History
Currently, Betashares offers exchange-traded funds across several asset classes, including equities, cash, fixed income, hybrids, currencies and commodities.
The organisation is actively involved in researching and commenting on ETF investing for Australian investors [3] as well as forecasting the future growth of the industry in Australia. [4]
In September 2023, Betashares announced it would enter the Australian superannuation industry via the acquisition of Bendigo Bank's superannuation business. [5]
In October 2023, Betashares introduced “Betashares Direct”, a online investment platform aimed at retail investors. Media coverage described the service as part of a broader trend towards low-cost trading options in Australia. [6] Subsequent reports noted that the company expanded the platform in 2024 to include additional securities, a move seen as intensifying competition in the local online broking sector. [7] Reviews in the financial press have assessed its usability and market positioning in comparison with other Australian share trading platforms. [8]
In June 2024, Singapore’s state-owned investor Temasek agreed to acquire a minority stake in Betashares, investing up to A$300 million to support the firm’s expansion plans. The investment placed Temasek alongside existing shareholders TA Associates and Betashares staff. [9] [10]
In June 2025, Betashares announced that its funds under management had exceeded A$50 billion, reflecting growth in the Australian exchange-traded fund market. [11]
Some of Betashares' milestones include:
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency ETF covering the US Dollar (ASX : USD) [12] and several months later the British Pound (ASX : POU) and Euro (ASX : EEU). [13]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first currency hedged ETF, the Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (ASX : QAU). [14]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first Cash ETF, the Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (ASX : AAA), and subsequently launched the first ETF in Australia to offer exposure to a portfolio of Australian Bank senior floating rate bonds (ASX : QPON). [15] In May 2018, they also launched a Corporate Bond ETF (ASX : CRED) [16] and in July 2019, an Australian Government bond ETF (ASX : AGVT) [17]
- Announced the launch of Betashares Europe ETF (Currency hedged) (ASX : HEUR) and Betashares Japan ETF (Currency Hedged) (ASX : HJPN).
- Announced the launch of Australia's first ETF products using leverage and shorting over a range of asset classes, including Australian and global shares, as well as currencies offering exposure to both bullish and bearish investment strategies. [18]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first ETF to track the NASDAQ-100 Index (ASX : NDQ) [19] and the first ETF in Australia providing dedicated exposure to the global cybersecurity sector (ASX : HACK). [20]
- Announced the launch of two ethical ETFs using climate leadership and ESG screening criteria, the Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX : ETHI) Betashares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX : FAIR). [21]
- Announced the launch of the world's lowest cost Australian equities ETF (ASX : A200). [22]
- Announced the launch of two new technology funds, the Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX : RBTZ) and the Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX : ASIA). [23]
- Announced the launch of two new global funds, the Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX : QLTY) [24] and the Global Income Leaders ETF (ASX : INCM). [25]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first ETF to track the FTSE-100 Index (ASX : F100). [26]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first ETF to track the new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX : ATEC). [27]
- Announced the launch of Australia's first ETF in the cloud computing space which tracks the Indxx Global Cloud Computing Index (ASX : CLDD). [28]
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