Betashares
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| Company type | Private, Employee owned |
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| Industry | Investment management Wealth management |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Alex Vynokur, David Nathanson |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Alex Vynokur (CEO) Jason Gellert (CFO) |
| Products | 95 Exchange-traded funds including Indices, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, Active |
| AUM | A$60 billion (2025) |
Number of employees | 210 (2025) |
| Website | www.betashares.com.au |
Betashares is a leading financial services firm specialising in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) which is based in Sydney, Australia with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand.[1] In addition to ETFs, Betashares offers an online investment platform for retail investors and managed accounts for financial advisers. It is owned and managed by its Australian based management team and has strategic shareholdings by Singapore's sovereign wealth investment company Temasek Holdings[2] and TA Associates.
History
[edit]Betashares was founded in 2009 and launched its first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in December 2010. In subsequent years, it expanded its product range to include Australia’s first currency ETFs, actively managed bond ETFs, leveraged and inverse ETFs, and thematic funds covering areas such as global robotics and sustainability.[3]
In 2021, U.S. private equity firm TA Associates acquired a significant minority stake in Betashares to support its growth and product development.[4]
In September 2023, Betashares entered the Australian superannuation sector through the acquisition of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s superannuation business.[5]
In October 2023, the company launched Betashares Direct, an investment platform aimed at self directed retail investors. Initially offering commission-free ETF trading, the platform was expanded in 2024 to include a broader range of listed securities.[6][7]
In June 2024, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek agreed to acquire a minority stake in Betashares, investing up to A$300 million. Temasek joined existing shareholders including TA Associates and Betashares staff.[8]
By June 2025, Betashares reported that its total funds under management had surpassed A$50 billion.[9]
In July 2025, Betashares acquired financial media and education company Equity Mates, founded in 2017. The acquisition aimed to expand Betashares' engagement with retail investors. The co-founders, Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan, remained with the business, which continues to operate under its existing brand and retained editorial independence.[10]
Also in July 2025, Betashares announced the formation of Trellia Wealth Partners, a managed accounts business created through the merger of its portfolio services with those investment consultancy InvestSense. Trellia launched with approximately A$8 billion in funds under management and offers a combination of index-based and bespoke portfolio solutions.[11]
Later in 2025, Betashares launched Betashares Private Capital, a division focused on private market investments. Its first initiative was a partnership with U.S.-based investment manager Cliffwater LLC, offering wholesale Australian investors access to private credit strategies.[12]
Products and ETF Range
[edit]Betashares offers a broad range of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) covering equities, fixed income, cash, commodities, digital assets, and thematic investment strategies.[13][14]
The company’s equity ETFs include broad-market index funds and thematic products focusing on sectors such as technology, sustainability, cyber-security and robotics.[13]
Betashares also offers fixed income ETFs, including funds providing exposure to government bonds, corporate bonds, and hybrid securities. Some of these are actively managed in partnership with external managers, including Franklin Templeton.[15]
In the digital assets category, Betashares manages products that provide exposure to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and related industries, such as the Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP).[16]
Some of the firm’s flagship funds include the Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200), Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ), Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (AAA), and the Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI).[17]
Betashares also offers managed portfolios through its Betashares Direct platform.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Story of change in rise of Betashares, decline of Perpetual and AMP". 17 June 2024.
- ^ Loussikian, Kylar (17 June 2024). "Singapore's Temasek snaps up $300m stake in ETF provider Betashares".
- ^ "BetaShares launches Australia's first currency ETF". ETF Express. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "TA Associates buys into Betashares through Mirae sale". Australian Financial Review. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Betashares to acquire Bendigo super business". Australian Financial Review. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Betashares launches low-cost investing platform". The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Betashares Direct expands offering in digital broker battle". Australian Financial Review. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Temasek to invest up to $300 million in Betashares". Australian Financial Review. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Betashares reaches $50 billion, gears up for next phase of growth". Betashares. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Matt Leibowitz-backed podcast Equity Mates sells to Betashares in $8.5 million deal". Startup Daily. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Betashares acquires InvestSense, launches Trellia Wealth Partners". Financial Standard. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Betashares partners with Cliffwater to enter private markets". Betashares. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Betashares ETF range overview". Livewire Markets. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Best Betashares ETFs compared". Stockspot. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "BNDS – Betashares Western Asset Australian Bond Fund". Betashares. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Australia's first crypto ETF launches". Australian Financial Review. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ Stewart, Laura (5 June 2025). "Betashares reaches $50 billion FUM: What are their 5 most popular ASX ETFs?". The Motley Fool Australia. Retrieved 3 October 2025.