Betashares Global Momentum ETF (GTUM) Review & Analysis

Fastest GrowingNew ETF
MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +6.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $206m (932.9% of the fund). That ranked #6 of 508 ETFs for new money.
  • The unit price closed the month at $24.51, 6% below its 12-month high (range $18.18 to $26.12).

About GTUM

GTUM is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since February 2026. With $228m under management it is number 102 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.35% a year, about $35 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Johnson & Johnson, Micron Technology Inc and ASML Holding NV, and the top 10 make up 38% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (47%) and financials (17%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 57%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

GTUM distributions and dividend dates

GTUM pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.3317 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GTUM before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.6%. 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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GTUM price by TradingView

Stock CodeGTUM
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$228m
MER (%)0.35%
Net flows (Sep)+$206m
Last Price$24.51
52-Week Range$18.18 – $26.12
Bid/Ask Spread0.14%
Listing Date03/02/2026
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

0%2%4%6%1M6.4%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+6.4%
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.

GTUM at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.35% a year it is cheaper than 79% of international shares ETFs.
  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $206m in September (90% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Short track record. Listed in February 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from GTUM'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
Not rated yet

Is GTUM in a base or a trend?

GTUM 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? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (37.5% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
JNJ5.83%
MU4.74%
ASML4.52%
AMAT3.85%
LRCX3.78%
CAT3.63%
GOOGL2.88%
HSBA2.86%
AMD2.85%
TD2.61%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology46.5%
  • Financials16.9%
  • Industrials9.1%
  • Health Care7.5%
  • Energy6.4%
  • Materials4.9%
  • Utilities4.6%
  • Communication Services3.1%
  • Other1.0%

Country breakdown

  • United States57.5%
  • Canada11.2%
  • Japan10.3%
  • Netherlands5.0%
  • United Kingdom3.3%
  • Australia1.9%
  • SG1.7%
  • IT1.5%
  • Other7.5%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 196 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare GTUM'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.
IMTMiShares MSCI World ex Australia Momentum ETF
61%
0.25%$39m+17.0%––
SMHGVanEck Global Semiconductor ETF
31%
0.35%$4.6m–––
SEMIGlobal X Semiconductor ETF
30%
0.45%$1.1bn+109.0%+56.9%+35.2%
QYLDGlobal X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF Covered call
26%
0.60%$30m+13.7%+10.5%–
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
25%
0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
HNDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged
25%
0.51%$961m+22.3%+25.3%+13.1%

Same holdings is the share of GTUM'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 GTUM β†’

GTUM vs its closest alternatives

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

IMTM iShares MSCI World ex Australia Momentum ETF

  • They share 61% of their holdings: a lot of doubling up.
  • IMTM is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.35%), worth about $6,857 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • GTUM is about 6 times larger ($228m vs $39m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GTUM and IMTM side by side β†’

SMHG VanEck Global Semiconductor ETF

  • They share 31% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • Both charge the same fee (0.35%).
  • GTUM is much larger ($228m vs $4.6m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GTUM and SMHG side by side β†’

SEMI Global X Semiconductor ETF

  • They share 30% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • GTUM is cheaper (0.35% vs 0.45%), worth about $6,736 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • SEMI is about 5 times larger ($1.1bn vs $228m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare GTUM and SEMI side by side β†’

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

GTUM FAQs

What is the fee for GTUM?

GTUM charges a management fee (MER) of 0.35% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GTUM?

GTUM had $228m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages GTUM?

GTUM is managed by Betashares and has been listed since February 2026.

Is GTUM franked?

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

What does GTUM hold?

GTUM's largest holdings are Johnson & Johnson (5.8%), Micron Technology Inc (4.7%), ASML Holding NV (4.5%), Applied Materials Inc (3.9%), Lam Research Corp (3.8%). It holds about 196 investments in total. The biggest sector is information technology at 46%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is GTUM currency hedged?

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