First Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF (FSCF) Review & Analysis
- +0.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors added a net $2.0m (33.3% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $100.66, at or near its 12-month high (range $100.04 to $100.66).
About FSCF
FSCF is an Australian bonds ETF from First Sentier, listed on the ASX since May 2026. With $8.1m under management it is number 52 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.20% a year, about $20 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, cash, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
FSCF distributions and dividend dates
FSCF pays distributions monthly, with payment about 11 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.2942 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 16 November 2026. To receive it you need to own FSCF before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.8%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare FSCF with
| Fee | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | – | +4.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $8.1m | $666m |
| Fee | 0.20% | 0.15% |
| 1 year | – | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $8.1m | $115m |
| Fee | 0.20% | 0.29% |
| 1 year | – | +5.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +4.2% |
| Size | $8.1m | $4.0bn |
| Fee | 0.20% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | – | −0.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.1% |
| Size | $8.1m | $3.9bn |
FSCF price by TradingView
| Stock Code | FSCF |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | First Sentier |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $8.1m |
| MER (%) | 0.20% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$2.0m |
| Last Price | $100.66 |
| 52-Week Range | $100.04 – $100.66 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.02% |
| Listing Date | 07/05/2026 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Benchmark index | Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index |
| Issuer website | First Sentier ↗ |
Performance (% return)
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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