Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF
Other · Since 2024
Annual fee
0.03%
$3/year per $10,000 base fee
+ 20% performance fee
Fund size
$1.2B
AUD
Dividend yield
2.28%
Quarterly · approx. as at Q3 2026
Holdings
168
companies
A performance fee of 20% of returns above the fund's benchmark also applies. Total cost depends on fund performance; the figure above is the base management fee. See the fund's PDS for how it is calculated.
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~September 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar →
Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF provides exposure to Australian listed companies through active management. The fund aims to deliver returns aligned with the Australian equity market. The fund charges a low 0.03% p.a. base management fee, but it also applies a 20% performance fee on returns above its benchmark, so the total cost depends on fund performance and can be materially higher than the base fee alone. General information only, not financial advice.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| BHP GROUP LTD COMMON | 11.7% |
| COMMONWEALTH BANK OF | 9.1% |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORP | 4.4% |
| NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK | 4.0% |
| ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 3.9% |
| WESFARMERS LTD COMMON | 3.6% |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LTD | 3.5% |
| RIO TINTO LTD COMMON | 2.9% |
| TELSTRA GROUP LTD COMMON | 2.3% |
| GOODMAN GROUP REIT AUD 0 | 2.1% |
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Approximate breakdown based on fund category.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financials | 33.2% |
| Materials | 24.5% |
| Health Care | 10.1% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.2% |
| Industrials | 7.8% |
| Real Estate | 6.9% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.5% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Australia | 94.1% |
| United States | 2% |
| New Zealand | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% |
| Canada | 0.2% |
| JE | 0.2% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q3 2026. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF provides exposure to Australian listed companies through active management.
MQAE's annual management fee is 0.03% p.a. ($3 per $10,000 invested).
MQAE pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.