Key Highlights

  • Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF (ASX:MIDS) traded at AUD 10.28 on 6 October 2026, up 1.88% for the session.
  • The fund is classified as Equity World Mid/Small and uses the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap NR AUD as its benchmark.
  • The management fee is 1.20%.
  • The latest 2026 distribution shown is AUD 0.045.

On 6 October 2026, Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF (ASX:MIDS) was trading at AUD 10.28, up 1.88% during the session from a previous close of AUD 10.09. The fund provides global small- and mid-cap equity exposure and is classified as Equity World Mid/Small. It is benchmarked against the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap NR AUD and carries a management fee of 1.20%. The portfolio includes 77 companies and combines developed- and emerging-market exposure across a range of sectors.

Fund Strategy and Mandate

The fund's stated Investment approach is central to understanding the exposure. The fund invests in global small- and mid-cap companies and may use exchange-traded Derivatives for risk management or to obtain equity exposure. This means the portfolio should be read primarily through its mandate, concentration, sector mix and geographic allocation rather than through short-term price movements alone.

Portfolio Positioning

Technology represented 29.30% of the portfolio, followed by financial services at 9.75%, basic materials at 9.53%, real estate at 9.48% and industrials at 8.83%. The United States was the largest country exposure at 45.20%. The top 10 positions represented 30.50% of the portfolio, led by International Workplace Group at 4.89%. Among the larger disclosed positions were International Workplace Group 4.89%; Brookdale Senior Living 3.93%; Chime Financial 3.68%; Alchip Technologies 3.36%; PT Pakuwon Jati 3.26%.

Current Trading and Distribution Data

Trading activity on 6 October 2026 was also notable in the context of the fund's recent average. Volume was 39,408 units, compared with an average volume of 75,530. The last traded price was AUD 10.28 versus the prior close of AUD 10.09. These figures describe the session's market activity only and do not constitute a longer-term performance assessment. The latest 2026 distribution shown is AUD 0.045, with an ex-date of 1 July 2026 and payment date of 13 July 2026.

Recent Fund Disclosures

Disclosure activity remains an important part of the current information set. The fund released its Annual Report on 22 September 2026, an August 2026 investment update on 15 September, derivatives disclosure and units-on-issue data on 7 September, and June 2026 portfolio holdings disclosure on 31 August. These disclosures add context on financial reporting, unit movements, portfolio holdings and fund administration.

Closing Perspective

Antipodes Global SMID Active ETF (ASX:MIDS) provides global small- and mid-cap equity exposure through an actively managed portfolio. Its current profile is shaped by its benchmark, management fee, sector allocation, geographic mix and portfolio concentration. On 6 October 2026, the units were trading 1.88% higher during the session. Recent disclosures include an annual report, monthly investment update, derivatives information and portfolio holdings, providing a broader picture of the fund's structure and reporting framework.