Cash Flow First: What ETFS US Quality ETF (ASX:BEST) Screens For

Sonal Goyal

28 October 2026 12:31 PM AEDT

Cash Flow First: What ETFS US Quality ETF (ASX:BEST) Screens For

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Key Highlights

ETFS US Quality ETF (ASX:BEST) aims to give exposure to 100 large US companies selected on free cash flow quality measures.
The fund holds 101 holdings, with Microsoft Corporation the largest position at 11.67%.
The fund has a management fee of 0.29%.

As of 27 October, ETFS US Quality ETF (ASX:BEST) holds 101 positions drawn from large US companies, chosen by an index provider that scores quality using cash flow. The fund began trading on 19 November 2025 and follows the Solactive US Quality Cash Flow NR USD index.

Key Fact	Detail
Fund	ETFS US Quality ETF
ASX code	BEST
Issuer	ETFS (etfshares.com.au)
Category	Equity North America
Benchmark	Solactive US Quality Cash Flow NR USD
ISIN	AU0000393381
Admitted to the ASX	19 November 2025
Fund size	Not disclosed
Management fee	0.29%
Holdings	101 holdings
Latest distribution	Final, $0.414 per unit (ex-date 30 Jun 2026; payment 17 Jul 2026)

The Quality Screen

Quality here has a precise meaning. The index provider measures it through free cash flow margin and free cash flow return on invested capital, then selects 100 large US companies that rank well on those measures. The result is a portfolio in which Microsoft (11.67%), Apple (10.82%) and NVIDIA (10.57%) sit at the top, followed by Broadcom (7.93%) and Meta Platforms (5.96%).

Sector and Geographic Profile

The screen produces a technology-heavy mix: technology is 56.50%, financial services 15.58% and communication services 15.12%. Geographic exposure is 99.22% United States, and 99.72% of the portfolio sits in companies above $1 billion in market capitalisation.

Payment Timetable

Final distribution details: $0.414 per unit, ex-date 30 June 2026, record date 1 July 2026, payment date 17 July 2026.

Announcements to Note

Lodgements with the ASX have included an annual report lodged on 29 September 2026, a notice of change of auditor on 17 August 2026 and monthly units on issue and fund flows reports.

Where the Fund Sits

ETFS US Quality ETF is classified as Equity North America. Funds in this category invest in the securities of companies listed in the USA and/or Canada, and securities from these countries typically account for at least 75% of the portfolio.

Index and Track Record Length

The fund is relatively new, having been admitted to the ASX on 19 November 2025. Its stated benchmark is the Solactive US Quality Cash Flow NR USD index, and the issuer is ETFS (etfshares.com.au) (ISIN AU0000393381). It charges a management fee of 0.29%.

How Concentrated Is the Portfolio?

Looking at the biggest weights, Microsoft Corporation stands at 11.67% and the top five holdings combine for 46.95%.

What the Dates Mean

Three dates matter for each distribution: the ex-date, after which new buyers do not qualify for the payment; the record date, when entitlements are set from the register; and the payment date, when the money is paid.

Wrapping Up

BEST turns a cash flow definition of quality into a 101-stock portfolio of large US companies. The latest distribution was a final payment of $0.414 per unit on 17 July 2026.

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