VanEck MSCI Australian Quality Plus ETF (AQTY) Review & Analysis
- +0.2% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- The unit price closed the month at $20.53, 3% below its 12-month high (range $19.59 to $21.08).
About AQTY
AQTY is an Australian shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since September 2020. With $36m under management it is number 61 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.35% a year, about $35 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.
Its largest holdings are Pinnacle Investment Management Group Lt, National Australia Bank Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd, and the top 10 make up 44% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (29%) and industrials (24%).
Over five years it has returned +1.3% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF.
AQTY distributions and dividend dates
The latest distribution was $0.01 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own AQTY before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.6%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare AQTY with
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| 1 year | −5.6% | +5.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.3% | – |
| Size | $36m | $1.5bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.30% |
| 1 year | −5.6% | −0.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.3% | +4.8% |
| Size | $36m | $1.2bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | −5.6% | +14.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.3% | +9.5% |
| Size | $36m | $739m |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.09% |
| 1 year | −5.6% | −3.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.3% | +5.9% |
| Size | $36m | $607m |
AQTY price by TradingView
| Stock Code | AQTY |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $36m |
| MER (%) | 0.35% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $20.53 |
| 52-Week Range | $19.59 – $21.08 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.10% |
| Listing Date | 10/09/2020 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MSCI Australia IMI Quality Plus Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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