Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF (GLOB) Review & Analysis

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What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−1.1% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $19m (3.5% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $4.55, 17% below its 12-month high (range $4.43 to $5.50).

About GLOB

GLOB is an international shares ETF from Barrow, listed on the ASX since June 2022. With $572m under management it is number 57 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.99% a year, about $99 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned +10.5%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

GLOB distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.6809 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 21 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GLOB before the ex-date.

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

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Compare GLOB with

GLOBvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.18%
1 year	+10.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$572m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GLOBvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.04%
1 year	+10.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+13.4%
Size	$572m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GLOBvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.48%
1 year	+10.5%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+15.3%
Size	$572m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GLOBvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.40%
1 year	+10.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.4%
Size	$572m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GLOB price by TradingView

Stock Code	GLOB
Fund Manager	Barrow
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$572m
MER (%)	0.99%
Net flows (Sep)	+$19m
Last Price	$4.55
52-Week Range	$4.43 – $5.50
Bid/Ask Spread	0.22%
Listing Date	06/06/2022
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Barrow ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−1.1%

1 year+10.5%

3 years p.a.+12.9%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,0483 years ago$14,382

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.

GLOB at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $19m in September (3% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 0.99% a year it costs more than 82% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $44 a year more on every $10,000.
Behind its peers. +12.9% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.

Worked out from GLOB'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 7 Oct 2026

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

GLOB'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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

GLOB 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

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VGS	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	–	0.18%	$18.7bn	+10.1%	+17.9%	+11.8%
IVV	iShares S&P 500 ETF	–	0.04%	$14.9bn	+10.1%	+19.2%	+13.4%
NDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF	–	0.48%	$9.5bn	+16.6%	+23.8%	+15.3%
QUAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	–	0.40%	$9.2bn	+10.1%	+16.1%	+11.4%
VGAD	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.21%	$7.9bn	+17.1%	+19.8%	+10.8%
VTS	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	–	0.03%	$7.3bn	+9.8%	+18.8%	+12.4%

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

GLOB vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.99%), worth about $52,836 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: GLOB +12.9%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 5.1 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $572m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GLOB is actively managed, VGS is a standard fund.

Full GLOB vs VGS comparison →

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.99%), worth about $62,766 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: GLOB +12.9%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 6.4 percentage points).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $572m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GLOB is actively managed, IVV is a standard fund.

Full GLOB vs IVV comparison →

NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.99%), worth about $32,371 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: GLOB +12.9%, NDQ +23.8% (NDQ ahead by 10.9 percentage points).
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $572m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GLOB is actively managed, NDQ is a standard fund.

Full GLOB vs NDQ comparison →

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

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GLOB FAQs

What is the fee for GLOB?

GLOB charges a management fee (MER) of 0.99% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GLOB?

GLOB had $572m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GLOB performed?

GLOB returned +10.5% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +12.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GLOB?

GLOB is managed by Barrow and has been listed since June 2022.

Is GLOB franked?

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

Is GLOB currency hedged?

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