Latest Australian Shares News

Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (ASX:RAR) reported a $304,000 loss for the year ended 30 June 2026, reversing a $69.892 million profit a year earlier. The fund still delivered a reported total return of 0.05% and lifted distributions to 168.11 cents per unit.

Betashares’ 13 ASX-listed ETFs closed the 2026 financial year with sharply divergent results, from a $146.5 million profit at the Resources Sector ETF to a $139.7 million loss at Sustainability Leaders. Asset growth was substantial across several funds, while HBRD changed its name and mandate and the new High Yield ETF reached $95.2 million in net assets.

Kinatico will deploy up to $5 million of existing cash reserves to buy back as many as 43.2 million shares, arguing its current share price does not reflect the company’s underlying value. The on-market program is due to begin on 5 October and may run for up to 12 months.

Argo Investments is inviting shareholders and the public to a webinar detailing its move to quarterly dividends and reviewing its record fully franked FY26 dividend and portfolio performance.

Vanguard Investments Australia has released estimated distribution amounts for 34 ETFs, covering a broad spectrum of asset classes, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced estimated distributions for 34 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-July 2026. The payouts vary significantly across funds, reflecting diverse asset exposures and income profiles.

Magellan Investment Partners has announced final distribution amounts for four of its funds ending 30 June 2026, with key dates set for early July and a Distribution Reinvestment Plan available to investors.

Amaero Ltd has obtained Federal Court approval to re-domicile to Delaware via schemes exchanging Australian shares and options for US HoldCo equivalents, marking a major structural shift.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount payable per share. The dividend remains unfranked and subject to US withholding tax, with a reduced rate available under the US-Australia tax treaty.

GQG Partners Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.0365 per CDI, payable on 26 March 2026, with options for Australian dollar payments based on current exchange rates.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced final distribution amounts and key dates for 27 of its ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-January 2026. Investors can also participate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan across all funds.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF), offering investors a concentrated, actively managed portfolio of Australian equities with integrated ESG considerations. The fund combines liquidity via direct applications and Securities Exchange trading, targeting long-term capital growth and income.