Macquarie Core Global Equity (Hedged) Active ETF (MQHG) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· Top 10%AUM Β· #372 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’0.4% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $7.4m (27.6% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $11.36, at or near its 12-month high (range $9.46 to $11.56).

About MQHG

MQHG is an international shares ETF from Macquarie, listed on the ASX since December 2025. With $34m under management it is number 186 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.18% a year, about $18 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. Broad, low-cost funds like this are often used as a core holding in a core and satellite portfolio.

MQHG distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0288 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 16 October 2026. To receive it you need to own MQHG before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.7%. 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 MQHG with

MQHG price by TradingView

Stock CodeMQHG
Fund ManagerMacquarie
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$34m
MER (%)0.18%
Net flows (Sep)+$7.4m
Last Price$11.36
52-Week Range$9.46 – $11.56
Bid/Ask Spread0.26%
Listing Date04/12/2025
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexMSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index (hedged)
Issuer websiteMacquarie β†—

Performance (% return)

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1 monthβˆ’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.

MQHG at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Low cost. At 0.18% a year it is cheaper than 93% of international shares ETFs.
  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $7.4m in September (22% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $34m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in December 2025, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from MQHG'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 26 Oct 2026

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

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

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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

MQHG 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

Currency hedgedActive ETFs

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DFGHDimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged–0.36%$4.2bn+18.2%––
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
IHVViShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.10%$4.3bn+15.4%+21.0%+10.9%
HGBLBetashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged–0.11%$3.0bn+17.4%+20.6%–
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%
IWLDiShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF–0.09%$2.0bn+10.4%+18.3%+12.3%

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

MQHG vs its closest alternatives

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

DFGH Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

  • MQHG is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.36%), worth about $12,410 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • DFGH is much larger ($4.2bn vs $34m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare MQHG and DFGH side by side β†’

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

  • MQHG is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.21%), worth about $2,096 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $34m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare MQHG and VGAD side by side β†’

IHVV iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • IHVV is cheaper (0.10% vs 0.18%), worth about $5,644 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • IHVV is much larger ($4.3bn vs $34m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare MQHG and IHVV side by side β†’

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

MQHG FAQs

What is the fee for MQHG?

MQHG charges a management fee (MER) of 0.18% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is MQHG?

MQHG had $34m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages MQHG?

MQHG is managed by Macquarie and has been listed since December 2025.

Is MQHG franked?

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

Is MQHG currency hedged?

Yes. MQHG 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 Macquarie product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.