The Australian ETF industry set new records in August, attracting $7 billion in net inflows and taking total assets to $382 billion.
International Equities broke another monthly record in August at $3.8 billion, surpassing July's previous high of $3.56 billion.
The category has now set a new all-time monthly record in consecutive months, while Emerging Market ETFs also saw record inflows this month.
In the US 86% of companies exceeded EPS estimates, the highest % since Q2 2021, with the broader market achieving an astonishing 50% year-over-year earnings growth rate.
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International equities led the way. The category has now set a new all-time monthly record in consecutive months.
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A new report from Betashares has reinforced the continued push from Aussie investors into ASX ETFs.
The Australian ETF industry set new records in August, attracting $7 billion in net inflows and taking total assets to $382 billion.
International equities led the way, while fixed income remained in focus as yields rose and CGT changes reshaped the investment landscape.
According to the Betashares Australian ETF Review: August 2026, The Australian ETF industry received an $7 billion in net inflows.
International Equities broke another monthly record in August at $3.8 billion, surpassing July's previous high of $3.56 billion.
As a result of recent weakness in Australian equities, investors are rethinking their long-term investment plans with international equity ETFs emerging as a beneficiary.
The category has now set a new all-time monthly record in consecutive months, while Emerging Market ETFs also saw record inflows this month.
August saw most US and Australian listed companies report in the Q2 and H2 seasons, respectively.
In the US 86% of companies exceeded EPS estimates, the highest % since Q2 2021, with the broader market achieving an astonishing 50% year-over-year earnings growth rate.
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