What to know about the BetaShares AUDS ETF
The BetaShares AUDS Fund provides investors with geared exposure to the change in value of the Australian dollar, relative to the US dollar.
According to our most recent data, the AUDS ETF had $8.79 million of money invested. Given its funds under management (also known as FUM or ‘market cap’) is less than $100 million, you should consider if this ETF is still too small and if it is sustainable for the ETF issuer. At Best ETFs we say an ETF with more than $100 million invested is typically more sustainable than one with less than $100 million (at least). However, there are exceptions to this general rule, especially if the ETF issuer/provider is reputable and committed to growing the ETF’s FUM through effective marketing strategies and distribution to financial advisers.
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The BetaShares FOOD ETF – key points
The BetaShares FOOD ETF provides investors with exposure to the performance of the largest agricultural companies in the world (excluding Australia), hedged into Australian dollars.
With our numbers for July 2022, FOOD’s FUM stood at $142.89 million. Since the FOOD’s FUM is over $100 million, our investing team would say the ETF has met our minimum criteria for the total amount invested, otherwise known as FUM. A very sustainable ETF in the Index sector should be able to scale well and become profitable for the ETF issuer.
A look at the FOOD ETF fee load?
BetaShares, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 0.57% for the FOOD ETF. Meaning, if you invest $2,000 for a full year from now you can expect to pay a management fee of around $11.40.
The management fee is above the average for all ETFs on our list of ASX ETFs, but keep in mind the ETF may be able to justify the higher price tag with superior performance over time.
Before rushing out and investing in the FOOD fund, consider searching our full ETF list to compare the fees and costs of another ETF side-by-side. Another idea might be using our website to get a free but comprehensive investment review on FOOD.
