Best Performing International Shares

CNEW-China New Economy ETF

Buys Chinese listed companies with good growth prospects in Consumer, Healthcare and Technology sectors. 120 'fundementally sound' companies .

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 70.77%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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CURE-S&P Biotech ETF

Biotech ETF. Companies that research and develop drugs and treatments. Focussed on US biotech industry. Holds 124 companies with median size of US$1.6 bn.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 40.59%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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FEMX-Global Emerging Markets Fund

Small portfolio of 30 to 50 stock in emerging economies focussed on good corporate governance.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 28.49%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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TECH-Morningstar Global Technology ETF

Holds shares to track the Morningstar Developed Markets Technology Moat Fund. Moat means the companies have an economically sustainable business model.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 28.43%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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IJR-S&P SmallCap 600

About 600 smaller companies in the US. Diversified and very low cost exposure but quite high risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 21.10%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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GGUS-Geared US Equity Fund - Currency Hedged (Hedge Fund)

Invests in a broad basket of US shares. Borrows about 50%, this magnifies the wins and losses. Cost of borrowing for the fund should be lower than doing it yourself.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.87%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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VBLD-Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index

Global Infrastructure fund, roads, bridges and power generators.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.09%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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IVV-S&P 500

Tracks the S&P 500 by buying the 500 largest companies in the US. Very low cost diversified exposure.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.98%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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VTS-US Total Market Shares Index

US Shares, more than 3500 of them so well diversified and very low cost. No currency hedge.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.23%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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IJH-S&P MidCap 400

Midcap400 invests in medium size US companies. Diversified exposure and very low costs.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.29%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IXJ-Global Healthcare ETF

Global companies involved in bio technology, healthcare, medical instruments and pharmaceuticals. Johnson and Johnson is the largest holding.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 19.01%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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VISM-MSCI International Small Companies Index

Global smaller companies ex Australia. Nearly 4000 companies held, 60% US.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 17.57%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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HACK-Global Cybersecurity ETF

A portfolio of cyber security companies such as VM ware and Symantec. Exposure in USA, UK, Netherlands even Israel. More than 30 companies.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 20.68%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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NDQ-NASDAQ 100 ETF

Provides exposure to the 100 largest non financial US NASDAQ stocks. Heavily weighted towards technology stocks.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 16.36%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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ETHI-Global Sustainability Leaders ETF

The 100 top global companies (ex Australia) that are considered climate change leaders eg. carbon efficient and not engaged in irresponsible activities.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 16.28%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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SPY-S&P 500 ETF Trust

The S&P 500 covers the biggest companies in the US. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Berkshire Hathaway. Very low cost.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.80%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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GDX-Gold Miners ETF

Invests in gold mining companies globally. Biggest country holding is Canada.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 14.54%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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MOAT-Morningstar Wide Moat ETF

Buys attractively priced US companies with a sustainable competitive advantage (the moat). 40 stocks, largest holding Polaris.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.44%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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QLTY-Global Quality Leaders

15o International companies ranked highest for 'quality'. High return on equity and low debt. Walt Disney is the biggest holding. Heavy on IT companies and US companies.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 13.65%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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IJP-MSCI Japan ETF

Invests in a diverse portfolio of Japanese shares representing 85% of the market. No currency hedge. Largest holding is Toyota.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 14.54%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IOO-Global 100 ETF

Basically the 100 most important companies in the world. Stocks from US, UK, Germany, Switzerland. Apple is no.1. No currency hedge.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.04%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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WXOZ-S&P World Ex Australia Fund

Exposure to large and mid size companies from 25 countries but not Australia. Highest weighting is to the US then Japan and to IT and Banks.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.05%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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QUAL-MSCI World Ex-Australia ETF

Global portfolio with no Australian shares. Selected based quality defined as; return on equity, earnings growth, low financial leverage.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 14.18%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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ITW-MSCI Taiwan ETF

Invests in Taiwanese companies representing about 85% of the Taiwan index. No currency hedge. Largest sector is IT.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.62%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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IAA-Asia 50 ETF

