Plato Global Shares Income Fund – Active ETF (PGI2) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER · #424 of 514AUM · Top 50%
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +1.3% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors added a net $54m (14.4% of the fund). That ranked #33 of 508 ETFs for new money.
  • The unit price closed the month at $11.50, at or near its 12-month high (range $10.73 to $11.58).

About PGI2

PGI2 is an international shares ETF from Plato, listed on the ASX since May 2026. With $429m under management it is number 67 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.85% a year, about $85 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

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

PGI2 distributions and dividend dates

PGI2 pays distributions monthly, with payment about 9 days after the ex-date.

The latest distribution was $0.0395 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 10 November 2026. To receive it you need to own PGI2 before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.2%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

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

Compare PGI2 with

PGI2 price by TradingView

Stock CodePGI2
Fund ManagerPlato
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$429m
MER (%)0.85%
Net flows (Sep)+$54m
Last Price$11.50
52-Week Range$10.73 – $11.58
Bid/Ask Spread0.14%
Listing Date19/05/2026
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websitePlato ↗

Performance (% return)

0%0%1%1%1M1.3%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+1.3%
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.

PGI2 at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

  • Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $54m in September (13% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 0.85% a year it costs more than 79% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $30 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Short track record. Listed in May 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from PGI2's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

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Is PGI2 in a base or a trend?

PGI2 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? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au →

PGI2 vs its benchmark

How PGI2 has done against the MSCI World ex Australia Index (net, AUD), after fees. For an active fund, this shows whether the manager has added value after fees.

PGI2BenchmarkDifference
1 year+15.50%+9.90%+5.60%
3 years p.a.+22.00%+18.50%+3.50%
5 years p.a.+15.00%+12.80%+2.20%

Issuer figures to 30 September 2026, fund returns after fees. Source: Plato. Compare more ETFs vs their benchmark →

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & incomeActive ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
PGA1Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF–0.88%$2.0bn+18.0%––
R3ALClearBridge Real Income Fund - Active ETF Active–0.85%$408m−5.6%––
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$154m+0.4%+5.7%–
JPEQJPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$111m+10.7%+14.8%–
JEGAJPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF Covered call–0.40%$21m−2.7%––
HJHIHejaz High Income Active ETF Active–1.10%$9.8m+5.7%––

Same holdings is the share of PGI2's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with PGI2, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like PGI2 →

PGI2 vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between PGI2 and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

PGA1 Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF

  • PGI2 is cheaper (0.85% vs 0.88%), worth about $1,860 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • PGA1 is about 5 times larger ($2.0bn vs $429m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PGI2 is actively managed, PGA1 is a standard fund.

Full PGI2 vs PGA1 comparison →

R3AL ClearBridge Real Income Fund - Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.85%).

Full PGI2 vs R3AL comparison →

JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF

  • JEPI is cheaper (0.40% vs 0.85%), worth about $29,128 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • PGI2 is about 3 times larger ($429m vs $154m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PGI2 is actively managed, JEPI is a covered call fund.

Full PGI2 vs JEPI comparison →

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

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PGI2 FAQs

What is the fee for PGI2?

PGI2 charges a management fee (MER) of 0.85% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is PGI2?

PGI2 had $429m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages PGI2?

PGI2 is managed by Plato and has been listed since May 2026.

Does PGI2 pay monthly distributions?

Yes. PGI2 pays a distribution every month.

When is the next PGI2 distribution?

Based on its usual schedule, PGI2's next distribution should go ex around the start of December, with payment about 9 days later. Dates can move, so check Plato's announcements to confirm.

What is PGI2's dividend yield?

PGI2's distribution yield over the past 12 months was about 2.2%. Yields change with the unit price and each payment, and are not a forecast.

Is PGI2 currency hedged?

No, PGI2 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 Plato product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.