BetaShares ETFs Australia — Full Range Guide (2026)
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BetaShares is one of Australia’s two largest ETF providers by assets under management, offering over 80 products on the ASX. Founded in 2009 and acquired by Perpetual Limited, BetaShares has grown rapidly by combining competitive pricing with innovative thematic ETFs. This article covers BetaShares’ full ETF range.
About BetaShares
BetaShares Asset Management Pty Ltd is an Australian ETF specialist. It operates under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and is regulated by ASIC. BetaShares’ assets under management have grown significantly since 2009, with A200, DHHF, NDQ, and HISA/AAA among its most popular products.
BetaShares Australian Share ETFs
| ETF | Focus | MER | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| A200 | ASX 200 broad market | 0.04% | Solactive Australia 200 |
| AUST | Australian equities + sustainability | 0.08% | Solactive Sustainability Screened |
| FAIR | Australian ESG leaders | 0.29% | Nasdaq Future Sustainability Leaders |
| QAU | Gold ETF (AUD hedged) — not AU shares | 0.59% | LBMA Gold Price |
A200 at 0.04% is BetaShares’ flagship and Australia’s cheapest broad-market ETF. See the A200 ETF review.
BetaShares International Share ETFs
| ETF | Focus | MER | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGBL | Global 500 ex-Australia | 0.08% | Unhedged |
| HGBL | Global 500 ex-Aus (hedged) | 0.12% | AUD-hedged |
| NDQ | NASDAQ-100 | 0.48% | Unhedged |
| ETHI | Global ESG leaders | 0.59% | Unhedged |
| IIGF | India quality share | 0.69% | Unhedged |
| ASIA | Asia technology | 0.67% | Unhedged |
BGBL at 0.08% is the cheapest broad international ETF on the ASX and a strong alternative to VGS.
NDQ — the NASDAQ-100 ETF — is one of BetaShares’ most popular products by AUM, though it carries concentration risk in US technology. See the NDQ ETF review.
BetaShares Diversified ETFs
| ETF | Allocation | MER | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHHF | 100% shares | 0.19% | All growth diversified — see DHHF review |
| DHHY | ~90% shares / ~10% bonds | 0.19% | High growth diversified |
| DZZF | ~70% shares / ~30% bonds | 0.19% | Growth diversified |
| DBBF | ~50% shares / ~50% bonds | 0.19% | Balanced diversified |
All four diversified ETFs have a 0.19% MER — meaningfully lower than Vanguard’s diversified range (0.27%).
BetaShares Thematic and Sector ETFs
| ETF | Focus | MER |
|---|---|---|
| NDQ | NASDAQ-100 (US tech) | 0.48% |
| RBTZ | Robotics and AI | 0.57% |
| HACK | Cybersecurity | 0.67% |
| ATEC | Nasdaq Next Gen 100 | 0.45% |
| SEMI | Semiconductors | 0.57% |
| GGUS | US tech equal weight | 0.56% |
| CLDD | Cloud computing | 0.67% |
| DRUG | Global healthcare (hedged) | 0.57% |
| FOOD | Agribusiness | 0.57% |
BetaShares Income and Cash ETFs
| ETF | Focus | MER | Income source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA | Australian bank deposits | 0.18% | RBA cash rate |
| QPON | Floating rate corporate bonds | 0.22% | BBSW + credit spread |
| CRED | Investment-grade corporate bonds | 0.25% | Corporate interest |
| HBRD | Hybrids (ASX-listed bank hybrids) | 0.55% | Hybrid distributions |
| HVST | High income equities + options | 0.80% | Enhanced yield strategy |
AAA (Australian High Interest Cash ETF) — provides access to wholesale deposit rates from major banks. Not a bank account, but a low-risk income ETF tracking above the RBA cash rate. Among the most widely used for cash management by ETF investors.
BetaShares Leveraged, Inverse, and Tactical ETFs
BetaShares also offers leveraged (2x or 3x) and inverse ETFs. These products are designed for sophisticated short-term tactical use — not long-term investing.
| ETF | Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GEAR | Australian shares 2x leverage | Higher risk, daily rebalancing |
| BBUS | US shares short (inverse) | Profits when US market falls |
| BEAR | Australian shares inverse | Profits when ASX falls |
These products are explicitly not suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Daily rebalancing creates compounding effects that cause returns over long periods to diverge significantly from the stated leverage multiple. For short-term hedging by sophisticated investors only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetaShares a reliable ETF provider? BetaShares is an ASIC-regulated ETF provider with over $30 billion in assets under management (2025). It has been operating since 2009 and is owned by Perpetual Limited, one of Australia’s established financial services companies. Its ETF assets are held in trust structures separate from BetaShares’ own balance sheet — providing investor protection if BetaShares itself faced financial difficulties.
Does BetaShares have a Direct investment platform? Yes — BetaShares launched the BetaShares Direct platform, allowing investors to buy BetaShares ETFs directly without a separate brokerage. However, most Australian investors access BetaShares ETFs through conventional ASIC-regulated brokers (CommSec, SelfWealth, Pearler, Superhero, etc.).
What is the cheapest BetaShares ETF? A200 at 0.04% MER is the cheapest BetaShares ETF (and the cheapest broad Australian share ETF on the ASX). BGBL at 0.08% is the cheapest international shares ETF in BetaShares’ range and one of the cheapest globally diversified ETFs on the ASX.
This article provides general financial information only. ETF mentions are for educational context. Leveraged and inverse ETFs carry significantly higher risk than standard ETFs and are not suitable for most retail investors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. For advice tailored to your situation, speak with a licensed financial adviser. You can find one through the ASIC financial advisers register or MoneySmart.