Betashares Global Royalty ETF (ROYL) Review & Analysis

MER · #391 of 514AUM · #268 of 5081Y Return · Top 25%3Y Return · Top 25%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+2.0% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $6.8m (6.0% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $13.98, 9% below its 12-month high (range $12.09 to $15.32).

About ROYL

ROYL is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since September 2022. With $121m under management it is number 135 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.69% a year, about $69 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are ARM HOLDINGS PLC, WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP and FRANCO-NEVADA CORP, and the top 10 make up 76% of the fund. By sector it leans towards gold (34%) and oil & gas exploration & production (15%).

Over the past year it returned +13.2%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

ROYL distributions and dividend dates

ROYL pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.0646 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own ROYL before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 5.4%. 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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Compare ROYL with

ROYLvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.69%	0.18%
1 year	+13.2%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$121m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ROYLvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.69%	0.04%
1 year	+13.2%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+13.4%
Size	$121m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ROYLvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.69%	0.48%
1 year	+13.2%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+15.3%
Size	$121m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ROYLvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.69%	0.40%
1 year	+13.2%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.4%
Size	$121m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ROYL price by TradingView

Stock Code	ROYL
Fund Manager	Betashares
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$121m
MER (%)	0.69%
Net flows (Sep)	+$6.8m
Last Price	$13.98
52-Week Range	$12.09 – $15.32
Bid/Ask Spread	0.17%
Listing Date	13/09/2022
Exchange	ASX
Index	Not yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer website	Betashares ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+2.0%

1 year+13.2%

3 years p.a.+20.9%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,3193 years ago$17,674

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.

ROYL at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Ahead of its peers. +20.9% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $6.8m in September (6% of the fund).

⚠️ Things to watch

Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 76% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.

Worked out from ROYL'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 14 Oct 2026

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

ROYL's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 6.0% 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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UptrendBaseDowntrend

ROYL 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

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (75.7% of the fund)

Symbol	Company	% assets
$undefined		17.50%
$undefined		9.10%
$undefined		8.60%
$undefined		7.60%
$undefined		6.90%
$undefined		6.60%
$undefined		6.00%
$undefined		5.60%
$undefined		4.00%
$undefined		3.80%

Sector breakdown

Gold34.2%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production14.7%
Biotechnology13.3%
Pharmaceuticals12.5%
Movies & Entertainment11.5%
Semiconductors6.8%
Application Software3.2%
Systems Software1.5%
Other2.2%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare ROYL's holdings with other ETFs →

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

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
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%
QUAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	–	0.40%	$9.2bn	+10.1%	+16.1%	+11.4%
VGAD	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.21%	$7.9bn	+17.1%	+19.8%	+10.8%
VTS	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	–	0.03%	$7.3bn	+9.8%	+18.8%	+12.4%

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

ROYL vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.69%), worth about $34,152 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: ROYL +20.9%, VGS +17.9% (ROYL ahead by 3.0 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.69%), worth about $44,083 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: ROYL +20.9%, IVV +19.2% (ROYL ahead by 1.7 percentage points).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.69%), worth about $13,688 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: ROYL +20.9%, NDQ +23.8% (NDQ ahead by 2.9 percentage points).
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $121m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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

ROYL FAQs

What is the fee for ROYL?

ROYL charges a management fee (MER) of 0.69% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is ROYL?

ROYL had $121m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has ROYL performed?

ROYL returned +13.2% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +20.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages ROYL?

ROYL is managed by Betashares and has been listed since September 2022.

Is ROYL franked?

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

Is ROYL currency hedged?

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