Platinum International Fund Complex ETF (PIXX) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #480 of 514AUM Β· #331 of 5081Y Return Β· #346 of 4263Y Return Β· #235 of 3005Y Return Β· #148 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’1.8% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $1.9m (-3.1% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $4.94, 16% below its 12-month high (range $4.71 to $5.88).

About PIXX

PIXX is an international shares ETF from Platinum, listed on the ASX since September 2017. With $58m under management it is number 168 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.10% a year, about $110 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over five years it has returned +3.8% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

PIXX distributions and dividend dates

PIXX pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date.

The latest distribution was $0.4389 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own PIXX before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 8.9%. 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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PIXX price by TradingView

Stock CodePIXX
Fund ManagerPlatinum
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$58m
MER (%)1.10%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$1.9m
Last Price$4.94
52-Week Range$4.71 – $5.88
Bid/Ask Spread0.48%
Listing Date14/09/2017
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websitePlatinum β†—

Performance (% return)

-3%5%13%21%1M-1.8%1Y-2.9%3Y15.8%5Y20.6%
1 monthβˆ’1.8%
1 yearβˆ’2.9%
3 years p.a.+5.0%
5 years p.a.+3.8%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,7093 years ago$11,5815 years ago$12,061

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.

PIXX at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 1.10% a year it costs more than 86% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $55 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Behind its peers. +3.8% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.48% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from PIXX'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 2 Oct 2026

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

PIXX's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 13.3% 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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PIXX 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

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
VGSVanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF–0.18%$18.7bn+10.1%+17.9%+11.8%
QUALVanEck MSCI International Quality ETF–0.40%$9.2bn+10.1%+16.1%+11.4%
VGADVanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.21%$7.9bn+17.1%+19.8%+10.8%
QHALVanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged–0.43%$2.7bn+16.5%+17.8%+9.7%
VESGVanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF–0.18%$1.6bn+12.4%+19.5%+11.7%
QSMLVanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF–0.59%$1.6bnβˆ’1.4%+10.4%+7.1%

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

PIXX vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

  • VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 1.10%), worth about $59,439 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: PIXX +5.0%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 12.9 percentage points).
  • VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $58m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare PIXX and VGS side by side β†’

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

  • QUAL is cheaper (0.40% vs 1.10%), worth about $44,325 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: PIXX +5.0%, QUAL +16.1% (QUAL ahead by 11.1 percentage points).
  • QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $58m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare PIXX and QUAL side by side β†’

VGAD Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF

  • VGAD is cheaper (0.21% vs 1.10%), worth about $57,343 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: PIXX +5.0%, VGAD +19.8% (VGAD ahead by 14.8 percentage points).
  • VGAD is much larger ($7.9bn vs $58m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: PIXX is a standard fund, VGAD is currency hedged.

Compare PIXX and VGAD side by side β†’

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

PIXX FAQs

What is the fee for PIXX?

PIXX charges a management fee (MER) of 1.10% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is PIXX?

PIXX had $58m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has PIXX performed?

PIXX returned βˆ’2.9% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +5.0% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages PIXX?

PIXX is managed by Platinum and has been listed since September 2017.

Does PIXX pay monthly?

PIXX pays distributions once a year, usually going ex-distribution in July. It does not pay monthly. If you want monthly income, see the ETF dividend calendar on ReviewETF for funds that pay every month.

When is the next PIXX distribution?

Based on its usual schedule, PIXX's next distribution should go ex around the start of July, with payment about 15 days later. Dates can move, so check Platinum's announcements to confirm.

What is PIXX's dividend yield?

PIXX's distribution yield over the past 12 months was about 8.9%. That figure includes one-off capital gains or currency payouts, so its regular income is closer to 1.8% a year. Yields change with the unit price and each payment, and are not a forecast.

Is PIXX currency hedged?

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