VanEck Australian Fixed Rate Subordinated Debt ETF (FSUB) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #269 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.9% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at βˆ’0.4%.
  • Investors added a net $26m (28.1% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $24.49, near its 12-month low (range $24.38 to $28.50).

About FSUB

FSUB is an Australian bonds ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since December 2025. With $121m under management it is number 36 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.29% a year, about $29 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.

Its largest holdings are Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp, and the top 10 make up 48% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

FSUB distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.12 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own FSUB before the ex-date.

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

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FSUB price by TradingView

Stock CodeFSUB
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassAustralian bonds
AUM$121m
MER (%)0.29%
Net flows (Sep)+$26m
Last Price$24.49
52-Week Range$24.38 – $28.50
Bid/Ask Spread0.09%
Listing Date12/12/2025
ExchangeASX
Index trackediBoxx AUD Fixed Investment Grade Subordinated Debt Index
Issuer websiteVanEck 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.

FSUB at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $26m in September (22% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

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

Worked out from FSUB's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 59 Australian bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Not rated yet

Is FSUB in a base or a trend?

FSUB 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? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Bonds & fixed income

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (48.2% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
7.78%
6.10%
4.89%
4.64%
4.43%
4.36%
4.09%
4.07%
4.04%
3.77%

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare FSUB's holdings with other ETFs β†’

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

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
SUBDVanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF–0.29%$4.0bn+5.1%+5.7%+4.2%
MQSDMacquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF Active–0.29%$1.1bn+5.4%––
BSUBBetashares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF–0.29%$857m+4.8%––
VAFVanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF–0.10%$3.9bnβˆ’0.4%+3.4%βˆ’0.1%
QPONBetashares Australian Bank Senior Floating Rate Bond ETF–0.22%$2.4bn+4.6%+5.0%+3.8%
FLOTVanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF–0.22%$1.3bn+4.3%+4.7%+3.5%

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

FSUB vs its closest alternatives

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

SUBD VanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.29%).
  • SUBD is much larger ($4.0bn vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full FSUB vs SUBD comparison β†’

MQSD Macquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.29%).
  • MQSD is about 9 times larger ($1.1bn vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: FSUB is a standard fund, MQSD is actively managed.

Full FSUB vs MQSD comparison β†’

BSUB Betashares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.29%).
  • BSUB is about 7 times larger ($857m vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare FSUB and BSUB side by side β†’

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

Popular comparisons

SUBD vs FSUBMQSD vs FSUB

FSUB FAQs

What is the fee for FSUB?

FSUB charges a management fee (MER) of 0.29% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is FSUB?

FSUB had $121m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages FSUB?

FSUB is managed by VanEck and has been listed since December 2025.

Disclaimer

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