iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF (MVOL) Review & Analysis
- −0.5% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors added a net $1.4m (4.6% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $35.84, 3% below its 12-month high (range $33.50 to $36.92).
About MVOL
MVOL is an Australian shares ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since October 2016. With $32m under management it is number 63 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.30% a year, about $30 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.
Its largest holdings are BHP GROUP LTD, TELSTRA GROUP and ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD, and the top 10 make up 37% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (30%) and materials (18%).
Over five years it has returned +6.7% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF.
MVOL distributions and dividend dates
MVOL pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.4602 per unit (36% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 13 July 2026. To receive it you need to own MVOL before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.0%, with distributions around 36% franked. 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 MVOL with
| Fee | 0.30% | 0.30% |
| 1 year | +3.3% | +1.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.7% | +7.6% |
| Size | $32m | $148m |
| Fee | 0.30% | 0.30% |
| 1 year | +3.3% | −0.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.7% | +4.8% |
| Size | $32m | $1.2bn |
| Fee | 0.30% | 0.55% |
| 1 year | +3.3% | +1.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.7% | +3.9% |
| Size | $32m | $768m |
| Fee | 0.30% | 0.20% |
| 1 year | +3.3% | +14.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.7% | +9.5% |
| Size | $32m | $739m |
MVOL price by TradingView
| Stock Code | MVOL |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $32m |
| MER (%) | 0.30% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$1.4m |
| Last Price | $35.84 |
| 52-Week Range | $33.50 – $36.92 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.10% |
| Listing Date | 14/10/2016 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | iShares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
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.
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