Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS) Review & Analysis

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MER · Top 10%AUM · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−0.7% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $25m (18.7% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $37.65, 4% below its 12-month high (range $32.91 to $39.10).

About EXUS

EXUS is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since November 2025. With $158m under management it is number 117 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.14% a year, about $14 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are ASML Holding NV, Roche Holding AG and Shell PLC, and the top 10 make up 13% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (28%) and industrials (15%). Japan is the biggest country exposure at 23%.

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.

EXUS distributions and dividend dates

EXUS 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 $0.3724 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own EXUS before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.1%. 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 EXUS with

EXUSvsVEU

Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF

Fee	0.14%	0.07%
1 year	–	+14.0%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.2%
Size	$158m	$6.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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EXUSvsVTS

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

Fee	0.14%	0.03%
1 year	–	+9.8%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.4%
Size	$158m	$7.3bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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EXUSvsIHWL

iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF

Fee	0.14%	0.13%
1 year	–	+17.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.0%
Size	$158m	$1.1bn

Same holdings21%Some overlap

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EXUSvsWXOZ

State Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF

Fee	0.14%	0.07%
1 year	–	+7.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.3%
Size	$158m	$858m

Same holdings11%Very different

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EXUS price by TradingView

Stock Code	EXUS
Fund Manager	Betashares
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$158m
MER (%)	0.14%
Net flows (Sep)	+$25m
Last Price	$37.65
52-Week Range	$32.91 – $39.10
Bid/Ask Spread	0.11%
Listing Date	10/11/2025
Exchange	ASX
Index	Not yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer website	Betashares ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−0.7%

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.

EXUS at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Low cost. At 0.14% a year it is cheaper than 94% of international shares ETFs.
Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $25m in September (16% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

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

Worked out from EXUS'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 25 Aug 2026

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

EXUS'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.

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

EXUS 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

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (13.3% of the fund)

Symbol	Company	% assets
ASML		2.53%
ROP		1.43%
SHEL		1.31%
NOVN		1.24%
HSBA		1.24%
RY		1.20%
AZN		1.19%
NESN		1.12%
8306		1.04%
SAP		1.00%

Sector breakdown

Financials27.5%
Industrials15.3%
Information Technology11.2%
Health Care10.4%
Consumer Discretionary7.8%
Energy6.7%
Consumer Staples6.0%
Materials5.3%
Other9.7%

Country breakdown

Japan22.7%
Canada14.4%
United Kingdom14.3%
Switzerland9.2%
France8.5%
Germany8.2%
Netherlands4.8%
ES3.5%
Other14.4%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 400 positions, covering 88% of the fund. Compare EXUS's holdings with other ETFs →

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
IVE	iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	77%	0.32%	$624m	+10.1%	+14.8%	+8.8%
VEQ	Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF	57%	0.35%	$632m	+7.7%	+14.4%	+8.5%
IEU	iShares Europe ETF	54%	0.58%	$1.3bn	+8.3%	+14.2%	+9.3%
IMTM	iShares MSCI World ex Australia Momentum ETF	38%	0.25%	$39m	+17.0%	–	–
GOAT	VanEck Dynamic International Equity ETF	34%	0.55%	$76m	+3.9%	+9.5%	+6.0%
IVLU	iShares MSCI World ex Australia Value ETF	30%	0.25%	$43m	+43.1%	–	–

Same holdings is the share of EXUS's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like EXUS →

EXUS vs its closest alternatives

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

IVE iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

They share 77% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
EXUS is cheaper (0.14% vs 0.32%), worth about $12,498 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IVE is about 4 times larger ($624m vs $158m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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VEQ Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF

They share 57% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
EXUS is cheaper (0.14% vs 0.35%), worth about $14,543 on $100,000 over 20 years.
VEQ is about 4 times larger ($632m vs $158m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare EXUS and VEQ side by side →

IEU iShares Europe ETF

They share 54% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
EXUS is cheaper (0.14% vs 0.58%), worth about $29,859 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IEU is about 8 times larger ($1.3bn vs $158m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare EXUS and IEU side by side →

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

EXUS FAQs

What is the fee for EXUS?

EXUS charges a management fee (MER) of 0.14% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is EXUS?

EXUS had $158m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages EXUS?

EXUS is managed by Betashares and has been listed since November 2025.

Is EXUS franked?

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

What does EXUS hold?

EXUS's largest holdings are ASML Holding NV (2.5%), Roche Holding AG (1.4%), Shell PLC (1.3%), Novartis AG (1.2%), HSBC Holdings PLC (1.2%). The biggest sector is financials at 24%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is EXUS currency hedged?

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