Betashares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN) Review & Analysis
- −1.2% in September (total return), ahead of the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors withdrew a net $3.5m (-4.5% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $17.58, 10% below its 12-month high (range $16.81 to $19.50).
About QFN
QFN is an Australian shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since December 2010. With $74m under management it is number 53 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.34% a year, about $34 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.
Its largest holdings are Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp, and the top 10 make up 92% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (100%).
Over five years it has returned +9.7% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF. With its focus on banks & financials, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
QFN distributions and dividend dates
QFN pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.1068 per unit (109% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own QFN before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.0%, with distributions around 109% 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 QFN with
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | +32.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +9.7% | +13.0% |
| Size | $74m | $460m |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −0.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +9.7% | +9.5% |
| Size | $74m | $34m |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −7.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +9.7% | – |
| Size | $74m | $6.5m |
| Fee | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | +2.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +9.7% | +6.5% |
| Size | $74m | $26.7bn |
QFN price by TradingView
| Stock Code | QFN |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $74m |
| MER (%) | 0.34% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$3.5m |
| Last Price | $17.58 |
| 52-Week Range | $16.81 – $19.50 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.11% |
| Listing Date | 15/12/2010 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
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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