Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ATEC) Review & Analysis
- −10.3% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors withdrew a net $8.0m (-1.4% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $21.26, 36% below its 12-month high (range $18.66 to $33.46).
About ATEC
ATEC is an Australian shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since March 2020. With $552m under management it is number 27 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.48% a year, about $48 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.
Its largest holdings are Computershare Ltd, Pro Medicus Ltd and Xero Ltd, and the top 10 make up 74% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (54%) and communication services (19%).
Over five years it has returned −1.1% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF. With its focus on technology, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
ATEC distributions and dividend dates
ATEC pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.3521 per unit (18% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own ATEC before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.8%, with distributions around 18% franked. 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 ATEC with
| Fee | 0.48% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | −33.0% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.1% | +6.8% |
| Size | $552m | $9.7bn |
| Fee | 0.48% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | −33.0% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.1% | +6.7% |
| Size | $552m | $6.5bn |
| Fee | 0.48% | 0.24% |
| 1 year | −33.0% | +6.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.1% | +7.9% |
| Size | $552m | $793m |
| Fee | 0.48% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | −33.0% | +4.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | −1.1% | +7.3% |
| Size | $552m | $706m |
ATEC price by TradingView
| Stock Code | ATEC |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $552m |
| MER (%) | 0.48% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$8.0m |
| Last Price | $21.26 |
| 52-Week Range | $18.66 – $33.46 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.09% |
| Listing Date | 05/03/2020 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | S&P/ASX All Technology Index |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
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.
etf