VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF (MONY) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 10%AUM Β· #274 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +0.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian bonds ETF at βˆ’0.4%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $50.28, at or near its 12-month high (range $50.02 to $50.28).

About MONY

MONY is an Australian bonds ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since February 2026. With $115m under management it is number 37 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.15% a year, about $15 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, cash, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

MONY distributions and dividend dates

MONY pays distributions monthly, with payment about 16 days after the ex-date.

The latest distribution was $0.21 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own MONY before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.1%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

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

Compare MONY with

MONY price by TradingView

Stock CodeMONY
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassAustralian bonds
AUM$115m
MER (%)0.15%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$50.28
52-Week Range$50.02 – $50.28
Bid/Ask Spread0.05%
Listing Date06/02/2026
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexBloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (benchmark) Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

0%0%0%0%1M0.4%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+0.4%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

MONY at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.15% a year it is cheaper than 88% of Australian bonds ETFs.
  • Cheap to trade. A bid/ask spread of 0.05%, so buying and selling costs little extra.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Short track record. Listed in February 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from MONY's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 59 Australian bonds ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Not rated yet

Is MONY in a base or a trend?

MONY doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

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.

Why no chart? Bond, cash and currency fund prices drop each time a distribution is paid, so a price chart makes them look worse than they are. Check the total returns above instead.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFsBonds & fixed incomeCash

Portfolio Breakdown

Sector breakdown

  • Bonds & cash100.0%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare MONY'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.
MMKTBetashares Australian Cash Plus Active ETF Active–0.18%$666m+4.3%––
PLUSVanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF–0.32%$403mβˆ’0.1%+5.0%+1.0%
IYLDiShares Yield Plus ETF–0.12%$266m+3.1%+4.8%+3.1%
FSCFFirst Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF Active–0.20%$8.1m–––
SUBDVanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF–0.29%$4.0bn+5.1%+5.7%+4.2%
VAFVanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF–0.10%$3.9bnβˆ’0.4%+3.4%βˆ’0.1%

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

MONY vs its closest alternatives

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

MMKT Betashares Australian Cash Plus Active ETF

  • MONY is cheaper (0.15% vs 0.18%), worth about $2,107 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • MMKT is about 6 times larger ($666m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full MONY vs MMKT comparison β†’

PLUS VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF

  • MONY is cheaper (0.15% vs 0.32%), worth about $11,794 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • PLUS is about 4 times larger ($403m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: MONY is actively managed, PLUS is a standard fund.

Compare MONY and PLUS side by side β†’

IYLD iShares Yield Plus ETF

  • IYLD is cheaper (0.12% vs 0.15%), worth about $2,118 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • IYLD is about 2 times larger ($266m vs $115m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: MONY is actively managed, IYLD is a standard fund.

Compare MONY and IYLD side by side β†’

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

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MONY FAQs

What is the fee for MONY?

MONY charges a management fee (MER) of 0.15% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is MONY?

MONY had $115m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages MONY?

MONY is managed by VanEck and has been listed since February 2026.

Does MONY pay monthly distributions?

Yes. MONY pays a distribution every month.

When is the next MONY distribution?

Based on its usual schedule, MONY's next distribution should go ex around the start of December, with payment about 16 days later. Dates can move, so check VanEck's announcements to confirm.

What is MONY's dividend yield?

MONY's distribution yield over the past 12 months was about 2.1%. Yields change with the unit price and each payment, and are not a forecast.

Disclaimer

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