Betashares India Quality ETF (IIND) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #419 of 514AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #402 of 4263Y Return Β· #295 of 3005Y Return Β· #208 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’4.8% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $4.5m (-2.7% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $9.33, near its 12-month low (range $9.19 to $12.27).

About IIND

IIND is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since August 2019. With $160m under management it is number 116 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.80% a year, about $80 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Infosys Ltd and Persistent Systems Ltd, and the top 10 make up 41% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (24%) and consumer discretionary (21%).

Over five years it has returned βˆ’1.1% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

IIND distributions and dividend dates

IIND pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 17 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0403 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 January 2026 and paid on 19 January 2026. To receive it you need to own IIND before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 0.8%. 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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IIND price by TradingView

Stock CodeIIND
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$160m
MER (%)0.80%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$4.5m
Last Price$9.33
52-Week Range$9.19 – $12.27
Bid/Ask Spread0.24%
Listing Date06/08/2019
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-17%-11%-6%0%1M-4.8%1Y-16.9%3Y-8.0%5Y-5.3%
1 monthβˆ’4.8%
1 yearβˆ’16.9%
3 years p.a.βˆ’2.7%
5 years p.a.βˆ’1.1%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$8,3143 years ago$9,2005 years ago$9,468

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.

IIND at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 0.80% a year it costs more than 77% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $25 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Behind its peers. βˆ’1.1% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

Worked out from IIND'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 6 Nov 2026

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

IIND's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 15.7% below its 12-month high.

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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IIND weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

IIND vs its benchmark

How IIND has done against the Solactive India Quality Select Index, after fees. For an index fund, a small shortfall roughly the size of the fee is normal.

IINDBenchmarkDifference
1 year-19.18%-18.60%-0.58%
3 years p.a.-2.37%-0.15%-2.22%
5 years p.a.+0.57%+2.34%-1.77%

Issuer figures to 30 October 2026, fund returns after fees. Source: Betashares. Compare more ETFs vs their benchmark β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

AsiaIndia

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (40.6% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
TCS4.94%
INFO4.72%
PSYS4.62%
HUVR4.21%
MM3.97%
BAF3.76%
BJAUT3.65%
ICICIBC3.60%
BSE3.59%
HMCL3.49%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology24.3%
  • Consumer Discretionary20.8%
  • Financials12.4%
  • Consumer Staples11.9%
  • Industrials8.8%
  • Materials6.3%
  • Energy5.9%
  • Health Care3.4%
  • Other6.2%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 30 positions, covering 99% of the fund. Compare IIND'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.
NDIAGlobal X India Nifty 50 ETF
45%
0.69%$166mβˆ’17.2%βˆ’2.6%+0.3%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
0%
0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%
QSMLVanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF
0%
0.59%$1.6bnβˆ’1.4%+10.4%+7.1%
QLTYBetashares Global Quality Leaders ETF
0%
0.35%$1.1bn+8.9%+15.3%+9.2%
QMIXState Street SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF
0%
0.18%$449m+9.5%+15.1%+10.5%

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

IIND vs its closest alternatives

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

NDIA Global X India Nifty 50 ETF

  • They share 45% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • NDIA is cheaper (0.69% vs 0.80%), worth about $6,967 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IIND βˆ’2.7%, NDIA βˆ’2.6% (almost identical).

Compare IIND and NDIA side by side β†’

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

  • They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • QUAL is cheaper (0.40% vs 0.80%), worth about $26,006 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IIND βˆ’2.7%, QUAL +16.1% (QUAL ahead by 18.9 percentage points).
  • QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $160m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IIND and QUAL side by side β†’

QHAL VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • QHAL is cheaper (0.43% vs 0.80%), worth about $23,990 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IIND βˆ’2.7%, QHAL +17.8% (QHAL ahead by 20.6 percentage points).
  • QHAL is much larger ($2.7bn vs $160m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: IIND is a standard fund, QHAL is currency hedged.

Compare IIND and QHAL side by side β†’

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

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IIND FAQs

What is the fee for IIND?

IIND charges a management fee (MER) of 0.80% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is IIND?

IIND had $160m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has IIND performed?

IIND returned βˆ’16.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned βˆ’2.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages IIND?

IIND is managed by Betashares and has been listed since August 2019.

Is IIND franked?

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

What does IIND hold?

IIND's largest holdings are Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (4.9%), Infosys Ltd (4.7%), Persistent Systems Ltd (4.6%), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (4.2%), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (4.0%). It holds about 30 investments in total. The biggest sector is information technology at 24%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is IIND currency hedged?

No, IIND 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.