Betashares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF (MNRS) Review & Analysis

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What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’8.4% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $1.5m (0.6% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $14.65, 32% below its 12-month high (range $11.00 to $21.69).

About MNRS

MNRS is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since July 2016. With $256m under management it is number 96 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.57% a year, about $57 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are Newmont Corp, Barrick Mining Corp and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, and the top 10 make up 59% of the fund. By sector it leans towards materials (100%) and information technology (0%). Canada is the biggest country exposure at 47%.

Over five years it has returned +24.6% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on gold & precious metals, commodities & resources, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

MNRS distributions and dividend dates

MNRS pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $1.1276 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own MNRS before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 8.6%. 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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MNRS price by TradingView

Stock CodeMNRS
Fund ManagerBetashares
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$256m
MER (%)0.57%
Net flows (Sep)+$1.5m
Last Price$14.65
52-Week Range$11.00 – $21.69
Bid/Ask Spread0.16%
Listing Date29/07/2016
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteBetashares β†—

Performance (% return)

-8%71%151%231%1M-8.4%1Y13.9%3Y230.7%5Y200.0%
1 monthβˆ’8.4%
1 year+13.9%
3 years p.a.+49.0%
5 years p.a.+24.6%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,3893 years ago$33,0745 years ago$30,003

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.

MNRS at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Ahead of its peers. +24.6% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Long track record. Listed since 2016, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 59% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.
  • In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 29 October (as at 7 November).

Worked out from MNRS'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
Downtrend since 29 Oct 2026

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

MNRS's price is below its 20-day average and its averages are stacked downward. Its price is 31.3% below its 12-month high.

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.

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

MNRS 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

Gold & precious metalsCurrency hedgedCommodities & resources

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (58.7% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
NEM8.80%
ABX8.58%
AEM8.47%
WPM8.03%
ANG6.16%
FNV4.45%
28993.97%
GFI3.75%
K3.43%
RGLD3.03%

Sector breakdown

  • Materials99.8%
  • Information Technology0.2%

Country breakdown

  • Canada47.1%
  • ZA17.1%
  • United States16.3%
  • BR8.0%
  • Hong Kong5.4%
  • United Kingdom1.8%
  • TR1.3%
  • MX1.1%
  • Other2.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 30 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 56 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare MNRS'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.
GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF
22%
0.53%$1.5bn+10.5%+45.7%+26.5%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
IHVViShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.10%$4.3bn+15.4%+21.0%+10.9%
DFGHDimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged–0.36%$4.2bn+18.2%––
HGBLBetashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.11%$3.0bn+17.4%+20.6%–
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
0%
0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%

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

MNRS vs its closest alternatives

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

GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF

  • They share 22% of their holdings: some overlap.
  • GDX is cheaper (0.53% vs 0.57%), worth about $2,623 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MNRS +49.0%, GDX +45.7% (MNRS ahead by 3.3 percentage points).
  • GDX is about 6 times larger ($1.5bn vs $256m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: MNRS is currency hedged, GDX is a standard fund.

Full MNRS vs GDX comparison β†’

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

  • They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 0.57%), worth about $24,298 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MNRS +49.0%, VGAD +19.8% (MNRS ahead by 29.2 percentage points).
  • VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $256m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare MNRS and VGAD side by side β†’

IHVV iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • They share 0% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • IHVV is cheaper (0.10% vs 0.57%), worth about $32,038 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MNRS +49.0%, IHVV +21.0% (MNRS ahead by 28.0 percentage points).
  • IHVV is much larger ($4.3bn vs $256m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare MNRS and IHVV side by side β†’

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

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MNRS FAQs

What is the fee for MNRS?

MNRS charges a management fee (MER) of 0.57% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is MNRS?

MNRS had $256m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has MNRS performed?

MNRS returned +13.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +49.0% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages MNRS?

MNRS is managed by Betashares and has been listed since July 2016.

Is MNRS franked?

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

What does MNRS hold?

MNRS's largest holdings are Newmont Corp (8.8%), Barrick Mining Corp (8.6%), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (8.5%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (8.0%), Anglogold Ashanti Plc (6.2%). It holds about 56 investments in total. The biggest sector is materials at 100%. Holdings as at 30 October 2026.

Is MNRS currency hedged?

Yes. MNRS is currency hedged, so changes in the Australian dollar have little effect on its returns. You get the return of the underlying investments in their local currency, less a small cost of hedging.

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.