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Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF reported a sixfold increase in annual profit, driven overwhelmingly by gains in the value of its listed technology portfolio. Net assets more than tripled as investor applications and market gains lifted the fund to AUD 273.1 million.

Global X S&P World ex Australia GARP ETF reported audited profit of AUD 9.791 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, more than triple the prior-year result. Net assets rose to AUD 140.276 million as market gains combined with substantial investor applications.

VanEck Bitcoin ETF (ASX:VBT) swung to a $193.8 million loss for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets fell 25.6% to $217.7 million. The fund remained almost entirely invested in the US-listed HODL ETF, leaving its result heavily exposed to Bitcoin and Australian dollar movements.

VanEck’s nine ASX-listed equity ETFs produced sharply divergent FY2026 results, led by a $124.3 million profit at Small Companies Masters while Australian Equal Weight’s earnings fell heavily. The geared fund also reported a loss as borrowings nearly doubled to $48.6 million.

Intelligent Investor Select Value Share Fund (ASX: IISV) swung from a $10.85 million profit to a $2.99 million loss in the year to 30 June 2026, driven by a sharp reversal in unrealised investment gains. The fund paid or accrued a larger distribution while its net assets declined, as the proposed sale of the Intelligent Investor business remained incomplete.

WT Financial Group has delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth, with EBITDA rising 19.5% to $8.2 million and operating cash flow reaching $10.3 million. The ASX-listed advice network is now shifting from building scale to monetising its B2B platform and Hubco investments, while carrying higher provisions and debt.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust has been suspended from trading after its responsible entity warned that the audited FY2026 financial report may differ materially from figures released in August. The final report is expected on 30 September, but the filing does not disclose the size or direction of the changes.

Colchester Global Government Bond Fund delivered returns of 2.32% to 2.48% across its existing classes in FY2026, ahead of its 2.16% benchmark. The audited report also records the launch of an ETF class on the ASX, while profit before finance costs fell sharply as market gains reversed.

Muzinich BDC Income Fund - Active ETF will pay a $0.17 per-unit September distribution and is targeting the same monthly payout through August 2027. The proposed run-rate implies an indicative annualised yield of 10.45%, although the payments remain targets and may vary.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund units have been suspended at the fund’s request after its responsible entity warned that the final audited 2026 financial report may differ materially from figures released in August. The report is expected on 30 September.

Metrics Master Income Trust has been suspended from trading after warning that its audited FY2026 financial report may differ materially from unaudited figures released last month. The final report is expected on 30 September, but the trust has not disclosed the nature or size of the revisions.

WCM Quality Global Growth Fund delivered a positive 16.87% return for the year, although it lagged its global benchmark and reported sharply lower distributions. Its longer-term record remains ahead of the benchmark, leaving investors weighing recent relative weakness against a new income-focused policy.