Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ZYUS) Review & Analysis
- −5.0% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $1.4m (2.0% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $13.99, 9% below its 12-month high (range $13.55 to $15.40).
About ZYUS
ZYUS is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since June 2015. With $70m under management it is number 159 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.35% a year, about $35 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.
Its largest holdings are Pfizer Inc, Verizon Communications Inc and Crown Castle Inc, and the top 10 make up 28% of the fund. By sector it leans towards consumer staples (19%) and real estate (18%). United States is the biggest country exposure at 98%.
Over five years it has returned +6.1% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international 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.
ZYUS distributions and dividend dates
ZYUS pays distributions quarterly, usually going ex-distribution in January, April, July and October, with payment about 17 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.1255 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 October 2026 and paid on 19 October 2026. To receive it you need to own ZYUS before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.9%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare ZYUS with
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.79% |
| 1 year | −1.7% | +8.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.1% | +9.4% |
| Size | $70m | $331m |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | −1.7% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.1% | +13.4% |
| Size | $70m | $14.9bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | −1.7% | +15.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.1% | +10.9% |
| Size | $70m | $4.3bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.29% |
| 1 year | −1.7% | +6.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +6.1% | +7.9% |
| Size | $70m | $1.4bn |
ZYUS price by TradingView
| Stock Code | ZYUS |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Global X |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $70m |
| MER (%) | 0.35% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$1.4m |
| Last Price | $13.99 |
| 52-Week Range | $13.55 – $15.40 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.18% |
| Listing Date | 12/06/2015 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | S&P 500 Index |
| Issuer website | Global X ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
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.
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