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Morningstar International Shares Active ETF reported a $53.035 million profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, supported by a large trust distribution despite a loss on fair value movements. Distributions rose to 196.258 cents per unit as net assets expanded to $326.395 million.

Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Fund reported a sharp lift in annual operating profit and net assets, with its Class RGOS ETF delivering a 14.62% total return. Distributions also increased, although the fund remains closely exposed to international equity markets and currency movements.

Quay Global’s two real estate funds delivered sharply different FY2026 results, with the unhedged fund swinging to a $22.852 million operating loss while the AUD Hedged fund recorded a $22.991 million profit. The year also brought large ETF redemptions, new currency-hedging disclosures and a major reset of Bennelong’s board after year-end.

Global X EURO STOXX 50 ETF delivered a higher annual profit and a sharp increase in net assets as investor applications accelerated. The audited report also highlights the fund’s sizeable exposure to European equities and euro-Australian dollar movements.

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’ 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.

Plato Global Alpha Fund delivered a 26.7% net return for the year ended 30 June 2026, beating its global equity benchmark by 11.9 percentage points. Net assets climbed almost sixfold to $4.75 billion, driven by investment gains and substantial new applications, although the fund’s short positions and currency exposures remain material risks.

AMCIL posted a $6.9 million profit for FY2026 while its portfolio returned negative 10%, underperforming the ASX 200. The company cut dividends to 4.0 cents fully franked, reshuffled holdings, and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO.

Cadence Opportunities Fund delivered a standout FY26 with profit after tax soaring 279% to $5.66 million and a 30.3% fund return, prompting a fully franked final dividend and a special payout.

GQG Partners Inc. posted a modest decline in half-year revenue and profit, managing $156 billion in assets with ongoing net outflows offset by investment gains. The company declared a quarterly dividend reflecting 90% of distributable earnings.

Motio Ltd (ASX:MXO) reported a solid FY26 with revenue rising to $9.2 million, a 31% jump in cash EBITDA to $2.5 million, and a net profit before tax of $1.7 million. The company enters FY27 debt free and with forward revenue up 28%, signalling operational leverage and growth potential.

Superloop has reported a 21.6% revenue increase to $664.3 million and a 33% rise in underlying EBITDA to $122.7 million for FY26, completing its Double Down strategy and launching the SuperCharge29 growth plan targeting over $1 billion in revenue by FY29.