Australian (AFG) is held by 18 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it fell 22.3%: on $10,000, −$2232. We explain 3 big moves in that time.
About AFG
- SectorFinancials
- IndustryFinancial Services
- Size$340.5m
- Held by18 ETFs
- Big moves3 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −7.4%18 Sep 2026· Capital Raise
AFG fell sharply after pricing a new Prime RMBS (residential mortgage-backed securities) transaction, which investors likely interpreted as a dilutive or risk-increasing capital markets move, driving heavy selling.
- −6.6%9 Sep 2026· No Catalyst Found
AFG fell in line with a broad financial-sector selloff, with no company-specific news to explain the drop.
- +5.0%2 Sep 2026· Earnings Beat
AFG shares rose strongly after reporting a 39% profit increase driven by a record mortgage trail book and surging manufacturing margins, with results beating market expectations.
Held by 18 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in AFG today.
- QHSMVanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF$780.78%
- QSMLVanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF$760.76%
- IJHiShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF$280.28%
- SMLLBetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF$270.27%
- WYNCISHARES WORLD EQUITY HIGH INCOME COMPLEX ETF$180.18%
- BNDSBetaShares Western Asset Australian Bond Active ETF$180.18%
- VISMVanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF$8.820.09%
- VTSVanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF$1.280.01%
- IHCBiShares Core Global Corporate Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF$1.140.01%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$1.070.01%
Why did AFG rise 5.0% on 2 Sep 2026?
Australian
AFG shares rose strongly after reporting a 39% profit increase driven by a record mortgage trail book and surging manufacturing margins, with results beating market expectations.
Multiple news articles from 31 August 2026 highlight AFG reporting a 39% profit growth with a record mortgage trail book and surging manufacturing margins, with Kalkine noting earnings momentum — consistent with a post-results re-rating. The move of 5.02% on 2x normal volume occurring the following trading session (2 September) aligns with delayed market digestion of the FY26 results announced ~31 August. The ongoing buyback notifications add modest additional support but are secondary to the earnings catalyst. Sector flow from the financials index is minimal (only +0.10%) and well below threshold, ruling it out as the primary driver.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
News coverage
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 18 ETFs holding AFG
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- QHSM0.78% of the fund+$4
- QSML0.76% of the fund+$4
- IJH0.28% of the fund+$1
- SMLL0.27% of the fund+$1
- WYNC0.18% of the fund+$1
- BNDS0.18% of the fund+$1
- VISM0.09% of the fund+$0
- VTS0.01% of the fund+$0
- IHCB0.01% of the fund+$0
- VETH0.01% of the fund+$0
The 10 that hold it most. All 18 are listed on the page under Held by.