Switzer Dividend Growth Fund - Active ETF (SWTZ) Review & Analysis

MER Β· #428 of 514AUM Β· #337 of 5081Y Return Β· #265 of 4263Y Return Β· #239 of 3005Y Return Β· #164 of 225
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’2.9% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at βˆ’2.1%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $0.5m (-1.0% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $2.33, 9% below its 12-month high (range $2.30 to $2.55).

About SWTZ

SWTZ is an Australian shares ETF from Switzer, listed on the ASX since February 2017. With $53m under management it is number 57 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.89% a year, about $89 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.

Over five years it has returned +2.9% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF. With its focus on dividends & income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

SWTZ distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.009 per unit (100% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 20 November 2026. To receive it you need to own SWTZ before the ex-date.

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

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SWTZ price by TradingView

Stock CodeSWTZ
Fund ManagerSwitzer
Asset ClassAustralian shares
AUM$53m
MER (%)0.89%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$0.5m
Last Price$2.33
52-Week Range$2.30 – $2.55
Bid/Ask Spread0.63%
Listing Date24/02/2017
ExchangeASX
IndexNone: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer websiteSwitzer β†—

Performance (% return)

-3%3%9%15%1M-2.9%1Y1.3%3Y15.4%5Y15.2%
1 monthβˆ’2.9%
1 year+1.3%
3 years p.a.+4.9%
5 years p.a.+2.9%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,1323 years ago$11,5455 years ago$11,525

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.

SWTZ at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Higher fee. At 0.89% a year it costs more than 81% of Australian shares ETFs (median 0.35%), or about $54 a year more on every $10,000.
  • Behind its peers. +2.9% a year over 5 years, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.63% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from SWTZ's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 83 Australian shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 22 Oct 2026

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

SWTZ's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 6.3% 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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SWTZ 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

Australia

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & incomeActive ETFs

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
SYIState Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF–0.20%$739m+14.8%+13.6%+9.5%
DIVIAusbil Active Dividend Income Fund Active–0.85%$620m+7.0%––
IHDiShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF–0.23%$407m+8.8%+13.5%+8.8%
RDVRussell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF–0.34%$342m+1.9%+11.7%+7.0%
HVSTBetashares Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF Active–0.72%$278m+0.0%+8.9%+4.5%
ZYAUGlobal X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF–0.24%$100m+10.7%+12.4%+4.8%

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

SWTZ vs its closest alternatives

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

SYI State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF

  • SYI is cheaper (0.20% vs 0.89%), worth about $45,320 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: SWTZ +4.9%, SYI +13.6% (SYI ahead by 8.7 percentage points).
  • SYI is much larger ($739m vs $53m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: SWTZ is actively managed, SYI is a standard fund.

Compare SWTZ and SYI side by side β†’

DIVI Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund

  • DIVI is cheaper (0.85% vs 0.89%), worth about $2,478 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 1 year: SWTZ +1.3%, DIVI +7.0% (DIVI ahead by 5.6 percentage points).
  • DIVI is much larger ($620m vs $53m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare SWTZ and DIVI side by side β†’

IHD iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF

  • IHD is cheaper (0.23% vs 0.89%), worth about $43,232 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • Over 3 years, a year: SWTZ +4.9%, IHD +13.5% (IHD ahead by 8.6 percentage points).
  • IHD is about 8 times larger ($407m vs $53m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
  • Different structure: SWTZ is actively managed, IHD is a standard fund.

Compare SWTZ and IHD side by side β†’

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

SWTZ FAQs

What is the fee for SWTZ?

SWTZ charges a management fee (MER) of 0.89% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is SWTZ?

SWTZ had $53m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has SWTZ performed?

SWTZ returned +1.3% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +4.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages SWTZ?

SWTZ is managed by Switzer and has been listed since February 2017.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Switzer product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.