What is an ETF?

Like shares, ETFs are traded on an exchange, however are structured like a managed fund in that they contain a collection of securities and usually represent a particular market index (eg. S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index).

They combine the diversification benefits of traditionally-managed index funds with the flexibility of investing directly in the sharemarket. While diversification can reduce risk, they are still subject to market risk (the level of which depends on the underlying securities in the ETF).
ETFs offer an efficient, cost-effective way to access targeted areas of investment, such as an international region or a specific market sector, without having to select individual shares.

Following is a list of currently available* ETFs

Developed markets

ASX code	Name
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IHVV	iShares S&P 500 AUD Hedged ETF
IOO	iShares Global 100 ETF
IHOO	iShares Global 100 AUD Hedged ETF
IJR	iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
VGS	Vanguard® MSCI Index International Shares ETF
VGAD	Vanguard® MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF
VEU	Vanguard® All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF
SPY	SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust
WXOZ	SPDR® S&P® World ex Australia Fund
WXHG	SPDR® S&P® World ex Australia (Hedged) Fund
UBE	UBS IQ MSCI Europe Ethical ETF
UBU	UBS IQ MSCI USA Ethical ETF
UBW	UBS IQ MSCI World ex Australia Ethical ETF

Emerging markets

ASX code	Name
VGE	Vanguard® FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF
IEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IBK	iShares MSCI BRIC ETF
WEMG	SPDR® S&P ®Emerging Markets Fund

Sector-specific

ASX code	Name
IXJ	iShares Global Healthcare ETF
IXI	iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF
DJRE	SPDR® Dow Jones® Global Real Estate Fund

Australian equities

ASX code	Name
VAS	Vanguard® Australian Shares Index ETF
VLC	Vanguard® MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF
ILC	iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF
ISO	iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF
IOZ	iShares MSCI Australia 200 ETF
VSO	Vanguard® MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF
SFY	SPDR® S&P®/ASX 50 Fund
STW	SPDR® S&P®/ASX 200 Fund
SSO	SPDR® S&P®/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund
OZR	SPDR® S&P®/ASX 200 Resources Fund
UBA	UBS IQ MSCI Australia Ethical ETF

Sector-specific

ASX code	Name
VAP	Vanguard® Australian Property Securities Index ETF
SLF	SPDR® S&P®/ASX 200 Listed Property Fund
OZF	SPDR® S&P®/ASX 200 Financials EX A-REIT Fund

Are you interested in investing in ETFs?

You can only invest in ETFs if you have signed up to our Direct Access option. If you are a Direct Access member, you can login to the platform and update your investment(s) via SuperOnline.

If you have any questions about Direct Access give us a call on 1300 033 166 or fill in our online contact form. 

* This list is subject to change from time to time. Members invested in Direct Access can see an up-to-date list on the Direct Access Platform (via SuperOnline.)