GCQ Global Equities Complex ETF (GCQF) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #496 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #412 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’11.2% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $5.7m (2.3% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $4.03, 25% below its 12-month high (range $3.72 to $5.40).

About GCQF

GCQF is an international shares ETF from GCQ, listed on the ASX since March 2025. With $261m under management it is number 94 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.25% a year, about $125 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned βˆ’22.9%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

GCQF distributions and dividend dates

GCQF pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January, with payment about 13 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0494 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 January 2026 and paid on 15 January 2026. To receive it you need to own GCQF 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.

Compare GCQF with

GCQF price by TradingView

Stock CodeGCQF
Fund ManagerGCQ
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$261m
MER (%)1.25%
Net flows (Sep)+$5.7m
Last Price$4.03
52-Week Range$3.72 – $5.40
Bid/Ask Spread0.31%
Listing Date03/03/2025
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteGCQ β†—

Performance (% return)

-23%-15%-8%0%1M-11.2%1Y-22.9%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’11.2%
1 yearβˆ’22.9%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$7,712

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

GCQF at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 1.25% a year it costs more than 94% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $70 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Short track record. Listed in March 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from GCQF's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 15 Oct 2026

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

GCQF'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.

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GCQF 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

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
HGCQGCQ Global Equities Hedged Complex ETF Currency hedged–1.25%$30m–––
GGUSBetashares Geared US Equities Currency Hedged Complex ETF Geared–0.80%$454m+28.1%+37.6%+13.6%
SCORAB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF Active–0.70%$139m–––
ISLMHejaz Equities Fund Active ETF Active–1.89%$70m+11.2%+14.0%–
MOREAB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF Active–1.00%$9.9m–––
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%

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

GCQF vs its closest alternatives

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

HGCQ GCQ Global Equities Hedged Complex ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (1.25%).
  • GCQF is about 9 times larger ($261m vs $30m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: GCQF is a standard fund, HGCQ is currency hedged.

Compare GCQF and HGCQ side by side β†’

SCOR AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF

  • SCOR is cheaper (0.70% vs 1.25%), worth about $33,444 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Different structure: GCQF is a standard fund, SCOR is actively managed.

Compare GCQF and SCOR side by side β†’

ISLM Hejaz Equities Fund Active ETF

  • GCQF is cheaper (1.25% vs 1.89%), worth about $34,975 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: GCQF βˆ’22.9%, ISLM +11.2% (ISLM ahead by 34.1 percentage points).
  • GCQF is about 4 times larger ($261m vs $70m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: GCQF is a standard fund, ISLM is actively managed.

Compare GCQF and ISLM side by side β†’

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

GCQF FAQs

What is the fee for GCQF?

GCQF charges a management fee (MER) of 1.25% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GCQF?

GCQF had $261m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GCQF performed?

GCQF returned βˆ’22.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GCQF?

GCQF is managed by GCQ and has been listed since March 2025.

Is GCQF franked?

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

Is GCQF currency hedged?

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