Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund (ASUS) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #341 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’3.9% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at βˆ’2.1%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $14m (-3.3% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $18.91, 4% below its 12-month high (range $17.89 to $19.67).

About ASUS

ASUS is an Australian shares ETF from Ausbil, listed on the ASX since May 2026. With $405m under management it is number 33 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.59% a year, about $59 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

ASUS distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.2552 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 14 July 2026. To receive it you need to own ASUS before the ex-date.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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ASUS price by TradingView

Stock CodeASUS
Fund ManagerAusbil
Asset ClassAustralian shares
AUM$405m
MER (%)0.59%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$14m
Last Price$18.91
52-Week Range$17.89 – $19.67
Bid/Ask Spread0.60%
Listing Date04/05/2026
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexS&P/ASX 200 Index
Issuer websiteAusbil β†—

Performance (% return)

-4%-3%-1%0%1M-3.9%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’3.9%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

ASUS at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Money is flowing out. Investors withdrew a net $14m in September (3% of the fund).
  • Wider trading spread. 0.60% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in May 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from ASUS's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 83 Australian shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
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Is ASUS in a base or a trend?

ASUS doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Australia

Themes & Sectors

Ethical & ESGActive ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
DIVIAusbil Active Dividend Income Fund Active–0.85%$620m+7.0%––
GRNVVanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF–0.35%$250mβˆ’4.1%+9.8%+5.3%
VASVanguard Australian Shares Index ETF–0.07%$26.7bn+2.2%+10.8%+6.5%
A200Betashares Australia 200 ETF–0.04%$11.1bn+2.9%+11.0%+6.9%
IOZiShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF–0.05%$9.7bn+2.6%+10.8%+6.8%
VHYVanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF–0.25%$8.2bn+12.0%+13.5%+10.2%

Same holdings is the share of ASUS's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with ASUS, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like ASUS β†’

ASUS vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between ASUS and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

DIVI Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund

  • ASUS is cheaper (0.59% vs 0.85%), worth about $16,543 on $100,000 over 20 years.

Full ASUS vs DIVI comparison β†’

GRNV VanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF

  • GRNV is cheaper (0.35% vs 0.59%), worth about $15,968 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Different structure: ASUS is actively managed, GRNV is a standard fund.

Full ASUS vs GRNV comparison β†’

VAS Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

  • VAS is cheaper (0.07% vs 0.59%), worth about $35,480 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VAS is much larger ($26.7bn vs $405m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: ASUS is actively managed, VAS is a standard fund.

Full ASUS vs VAS comparison β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Popular comparisons

DIVI vs ASUSASUS vs GRNVVAS vs ASUS

ASUS FAQs

What is the fee for ASUS?

ASUS charges a management fee (MER) of 0.59% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is ASUS?

ASUS had $405m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages ASUS?

ASUS is managed by Ausbil and has been listed since May 2026.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Ausbil product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.