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BEAR
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Passive ETFEquity

BEAR ETF · BetaShares Australian Equities Bear (Hedge Fund)

The BEAR Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BetaShares. It is built to track an index: S&P/ASX 200 Index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofInverse Equities1M perf.+4.56%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+2.83%
1M flows
+€224K
AuM
€22M
E/R
1.38%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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BEAR
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Performance & flows

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BEAR
A$7.51
+0.48%
Inverse Equities
+3.49%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+2.83%
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+0.48%
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-8.93%
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-11.88%
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-25.02%
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+6.59%
+0.99%
+0.99%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
ISIN
AU00000BEAR2
AuM
€22M
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E/R
1.38%
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Replication rating
Not rated
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More details
NAV
3/13/2026
A$7.51
1D NAV change
+0.14%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Other
Replication model
Futures
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
7/6/2012
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
BEAR seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+0.48%
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-8.93%
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-11.88%
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-25.02%
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Volatility
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Issuer

BetaShares
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Number of funds
103
Total AuM
€39.39B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 1.38%
Average expense ratio
0.5061%

Frequently asked questions about BEAR

What does BetaShares Australian Equities Bear (Hedge Fund), BEAR, invest in?

BEAR is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Australian Equities.

Which benchmark or index does BEAR replicate?

BEAR tracks the S&P/ASX 200 Total Return Index - AUD, through a replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of BEAR?

BEAR carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.38%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was BEAR launched?

BEAR was introduced to the market on July 6, 2012. It trades on Australia

Who is the ETF issuer of BEAR?

BetaShares Australian Equities Bear (Hedge Fund), BEAR, is provided by BetaShares. Learn more about BetaShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of BEAR?

BEAR oversees €22M in assets as of March 13, 2026.

How has BEAR performed lately?

Based on data from March 13, 2026, BEAR returned 2.83% over the past month, 0.48% over the last three months and 0.99% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for BEAR?

As of March 13, 2026, BEAR recorded net flows of +€226K over the last month and -€187K year-to-date.

Does BEAR distribute dividends?

BEAR follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.

What is the base currency of BEAR?

The base currency of BEAR is AUD.

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