Russell Sust Global Opportunities Complex ETF (RGOS) Review & Analysis

MER · #439 of 514AUM · #352 of 5081Y Return · Top 25%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+2.1% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $1.0m (2.3% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $22.43, 6% below its 12-month high (range $20.31 to $23.83).

About RGOS

RGOS is an international shares ETF from Russell Investments, listed on the ASX since April 2024. With $45m under management it is number 175 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.95% a year, about $95 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned +12.3%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

RGOS distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0022 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 30 September 2026 and paid on 15 October 2026. To receive it you need to own RGOS before the ex-date.

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

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Compare RGOS with

RGOSvsOPPT

Magellan Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.95%	0.75%
1 year	+12.3%	+0.0%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+4.8%
Size	$45m	$297m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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RGOSvsS3GO

Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.95%	0.72%
1 year	+12.3%	+13.7%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$45m	$20m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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RGOSvsASAO

abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF

Fee	0.95%	1.18%
1 year	+12.3%	+22.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$45m	$1.8m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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RGOSvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.95%	0.18%
1 year	+12.3%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$45m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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RGOS price by TradingView

Stock Code	RGOS
Fund Manager	Russell Investments
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$45m
MER (%)	0.95%
Net flows (Sep)	+$1.0m
Last Price	$22.43
52-Week Range	$20.31 – $23.83
Bid/Ask Spread	0.34%
Listing Date	16/04/2024
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Russell Investments ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+2.1%

1 year+12.3%

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,234

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.

RGOS at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 0.95% a year it costs more than 81% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $40 a year more on every $10,000.
Small fund. With $45m 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 April 2024, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

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

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 23 Oct 2026

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

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

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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

RGOS 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

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
OPPT	Magellan Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.75%	$297m	+0.0%	+12.2%	+4.8%
S3GO	Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.72%	$20m	+13.7%	+17.9%	–
ASAO	abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF Active	–	1.18%	$1.8m	+22.6%	+17.7%	–
VGS	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	–	0.18%	$18.7bn	+10.1%	+17.9%	+11.8%
IVV	iShares S&P 500 ETF	–	0.04%	$14.9bn	+10.1%	+19.2%	+13.4%
NDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF	–	0.48%	$9.5bn	+16.6%	+23.8%	+15.3%

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

RGOS vs its closest alternatives

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

OPPT Magellan Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF

OPPT is cheaper (0.75% vs 0.95%), worth about $12,433 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: RGOS +12.3%, OPPT +0.0% (RGOS ahead by 12.3 percentage points).
OPPT is about 7 times larger ($297m vs $45m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: RGOS is a standard fund, OPPT is actively managed.

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S3GO Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF

S3GO is cheaper (0.72% vs 0.95%), worth about $14,336 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: RGOS +12.3%, S3GO +13.7% (S3GO ahead by 1.3 percentage points).
RGOS is about 2 times larger ($45m vs $20m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: RGOS is a standard fund, S3GO is actively managed.

Compare RGOS and S3GO side by side →

ASAO abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF

RGOS is cheaper (0.95% vs 1.18%), worth about $13,757 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 1 year: RGOS +12.3%, ASAO +22.6% (ASAO ahead by 10.3 percentage points).
RGOS is much larger ($45m vs $1.8m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: RGOS is a standard fund, ASAO is actively managed.

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

RGOS FAQs

What is the fee for RGOS?

RGOS charges a management fee (MER) of 0.95% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is RGOS?

RGOS had $45m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has RGOS performed?

RGOS returned +12.3% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages RGOS?

RGOS is managed by Russell Investments and has been listed since April 2024.

Is RGOS franked?

Generally no. RGOS invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is RGOS currency hedged?

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