VanEck MSCI International Growth ETF (GWTH) Review & Analysis

MER · Top 50%AUM · #423 of 5081Y Return · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+7.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $21.61, 5% below its 12-month high (range $17.36 to $22.63).

About GWTH

GWTH is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since August 2025. With $16m under management it is number 213 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.40% a year, about $40 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned +6.3%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

GWTH distributions and dividend dates

GWTH 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 $0.73 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 27 July 2026. To receive it you need to own GWTH before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.8%. 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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Compare GWTH with

GWTHvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.40%	0.18%
1 year	+6.3%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$16m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GWTHvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.40%	0.40%
1 year	+6.3%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.4%
Size	$16m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GWTHvsVGAD

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

Fee	0.40%	0.21%
1 year	+6.3%	+17.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+10.8%
Size	$16m	$7.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GWTHvsQHAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

Fee	0.40%	0.43%
1 year	+6.3%	+16.5%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.7%
Size	$16m	$2.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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GWTH price by TradingView

Stock Code	GWTH
Fund Manager	VanEck
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$16m
MER (%)	0.40%
Net flows (Sep)	$0.0m
Last Price	$21.61
52-Week Range	$17.36 – $22.63
Bid/Ask Spread	0.43%
Listing Date	28/08/2025
Exchange	ASX
Index tracked	MSCI World ex Australia Growth Select Index
Issuer website	VanEck ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+7.3%

1 year+6.3%

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,628

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.

GWTH at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Small fund. With $16m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
Wider trading spread. 0.43% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
Short track record. Listed in August 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.
In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 6 November (as at 7 November).

Worked out from GWTH'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

Downtrend since 6 Nov 2026

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

GWTH'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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

GWTH 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

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%
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%
QHAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.43%	$2.7bn	+16.5%	+17.8%	+9.7%
QSML	VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	–	0.59%	$1.6bn	−1.4%	+10.4%	+7.1%
VISM	Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF	–	0.32%	$952m	+10.4%	+14.5%	+6.6%

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

GWTH vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.40%), worth about $15,114 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: GWTH +6.3%, VGS +10.1% (VGS ahead by 3.8 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $16m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
Over 1 year: GWTH +6.3%, QUAL +10.1% (QUAL ahead by 3.8 percentage points).
QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $16m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 0.40%), worth about $13,018 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: GWTH +6.3%, VGAD +17.1% (VGAD ahead by 10.8 percentage points).
VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $16m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: GWTH is a standard fund, VGAD is currency hedged.

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

GWTH FAQs

What is the fee for GWTH?

GWTH charges a management fee (MER) of 0.40% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is GWTH?

GWTH had $16m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has GWTH performed?

GWTH returned +6.3% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages GWTH?

GWTH is managed by VanEck and has been listed since August 2025.

Is GWTH franked?

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

Is GWTH currency hedged?

No, GWTH 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.