WCM Quality Global Growth Fund – Active ETF (WCMQ) Review & Analysis

MER · #500 of 514AUM · Top 50%1Y Return · #220 of 4263Y Return · Top 25%5Y Return · Top 25%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+2.6% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $2.0m (0.5% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $10.39, 8% below its 12-month high (range $9.14 to $11.32).

About WCMQ

WCMQ is an international shares ETF from WCM, listed on the ASX since September 2018. With $403m under management it is number 73 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.25% a year, about $125 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over five years it has returned +10.2% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

WCMQ distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.134 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 October 2026 and paid on 20 October 2026. To receive it you need to own WCMQ before the ex-date.

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

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Compare WCMQ with

WCMQvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	1.25%	0.40%
1 year	+3.7%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+10.2%	+11.4%
Size	$403m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WCMQvsHYGG

Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF

Fee	1.25%	0.70%
1 year	+3.7%	−5.9%
5 yrs p.a.	+10.2%	+8.9%
Size	$403m	$3.4bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WCMQvsQHAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

Fee	1.25%	0.43%
1 year	+3.7%	+16.5%
5 yrs p.a.	+10.2%	+9.7%
Size	$403m	$2.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WCMQvsQSML

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF

Fee	1.25%	0.59%
1 year	+3.7%	−1.4%
5 yrs p.a.	+10.2%	+7.1%
Size	$403m	$1.6bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WCMQ price by TradingView

Stock Code	WCMQ
Fund Manager	WCM
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$403m
MER (%)	1.25%
Net flows (Sep)	+$2.0m
Last Price	$10.39
52-Week Range	$9.14 – $11.32
Bid/Ask Spread	0.29%
Listing Date	03/09/2018
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	WCM ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+2.6%

1 year+3.7%

3 years p.a.+23.8%

5 years p.a.+10.2%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,3663 years ago$18,9665 years ago$16,270

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.

WCMQ at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Ahead of its peers. +10.2% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 1.25% a year it costs more than 94% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $70 a year more on every $10,000.
In a downtrend. Its price has been trending down since 19 October (as at 7 November).

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

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Downtrend since 19 Oct 2026

WCMQ is in a downtrend. Here's why that matters.

WCMQ's price is below its 20-day average and its averages are stacked downward.

Why it matters: Downtrends can run for months, and that is where most big losses happen. For satellite holdings, waiting in cash until the trend turns has often been the better choice.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

WCMQ 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.
QUAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	–	0.40%	$9.2bn	+10.1%	+16.1%	+11.4%
HYGG	Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.70%	$3.4bn	−5.9%	+20.9%	+8.9%
QHAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.43%	$2.7bn	+16.5%	+17.8%	+9.7%
QSML	VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	–	0.59%	$1.6bn	−1.4%	+10.4%	+7.1%
QLTY	Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF	–	0.35%	$1.1bn	+8.9%	+15.3%	+9.2%
VDAL	Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF	–	0.27%	$515m	+8.8%	–	–

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

WCMQ vs its closest alternatives

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

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

QUAL is cheaper (0.40% vs 1.25%), worth about $53,121 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WCMQ +23.8%, QUAL +16.1% (WCMQ ahead by 7.7 percentage points).
QUAL is much larger ($9.2bn vs $403m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: WCMQ is actively managed, QUAL is a standard fund.

Full WCMQ vs QUAL comparison →

HYGG Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF

HYGG is cheaper (0.70% vs 1.25%), worth about $33,444 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WCMQ +23.8%, HYGG +20.9% (WCMQ ahead by 2.8 percentage points).
HYGG is about 8 times larger ($3.4bn vs $403m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Full WCMQ vs HYGG comparison →

QHAL VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

QHAL is cheaper (0.43% vs 1.25%), worth about $51,106 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WCMQ +23.8%, QHAL +17.8% (WCMQ ahead by 6.0 percentage points).
QHAL is about 7 times larger ($2.7bn vs $403m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: WCMQ is actively managed, QHAL is currency hedged.

Full WCMQ vs QHAL comparison →

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

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WCMQ FAQs

What is the fee for WCMQ?

WCMQ charges a management fee (MER) of 1.25% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is WCMQ?

WCMQ had $403m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has WCMQ performed?

WCMQ returned +3.7% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +23.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages WCMQ?

WCMQ is managed by WCM and has been listed since September 2018.

Is WCMQ franked?

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

Is WCMQ currency hedged?

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