Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF (XASG) Review & Analysis

MER · #410 of 514AUM · #311 of 5081Y Return · #329 of 4263Y Return · #190 of 300

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+1.0% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors withdrew a net $0.9m (-1.1% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $6.90, 4% below its 12-month high (range $6.11 to $7.22).

About XASG

XASG is an international shares ETF from Alphinity, listed on the ASX since January 2023. With $76m under management it is number 155 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.75% a year, about $75 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Over the past year it returned −1.6%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

XASG distributions and dividend dates

The latest distribution was $0.0099 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 8 July 2026. To receive it you need to own XASG before the ex-date.

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

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Compare XASG with

XASGvsXALG

Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.75%	0.75%
1 year	−1.6%	−2.9%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$76m	$270m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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XASGvsESGI

VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF

Fee	0.75%	0.55%
1 year	−1.6%	+8.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+9.0%
Size	$76m	$259m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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XASGvsGSUS

Candriam Sustainable Gbl Equity Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.75%	0.55%
1 year	−1.6%	–
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$76m	$213m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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XASGvsFUTR

Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Active ETF

Fee	0.75%	0.80%
1 year	−1.6%	+5.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+7.6%
Size	$76m	$2.4m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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XASG price by TradingView

Stock Code	XASG
Fund Manager	Alphinity
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$76m
MER (%)	0.75%
Net flows (Sep)	−$0.9m
Last Price	$6.90
52-Week Range	$6.11 – $7.22
Bid/Ask Spread	0.63%
Listing Date	17/01/2023
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Alphinity ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month+1.0%

1 year−1.6%

3 years p.a.+8.4%

5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,8433 years ago$12,746

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.

XASG at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Behind its peers. +8.4% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
Wider trading spread. 0.63% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.

Worked out from XASG'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 28 Oct 2026

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

XASG's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 3.9% 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.

Get the weekly trend updates: try it free for 30 days How base and trend works →See every ETF's stage →Visit etfadviser.com.au →

UptrendBaseDowntrend

XASG 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

Ethical & ESG Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
XALG	Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.75%	$270m	−2.9%	+10.3%	–
ESGI	VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF	–	0.55%	$259m	+8.4%	+14.2%	+9.0%
GSUS	Candriam Sustainable Gbl Equity Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.55%	$213m	–	–	–
FUTR	Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Active ETF Active	–	0.80%	$2.4m	+5.1%	+14.5%	+7.6%
ASAO	abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF Active	–	1.18%	$1.8m	+22.6%	+17.7%	–
VGS	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	–	0.18%	$18.7bn	+10.1%	+17.9%	+11.8%

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

XASG vs its closest alternatives

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

XALG Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF

Both charge the same fee (0.75%).
Over 3 years, a year: XASG +8.4%, XALG +10.3% (XALG ahead by 1.9 percentage points).
XALG is about 4 times larger ($270m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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ESGI VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF

ESGI is cheaper (0.55% vs 0.75%), worth about $12,885 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: XASG +8.4%, ESGI +14.2% (ESGI ahead by 5.8 percentage points).
ESGI is about 3 times larger ($259m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: XASG is actively managed, ESGI is a standard fund.

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GSUS Candriam Sustainable Gbl Equity Fund - Active ETF

GSUS is cheaper (0.55% vs 0.75%), worth about $12,885 on $100,000 over 20 years.
GSUS is about 3 times larger ($213m vs $76m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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

XASG FAQs

What is the fee for XASG?

XASG charges a management fee (MER) of 0.75% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is XASG?

XASG had $76m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has XASG performed?

XASG returned −1.6% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +8.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages XASG?

XASG is managed by Alphinity and has been listed since January 2023.

Is XASG franked?

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

Is XASG currency hedged?

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