Performance data is updated to 31 May 2026.
BetaShares FTSE 100 ETF (F100) — Review & Analysis
F100 offers exposure to the UK FTSE 100 ETF, tracking the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. AUM is $430.30 million as at May 2026 with a 0.45% p.a. management fee. Compare F100 across the Europe cohort on our Europe ETF page, or use the Compare ETFs tool to put it side-by-side with IEU or ESTX.
The FTSE 100 has a distinctive composition that sets F100 apart from broader Europe funds. Top holdings include AstraZeneca, Shell, HSBC, BP, Unilever, Rio Tinto, GSK and Diageo — heavily skewed toward global multinationals headquartered in London but earning most revenue overseas. The result is that F100 trades less like a pure UK economic exposure and more like a global commodities, energy and consumer staples bet, with strong dividend yield characteristics (UK FTSE 100 typically yields 3.5-4.5%).
F100's closest peers are IEU (which includes UK names within the broader Europe 350 at roughly 22% UK weight) and VEQ (Vanguard's FTSE Europe with similar UK weighting). For investors specifically wanting concentrated UK large-cap exposure rather than diluted European-region access, F100 is the dedicated option. The currency-hedged sister product H100 (0.48% MER) removes the GBP/AUD effect.
F100 is unhedged for currency. The fund pays semi-annual distributions reflecting underlying dividend income. Our hedged vs unhedged ETFs guide covers the F100 vs H100 decision and broader hedging frameworks across asset classes.
Performance (% return)
Investment Focus
Exposure Regions
Portfolio Breakdown
| Company Name | % assets |
|---|---|
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 9.30% |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC | 8.10% |
| SHELL PLC | 7.30% |
| ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC | 4.20% |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC | 3.60% |
| UNILEVER PLC | 3.50% |
| BP PLC | 3.40% |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 3.20% |
| GSK PLC | 3.00% |
| BARCLAYS PLC | 2.60% |
| Sector | % assets |
|---|---|
| Financials | 25.2% |
| Consumer Staples | 16.7% |
| Industrials | 15.1% |
| Health Care | 12.5% |
| Energy | 9.6% |
| Materials | 7.2% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5% |
| Utilities | 4.5% |
| Communication Services | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.9% |
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Last updated: January 2026
