Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF (DBBF) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #378 of 5081Y Return Β· #315 of 4263Y Return Β· #210 of 3005Y Return Β· #172 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.3% in September (total return), behind the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at βˆ’0.8%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $25.79, 5% below its 12-month high (range $23.50 to $27.23).

About DBBF

DBBF is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since December 2019. With $32m under management it is number 10 of 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.39% a year, about $39 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical diversified (all-in-one) ETF at 0.27%.

Over five years it has returned +2.3% a year including distributions, against +4.8% for the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

DBBF distributions and dividend dates

DBBF pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.1562 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own DBBF before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.2%. 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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DBBF price by TradingView

Stock CodeDBBF
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassDiversified (all-in-one)
AUM$32m
MER (%)0.39%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$25.79
52-Week Range$23.50 – $27.23
Bid/Ask Spread0.23%
Listing Date11/12/2019
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%7%14%22%1M-1.3%1Y-1.0%3Y22.1%5Y11.9%
1 monthβˆ’1.3%
1 yearβˆ’1.0%
3 years p.a.+6.9%
5 years p.a.+2.3%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,9023 years ago$12,2135 years ago$11,187

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.

DBBF at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • In an uptrend. Its price has been trending up since 6 November (as at 7 November).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $32m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Behind its peers. +2.3% a year over 5 years, against +4.8% for the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF.

Worked out from DBBF's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Uptrend since 6 Nov 2026

DBBF is in an uptrend. Here's why that matters.

DBBF's price is above its 20-day average and its 10, 20, 50 and 200-day averages are stacked upward. The trend is on investors' side. Its price is 2.4% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Uptrends are when satellite ETFs tend to do their best work. The key is knowing when the trend breaks, so gains aren't handed back.

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.

Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26
UptrendBaseDowntrend

DBBF 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

Themes & Sectors

Ethical & ESGDiversified (all-in-one)

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
VDBAVanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF–0.27%$942m+3.7%+9.2%+4.0%
DZZFBetashares Ethical Diversified High Growth ETF–0.39%$114mβˆ’0.2%+10.1%+5.2%
DGGFBetashares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF–0.39%$50mβˆ’0.6%+8.4%+3.7%
DVBABetashares Diversified Balanced ETF–0.19%$3.2m–––
VBALVanEck Core+ Diversified Balanced Active ETF Active–0.39%$1.2m–––
VDHGVanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF–0.27%$4.1bn+7.5%+13.8%+7.7%

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

DBBF vs its closest alternatives

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

VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF

  • VDBA is cheaper (0.27% vs 0.39%), worth about $8,185 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: DBBF +6.9%, VDBA +9.2% (VDBA ahead by 2.4 percentage points).
  • VDBA is much larger ($942m vs $32m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare DBBF and VDBA side by side β†’

DZZF Betashares Ethical Diversified High Growth ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.39%).
  • Over 3 years, a year: DBBF +6.9%, DZZF +10.1% (DZZF ahead by 3.2 percentage points).
  • DZZF is about 4 times larger ($114m vs $32m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare DBBF and DZZF side by side β†’

DGGF Betashares Ethical Diversified Growth ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.39%).
  • Over 3 years, a year: DBBF +6.9%, DGGF +8.4% (DGGF ahead by 1.5 percentage points).

Compare DBBF and DGGF side by side β†’

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

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DBBF FAQs

What is the fee for DBBF?

DBBF charges a management fee (MER) of 0.39% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is DBBF?

DBBF had $32m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has DBBF performed?

DBBF returned βˆ’1.0% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +6.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages DBBF?

DBBF is managed by Betashares and has been listed since December 2019.

Disclaimer

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