GEAR PDS
The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.
BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (Hedge Fund) ETF (ASX:GEAR)
BetaShares GEAR Fund is an internally geared fund, investing in the largest 200 companies on the ASX, by market capitalisation.
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GEAR share price and fees
share price:
ETF share prices are updated using end of day data from the ASX. FUM, fee and spread data is updated monthly, with a delay. Refer to the ETF’s PDS and the ASX website for up-to-date information.
GEAR fees
ASX ticker code: GEAR
Yearly fee (MER): 0.80%
FUM: $362.33 million
Monthly spread: 0.11%
Data Last Updated: July 2022
Analyst report
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GEAR performance
This chart shows the yearly performance of the chosen ETF to key asset classes of Aussie shares (ASX: VAS) and US shares (ASX: IVV). You can use this chart to visualise how the ETF responds to different market environments. We recommend using a 5+ year time horizon for comparisons. The chart compares price return only.
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What does the GEAR ASX ETF invest in?
GEAR uses investor capital and borrows additional funds to invest in the ASX 200 Index. GEAR provides investors with magnified gains when the Australian sharemarket rises, and magnified losses when the market falls.
What do investors use the GEAR ETF for?
The BetaShares GEAR ETF could be used by investors to gain leveraged exposure to the S&P/ASX 200 Index. The Fund’s gearing ratio is managed between 50-65%, and investors do not face the possibility of margin calls. Please note that gearing magnifies an investor’s gains and losses, and will not be a suitable strategy for all investors.
How to buy the GEAR ETF
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GEAR investor starter pack
GEAR literature
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GEAR holdings
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ASX: GEAR’s dividend 2021
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GEAR dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)
Warnings we apply to the GEAR ETF
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Australian shares sector data
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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance.
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ASX: GEAR technical analysis
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