Invests in the 50 largest companies in Asia including China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 13.38%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IXI-Global Consumer Staples ETF

Portfolio of global shares in the consumer staples sector. Think Nestle, Coca Cola, Phillip Morris etc.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 13.75%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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INCM-Global Income Leaders ETF

100 global companies that pay attractive divs - no Australian companies

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.75%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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WDMF-Edge MSCI World Multifactor ETF

Holds a portfolio of developed market stocks that score well on four factors: quality, value, size, momentum.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 14.36%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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BNKS-Global Banks ETF - Currency Hedged

Big global banks (not Australian) hedged to reduce currency risk. Think JP Morgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.41%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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IZZ-China Large-Cap ETF

Tracks an index that comprises the 50 largest Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong. Largest holding is Tencent. No currency hedge.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.82%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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IHWL-Core MSCI World All Cap AUD Hedged ETF

Invests in Developed Markets companies large and small. Very diversified, and hedged in A$. Low cost.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 13.16%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IWLD-Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

Very Diversified developed markets equity fund. No currency hedge. Low cost.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 13.01%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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UBU-MSCI USA Ethical ETF

With about 600 shares this ETF provides a diverse portfolio of US companies that excludes Tobacco or Weapons. Low cost fund.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.91%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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CORE-Global Core Infrastructure ETF

75 of the least volatile global infrastructure shares. Includes Telecom, Energy and Water companies.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.88%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VAE-FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares index

This one invests in Asian companies but not Japan or Australia or NZ. No currency hedging. Holds about 800 stocks in China, Korea, Taiwan and more.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.92%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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ROBO-ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

A portfolio of global companies involved in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. Surprising number of companies in these industries from Agriculture to Healthcare.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.79%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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IVE-MSCI EAFE ETF

Large and mid size companies from around the developed world but excludes US and Canadian shares. Not a fan of the US this might be for you.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.65%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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IEU-Europe ETF

Portfolio of 350 European shares . No Currency hedge. Top 3 holdings are Nestle, Novartis and HSBC.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.29%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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WVOL-Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ETF

Invests in companies in the developed world that display lower volatility than average. USA, Canada, Japan, Australia.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 12.34%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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ZYUS-S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF

50 big US companies paying better than average dividends also targets diversity, low risk and liquidity (easy to buy and sell).

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 17.15%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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MGE-Global Equities Fund (Managed Fund)

This managed fund buys global companies based on fundamental analysis of value overlaid with macroeconomic "insight". Actively managed with a performance fee.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.44%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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VGS-MSCI Index International Series

This ETF holds more than 1500 companies from developed economies but not Australia. Some of the largest companies globally such as Apple, Google, Amazon etc. Low cost.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.21%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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QMIX-MSCI World Quality Mix Fund

This ETF builds a portfolio on 3 factors, low volatility, quality and size. 60% US shares, 10% Japan and 6% UK. Microsoft, Apple, Johnson and Johnson.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.92%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IHVV-S&P 500 AUD Hedged

Tracks the S&P 500 by buying the 500 largest companies in the US. Very low cost diversified exposure. Hedged to reduce currency risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.43%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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VEU-All-World EX US Shares Index

VEU provides exposure to some of the largest companies in the developed and emerging world outside the US. With over 2500 holdings its pretty diverse.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.95%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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QUS-FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF

The performance of the 1000 biggest companies in the US

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.54%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IKO-MSCI South Korea Capped ETF

This fund buys companies in South Korea. Largest holding is Samsung. No currency hedge.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 7.81%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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UBP-MSCI Asia APEX 50 Ethical ETF

Ethical Asia ex Japan fund. Diversified exposure to Asia with no "controversial" weapons or Tobacco companies. Think Tencent, Samsung, Alibaba.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.90%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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ESTX-EURO STOXX 50 ETF

This fund holds 50 leading stocks from 12 European countries. Biggest weighting is in Banks.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.84%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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HJPN-WisdomTree Japan ETF - Currency Hedged

