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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 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.

Victor Group Holdings reported modest revenue growth in FY2025, but its audited loss widened to A$9.33 million after major impairments and higher amortisation. The cloud software company also disclosed a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

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.

Vanguard’s audited FY2026 report records positive returns across its international equity range, led by a 35.83% total return for VAE. The report also shows the broader International Shares Index Fund grew to $56.65 billion in net assets, while PwC issued an unmodified audit opinion.

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF grew net assets to $167.99 million while operating profit plunged to $740,000 as fair-value losses widened. The fund is also preparing to switch its underlying ETF from NYSE Arca to the London Stock Exchange without changing its investment objective or stated total fees and costs.

L1 Gold Fund has completed its retail entitlement offer, taking its latest equity raising to approximately A$375.4 million. L1 Group has also subscribed for A$42 million through the remaining shortfall offer, while the final allocation remains open.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has secured firm commitments for an $86.25 million wholesale placement, giving the fund fresh capital for incremental portfolio management. A further unit purchase plan of up to $30,000 per existing unitholder is also planned for the coming months.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) has launched a retail entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $261.7 million by issuing one new share for every three held, priced at $2.25 each. This follows a $254.9 million institutional placement and entitlement offer completed earlier in August.