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Global X FANG+ ETF reported a sharp decline in annual profit, while its net asset value fell by more than 10% after 30 June as underlying technology stocks weakened. The audited fund still grew net assets to AUD1.606 billion and declared a 235.84 cents-per-unit distribution.

Global X China Tech ETF reported an AUD15.727 million profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, powered by gains in listed Chinese technology investments. But the fund disclosed that its net asset value has since fallen by more than 10%, leaving the audited result looking increasingly historical.

Global X S&P Biotech ETF (ASX:CURE) reported a AUD22.601 million profit for the year to 30 June 2026, reversing the prior year’s AUD2.863 million loss. The turnaround was driven overwhelmingly by gains in listed biotech securities and foreign exchange, rather than recurring income.

Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF (ASX:AINF) reported a $25.291 million profit for its first full financial year, driven overwhelmingly by investment gains. Net assets climbed to $169.603 million after almost $147.2 million of new unit applications, while the fund paid a 61.64 cents per unit distribution.

Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF delivered a sharply higher profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, driven by large fair-value gains across its listed equity portfolio. But the fund says its net asset value has since fallen by more than 10% as underlying battery and lithium investments weakened.

Betashares’ six audited ETFs delivered sharply mixed results for the year ended 30 June 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and gaming funds reporting losses while uranium assets expanded. Post-year-end NAV swings added another layer of volatility, including a 49.67% rise for the Ethereum ETF.

Betashares’ 2026 annual report shows a sharp split across its thematic ETF range, led by a $1.886 billion accounting profit for the Nasdaq 100 ETF and a $97.7 million loss for its Australian technology fund. The report also flags a 24.89% post-year-end fall in the Space Industry ETF’s NAV and a name change for the energy-transition strategy.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited (ASX:ALI) delivered a 19.2% share price return and record fully franked dividends in FY2026, while assets passed $500 million after a $25 million Share Purchase Plan. Reported profit fell as portfolio valuations moved, but NTA per share and the investment portfolio both increased.

Financial Income Fund delivered a 6.78% net return in the year to 30 June 2026, beating its hybrid securities benchmark by 0.92 percentage points. The audited report also records the launch of an ETF class, higher distributions and a shift away from convertible notes.

Carlton Investments increased FY2026 profit and fully franked dividends, but its investment portfolio underperformed sharply as its largest holding, EVT, fell 22.6% in value. The company’s total portfolio return was negative 3.2%, compared with a 6.1% gain for the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

WAM Capital’s investment portfolio fell 10.5% in FY2026, while Wilson Asset Management set an 8.0 cents per share target for the next financial year. The presentation points to a thin 0.7-year dividend reserve after the final payout, even as management argues small-cap valuations and takeover activity are improving.

WAM Capital reported a 10.5% decline in investment portfolio performance for FY2026, but retained its full-year dividend at 15.5 cents per share. The listed investment company is targeting an 8.0-cent dividend for FY2027, backed by a profits reserve of 5.7 cents per share after the latest payout.