Betashares Diversified Balanced ETF (DVBA) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 25%AUM Β· #475 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.9% in September (total return), in line with the median diversified (all-in-one) ETF at βˆ’0.8%.
  • Investors added a net $1.7m (116.8% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $24.87, 2% below its 12-month high (range $24.68 to $25.34).
  • πŸ†• New fund: listed in August 2026.

About DVBA

DVBA is a diversified (all-in-one) ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since August 2026. With $3.2m under management it is number 14 of 19 diversified (all-in-one) ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.19% a year, about $19 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical diversified (all-in-one) ETF at 0.27%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. Broad, low-cost funds like this are often used as a core holding in a core and satellite portfolio.

DVBA distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.1458 per unit (37% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own DVBA before the ex-date.

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

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DVBA price by TradingView

Stock CodeDVBA
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassDiversified (all-in-one)
AUM$3.2m
MER (%)0.19%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.7m
Last Price$24.87
52-Week Range$24.68 – $25.34
Bid/Ask Spread0.24%
Listing Date06/08/2026
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%-1%-0%0%1M-0.9%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’0.9%
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.

DVBA at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.19% a year it is cheaper than 100% of diversified (all-in-one) ETFs.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $3.2m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in August 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from DVBA'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
Not rated yet

Is DVBA in a base or a trend?

DVBA 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

Themes & Sectors

Diversified (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%
DBBFBetashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF–0.39%$32mβˆ’1.0%+6.9%+2.3%
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%
DHHFBetashares Diversified All Growth ETF–0.19%$1.7bn+8.1%+15.1%+9.2%
VDGRVanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF–0.27%$1.6bn+5.6%+11.6%+5.9%

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

DVBA vs its closest alternatives

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

VDBA Vanguard Diversified Balanced Index ETF

  • DVBA is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.27%), worth about $5,555 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VDBA is much larger ($942m vs $3.2m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare DVBA and VDBA side by side β†’

DBBF Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF

  • DVBA is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.39%), worth about $13,740 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • DBBF is about 10 times larger ($32m vs $3.2m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare DVBA and DBBF side by side β†’

VBAL VanEck Core+ Diversified Balanced Active ETF

  • DVBA is cheaper (0.19% vs 0.39%), worth about $13,740 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • DVBA is about 3 times larger ($3.2m vs $1.2m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: DVBA is a standard fund, VBAL is actively managed.

Compare DVBA and VBAL side by side β†’

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

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DVBA FAQs

What is the fee for DVBA?

DVBA charges a management fee (MER) of 0.19% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is DVBA?

DVBA had $3.2m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages DVBA?

DVBA is managed by Betashares and has been listed since August 2026.

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.