Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #273 of 514AUM Β· #359 of 5081Y Return Β· Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.2% in September (total return), ahead of the median property & infrastructure ETF at βˆ’3.9%.
  • Investors added a net $2.6m (6.9% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $12.97, 15% below its 12-month high (range $12.14 to $15.29).

About PAVE

PAVE is a property & infrastructure ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since June 2024. With $40m under management it is number 18 of 19 property & infrastructure ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.47% a year, about $47 on every $10,000 invested, in line with the typical property & infrastructure ETF at 0.47%.

Its largest holdings are Emerson Electric Co, Nucor Corp and Fastenal Co, and the top 10 make up 34% of the fund. By sector it leans towards industrials (60%) and materials (21%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 99%.

Over the past year it returned +7.2%, against +5.5% for the median property & infrastructure ETF. With its focus on infrastructure, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

PAVE distributions and dividend dates

PAVE pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 14 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.4023 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own PAVE before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.2%. 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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PAVE price by TradingView

Stock CodePAVE
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassProperty & infrastructure
AUM$40m
MER (%)0.47%
Net flows (Sep)+$2.6m
Last Price$12.97
52-Week Range$12.14 – $15.29
Bid/Ask Spread0.14%
Listing Date05/06/2024
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer websiteGlobal X β†—

Performance (% return)

-1%2%4%7%1M-1.2%1Y7.2%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’1.2%
1 year+7.2%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,717

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.

PAVE at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $40m 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 June 2024, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from PAVE's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 20 property & infrastructure ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 4 Nov 2026

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

PAVE's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 16.8% 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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PAVE 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

Themes & Sectors

Infrastructure

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (33.5% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
EMR3.76%
NUE3.64%
FAST3.63%
DE3.45%
URI3.36%
UNP3.17%
CSX3.16%
NSC3.13%
ROK3.13%
PWR3.10%

Sector breakdown

  • Industrials59.8%
  • Materials20.9%
  • Utilities17.3%
  • Information Technology1.6%
  • Real Estate0.4%

Country breakdown

  • United States98.9%
  • Australia0.8%
  • France0.4%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio as at 31 October 2026. Breakdowns are based on the largest 98 positions, covering 100% of the fund. Compare PAVE'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.
GIFLLazard Global Listed Infrastructure Active ETF Active–0.98%$3.0bn+6.1%––
IFRAVanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
9%
0.20%$2.1bn+5.3%+12.1%+5.3%
GLINiShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged
9%
0.15%$1.9bn+5.7%+12.3%–
CIIHCB Global Infrastructure Income (Hedged) Active ETF Currency hedged–1.02%$1.4bn+10.5%––
CIVHCB GLBL Infrastructure Value (Hedged) Active ETF Currency hedged–1.02%$1.0bn+9.6%––
CUIVCB GLBL Infrastructure Value Active ETF Active–0.97%$678mβˆ’0.4%––

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

PAVE vs its closest alternatives

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

GIFL Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Active ETF

  • PAVE is cheaper (0.47% vs 0.98%), worth about $32,429 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: PAVE +7.2%, GIFL +6.1% (PAVE ahead by 1.1 percentage points).
  • GIFL is much larger ($3.0bn vs $40m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PAVE is a standard fund, GIFL is actively managed.

Compare PAVE and GIFL side by side β†’

IFRA VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • They share 9% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • IFRA is cheaper (0.20% vs 0.47%), worth about $18,401 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: PAVE +7.2%, IFRA +5.3% (PAVE ahead by 1.9 percentage points).
  • IFRA is much larger ($2.1bn vs $40m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PAVE is a standard fund, IFRA is currency hedged.

Compare PAVE and IFRA side by side β†’

GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

  • They share 9% of their holdings: mostly different companies.
  • GLIN is cheaper (0.15% vs 0.47%), worth about $21,907 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: PAVE +7.2%, GLIN +5.7% (PAVE ahead by 1.5 percentage points).
  • GLIN is much larger ($1.9bn vs $40m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PAVE is a standard fund, GLIN is currency hedged.

Compare PAVE and GLIN side by side β†’

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

PAVE FAQs

What is the fee for PAVE?

PAVE charges a management fee (MER) of 0.47% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is PAVE?

PAVE had $40m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has PAVE performed?

PAVE returned +7.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages PAVE?

PAVE is managed by Global X and has been listed since June 2024.

What does PAVE hold?

PAVE's largest holdings are Emerson Electric Co (3.8%), Nucor Corp (3.6%), Fastenal Co (3.6%), Deere & Co (3.5%), United Rentals Inc (3.4%). It holds about 98 investments in total. The biggest sector is industrials at 49%. Holdings as at 31 October 2026.

Disclaimer

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