Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ZILR) Review & Analysis

New ETF

MER · #513 of 514AUM · #433 of 508

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−3.0% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $4.46, 16% below its 12-month high (range $4.22 to $5.34).

About ZILR

ZILR is an international shares ETF from Ziller, listed on the ASX since February 2026. With $13m under management it is number 220 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 1.53% a year, about $153 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

ZILR distributions and dividend dates

ZILR pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in June, with payment about 11 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.5863 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 29 June 2026 and paid on 10 July 2026. To receive it you need to own ZILR before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 13.8%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

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

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Compare ZILR with

ZILRvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	1.53%	0.18%
1 year	–	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.8%
Size	$13m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ZILRvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	1.53%	0.04%
1 year	–	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+13.4%
Size	$13m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ZILRvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	1.53%	0.48%
1 year	–	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+15.3%
Size	$13m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ZILRvsQUAL

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Fee	1.53%	0.40%
1 year	–	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+11.4%
Size	$13m	$9.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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ZILR price by TradingView

Stock Code	ZILR
Fund Manager	Ziller
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$13m
MER (%)	1.53%
Net flows (Sep)	+$0.2m
Last Price	$4.46
52-Week Range	$4.22 – $5.34
Bid/Ask Spread	0.23%
Listing Date	23/02/2026
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Ziller ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−3.0%

1 year–

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

ZILR at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

Higher fee. At 1.53% a year it costs more than 99% of international shares ETFs (median 0.55%), or about $98 a year more on every $10,000.
Small fund. With $13m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
Short track record. Listed in February 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from ZILR'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

Not rated yet

Is ZILR in a base or a trend?

ZILR doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

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Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

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

ZILR vs its closest alternatives

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

VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 1.53%), worth about $84,034 on $100,000 over 20 years.
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $13m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: ZILR is actively managed, VGS is a standard fund.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 1.53%), worth about $93,965 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $13m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: ZILR is actively managed, IVV is a standard fund.

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NDQ Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

NDQ is cheaper (0.48% vs 1.53%), worth about $63,569 on $100,000 over 20 years.
NDQ is much larger ($9.5bn vs $13m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: ZILR is actively managed, NDQ is a standard fund.

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

ZILR FAQs

What is the fee for ZILR?

ZILR charges a management fee (MER) of 1.53% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is ZILR?

ZILR had $13m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages ZILR?

ZILR is managed by Ziller and has been listed since February 2026.

Is ZILR franked?

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

Is ZILR currency hedged?

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