ASX-Listed ETFs for Kids Compared · Australian Children

Some parents and guardians consider long-term investments—alongside or after deposit accounts—when planning for a child’s future education, housing deposit or other goals. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are one type of investment product that can provide exposure to a basket of shares, bonds or other assets in a single trade.

This page sets out factual information about selected ASX-listed ETFs. It is not a ranked list, does not identify “best” products, and does not tell you which ETF (if any) to buy.

General information only — not personal advice
This article provides general factual information and does not take into account your or your child’s objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not compare every ETF available in Australia or every relevant product feature. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of capital. Fees, index methodologies and product features can change. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for any product and consider whether it is appropriate before investing. Consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser and, where relevant, a tax professional.

Commercial disclosure
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How this comparison was prepared

This article compares selected ASX-listed ETFs identified from the previous version of this page and checked against issuer websites and published fee materials. It is not a whole-of-market comparison. Products are listed alphabetically by ASX code and are not ranked.

Research completed: 2 August 2026.

Sources searched: official product pages and materials from BetaShares, BlackRock/iShares, State Street/SPDR and Vanguard for the codes previously listed (and corrected codes where a prior code was incorrect).

Inclusion criteria for publication: the product must still be publicly offered as an ASX-listed ETF with a verifiable issuer page, current product name and a stated management fee or management cost figure from that official source. Incorrect codes, unlocated products and unverified performance claims were removed.

Fields compared: ASX code; issuer; product name; stated investment focus; stated management fee/costs; verification date; link to official product information.

Not published: historical return or “5-year growth” figures from the prior article (those values were not retained as verified official data for this revision). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and, if shown at all in future, should be taken only from current issuer materials with full methodology.

Order: alphabetical by ASX code. No scoring, awards, star ratings or “top pick” labels.

Review: re-check issuer pages when updating. Fees and product features change.

Commercial relationships: inclusion and order are not based on commissions, referral fees or paid placement. See the commercial disclosure above.

What an ETF is (briefly)

An ETF is a managed investment fund that can usually be bought and sold on a securities exchange (such as the ASX) during market hours, subject to exchange and broker rules. Many ETFs aim to track an index before fees and expenses; others follow different strategies. Holding an ETF does not eliminate market risk: unit prices can fall as well as rise.

Costs typically include the fund’s management fees/costs (and sometimes other costs disclosed in the PDS) plus brokerage and any platform fees charged by a broker. Always read the issuer’s PDS for the full fee picture.

Ownership, minors and tax (high level only)

Rules for who can open an investment account, how assets may be held for a minor, and how investment income is taxed depend on the broker, the legal ownership structure and tax law. These areas are not product recommendations.

Children under 18 often cannot open standard brokerage accounts in their own name; adults sometimes use arrangements such as holding investments in trust for a child. Requirements differ by provider.
The Australian Taxation Office publishes information on children’s share investments. Tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances.
Providing a Tax File Number (TFN) or TFN exemption may affect withholding on investment income; refer to the ATO and the product/platform materials rather than informal “tips”.

This page does not provide tax advice, legal advice or a recommendation to use any particular ownership structure. Obtain professional advice where needed.

How ETFs are usually bought

ASX-listed ETFs are generally purchased through a licensed share trading / brokerage service (or, where offered, an issuer’s own platform). Platforms differ in brokerage fees, account types, minimum deposits and whether they support minor or trustee arrangements.

This article does not rank or recommend brokers. Compare current fees, eligibility and terms on each provider’s website before opening an account.

Selected ETFs (alphabetical by ASX code)

Management fees and costs below are as stated on issuer materials when checked. They can change. Additional costs (for example transaction costs, buy/sell spreads on the exchange, or brokerage) may apply. Confirm every figure in the current PDS and product page before acting.