How ASX investors can use the DBBF ETF
The BetaShares DBBF ETF provides investors with a diversified portfolio of ethical assets, including shares and bonds, by screening out unethical industries and giving preference to sustainable companies.
DBBF could be used by investors looking for a diversified ETF that provides ethical exposure to a range of asset classes. This ETF has a balanced risk profile, which means that 50% of the portfolio is made up of defensive assets (bonds and cash) and the other 50% is made up from growth assets (shares and listed property).
The DBBF ETF is yet to reach scale
The BetaShares DBBF ETF had $15.72 million of money invested when we last pulled the monthly numbers. With a funds under management (FUM) or ‘market cap’ figure of less than $100 million, it’s important to consider if this ETF is still too small.
We say an ETF with more than $100 million invested is typically more sustainable than one with less than $100 million (at least). This is because if an ETF is too small, it may not be sustainable for an ETF issuer/provider, such as BetaShares, to continue to operate it.
That said, there are exceptions to this rule of thumb, especially if the ETF issuer is committed to growing the ETF’s FUM to the point where it becomes profitable.
DBBF ETF fees explained
BetaShares charges investors a yearly management fee of 0.39% for the DBBF ETF. This means that if you invested $2,000 in DBBF for a full year, you could expect to pay management fees of around $7.80.
For context, the average management fee (MER) of all ETFs covered by Best ETFs Australia on our complete list of ASX ETFs is 0.51% or around $10.20 per $2,000 invested. Keep in mind, small changes in fees can make a big difference after 10 or 20 years.
Putting it all together
If you’re weighing up investing in DBBF, keep in mind that this is just a brief introduction to the ETF. To supercharge your research, take a look at our free BetaShares DBBF report. Then, consider searching our complete list of ASX ETFs for similar ETFs in the Diversified ETF sector to compare your options.