Invests in globally competitive Japanese companies. Currency is hedged. Biggest holding is Toyota.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.36%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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WEMG-S&P Emerging Markets Fund

Portfolio of large and mid size stocks from emerging markets. 32% China, 14% Taiwan, 14% India. Nearly 400 companies representing 85% of each emerging market.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 9.86%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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HEUR-WisdomTree Europe ETF - Currency Hedged

Invests in a diversified portfolio of European companies. Hedges against currency risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.60%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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WXHG-S&P World Ex Australia (Hedged) Fund

Diversified exposure to global developed market shares not including Australia. Currency is hedged to reduce risk. 1500 companies 60% US shares.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.04%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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DRUG-Global Healthcare ETF - Currency Hedged

Portfolio of the largest healthcare companies in the world (but not in Australia) Most in US but also in Switzerland UK and Japan. Currency is hedged to reduce risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.87%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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UBW-MSCI World ex Australia Ethical ETF

Diversified portfolio of more than 1500 companies from around the world (not Australia). No "controversial" weapons and no tobacco. 60% US, 9% Japan, 6.4% UK.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 9.23%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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VGAD-MSCI Index International Series (Hedged)

This ETF holds more than 1500 companies from developed economies but not Australia. Some of the largest companies globally such as Apple, Google, Amazon etc. Low cost. Currency hedged.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.35%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IEM-MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

800 + Emerging Markets stocks from China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil and more. No currency hedge. Largest holding Tencent.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.50%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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MHG-Global Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund)

This managed fund buys global companies based on fundamental analysis of value overlaid with macroeconomic "insight". Actively managed with a performance fee. Currency is hedged.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 9.78%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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GLIN-AMP Global Infrastructure Securities Fund (Managed Fund)

Invests in global infrastructure assets such as water, toll roads, engineering, electricity.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.67%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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IFRA-FTSE Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF

Invests in Developed Markets Infrastructure assets. Countries include USA, Canada, Australia and Spain. Infrastructure includes toll roads, electric utilities etc and should provide stable income.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.05%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VGE-FTSE Emerging Markets Shares

Holds more than 4000 companies from emerging market countries including China, Taiwan, India, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and more. Try doing that yourself.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.19%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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MICH-Infrastructure Fund (Currency Hedged) (Managed Fund)

The fund seeks to offer the stable returns from global infrastructure assets while providing some protection against adverse currency movements.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.51%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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WRLD-Managed Risk Global Share Fund (Managed Fund)

Diversified portfolio of global shares (approx 1500) weighted by size. Also uses a protection strategy using futures to reduce volatility.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 7.80%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VMIN-Global Minimum Volatility Active

Invests in global shares and tries to build capital appreciation with a lower risk profile

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.69%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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FUEL-Global Energy Companies ETF - Currency Hedged

A portfolio of global energy companies without any exposure in Australia. Mainly oil and gas companies like Exxon.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.28%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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UMAX-S&P500 Yield Maximiser Fund (Managed Fund)

Holds shares in the US S&P 500 (Big stocks) and then gives up some upside by selling call options and receiving income from that. A good strategy in a market expected to go sideways.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 10.40%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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WDIV-Global Dividend Aristocrat

Buys global companies that have increasing or stable dividends for 10 years

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 12.23%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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FOOD-Global Agriculture Companies ETF - Currency Hedged

Invests in global Agricultural companies (not in Australia) including packaged foods, farm machinery, chemicals and lots more. Biggest holding is Deere and Co.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 8.79%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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ESGI-International Sustainable Equity

Portfolio of international shares that exclude any companies that dont meet socially responsible guidlines

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.03%
How Risky? : 3 Moderate Risk

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UBJ-MSCI Japan Ethical ETF

Diverse portfolio of Japanese Equities which excludes companies involved in Tobacco or Weapons. Typically about 320 companies. At present Toyota is biggest holding.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 6.29%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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MOGL-Global Equities Fund

