First Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF (LEVR) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #437 of 514AUM Β· #270 of 5081Y Return Β· #401 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’9.2% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at βˆ’2.1%.
  • Investors added a net $1.7m (1.4% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $1.38, 21% below its 12-month high (range $1.25 to $1.73).

About LEVR

LEVR is an Australian shares ETF from First Sentier, listed on the ASX since May 2025. With $119m under management it is number 47 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.95% a year, about $95 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.

Over the past year it returned βˆ’16.6%, against +1.6% for the median Australian shares ETF.

LEVR distributions and dividend dates

LEVR pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 13 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0047 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 14 July 2026. To receive it you need to own LEVR before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 0.6%. 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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LEVR price by TradingView

Stock CodeLEVR
Fund ManagerFirst Sentier
Asset ClassAustralian shares
AUM$119m
MER (%)0.95%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.7m
Last Price$1.38
52-Week Range$1.25 – $1.73
Bid/Ask Spread0.63%
Listing Date15/05/2025
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteFirst Sentier β†—

Performance (% return)

-17%-11%-6%0%1M-9.2%1Y-16.6%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’9.2%
1 yearβˆ’16.6%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$8,336

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.

LEVR at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 0.95% a year it costs more than 87% of Australian shares ETFs (median 0.35%), or about $60 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.63% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in May 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.
  • Geared. It uses borrowing to magnify gains and losses. Over time, choppy markets can wear the value down, so it suits experienced, short-term investors.

Worked out from LEVR's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 83 Australian shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 22 Oct 2026

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

LEVR's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 5.3% 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.

Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26
UptrendBaseDowntrend

LEVR 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

Australia

Themes & Sectors

GearedActive ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
XX20First Sentier Ex-20 Australian Share Active ETF Active–0.75%$115m–––
GEARBetashares Geared Australian Equities ETF Geared–0.80%$572mβˆ’1.2%+17.1%+8.4%
GGBLBetashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF Geared–0.35%$101m+13.0%––
GMVWVanEck Geared Australian Equal Weight Complex ETF Geared–0.35%$43mβˆ’5.9%––
G200Betashares Wealthbuilder Aus200 Geared Complex ETF Geared–0.35%$37m+1.5%––
VASVanguard Australian Shares Index ETF–0.07%$26.7bn+2.2%+10.8%+6.5%

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

LEVR vs its closest alternatives

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

XX20 First Sentier Ex-20 Australian Share Active ETF

  • XX20 is cheaper (0.75% vs 0.95%), worth about $12,433 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Different structure: LEVR is a geared fund, XX20 is actively managed.

Compare LEVR and XX20 side by side β†’

GEAR Betashares Geared Australian Equities ETF

  • GEAR is cheaper (0.80% vs 0.95%), worth about $9,283 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: LEVR βˆ’16.6%, GEAR βˆ’1.2% (GEAR ahead by 15.4 percentage points).
  • GEAR is about 5 times larger ($572m vs $119m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare LEVR and GEAR side by side β†’

GGBL Betashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF

  • GGBL is cheaper (0.35% vs 0.95%), worth about $38,671 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: LEVR βˆ’16.6%, GGBL +13.0% (GGBL ahead by 29.6 percentage points).

Compare LEVR and GGBL side by side β†’

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

LEVR FAQs

What is the fee for LEVR?

LEVR charges a management fee (MER) of 0.95% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is LEVR?

LEVR had $119m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has LEVR performed?

LEVR returned βˆ’16.6% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages LEVR?

LEVR is managed by First Sentier and has been listed since May 2025.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the First Sentier product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.