iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (IXI) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #263 of 5081Y Return Β· #286 of 4263Y Return Β· #247 of 3005Y Return Β· #139 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $3.8m (-2.9% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $94.24, 9% below its 12-month high (range $91.30 to $103.75).

About IXI

IXI is an international shares ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since March 2009. With $130m under management it is number 131 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.41% a year, about $41 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Walmart Inc, Costco Wholesale Corp and Procter & Gamble Co/The, and the top 10 make up 47% of the fund. By sector it leans towards consumer staples (85%) and consumer discretionary (15%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 59%.

Over five years it has returned +4.3% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

IXI distributions and dividend dates

IXI pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $1.2595 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 13 July 2026. To receive it you need to own IXI before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.9%. 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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IXI price by TradingView

Stock CodeIXI
Fund ManageriShares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$130m
MER (%)0.41%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$3.8m
Last Price$94.24
52-Week Range$91.30 – $103.75
Bid/Ask Spread0.18%
Listing Date11/03/2009
ExchangeASX
Index trackedS&P Global 1200 Consumer Staples Sector Index
Issuer websiteiShares β†—

Performance (% return)

-0%8%16%24%1M-0.5%1Y-0.0%3Y14.4%5Y23.6%
1 monthβˆ’0.5%
1 yearβˆ’0.0%
3 years p.a.+4.6%
5 years p.a.+4.3%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,9983 years ago$11,4375 years ago$12,364

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.

IXI at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Long track record. Listed since 2009, through several market cycles.
  • In an uptrend. Its price has been trending up since 2 November (as at 7 November).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Behind its peers. +4.3% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

Worked out from IXI'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
Uptrend since 2 Nov 2026

IXI is in an uptrend. Here's why that matters.

IXI's price is above its 20-day average and its 10, 20, 50 and 200-day averages are stacked upward. The trend is on investors' side. Its price is at or near its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Uptrends are when satellite ETFs tend to do their best work. The key is knowing when the trend breaks, so gains aren't handed back.

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

IXI 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

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (47.1% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
WMT7.37%
COST6.01%
PG5.03%
KO4.88%
PM4.67%
NESN4.47%
PEP4.11%
ULVR3.66%
BATS3.47%
MO3.40%

Sector breakdown

  • Consumer Staples85.1%
  • Consumer Discretionary14.9%

Country breakdown

  • United States58.6%
  • United Kingdom12.8%
  • Japan5.9%
  • Switzerland5.3%
  • France4.8%
  • Canada2.7%
  • Netherlands2.0%
  • BE2.0%
  • Other5.9%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 102 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare IXI'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.
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF
3%
0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF
5%
0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF
7%
0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
8%
0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
3%
0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
VTSVanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF–0.03%$7.3bn+9.8%+18.8%+12.4%

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

IXI vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • They share 3% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.41%), worth about $15,787 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IXI +4.6%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 13.4 percentage points).
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $130m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IXI and VGS side by side β†’

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

  • They share 5% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.41%), worth about $25,717 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IXI +4.6%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 14.7 percentage points).
  • IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $130m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IXI and IVV side by side β†’

NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

  • They share 7% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • IXI is cheaper (0.41% vs 0.48%), worth about $4,678 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: IXI +4.6%, NDQ +23.8% (NDQ ahead by 19.2 percentage points).
  • NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $130m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare IXI and NDQ side by side β†’

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

IXI FAQs

What is the fee for IXI?

IXI charges a management fee (MER) of 0.41% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is IXI?

IXI had $130m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has IXI performed?

IXI returned βˆ’0.0% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +4.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages IXI?

IXI is managed by iShares and has been listed since March 2009.

Is IXI franked?

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

What does IXI hold?

IXI's largest holdings are Walmart Inc (7.4%), Costco Wholesale Corp (6.0%), Procter & Gamble Co/The (5.0%), Coca-Cola Co/The (4.9%), Philip Morris International Inc (4.7%). It holds about 102 investments in total. The biggest sector is consumer staples at 84%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is IXI currency hedged?

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