Small portfolio (15-30 stocks) looking for very undervalued companies globally. Also seeks to pay a 4.5% dividend.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 7.96%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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IHOO-Global 100 AUD Hedged

Portfolio consisting of 100 of the largest companies in the world. Diversified across countries but still 60% US shares such as Apple and Amazon. Hedged to reduce currency risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 11.77%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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VDHG-Diversified High Growth Index

High Growth Portfolio that invests in other ETF's so you don't have to

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.94%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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WCMQ-Quality Global Growth Fund

Managed active fund of 20-40 global stocks attempting to beat the world index (ex Australia) with lower volatility.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 2.41%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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VDBA-Diversified Balanced Index

Balanced Portfolio that invests in other ETF's so you dont have to

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 4.50%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VDGR-Diversified Growth Index

Growth Portfolio that invests in other ETF's so you don't have to

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.05%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VEQ-FTSE Europe Shares ETF

Portfolio of more than 1000 European companies. Banks, Healthcare, Consumer companies from UK, France, Germany and lots more.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.36%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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VDCO-Diversified Conservative Index

Conservative portfolio that invests in other ETF's so you dont have to.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 3.53%
How Risky? : 1 Very Low Risk

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UBE-MSCI Europe Ethical ETF

Diversified exposure to European shares with no companies involved in controversial weapons or tobacco. Largest holdings Nestle, HSBC, Novartis.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 5.04%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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GROW-Real Return Fund (Managed Fund)

The fund aims at producing real returns of 5% above inflation by actively managing a diverse portfolio. Invests in shares and fixed income in Australia and globally.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 3.67%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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KII-K2 Global Equities Fund (Hedge Fund)

Actively managed fund that seeks to buy undervalued companies globally. Fund can go long and short.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -1.25%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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DMKT-Dynamic Markets Fund (Hedge Fund)

This actively managed fund aims to return 4.5% above inflation over 5 years by buying into under-priced opportunities, and selling out of overpriced situations. May use derivatives.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 0.40%
How Risky? : 2 Low Risk

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VVLU-Global Value Equity Active

Aims for long term capital growth by investing in global stocks with value characteristics

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 3.18%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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PIXX-International Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund)

A managed portfolio of global equities. They try to buy undervalued companies.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 9.32%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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VESG-Ethically Conscious International Shares Index

Global portfolio (ex Australia) which shuns fossil fuels, vice and weapons. Low cost exposure.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -4.68%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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CETF-ChinaAMC CSI 300 ETF (Synthetic)

Invests in the 300 largest and most liquid companies in the China A-shares market on Shenzen and Shanghai Exchanges.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -0.68%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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ASIA-Asia Technology Tigers

The 50 largest tech and online companies in Asia (not Japan). Think Alibaba and Tencent but there are many more.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -6.84%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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EMKT-Emerging Markets Equity

Emerging Markets fund focused on value, momentum and quality. 35% China, 20% South Korea

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -6.46%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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PAXX-Asia Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund)

Actively managed Asia ex Japan Hedge fund. They use risk managment techniques to minimise losses during downturns. Performance fee.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: 15.44%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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MNRS-Global Gold Miners ETF - Currency Hedged

Largest gold mining companies outside Australia. Currency hedged to reduce risk.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -9.56%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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ACDC-Battery Tech & Lithium ETF

Exposure to companies involved in battery technology and development and lithium mining

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -10.19%
How Risky? : 4 Risky

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RBTZ-Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF

Invests in companies expected to benefit from increased use of robotics and artificial intelligence, largest holdings in Japan

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -23.77%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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BBUS-US Equities Strong Bear Currency Hedged (Hedge Fund)

As the US market falls this fund should go up. Theoretically a 1% fall will lead to a 2% - 2.75% rise in the value of BBUS. Geared Bear fund if you think the US is overvalued. Hedged to reduce currency risk as well. Risky.

Category: International Shares
Historic Return: -32.27%
How Risky? : 5 Very Risky

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