Australia's New ETFs in 2026: Every Launch Tracked

This page tracks every new ETF listed on the ASX and CBOE Australia in 2026. We update it as new funds launch throughout the year, so bookmark this page and check back regularly.

Last updated: 25 March 2026

2026 Launches at a Glance

So far in 2026, 9 new ETFs have been listed across 5 issuers. Vanguard leads with 5 launches. The average MER is 0.34%, ranging from Vanguard's ultra-low 0.07% to Ziller's 0.97%.

January 2026🗓️

SLVM — Global X Silver Miners ETF

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

Global X kicked off 2026 with a silver mining ETF that mirrors its successful US-listed counterpart, SIL. SLVM tracks the Solactive Global Silver Miners Index, providing exposure to 39 companies primarily involved in silver mining, exploration, and related activities.

The fund fills a gap in the Australian market — until now, investors wanting targeted silver miner exposure had to go offshore or buy individual stocks. SLVM is not currency-hedged, so returns will reflect both the performance of the underlying miners and AUD/USD currency movements.

Key details:

• Holdings: ~39 companies

• Market cap split: 72.3% large-cap, 22% mid-cap, 5.7% small-cap

• Top geographic exposure: Canada, United States, Mexico, South Korea, Peru

• AUM (as at Feb 2026): $40.4 million

• Index: Solactive Global Silver Miners Total Return Index

Already on the ASX? No — this is genuinely new. There was no dedicated silver miners ETF on the ASX before SLVM. The closest alternatives are gold products:

Verdict: SLVM fills a genuine gap. If you want silver miner exposure on the ASX, this is your only option.

GTUM — BetaShares Global Momentum ETF

Listed: 30 January 2026 | Exchange: ASX | MER: 0.35% p.a.

BetaShares followed its 2024 Australian momentum ETF (MTUM, which has gathered over $170 million in AUM) with a global version. GTUM targets developed market companies outside Australia that exhibit strong price momentum — essentially, stocks that have been outperforming recently and are expected to continue doing so.

The fund's index ranks large and mid-cap companies from developed markets by their 6-month and 12-month risk-adjusted returns, selecting the top 125 stocks every two months. By focusing on risk-adjusted momentum rather than raw price performance, the strategy aims to capture more sustainable uptrends and avoid volatile spikes.

Key details:

• Holdings: ~125 companies

• Universe: Global developed markets, excluding Australia

• Strategy: Smart beta — rules-based momentum factor

• Rebalance frequency: Every two months

• AUM (as at Feb 2026): $3.4 million

• 5-year index back-test performance (p.a.): 18.56%

• Distribution frequency: At least annually

Already on the ASX? One direct competitor exists.

iShares' IMTM is a direct competitor — it also targets global momentum and charges just 0.25% vs GTUM's 0.35%. However, IMTM has only $19M in AUM and no 5-year track record yet. QUAL and MOAT target different factors (quality and moat) so aren't direct substitutes.

Verdict: Not entirely new — IMTM exists and is cheaper. But both are small and new. GTUM's 18.56% back-test is impressive, though back-tests always look better than live performance. The real test is which momentum methodology (BetaShares vs MSCI) delivers better live returns.

February 2026🗓️

MONY — VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF

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

VanEck entered the cash management space with MONY, an actively managed fund that invests in Australian dollar-denominated cash, short-term money market securities, and short-duration credit issued by investment-grade entities.

The fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index and pays income monthly — making it a potential alternative to high-interest savings accounts or term deposits for investors who want slightly better yields without taking on significant credit or duration risk.

Key details:

• Holdings: ~40 securities

• Benchmark: Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index

• Strategy: Active — targets capital preservation with enhanced yield

• Distribution frequency: Monthly

• AUM (as at Feb 2026): $100.3 million

• Credit quality: Investment-grade only

MONY's rapid accumulation to $100 million in AUM within weeks of launch signals strong demand. Cash and cash-like ETFs have been among the fastest-growing segments in the Australian market, driven by investors seeking alternatives to bank deposits. Competitors include BetaShares' AAA (which holds over $8 billion) and iShares' ISEC, so MONY enters a contested but growing space.

Already on the ASX? Yes — this is a crowded space.

Verdict: MONY's 0.15% fee is competitive, and the active approach may squeeze out slightly more yield. But AAA holds $5 billion and BILL charges just 0.07%. MONY needs to consistently outperform to justify its existence in this space. The rapid $100M inflow suggests adviser demand.

ZILR — Ziller Global Fund Active ETF

Listed: 23 February 2026 | Exchange: ASX | MER: 0.97% p.a.

Ziller Fund Management listed its flagship global equity strategy as an ASX-traded ETF. ZILR is a concentrated, actively managed portfolio of 15–25 high-growth companies selected by the Ziller team, benchmarked against the MSCI All Country World Index.

This is a conviction-based growth strategy with a small number of holdings and a relatively high beta of 1.6, meaning it tends to amplify market movements in both directions. The fund originally launched as an unlisted fund in November 2022 before converting to the ETF wrapper.

Key details:

• Holdings: 15–25 companies (concentrated)

• Benchmark: MSCI All Country World Index

• Strategy: Active — high-conviction global growth

• Investment timeframe: Minimum 5 years recommended

• Beta: 1.6

• AUM (as at Feb 2026): $10.5 million

Already on the ASX? Many times over.

Verdict: Extremely crowded. Active global equities is the most competitive category on the ASX — and most active managers have underperformed VGS over 5 years. At 0.97% with a 1.6 beta, ZILR needs exceptional stock-picking to justify its fee. Unproven at this stage.

March 2026🗓️

V500 — Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index ETF

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

The biggest launch of 2026 so far. Vanguard — Australia's largest ETF manager with over $90 billion in ETF assets — finally released a dedicated, locally-domiciled S&P 500 ETF.

