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GCQ Flagship Fund recorded a $449.8 million loss before finance costs for the year ended 30 June 2026, as its main ETF class fell 22.8% after fees. Net assets still climbed to $1.607 billion, supported by substantial unit-holder applications, while the newly listed hedged ETF also finished below its launch price.

Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF more than doubled its net assets to $1.138 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, powered by $676.067 million of new applications. Profit rose 50% to $33.876 million, while distributions increased to 30.93 cents per unit.

Global X Silver Miners ETF (ASX:SLVM) reported a $13.915 million loss in its first financial reporting period, driven overwhelmingly by fair-value and foreign-exchange losses on listed silver-mining equities. The fund then disclosed that its net asset value rose by more than 10% after 30 June, highlighting the sharp market swings embedded in the strategy.

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.

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.

WT Financial Group has delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth, with EBITDA rising 19.5% to $8.2 million and operating cash flow reaching $10.3 million. The ASX-listed advice network is now shifting from building scale to monetising its B2B platform and Hubco investments, while carrying higher provisions and debt.

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’ 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.

Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund increased net assets to A$56.4 million in the year to 30 June 2026, but operating profit fell to A$3.7 million as investment gains more than halved. Distributions rose sharply, while the fund’s parent changed hands at year-end without a material reported impact.

JPMorgan Global Select Equity Fund reported A$39.1 million in operating profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, with net assets rising to A$578.3 million. The result includes fair value gains and comes with a concentrated portfolio, with 100% of fair value investments tied to the underlying JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF.

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Research Enhanced Index Equity Fund nearly trebled its net assets in 2026 after attracting $48.5 million of applications and recording a $4.6 million profit. The growth came with a sharp increase in exposure to one underlying emerging markets ETF.

BKI Investment Company has expanded its risk disclosure, outlining significant market, income, operational, and regulatory risks that could influence its financial outcomes and shareholder dividends.