ETFS US Quality ETF (BEST) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER · Top 50%AUM · #409 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +0.0% in September (total return), in line with the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $12.76, at or near its 12-month high (range $10.92 to $12.84).

About BEST

BEST is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since November 2025. With $20m under management it is number 206 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.29% a year, about $29 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

BEST distributions and dividend dates

BEST pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in June, with payment about 17 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.4141 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 30 June 2026 and paid on 17 July 2026. To receive it you need to own BEST before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.3%. 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 BESTCheck overlapGlobal X website ↗

Compare BEST with

BESTvsQUAL
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
Fee0.29%0.40%
1 year–+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.–+11.4%
Size$20m$9.2bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →
BESTvsVTS
Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF
Fee0.29%0.03%
1 year–+9.8%
5 yrs p.a.–+12.4%
Size$20m$7.3bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →
BESTvsVEU
Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF
Fee0.29%0.07%
1 year–+14.0%
5 yrs p.a.–+9.2%
Size$20m$6.5bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →
BESTvsQHAL
VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF
Fee0.29%0.43%
1 year–+16.5%
5 yrs p.a.–+9.7%
Size$20m$2.7bn
Same holdingsNo holdings data
Full comparison →

BEST price by TradingView

Stock CodeBEST
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$20m
MER (%)0.29%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$12.76
52-Week Range$10.92 – $12.84
Bid/Ask Spread0.38%
Listing Date19/11/2025
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteGlobal X ↗

Performance (% return)

0%0%1%1%1M0.0%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+0.0%
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.

BEST at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.29% a year it is cheaper than 85% of international shares ETFs.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $20m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.38% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in November 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from BEST's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 3 Nov 2026

BEST is in a base. Here's why that matters.

BEST's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

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.

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BEST weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

US

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF–0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VTSVanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF–0.03%$7.3bn+9.8%+18.8%+12.4%
VEUVanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF–0.07%$6.5bn+14.0%+16.5%+9.2%
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%
QSMLVanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF–0.59%$1.6bn−1.4%+10.4%+7.1%
QLTYBetashares Global Quality Leaders ETF–0.35%$1.1bn+8.9%+15.3%+9.2%

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

BEST vs its closest alternatives

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

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

  • BEST is cheaper (0.29% vs 0.40%), worth about $7,483 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $20m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BEST and QUAL side by side →

VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

  • VTS is cheaper (0.03% vs 0.29%), worth about $18,280 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VTS is much larger ($7.3bn vs $20m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BEST and VTS side by side →

VEU Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF

  • VEU is cheaper (0.07% vs 0.29%), worth about $15,413 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VEU is much larger ($6.5bn vs $20m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare BEST and VEU side by side →

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

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BEST FAQs

What is the fee for BEST?

BEST charges a management fee (MER) of 0.29% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is BEST?

BEST had $20m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages BEST?

BEST is managed by Global X and has been listed since November 2025.

Is BEST franked?

Generally no. BEST invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is BEST currency hedged?

No, BEST is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

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