Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (SVNP) Review & Analysis

MER · #464 of 514AUM · #451 of 5081Y Return · Top 25%3Y Return · Top 50%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−5.8% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $0.8m (14.5% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $1.72, 9% below its 12-month high (range $1.45 to $1.90).

About SVNP

SVNP is an international shares ETF from Savana, listed on the ASX since January 2022. With $6.7m under management it is number 233 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.00% a year, about $100 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned +12.7%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF.

SVNP distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0367 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 June 2026 and paid on 24 July 2026. To receive it you need to own SVNP before the ex-date.

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

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Compare SVNP with

SVNPvsVTS

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.03%
1 year	+12.7%	+9.8%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.4%
Size	$6.7m	$7.3bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SVNPvsVEU

Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.07%
1 year	+12.7%	+14.0%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.2%
Size	$6.7m	$6.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SVNPvsQSML

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.59%
1 year	+12.7%	−1.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+7.1%
Size	$6.7m	$1.6bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SVNPvsVISM

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

Fee	1.00%	0.32%
1 year	+12.7%	+10.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+6.6%
Size	$6.7m	$952m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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SVNP price by TradingView

Stock Code	SVNP
Fund Manager	Savana
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$6.7m
MER (%)	1.00%
Net flows (Sep)	+$0.8m
Last Price	$1.72
52-Week Range	$1.45 – $1.90
Bid/Ask Spread	0.57%
Listing Date	21/01/2022
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Savana ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−5.8%

1 year+12.7%

3 years p.a.+13.4%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,2653 years ago$14,598

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.

SVNP at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 1.00% a year it costs more than 83% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $45 a year more on every $10,000.
Small fund. With $6.7m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
Behind its peers. +13.4% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
Wider trading spread. 0.57% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from SVNP'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 31 Aug 2026

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

SVNP'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

SVNP 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

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VTS	Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF	–	0.03%	$7.3bn	+9.8%	+18.8%	+12.4%
VEU	Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF	–	0.07%	$6.5bn	+14.0%	+16.5%	+9.2%
QSML	VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	–	0.59%	$1.6bn	−1.4%	+10.4%	+7.1%
VISM	Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF	–	0.32%	$952m	+10.4%	+14.5%	+6.6%
IJR	iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF	–	0.07%	$827m	+10.6%	+11.5%	+5.9%
DGSM	Dimensional Global Small Company - Active ETF Active	–	0.65%	$701m	+9.8%	–	–

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

SVNP vs its closest alternatives

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

VTS Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF

VTS is cheaper (0.03% vs 1.00%), worth about $64,091 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: SVNP +13.4%, VTS +18.8% (VTS ahead by 5.4 percentage points).
VTS is much larger ($7.3bn vs $6.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: SVNP is actively managed, VTS is a standard fund.

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VEU Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF

VEU is cheaper (0.07% vs 1.00%), worth about $61,223 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: SVNP +13.4%, VEU +16.5% (VEU ahead by 3.0 percentage points).
VEU is much larger ($6.5bn vs $6.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: SVNP is actively managed, VEU is a standard fund.

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QSML VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

QSML is cheaper (0.59% vs 1.00%), worth about $25,743 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: SVNP +13.4%, QSML +10.4% (SVNP ahead by 3.0 percentage points).
QSML is much larger ($1.6bn vs $6.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: SVNP is actively managed, QSML is a standard fund.

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

SVNP FAQs

What is the fee for SVNP?

SVNP charges a management fee (MER) of 1.00% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is SVNP?

SVNP had $6.7m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has SVNP performed?

SVNP returned +12.7% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +13.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages SVNP?

SVNP is managed by Savana and has been listed since January 2022.

Is SVNP franked?

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

Is SVNP currency hedged?

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