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Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF delivered a sharply higher annual profit, driven largely by realised gains, but its net asset value has since fallen more than 10%. The result highlights both the attraction and the volatility of geared exposure to the Nasdaq 100.

Global X Hydrogen ETF reported a $33.5 million profit for the year to 30 June 2026, driven almost entirely by fair-value gains. But the ASX-listed fund has since seen its net asset value fall by more than 10% as hydrogen-related holdings weakened.

Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF delivered a sharp rise in annual profit and nearly doubled its asset base, but disclosed that its net asset value has since fallen more than 10%. The filing leaves the size and drivers of that post-year-end decline unspecified.

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 Rare Earth and Critical Metals ETF delivered a sharp lift in audited profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets more than tripled as investors added capital. The result was driven mainly by realised gains on listed critical-metals equities, alongside a distribution of 112.44 cents per unit.

Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF (ASX:LNY) reported a sharp turnaround to a $30.3 million operating profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, driven overwhelmingly by gains on listed investments. Net assets rose to $146.2 million despite continued investor redemptions and a lower distribution than the prior year.

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.

Colchester Emerging Markets Bond Fund returned 4.96% net for the year, outperforming its benchmark by nearly three percentage points as net assets climbed to $254.7 million. The fund has since added an ETF class to the ASX, opening a new distribution channel for its emerging-markets strategy.

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.

Barramundi Limited (NZX:BRM) has reported the worst performance in its 20-year history, with a NZ$42.9 million net loss and a 17.0% fall in gross portfolio performance. The board is reviewing Fisher Funds’ management performance just weeks before its five-year agreement comes up for renewal.

Group 6 Metals has reported a sharp FY2026 turnaround, backed by stronger tungsten sales, improved plant performance and A$55.7 million in operating cash flow. The result also carries substantial accounting benefits, while the next test is whether underground mining can make the improvement durable.