Wesfarmers (WES) is held by 37 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it fell 13.6%: on $10,000, −$1363. We explain 2 big moves in that time.
About WES
- SectorConsumer Discretionary
- IndustryConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
- Size$86.0b
- Held by37 ETFs
- Big moves2 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
- +3.0%30 Sep 2026· Sector Flow
Wesfarmers rose broadly in line with a strong ASX 200 session, with the excess move above the market likely reflecting sector rotation into quality retail/conglomerate names rather than any company-specific catalyst.
- −4.6%27 Aug 2026· Earnings Beat
Wesfarmers shares fell sharply after its FY26 results were released, as investors sold despite 8% profit growth and a higher dividend, suggesting the results met or only modestly beat expectations that were already priced into a richly valued stock.
Held by 37 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WES today.
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$8818.81%
- OZXXGlobal X Australia ex Financials & Resources ETF$8368.36%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$7497.49%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$7387.38%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$6876.87%
- VLCVanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF$5775.77%
- AQLTBetaShares Australian Quality ETF$5685.68%
- YMAXBetaShares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETF$5025.02%
- ILCiShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF$5005.00%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$4714.71%
Why did WES rise 3.0% on 30 Sep 2026?
Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers rose broadly in line with a strong ASX 200 session, with the excess move above the market likely reflecting sector rotation into quality retail/conglomerate names rather than any company-specific catalyst.
The ASX 200 rose 1.46% and the 31-peer industry median was 1.43%, accounting for roughly half of WES's 3.04% move — the stock outperformed its peers by about 1.6 percentage points, which is notable but not extreme. The only company announcement was a non-market-sensitive Dividend Reinvestment Plan update, which is unlikely to drive a 3x ATR move. Recent news is entirely speculative/analytical commentary from Kalkine with no new information. The residual outperformance could reflect light short covering, quality rotation in a risk-on session, or end-of-quarter rebalancing flows, but there is insufficient specific evidence to assign a higher-confidence single driver beyond broad sector/market tailwinds.
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
ASX announcements
News coverage
What it did to the 37 ETFs holding WES
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- GRPA8.81% of the fund+$27
- OZXX8.36% of the fund+$25
- IESG7.49% of the fund+$23
- AQTY7.38% of the fund+$22
- GEAR6.87% of the fund+$21
- VLC5.77% of the fund+$18
- AQLT5.68% of the fund+$17
- YMAX5.02% of the fund+$15
- ILC5.00% of the fund+$15
- VETH4.71% of the fund+$14
The 10 that hold it most. All 37 are listed on the page under Held by.