Over the 12 months to 30 September 2026, the best performing ETF was IKO (iShares MSCI South Korea) at +125%, followed by SEMI and HVLU. The 25th best returned +23%.
Top 25 ETFs over 12 months
Ranked by 1-year total return. Geared and complex products are excluded, because their returns are magnified by borrowing.
How to use best performing ETFs
A list like this is a starting point for research, not a shopping list. Last year’s winners are rarely next year’s, and buying after a big run is how investors buy at the high. What matters is spotting the next trend while it’s starting, and having a plan to get out when it ends.
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Frequently asked questions
How many best performing ETFs are there in Australia?
At 30 September 2026 there were 25 best performing ETFs listed on the ASX and TMX, with about $13.6bn invested.
What is the largest best performing ETF?
IAA (iShares Asia 50) is the largest, with about $1.8bn invested at 30 September 2026.
Which best performing ETF has the lowest fee?
IVLU, EMXC have the lowest management fee at 0.25% a year. Fees are only one factor: also compare what each fund holds, its size and how closely it tracks its index.
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Data: TMX Australia Funds Report, month ending 30 September 2026. Fee = management cost (% a year). Size = funds under management. Returns are total returns; “–” = less than the full period of history. Tags: Hedged = currency hedged; Active = actively managed; Complex = complex product (read the PDS carefully); TMX = listed on TMX Australia rather than the ASX; New = listed in the past 12 months. General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell any ETF. Consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and read the PDS and TMD before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.