Candriam Sustainable Gbl Equity Fund - Active ETF (GSUS) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #318 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.1% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $6.6m (3.2% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $13.83, 3% below its 12-month high (range $12.17 to $14.27).

About GSUS

GSUS is an international shares ETF from Candriam, listed on the ASX since October 2025. With $213m under management it is number 104 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%.

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

GSUS distributions and dividend dates

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

The latest distribution was $0.4503 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 14 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GSUS before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.1%. 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 GSUS with

GSUS price by TradingView

Stock CodeGSUS
Fund ManagerCandriam
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$213m
MER (%)0.55%
Net flows (Sep)+$6.6m
Last Price$13.83
52-Week Range$12.17 – $14.27
Bid/Ask Spread0.42%
Listing Date29/10/2025
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteCandriam β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%-1%-0%0%1M-1.1%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’1.1%
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.

GSUS at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $6.6m in September (3% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Wider trading spread. 0.42% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in October 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from GSUS'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 2 Nov 2026

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

GSUS'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

GSUS 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

Ethical & ESGActive ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
ESGIVanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF–0.55%$259m+8.4%+14.2%+9.0%
XASGAlphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF Active–0.75%$76mβˆ’1.6%+8.4%–
FUTRJanus Henderson Global Sustainable Active ETF Active–0.80%$2.4m+5.1%+14.5%+7.6%
ASAOabrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF Active–1.18%$1.8m+22.6%+17.7%–
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF–0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%

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

GSUS vs its closest alternatives

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

ESGI VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.55%).
  • Different structure: GSUS is actively managed, ESGI is a standard fund.

Compare GSUS and ESGI side by side β†’

XASG Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF

  • GSUS is cheaper (0.55% vs 0.75%), worth about $12,885 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • GSUS is about 3 times larger ($213m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GSUS and XASG side by side β†’

FUTR Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Active ETF

  • GSUS is cheaper (0.55% vs 0.80%), worth about $16,035 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • GSUS is much larger ($213m vs $2.4m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GSUS and FUTR side by side β†’

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

GSUS FAQs

What is the fee for GSUS?

GSUS 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 GSUS?

GSUS had $213m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages GSUS?

GSUS is managed by Candriam and has been listed since October 2025.

Is GSUS franked?

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

Is GSUS currency hedged?

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