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Global X Semiconductor ETF reported an AUD 688.687 million profit for the year to 30 June 2026, driven overwhelmingly by fair value gains on semiconductor equities. The strong result was followed by a more than 10% decline in net asset value after year-end, highlighting the volatility behind the headline number.

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.

Resolution Capital Global Listed Infrastructure Fund (ASX:RII) delivered double-digit returns across all major unit classes in the year to 30 June 2026, beating its benchmarks by a wide margin. Net assets more than doubled to $424.7 million as profit rose to $56.0 million and investor distributions reached $25.7 million.

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.

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF reported a sharp fall in operating profit as fair-value losses overwhelmed higher distribution income. The fund will also switch its underlying ETF from NYSE Arca to a London-listed vehicle, while keeping its stated investment objective and total management fees and costs unchanged.

JPMorgan Global Select Equity Fund (ASX:JHL) reported an operating profit of A$39.058 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, while net assets attributable to unitholders rose 37% to A$578.268 million. Distributions increased sharply, although the fund remains almost entirely exposed to one underlying global equity ETF and significant currency movements.

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.