VanEck Dynamic International Equity ETF (GOAT) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #317 of 514AUM Β· #309 of 5081Y Return Β· #216 of 4263Y Return Β· #176 of 3005Y Return Β· Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +2.8% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $26.22, 14% below its 12-month high (range $24.50 to $30.49).

About GOAT

GOAT is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since September 2020. With $76m under management it is number 154 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.55% a year, about $55 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp and NVIDIA Corp, and the top 10 make up 31% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (38%) and financials (17%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 63%.

Over five years it has returned +6.0% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

GOAT distributions and dividend dates

GOAT pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 26 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $2.68 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GOAT before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 10.3%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

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

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GOAT price by TradingView

Stock CodeGOAT
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$76m
MER (%)0.55%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$26.22
52-Week Range$24.50 – $30.49
Bid/Ask Spread0.16%
Listing Date10/09/2020
ExchangeASX
Index trackedAkros Enhanced World ex Australia Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

0%11%22%34%1M2.8%1Y3.9%3Y31.1%5Y33.8%
1 month+2.8%
1 year+3.9%
3 years p.a.+9.5%
5 years p.a.+6.0%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,3883 years ago$13,1125 years ago$13,375

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.

GOAT at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Behind its peers. +6.0% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 30 October (as at 7 November).

Worked out from GOAT'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
Downtrend since 30 Oct 2026

GOAT is in a downtrend. Here's why that matters.

GOAT's price is below its 20-day average and its averages are stacked downward.

Why it matters: Downtrends can run for months, and that is where most big losses happen. For satellite holdings, waiting in cash until the trend turns has often been the better choice.

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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GOAT 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

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (31.5% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
AAPL5.30%
MSFT5.21%
NVDA4.59%
LLY3.98%
MU3.46%
ASML2.93%
NOVN1.64%
SHEL1.55%
HSBA1.45%
RY1.35%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology37.5%
  • Financials16.6%
  • Energy10.7%
  • Industrials10.2%
  • Consumer Discretionary8.6%
  • Health Care8.6%
  • Materials4.1%
  • Consumer Staples2.7%
  • Utilities1.0%

Country breakdown

  • United States63.1%
  • Canada8.5%
  • Japan6.5%
  • United Kingdom6.0%
  • Germany3.6%
  • Switzerland3.5%
  • Netherlands2.9%
  • France1.4%
  • Other4.4%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 151 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare GOAT'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.
EXUSBetashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF
34%
0.14%$158m–––
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
32%
0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
32%
0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
BGBLBetashares Global Shares ETF
31%
0.08%$5.5bn+10.4%+18.7%–
HGBLBetashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged
31%
0.11%$3.0bn+17.4%+20.6%–
VESGVanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF
31%
0.18%$1.6bn+12.4%+19.5%+11.7%

Same holdings is the share of GOAT's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. Most similar first, then ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like GOAT β†’

GOAT vs its closest alternatives

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

EXUS Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF

  • They share 34% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • EXUS is cheaper (0.14% vs 0.55%), worth about $27,896 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • EXUS is about 2 times larger ($158m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GOAT and EXUS side by side β†’

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • They share 32% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.55%), worth about $25,084 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: GOAT +9.5%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 8.5 percentage points).
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GOAT and VGS side by side β†’

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

  • They share 32% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 0.55%), worth about $22,988 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: GOAT +9.5%, VGAD +19.8% (VGAD ahead by 10.4 percentage points).
  • VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: GOAT is a standard fund, VGAD is currency hedged.

Compare GOAT and VGAD side by side β†’

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

GOAT FAQs

What is the fee for GOAT?

GOAT charges a management fee (MER) of 0.55% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GOAT?

GOAT had $76m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GOAT performed?

GOAT returned +3.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +9.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GOAT?

GOAT is managed by VanEck and has been listed since September 2020.

Is GOAT franked?

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

What does GOAT hold?

GOAT's largest holdings are Apple Inc (5.3%), Microsoft Corp (5.2%), NVIDIA Corp (4.6%), Eli Lilly & Co (4.0%), Micron Technology Inc (3.5%). It holds about 151 investments in total. The biggest sector is information technology at 37%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is GOAT currency hedged?

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