughout the year.

Bottom line

2026 is on track to be the most aggressive ETF launch year on record. 30 launches in the first five months means the full year is on track for ~60+ new products — and the market is moving in three clear directions:

1. Cheaper vanilla beta (Vanguard's V500/V5AH at 0.07-0.09% squeezing iShares; 31BB at 0.22% for fixed-maturity bonds)

2. Differentiated thematic and factor exposure (RCKT space, GHRP GARP hedged, HMND robotics, VOLT lithium, CPPR copper, SLVM silver — filling genuine ASX gaps)

3. Credible active strategies in ETF wrapper (ASUS sustainable equity, PGI2 global income, Avantis factor range — proving the Active ETF wrapper works for distribution)

The middle ground — me-too active products at 1%+ MER with no listed track record — faces a brutal next 24 months proving it deserves shelf space. Expect quiet wind-ups and mergers in 2027-2028.

For Australian investors, the real winners are the genuinely-new launches that fill long-standing gaps (space, copper, lithium, silver, robotics, sustainable active, fixed-maturity bonds) and the cheap vanilla launches that put pricing pressure on incumbents.

For more on building a portfolio with these new and existing options, read our guide on how to build your core portfolio with ETFs.

Related reading

• Best ETFs in Australia 2026

• The best ETFs on the ASX in 2026 — top 1-year performers

• Best Cash ETFs in Australia 2026

• Active vs passive ETFs — the data that settles the debate

Disclosure: This page is updated regularly as new ETFs list on the ASX and Cboe Australia. Last updated 16 June 2026. This is general information only — not personal financial advice. ReviewETF is independent: no issuer pays for placement.