Key Highlights

  • Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF (ASX:GSCF) traded at AUD 18.53 on 6 October 2026, up 4.68% for the session.
  • The fund is classified as Equity World Mid/Small and uses the MSCI World Small Cap NR AUD as its benchmark.
  • The management fee is 1.20%.
  • The latest 2026 distribution shown is AUD 0.534.

On 6 October 2026, Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF (ASX:GSCF) was trading at AUD 18.53, up 4.68% during the session from a previous close of AUD 17.70. The fund provides active global small-cap exposure and is classified as Equity World Mid/Small. It is benchmarked against the MSCI World Small Cap NR AUD and carries a management fee of 1.20%. The portfolio is invested predominantly in equities and spans multiple sectors and regions, with the United States representing the largest geographic exposure.

Fund Strategy and Mandate

The fund's stated Investment approach is central to understanding the exposure. The fund applies an active global small-cap process aimed at identifying companies with unrecognised growth potential using qualitative and quantitative research together with risk-management tools. 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

Industrials were the largest sector at 44.30%, followed by healthcare at 13.34%, financial services at 12.19%, consumer cyclicals at 9.50% and technology at 6.73%. The United States represented 62.01% of geographic exposure and Japan 13.50%. The top 10 holdings accounted for 33.59% of the portfolio. Among the larger disclosed positions were Applied Industrial Technologies 4.48%; Mueller Industries 4.27%; Fortrea Holdings 4.19%; RenaissanceRe 3.79%; NKT 3.28%.

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 1,619 units, compared with an average volume of 1,620. The last traded price was AUD 18.53 versus the prior close of AUD 17.70. 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 0.534, with an ex-date of 1 July 2026 and payment date of 14 July 2026.

Recent Fund Disclosures

Disclosure activity remains an important part of the current information set. The latest ASX disclosures included September 2026 units issued, redeemed and derivative exposure on 6 October, the FY2026 Annual Financial Report on 30 September, July 2026 portfolio holdings on 25 September, and August unit-flow and derivative disclosures on 4 September. These disclosures add context on financial reporting, unit movements, portfolio holdings and fund administration.

Closing Perspective

Ausbil Global SmallCap Fund - Active ETF (ASX:GSCF) provides access to global smaller companies through an actively managed portfolio. Its current profile reflects its benchmark, fee structure, sector positioning and geographic mix. On 6 October 2026, the units were trading 4.68% higher during the session. Recent filings cover unit movements, annual financial reporting, portfolio holdings and fees, while the portfolio itself remains diversified across 73 companies.