AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF (SCOR) Review & Analysis

New ETF

MER · #398 of 514AUM · #256 of 508

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+0.0% in September (total return), in line with the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $2.9m (2.1% of the fund).

About SCOR

SCOR is an international shares ETF from AllianceBernstein, listed on the TMX Australia exchange since April 2026. With $139m under management it is number 127 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.70% a year, about $70 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.

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Compare SCOR with

SCORvsMORE

AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.70%	1.00%
1 year	–	–
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$139m	$9.9m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SCORvsDFGH

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

Fee	0.70%	0.36%
1 year	–	+18.2%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$139m	$4.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SCORvsIWLD

iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

Fee	0.70%	0.09%
1 year	–	+10.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.3%
Size	$139m	$2.0bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SCORvsIHWL

iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF

Fee	0.70%	0.13%
1 year	–	+17.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.0%
Size	$139m	$1.1bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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Stock Code	SCOR
Fund Manager	AllianceBernstein
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$139m
MER (%)	0.70%
Net flows (Sep)	+$2.9m
Last Price	$1.04
52-Week Range	$1.04 – $1.04
Bid/Ask Spread	0.54%
Listing Date	14/04/2026
Exchange	TMX Australia
Benchmark index	MSCI World Index
Issuer website	AllianceBernstein ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+0.0%

1 year–

3 years p.a.–

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Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

SCOR at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Wider trading spread. 0.54% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
Short track record. Listed in April 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from SCOR'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

Not rated yet

Is SCOR in a base or a trend?

SCOR 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.

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Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
MORE	AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF Active	–	1.00%	$9.9m	–	–	–
DFGH	Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF Currency hedged	–	0.36%	$4.2bn	+18.2%	–	–
IWLD	iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF	–	0.09%	$2.0bn	+10.4%	+18.3%	+12.3%
IHWL	iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF	–	0.13%	$1.1bn	+17.1%	+20.3%	+11.0%
GGUS	Betashares Geared US Equities Currency Hedged Complex ETF Geared	–	0.80%	$454m	+28.1%	+37.6%	+13.6%
GCQF	GCQ Global Equities Complex ETF	–	1.25%	$261m	−22.9%	–	–

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

SCOR vs its closest alternatives

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

MORE AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Fund - Active ETF

SCOR is cheaper (0.70% vs 1.00%), worth about $18,650 on $100,000 over 20 years.
SCOR is much larger ($139m vs $9.9m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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DFGH Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF

DFGH is cheaper (0.36% vs 0.70%), worth about $22,382 on $100,000 over 20 years.
DFGH is much larger ($4.2bn vs $139m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: SCOR is actively managed, DFGH is currency hedged.

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IWLD iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

IWLD is cheaper (0.09% vs 0.70%), worth about $41,147 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IWLD is much larger ($2.0bn vs $139m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: SCOR is actively managed, IWLD is a standard fund.

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

SCOR FAQs

What is the fee for SCOR?

SCOR charges a management fee (MER) of 0.70% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is SCOR?

SCOR had $139m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages SCOR?

SCOR is managed by AllianceBernstein and has been listed since April 2026.

Is SCOR franked?

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

Is SCOR currency hedged?

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