Intell Investor Select Value Share Fund - Active ETF (IISV) Review & Analysis

MER · #447 of 514AUM · #329 of 5081Y Return · #382 of 4263Y Return · #163 of 300

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−7.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $2.96, near its 12-month low (range $2.93 to $3.73).

About IISV

IISV is an international shares ETF from Intelligent Investor, listed on the ASX since March 2023. With $61m under management it is number 166 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.97% a year, about $97 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned −9.6%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

IISV distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.3411 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 June 2026 and paid on 23 July 2026. To receive it you need to own IISV before the ex-date.

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

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Compare IISV with

IISVvsVVLU

Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF.

Fee	0.97%	0.28%
1 year	−9.6%	+16.9%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.0%
Size	$61m	$1.4bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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IISVvsDGVA

Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

Fee	0.97%	0.45%
1 year	−9.6%	+21.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$61m	$1.3bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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IISVvsVLUE

VanEck MSCI International Value ETF

Fee	0.97%	0.40%
1 year	−9.6%	+46.8%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+16.5%
Size	$61m	$643m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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IISVvsAGX1

Antipodes Global Value Active ETF

Fee	0.97%	1.10%
1 year	−9.6%	+9.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.6%
Size	$61m	$394m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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IISV price by TradingView

Stock Code	IISV
Fund Manager	Intelligent Investor
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$61m
MER (%)	0.97%
Net flows (Sep)	−$0.3m
Last Price	$2.96
52-Week Range	$2.93 – $3.73
Bid/Ask Spread	0.60%
Listing Date	31/03/2023
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Intelligent Investor ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−7.5%

1 year−9.6%

3 years p.a.+10.2%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,0443 years ago$13,395

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.

IISV at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 0.97% a year it costs more than 82% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $42 a year more on every $10,000.
Behind its peers. +10.2% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
Wider trading spread. 0.60% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from IISV'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

Base since 16 Oct 2026

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

IISV's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 11.4% 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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

IISV 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

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VVLU	Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF. Active	–	0.28%	$1.4bn	+16.9%	+15.9%	+12.0%
DGVA	Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF Active	–	0.45%	$1.3bn	+21.6%	–	–
VLUE	VanEck MSCI International Value ETF	–	0.40%	$643m	+46.8%	+25.5%	+16.5%
AGX1	Antipodes Global Value Active ETF Active	–	1.10%	$394m	+9.1%	+16.8%	+9.6%
HVLU	VanEck MSCI International Value (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.43%	$164m	+57.8%	–	–
AVSV	Avantis Global Small Cap Value UCITS ETF	–	0.45%	$92m	–	–	–

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

IISV vs its closest alternatives

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

VVLU Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF.

VVLU is cheaper (0.28% vs 0.97%), worth about $44,678 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: IISV +10.2%, VVLU +15.9% (VVLU ahead by 5.7 percentage points).
VVLU is much larger ($1.4bn vs $61m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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DGVA Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF

DGVA is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.97%), worth about $33,154 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: IISV −9.6%, DGVA +21.6% (DGVA ahead by 31.1 percentage points).
DGVA is much larger ($1.3bn vs $61m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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VLUE VanEck MSCI International Value ETF

VLUE is cheaper (0.40% vs 0.97%), worth about $36,507 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: IISV +10.2%, VLUE +25.5% (VLUE ahead by 15.2 percentage points).
VLUE is much larger ($643m vs $61m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: IISV is actively managed, VLUE is a standard fund.

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

IISV FAQs

What is the fee for IISV?

IISV charges a management fee (MER) of 0.97% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is IISV?

IISV had $61m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has IISV performed?

IISV returned −9.6% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +10.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages IISV?

IISV is managed by Intelligent Investor and has been listed since March 2023.

Is IISV franked?

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

Is IISV currency hedged?

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