Montaka Global Fund - Active ETF (MOGL) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #504 of 514AUM Β· #255 of 5081Y Return Β· #387 of 4263Y Return Β· Top 50%5Y Return Β· #125 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’3.7% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $4.17, 19% below its 12-month high (range $3.60 to $5.17).

About MOGL

MOGL is an international shares ETF from Montaka, listed on the ASX since December 2017. With $139m under management it is number 126 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.32% a year, about $132 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over five years it has returned +5.2% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

MOGL distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.1364 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 20 July 2026. To receive it you need to own MOGL before the ex-date.

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

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MOGL price by TradingView

Stock CodeMOGL
Fund ManagerMontaka
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$139m
MER (%)1.32%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$0.2m
Last Price$4.17
52-Week Range$3.60 – $5.17
Bid/Ask Spread0.54%
Listing Date20/12/2017
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteMontaka β†—

Performance (% return)

-11%8%27%46%1M-3.7%1Y-11.2%3Y45.7%5Y28.8%
1 monthβˆ’3.7%
1 yearβˆ’11.2%
3 years p.a.+13.4%
5 years p.a.+5.2%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$8,8823 years ago$14,5685 years ago$12,883

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.

MOGL at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 1.32% a year it costs more than 98% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $77 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Behind its peers. +5.2% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.54% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from MOGL'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
Base since 29 Oct 2026

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

MOGL's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 14.8% 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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MOGL 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

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
MKAXMontaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF–1.25%$77mβˆ’13.7%+14.9%+2.9%
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
IVViShares S&P 500 ETF–0.04%$14.9bn+10.1%+19.2%+13.4%
NDQBetashares Nasdaq 100 ETF–0.48%$9.5bn+16.6%+23.8%+15.3%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF–0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%

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

MOGL vs its closest alternatives

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

MKAX Montaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF

  • MKAX is cheaper (1.25% vs 1.32%), worth about $4,025 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MOGL +13.4%, MKAX +14.9% (MKAX ahead by 1.6 percentage points).
  • Different structure: MOGL is actively managed, MKAX is a standard fund.

Compare MOGL and MKAX side by side β†’

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 1.32%), worth about $72,260 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MOGL +13.4%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 4.6 percentage points).
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $139m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: MOGL is actively managed, VGS is a standard fund.

Compare MOGL and VGS side by side β†’

IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

  • IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 1.32%), worth about $82,190 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: MOGL +13.4%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 5.9 percentage points).
  • IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $139m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: MOGL is actively managed, IVV is a standard fund.

Compare MOGL and IVV side by side β†’

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

MOGL FAQs

What is the fee for MOGL?

MOGL charges a management fee (MER) of 1.32% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is MOGL?

MOGL had $139m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has MOGL performed?

MOGL returned βˆ’11.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +13.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages MOGL?

MOGL is managed by Montaka and has been listed since December 2017.

Is MOGL franked?

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

Is MOGL currency hedged?

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