Best ETFs for 2026 in Australia – Top Performing Investment Options
Australia’s Best ETF Landscape Entering 2026 As we look forward to 2026, investing in a solid portfolio for the year ahead starts with picking the right Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). These need to strike the right balance between growth, income and risk. Below are 5 Australian-listed ETFs that are on top form for size and cost-effectiveness, and have a great track record. They cover a bunch of key areas – domestic shares, global shares, growth tech, fixed income, cash and real asset hedging. VAS (Vanguard Australian Shares) – S&P/ASX 300 : With a management fee of just 0.07% per year, and considering it has $22.49 billion invested and has returned 12.86% over 5 years , VAS offers a great way to get exposure to the Aussie market. It’s also relatively cheap with a dividend yield of 3.2%, P/E ratio of 21.8 and holding over 311 stocks. Its low cost makes it perfect for a core investment in local shares and will be especially useful if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is looking to e...