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Global Equities

Tap into global equity growth with a single investment: This ETF captures 85% of the global stock market – from the US to China, Japan to Brazil. Own thousands of companies across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets. It's a simple way to diversify your portfolio across countries, currencies, and sectors.

11.0%* 5Y annualised returns

1500+ leading global companies

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RETURNS DATA

Participate in the world’s progress: 11.0%* 5Y annualised returns

If you had invested in the Global Equities from July 2021 to July 2026, your money could have grown by around 69%.

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It's cost-effective

Start investing today to get unlimited free buy orders for your next month.
After, it's only $1.99 USD per buy or sell order, excluding SST.
No additional management fee, no matter how much you invest.

It's simple

Build your portfolio in as little as 1 minute.
Automate recurring investments for ease of mind.
No minimum balance, no lock-ins, and high liquidity mean you can access your funds anytime.

It's intelligent

Our investment team analyses thousands of ETFs to identify cost-efficient, tax-efficient, and well-managed options.
We swap underlying ETFs if a better alternative surfaces, saving you more over time.

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Asset Class Overview

Global Equities Snapshot

Key information across returns, asset class profile, and investment details.

Returns

Annualised since inception

+11.00%

Since 31 October 2011

5-year annualised

+11.02%

Since 30 June 2021

1-year annualised

+23.16%

Since 30 June 2025

Year-to-date

+9.42%

Since 2026

Positive years since inception

78.57%

of calendar years

Fund Profile

Asset type

Equities

Fund inception

2011

Fundamentals

Expense ratio

0.20%

Annual ETF expense ratio

1-year dividend yield

Trailing 12-month yield

Currency denomination

USD

US Dollar

Why Invest in Global Equities?

Why invest

Broad equity growth

Invest in thousands of companies across developed and emerging markets. Equities have historically outpaced bonds and cash over long horizons.

What sets it apart

One holding, all markets

Removes the need to pick between different geographical exposures separately.

Who it's for

Investors who want a simple equity anchor that covers the global economy.

What to expect

Growth potential, US concentration

Diversification reduces single-market reliance but does not remove equity volatility. US companies make up the majority of the index.

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RETURNS DATA

Annual returns since 2011

Growth driven by the world's leading companies

Did you know?

This single ETF gives you ownership in more than 1,500 companies across 47 countries. It's an ETF that includes Apple and Alibaba, Nestlé and Novartis - global leaders that would normally require multiple international accounts to access. It also covers companies in multiple currencies, granting you indirect exposure to a basket of global currencies.

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

Sector exposure

Technology

28.0%

Financial

17.7%

Consumer, Non-cyclical

13.3%

Communications

12.8%

Industrial

10.9%

Consumer, Cyclical

7.7%

Energy

3.6%

Basic Materials

3.2%

Utilities

2.4%

Diversified

0.0%

Government

0.0%

Source: Bloomberg. Weights are approximate and subject to change on index rebalance.

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

Geographic exposure

Diversification is the only free lunch in investing.

Harry Markowitz

Nobel Prize-winning economist

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