Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (LSGE) Review & Analysis

MER · #454 of 514AUM · #406 of 5081Y Return · #391 of 4263Y Return · Top 50%5Y Return · #191 of 225

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+0.5% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors withdrew a net $16m (-44.1% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $1.97, 25% below its 12-month high (range $1.85 to $2.61).

About LSGE

LSGE is an international shares ETF from Loomis, listed on the ASX since October 2021. With $21m under management it is number 205 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.99% a year, about $99 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over five years it has returned +0.0% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

LSGE distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.2303 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 21 July 2026. To receive it you need to own LSGE before the ex-date.

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

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Compare LSGE with

LSGEvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.18%
1 year	−11.8%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+0.0%	+11.8%
Size	$21m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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LSGEvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.04%
1 year	−11.8%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+0.0%	+13.4%
Size	$21m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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LSGEvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.48%
1 year	−11.8%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	+0.0%	+15.3%
Size	$21m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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LSGEvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.99%	0.40%
1 year	−11.8%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+0.0%	+11.4%
Size	$21m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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LSGE price by TradingView

Stock Code	LSGE
Fund Manager	Loomis
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$21m
MER (%)	0.99%
Net flows (Sep)	−$16m
Last Price	$1.97
52-Week Range	$1.85 – $2.61
Bid/Ask Spread	0.50%
Listing Date	01/10/2021
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Loomis ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+0.5%

1 year−11.8%

3 years p.a.+14.6%

5 years p.a.+0.0%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$8,8173 years ago$15,0515 years ago$10,000

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.

LSGE at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 0.99% a year it costs more than 82% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $44 a year more on every $10,000.
Small fund. With $21m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
Behind its peers. +0.0% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
Money is flowing out. Investors withdrew a net $16m in September (79% of the fund).
Wider trading spread. 0.50% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from LSGE'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 3 Nov 2026

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

LSGE'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.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

LSGE 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

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

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%
IVV	iShares S&P 500 ETF	–	0.04%	$14.9bn	+10.1%	+19.2%	+13.4%
NDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF	–	0.48%	$9.5bn	+16.6%	+23.8%	+15.3%
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%
VTS	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	–	0.03%	$7.3bn	+9.8%	+18.8%	+12.4%

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

LSGE vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.99%), worth about $52,836 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: LSGE +14.6%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 3.3 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: LSGE is actively managed, VGS is a standard fund.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.99%), worth about $62,766 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: LSGE +14.6%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 4.6 percentage points).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: LSGE is actively managed, IVV is a standard fund.

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NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.99%), worth about $32,371 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: LSGE +14.6%, NDQ +23.8% (NDQ ahead by 9.2 percentage points).
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: LSGE is actively managed, NDQ is a standard fund.

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

LSGE FAQs

What is the fee for LSGE?

LSGE charges a management fee (MER) of 0.99% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is LSGE?

LSGE had $21m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has LSGE performed?

LSGE returned −11.8% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +14.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages LSGE?

LSGE is managed by Loomis and has been listed since October 2021.

Is LSGE franked?

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

Is LSGE currency hedged?

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