Cybersecurity is a segment of the technology industry which focuses on products and services to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorised and unintended access.

Investing in cybersecurity is no longer optional for businesses, governments and other organisations – in today’s online world, it’s essential.

HACK provides access to a diversified portfolio of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies.

There are risks associated with an investment in HACK, including market risk, cybersecurity companies risk, concentration risk and currency risk. Investment value can go up and down. An investment in the Fund should only be considered as a part of a broader portfolio, taking into account your particular circumstances, including your tolerance for risk. For more information on risks and other features of the Fund, please see the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, both available on this website.

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By eliminating transactional brokerage fees across ETFs and shares, Betashares Direct, sets a new standard in Australia, aligning the domestic market with best-in-class investment offerings worldwide that offer a broader range of long-term wealth creation tools.

In addition to zero brokerage investing on ASX-traded ETFs and over ASX 300 shares, Betashares Direct offers professionally managed portfolios, automated recurring investments, personalised tax tools, and a library of expert insights to promote the benefits of long-term investing and wealth accumulation.

Announcing the launch, Mr Alex Vynokur, CEO and Founder of Betashares said “By removing brokerage on ETFs and now on over 300 Australian shares, we are furthering our goal to become the home of investing for Australians.”

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GNDQ’s gearing ratio (being the total amount borrowed expressed as a percentage of the total assets of the Fund) will generally vary between 30% and 40% on a given day, offering a moderate approach to gearing to potentially accelerate wealth accumulation.

GNDQ is the latest addition to the Wealth Builder range of ETFs designed to enhance access to the benefits of gearing as part of an investor’s long-term wealth creation strategy.

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ARMR aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to leading companies involved in the global defence sector.

The fund provides exposure to a portfolio of up to 60 leading companies headquartered in NATO member and major NATO ally countries like Australia, Japan, and South Korea that derive more than 50% of their revenues from the development and manufacturing of defence equipment and technology.

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This acquisition marks an important chapter for Betashares as it implements its long-term strategy to build a leading, independent financial services business, offering a wide range of quality solutions to help clients reach their financial goals.

Most notably, this vision includes the provision of a greater range of innovative products and services to help more Australians progress across all stages of their wealth creation journey.

Betashares’ immediate focus for superannuation is ensuring a smooth continuation of service for existing Bendigo Superannuation members.

Over time, Betashares has a vision for superannuation that includes bringing more member focus and innovation to the industry. This strategy will include a greater range of investment options, improved member engagement, and enhanced education.

Learn more here.

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MTUM is the first ETF offering access to a momentum strategy over Australian equities on the ASX.

The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising a portfolio of Australian companies with above average momentum scores, as measured by risk-adjusted returns.

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The fund provides investors with a currency hedged exposure to an equally weighted portfolio of 500 leading US companies.

HQUS currently obtains its investment exposure by investing in the Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (ASX: QUS), with the foreign currency exposure hedged back to the Australian dollar.

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The investment from Temasek follows a period of strong growth for Betashares, as we execute on a long-term vision to build a leading, independent financial services business, offering a wide range of quality solutions to help Australians reach their financial goals.

Over the past three years, Betashares has continued its strong organic growth trajectory, now managing over A$38 billion on behalf of over one million investors, financial advisers and institutions across its range of ETFs after receiving the highest level of inflows amongst all ETF managers in Australia in 2023.

During the same period, Betashares also launched Betashares Direct, an innovative retail investment platform, to assist self-directed investors in building long-term wealth, and announced its intention to move into the Australian superannuation industry.

As Betashares expands into new products and services, it continues to be guided by its core principles: simplicity, cost-effectiveness and transparency, with the goal of making investing more accessible and affordable for investors.

Mr Alex Vynokur, Betashares Founder and Chief Executive Officer, welcomed Temasek’s investment. “Since founding the business 14 years ago, we have developed a leading position in Australia’s ETF industry. We have worked hard to expand the range of high-quality investment solutions available to investors and their financial advisers, democratised access to wealth creation opportunities for our clients, and improved the range of genuine educational content, emphasising the power of long-term investing,” Mr Vynokur said.

Looking ahead, we are focused on realising our vision by harnessing our passion for innovation and expanding our presence across more products, services, and international markets,” Mr Vynokur continued.

Temasek is a generational investor with a long-term investment horizon, which is strongly aligned with Betashares’ pursuit of long-term value creation for clients, employees, industry partners and shareholders. Temasek owns and manages US$287 billion in assets as of March 31, 2023.

The investment by Temasek will help accelerate the next phase of our journey, both organically as well as through acquisitions and strategic investments. We’re excited by the opportunity in front of us,” Mr Vynokur concluded.

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The new fund provides intelligent exposure to a portfolio of high-quality Tier 2 floating rate subordinated bonds issued by the Big Four Australian banks. To be eligible for inclusion in BSUB, bonds must have amounts outstanding of at least $500 million and a remaining maximum term to maturity of 10 years.

BSUB forms part of Betashares’ leading range of cash and fixed income investment solutions which collectively hold $10.5 billion in funds under management.

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