Steadfast (SDF) is held by 28 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it rose 12.7%: on $10,000, +$1270. We explain 1 big move in that time.
About SDF
- SectorFinancials
- IndustryInsurance
- Size$6.4b
- Held by28 ETFs
- Big moves1 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
Held by 28 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in SDF today.
- RDVRUSSELL INVESTMENTS HIGH DIVIDEND AUSTRALIAN SHARES ETF$4094.09%
- MVEVanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF$1991.99%
- MVWVanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF$1371.37%
- GMVWVanEck Geared Australian Equal Weight Complex ETF$1371.37%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$1001.00%
- SYISTATE STREET SPDR MSCI AUS SELECT HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD ETF$840.84%
- GRNVVanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF$760.76%
- OZFSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 FINANCIALS EX A-REIT ETF$730.73%
- QFNBetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF$700.70%
- ZYAUGlobal X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF$670.67%
Why did SDF rise 5.1% on 17 Aug 2026?
Steadfast
Steadfast Group shares surged after news that takeover talks advanced with a consortium extending exclusivity, signalling a credible bid is progressing.
The Kalkine headline published at 02:52 UTC — just 38 minutes before detection — directly reports advancing takeover talks and an exclusivity extension, which is a clear positive M&A catalyst explaining the 5% price surge. The sector signal (AXFJ financials index down 1.5%) actually moved in the opposite direction, confirming this is a stock-specific event rather than a sector-driven move. No company announcement was filed, which is consistent with early-stage M&A talks that have not yet reached a definitive agreement requiring ASX disclosure.
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 28 ETFs holding SDF
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- RDV4.09% of the fund+$21
- MVE1.99% of the fund+$10
- MVW1.37% of the fund+$7
- GMVW1.37% of the fund+$7
- VSO1.00% of the fund+$5
- SYI0.84% of the fund+$4
- GRNV0.76% of the fund+$4
- OZF0.73% of the fund+$4
- QFN0.70% of the fund+$4
- ZYAU0.67% of the fund+$3
The 10 that hold it most. All 28 are listed on the page under Held by.