V500 provides unhedged exposure to the S&P 500 Index, meaning Australian investors are exposed to both the performance of the 500 largest US companies and AUD/USD currency movements. Until this launch, Australian investors wanting S&P 500 exposure through Vanguard had to use either VGS (which tracks the broader MSCI World ex-Australia Index, not just the US) or the US-domiciled VOO.

Key details:

• Index: S&P 500

• Strategy: Passive index-tracking

• Currency hedging: No (unhedged)

• Distribution frequency: Quarterly (expected)

Already on the ASX? Yes — but V500 brings the Vanguard brand.

Verdict: IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.07%) and holds $12.6 billion. V500's advantage is the Vanguard brand, Australian domicile (simpler tax reporting than US-domiciled VTS), and integration with Vanguard's platform. For new investors already using Vanguard, V500 is convenient. On fee alone, IVV wins.

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

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

Launched alongside V500, V5AH provides the same S&P 500 exposure but with currency hedging to reduce the impact of AUD/USD exchange rate movements on returns.

Currency hedging matters more than many investors realise. Over the past decade, AUD weakness against the USD has been a tailwind for unhedged international ETFs — but this can reverse. A hedged version like V5AH gives investors pure exposure to US equity returns without the currency bet.

Key details:

• Index: S&P 500

• Strategy: Passive index-tracking with AUD hedging

• Currency hedging: Yes

• Distribution frequency: Quarterly (expected)

Already on the ASX? Yes.

Verdict: V5AH is marginally cheaper than IHVV (0.09% vs 0.10%). A genuine competitive improvement, though tiny in dollar terms.

VTEK — Vanguard Global Technology Index ETF

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

Vanguard's first sector-specific ETF in Australia. VTEK tracks the FTSE All-World Technology 300 Capped Index, covering ~300 technology companies across developed and emerging markets, with a 20% cap per company to prevent mega-cap concentration.

Key details:

• Index: FTSE All-World Technology 300 Capped Net Tax Index

• Holdings: ~300 technology companies (global, developed + emerging)

• Cap: 20% maximum per company (reviewed semi-annually)

• Currency hedging: No (unhedged)

• Distribution frequency: Quarterly

• Risk level: High to very high

• Minimum timeframe: 7 years

Already on the ASX? Yes — several tech ETFs exist, including one direct competitor.

Global X's TECH is the closest direct competitor — it also tracks global technology companies via the Morningstar Global Technology index. However, TECH has underperformed significantly (+23.6% over 5 years) and charges 0.45%. NDQ is US-only (Nasdaq 100), FANG is concentrated in just 10 stocks, and SEMI/HACK are sub-sectors.

Verdict: VTEK is not the first global tech ETF — TECH already exists. But VTEK is cheaper (0.23% vs 0.45%), tracks a broader index (FTSE 300 vs Morningstar), and carries the Vanguard brand. VTEK looks like a strong upgrade over TECH and a broader alternative to NDQ for investors who want global (not just US) technology exposure.

VTKH — Vanguard Global Technology Index (Hedged) ETF

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

The currency-hedged version of VTEK. Same global technology exposure, with AUD hedging to remove exchange rate risk.

Key details:

• Index: FTSE All-World Technology 300 Capped (100% Hedged to AUD)

• Currency hedging: Yes

• Distribution frequency: Semi-annually

Already on the ASX? No. No hedged global technology ETF existed on the ASX before VTKH.

Verdict: Genuinely new. The 0.03% premium over VTEK (0.26% vs 0.23%) reflects the hedging cost. For investors who want tech exposure without the currency bet, this is the only option.

VIHY — Vanguard International Shares High Yield ETF

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

Vanguard fills a notable gap with VIHY — an international high-yield dividend ETF tracking the FTSE All-World ex Australia High Dividend Yield Index. This is the global companion to Vanguard's popular Australian dividend ETF, VHY.

Key details:

• Index: FTSE All-World ex Australia High Dividend Yield Net Tax Index

• Holdings: Global high-dividend companies (developed + emerging, ex-Australia)

• Currency hedging: No (unhedged)

• Distribution frequency: Quarterly

• Risk level: High to very high

Already on the ASX? There are competitors — but VIHY is different.

WDIV and INCM are the closest competitors — both offer international dividend exposure. WDIV tracks the S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats across 40 countries. INCM focuses on companies with a track record of growing or maintaining dividends. JHGA uses an options-based premium income strategy (different approach). VHY is Australian-only so not a direct competitor.

Verdict: VIHY is not the first international dividend ETF — WDIV and INCM already exist. But VIHY brings the Vanguard brand, the FTSE index methodology, and a 0.30% fee that sits between WDIV (0.35%) and INCM (0.45%). The real question is whether the FTSE ex-Australia High Dividend Yield index outperforms the S&P Dividend Aristocrats approach over time.

2026 Scorecard: Genuinely New vs More of the Same

Only 2 launches are truly first-of-their-kind (SLVM, VTKH). The others enter categories with existing competitors but bring different index methodologies, lower fees, or brand advantages.

What's Still to Come in 2026?

The ETF landscape in Australia shows no signs of slowing down. Based on industry trends and issuer activity, areas to watch for potential new launches later in 2026 include:

• Active ETFs continue to gain ground, with BlackRock, Dimensional, and smaller boutique managers all expanding their active ETF ranges

• Fixed income and cash ETFs remain in demand as investors seek yield alternatives

• Thematic and megatrend products — AI, defence, nuclear energy, and data centres are all areas where issuers have been expanding globally

• New emerging markets ETFs, following strong demand for emerging market diversification beyond China

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

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This page is updated regularly as new ETFs are listed on the ASX and CBOE Australia. Last updated 24 March 2026.