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VanEck’s 13 ASX-listed ETFs produced sharply divergent FY2026 results, led by a $1.002 billion profit for Global Infrastructure and a $321.5 million gain for Gold Miners. Video Gaming and Esports moved the other way, reporting a $21.5 million loss, while International Wide Moat was subsequently overhauled and renamed.

Global X India Nifty 50 ETF (ASX:NDI) swung from a AUD6.913 million profit to a AUD39.988 million loss as the value of its Indian equity portfolio fell sharply. The result was driven chiefly by unrealised mark-to-market losses, while net assets declined despite continued investor applications.

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.

Ziller Global Fund Active ETF reported a $1.77 million comprehensive loss for the year ended 30 June 2026, despite net assets rising to $10.9 million. The fund’s ASX debut, $10.2 million of applications and enlarged distribution came alongside a sharp investment loss.

Betashares’ newly launched FTSE Global Infrastructure Shares Currency Hedged ETF reported $1.204 billion in profit and $8.08 billion in net assets for its first reporting year. The audited results also show strong gains across several established funds, alongside sharp post-year-end NAV movements in energy and gold miners.

Narryer Metals has advanced its Australian critical-minerals portfolio and agreed to acquire the Redhill Copper Project, but its FY2026 accounts flag a material uncertainty over continued funding. The company ended the year with A$1.36 million in cash after a A$1.32 million loss attributable to shareholders.

Bannerman Energy has opened a non-underwritten share purchase plan targeting approximately A$10 million to support construction and working capital at its Etango uranium project in Namibia. The offer gives eligible Australian and New Zealand shareholders access to the same A$4.00 issue price as the company’s A$124 million institutional placement.

Regal Investment Fund has confirmed an actual unfranked distribution of 13.842156 cents per unit for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The full distribution is payable on 7 September, with reinvestment available at $3.603245 per unit for eligible Australian and New Zealand holders.

NEXTDC has swung to a statutory profit of $82.1 million in FY26, driven by a record 202% jump in contracted utilisation and a strategic shift in lease accounting that added a $128.8 million fair value gain. The company’s $3.4 billion capital expenditure underscores its aggressive expansion, including the opening of its first international data centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Kapstream Investment Trust (ASX:KIT) reported a $3.031 million profit and a 1.48% net return for its inaugural period ending June 2026, underperforming its benchmark but completing a 5% unit buy-back post-period.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited posted a 35% drop in profit after tax to $6.25 million for FY2026, while its portfolio outperformed the Small Ords benchmark with a 9.8% return. The company declared fully franked dividends of 3.5 cents per share.

Regal Investment Fund posted a standout FY2026 with a 17.32% net return, tripling operating profit to $117.9 million and continuing its on-market buy-back program.