Schroder Global CORE Fund - Active ETF (CORE) Review & Analysis

MER · Top 25%AUM · #318 of 5081Y Return · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+2.7% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $3.2m (4.9% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $12.02, at or near its 12-month high (range $10.23 to $12.07).

About CORE

CORE is an international shares ETF from Schroders, listed on the ASX since June 2025. With $70m under management it is number 160 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.25% a year, about $25 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned +11.2%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. Broad, low-cost funds like this are often used as a core holding in a core and satellite portfolio.

CORE distributions and dividend dates

CORE pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 13 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0801 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 14 July 2026. To receive it you need to own CORE before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.3%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

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

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Compare CORE with

COREvsDFGH

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

Fee	0.25%	0.36%
1 year	+11.2%	+18.2%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$70m	$4.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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COREvsIWLD

iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

Fee	0.25%	0.09%
1 year	+11.2%	+10.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.3%
Size	$70m	$2.0bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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COREvsIHWL

iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF

Fee	0.25%	0.13%
1 year	+11.2%	+17.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.0%
Size	$70m	$1.1bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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COREvsMQEG

Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF

Fee	0.25%	0.08%
1 year	+11.2%	+11.8%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$70m	$234m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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CORE price by TradingView

Stock Code	CORE
Fund Manager	Schroders
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$70m
MER (%)	0.25%
Net flows (Sep)	+$3.2m
Last Price	$12.02
52-Week Range	$10.23 – $12.07
Bid/Ask Spread	0.23%
Listing Date	04/06/2025
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Schroders ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+2.7%

1 year+11.2%

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,119

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.

CORE at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Low cost. At 0.25% a year it is cheaper than 89% of international shares ETFs.

⚠️ Things to watch

Short track record. Listed in June 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

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

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 23 Oct 2026

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

CORE's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 4.6% below its 12-month high.

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.

Get the weekly trend updates: try it free for 30 days How base and trend works →See every ETF's stage →Visit etfadviser.com.au →

UptrendBaseDowntrend

CORE 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

Global

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
DFGH	Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged	–	0.36%	$4.2bn	+18.2%	–	–
IWLD	iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF	–	0.09%	$2.0bn	+10.4%	+18.3%	+12.3%
IHWL	iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF	–	0.13%	$1.1bn	+17.1%	+20.3%	+11.0%
MQEG	Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF Active	–	0.08%	$234m	+11.8%	–	–
SCOR	AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.70%	$139m	–	–	–
FTPG	Franklin Putnam Global Core Equity Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.60%	$100m	−7.6%	–	–

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

CORE vs its closest alternatives

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

DFGH Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

CORE is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.36%), worth about $7,536 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: CORE +11.2%, DFGH +18.2% (DFGH ahead by 7.0 percentage points).
DFGH is much larger ($4.2bn vs $70m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: CORE is actively managed, DFGH is currency hedged.

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IWLD iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

IWLD is cheaper (0.09% vs 0.25%), worth about $11,229 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: CORE +11.2%, IWLD +10.4% (CORE ahead by 0.7 percentage points).
IWLD is much larger ($2.0bn vs $70m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: CORE is actively managed, IWLD is a standard fund.

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IHWL iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF

IHWL is cheaper (0.13% vs 0.25%), worth about $8,392 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: CORE +11.2%, IHWL +17.1% (IHWL ahead by 5.9 percentage points).
IHWL is much larger ($1.1bn vs $70m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: CORE is actively managed, IHWL is a standard fund.

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

CORE FAQs

What is the fee for CORE?

CORE charges a management fee (MER) of 0.25% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is CORE?

CORE had $70m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has CORE performed?

CORE returned +11.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages CORE?

CORE is managed by Schroders and has been listed since June 2025.

Is CORE franked?

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

Is CORE currency hedged?

No, CORE 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 Schroders product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.