Betashares Managed Risk Global Shares Complex ETF (WRLD) Review & Analysis

MER · #311 of 514AUM · #350 of 5081Y Return · Top 50%3Y Return · Top 50%5Y Return · Top 25%

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+1.9% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $24.14, at or near its 12-month high (range $20.85 to $24.36).

About WRLD

WRLD is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since December 2015. With $46m under management it is number 173 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.54% a year, about $54 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are NVIDIA CORP, APPLE INC and MICROSOFT CORP, and the top 10 make up 29% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (28%) and financials (17%).

Over five years it has returned +9.8% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

WRLD distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0632 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 January 2026 and paid on 19 January 2026. To receive it you need to own WRLD before the ex-date.

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

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Compare WRLD with

WRLDvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.54%	0.18%
1 year	+9.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+9.8%	+11.8%
Size	$46m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WRLDvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.54%	0.04%
1 year	+9.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+9.8%	+13.4%
Size	$46m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WRLDvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.54%	0.48%
1 year	+9.5%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	+9.8%	+15.3%
Size	$46m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WRLDvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	0.54%	0.40%
1 year	+9.5%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+9.8%	+11.4%
Size	$46m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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WRLD price by TradingView

Stock Code	WRLD
Fund Manager	Betashares
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$46m
MER (%)	0.54%
Net flows (Sep)	$0.0m
Last Price	$24.14
52-Week Range	$20.85 – $24.36
Bid/Ask Spread	0.20%
Listing Date	21/12/2015
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Betashares ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+1.9%

1 year+9.5%

3 years p.a.+16.1%

5 years p.a.+9.8%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,9473 years ago$15,6345 years ago$15,968

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.

WRLD at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Long track record. Listed since 2015, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

Small fund. With $46m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.

Worked out from WRLD'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 26 Oct 2026

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

WRLD's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 3.0% 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

WRLD 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

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (29.2% of the fund)

Symbol	Company	% assets
$undefined		6.00%
$undefined		5.50%
$undefined		4.30%
$undefined		2.80%
$undefined		2.30%
$undefined		2.00%
$undefined		1.90%
$undefined		1.80%
$undefined		1.30%
$undefined		1.30%

Sector breakdown

Information Technology27.5%
Financials16.7%
Industrials11.0%
Consumer Discretionary10.2%
Health Care9.7%
Communication Services9.2%
Consumer Staples5.4%
Other4.1%
Other6.2%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare WRLD'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 WRLD's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with WRLD, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like WRLD →

WRLD vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.54%), worth about $24,428 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WRLD +16.1%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 1.9 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $46m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.54%), worth about $34,358 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WRLD +16.1%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 3.2 percentage points).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $46m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 0.54%), worth about $3,963 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: WRLD +16.1%, NDQ +23.8% (NDQ ahead by 7.7 percentage points).
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $46m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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

WRLD FAQs

What is the fee for WRLD?

WRLD charges a management fee (MER) of 0.54% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is WRLD?

WRLD had $46m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has WRLD performed?

WRLD returned +9.5% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +16.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages WRLD?

WRLD is managed by Betashares and has been listed since December 2015.

Is WRLD franked?

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

Is WRLD currency hedged?

No, WRLD 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.