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ERTH

$10.03-0.4%Ethical / ESG4/100
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BetaShares Climate Change Innovation ETF · BetaShares

Data as at 29 March 2026

TL;DR

Tracks global clean energy companies — solar manufacturers, wind turbine makers, EV producers, and battery storage businesses. Covers the entire clean energy supply chain.

MER (Annual Fee)
0.65%
#5 lowest in Ethical / ESG
1Y Return
+16.3%
3Y Return (p.a.)
-0.6%
Dividend Yield
0.44%
Trailing 12 months
AUM
$80.4M
Assets under management
Avg Daily Turnover
$21K
Avg shares × unit price
Unit Price
$10.03
As at 29 March 2026
Provider
BetaShares
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Strategy

Follows the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index, covering companies that generate the majority of revenue from clean energy sources and related technology. Managed by BetaShares.

Top Holdings

Key Fact

ERTH holds solar panel manufacturers, wind turbine makers, and EV battery companies — not just power producers. These are very different businesses with different risk drivers, and the fund's performance depends on the clean energy economy as a whole.

Suited for

Investors making a long-term bet on the global energy transition. ERTH differs from a general ESG fund — it actively concentrates in companies building and operating clean energy infrastructure.

Risks

Clean energy companies are highly sensitive to government subsidies, interest rates, and fossil fuel price movements. ERTH fell significantly in 2023-2024 as interest rates rose and political support for renewable energy became less certain in some markets.

ETFCheck Score4/100
Fees (40%)3
Fund Size (25%)8
Liquidity (20%)0
Yield (15%)6
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Frequently Asked Questions - ERTH

Why has ERTH underperformed other ethical ETFs despite the clean energy megatrend?+
ERTH's 8.2% one-year return lags behind ETHI and VESG because thematic clean energy, EV, and water stocks are inherently more volatile and sensitive to interest rate expectations than broad-market ethical ETFs. Rising rates in 2022-2023 hit growth-oriented clean technology valuations particularly hard. As the most concentrated ESG ETF on the ASX with a MER of 0.65%, ERTH carries higher single-theme risk and suits investors with strong conviction in the climate innovation sector specifically.
What makes ERTH different from ETHI - aren't both environmental ETFs?+
Despite both being BetaShares ESG products, they have fundamentally different approaches. ETHI is a broad global equity fund that excludes harmful industries, retaining companies like Microsoft and Apple that pass ESG screens. ERTH is a thematic fund that actively selects companies driving climate solutions across clean energy, EVs, battery storage, and sustainable water. ERTH's concentrated portfolio carries significantly higher volatility and a 0.65% MER versus ETHI's 0.39%.
Is ERTH's 0.18% yield problematic for investors seeking income?+
ERTH's tiny 0.18% yield reflects its portfolio of growth-stage climate innovation companies that reinvest earnings rather than paying dividends. This makes ERTH unsuitable as an income-generating holding for SMSF pension-phase members or retirees relying on distributions. It functions purely as a capital growth allocation and satellite thematic holding. Australian investors seeking both ethical alignment and income should consider VESG or FAIR instead for meaningful distribution yields.
What specific climate sub-sectors does ERTH invest in beyond solar and wind?+
ERTH goes well beyond traditional renewable energy to include electric vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, battery technology and energy storage companies, sustainable water and waste management firms, and green building technology providers. This multi-sector climate approach provides diversification within the clean economy theme. However, with approximately 100 holdings globally and a 0.65% MER, it remains the most concentrated and expensive ESG ETF on the ASX, suited to high-conviction thematic investors.