Leverage isn't just for property: we compare two globally geared ETFs

Oct 9, 2025

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ANECDOTE

Old LIC Allowed Berkshire Exposure

Ren recalled an old listed investment company (Global Masters Fund) that existed to let Australians own Berkshire Hathaway.
The example shows how global investing options were once limited compared to today's ETF landscape.

INSIGHT

Why Global Diversification Matters

Global diversification opens access to the majority of investable companies since Australia is only ~2% of global market cap.
Diversifying globally also reduces sector concentration caused by Australia's heavy bank and miner weightings.

INSIGHT

Two Ways To Get Global Exposure

Global index ETFs track market-cap weightings across developed markets and passively capture growth where it occurs.
All-in diversified ETFs use preset allocations and ETF-of-ETF structures to maintain target regional and asset exposure.

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Australians love using leverage for property, but what about in a share portfolio? In this episode we compare popular ASX-listed global ETFs; BGBL, DHHF and explain how the new Betashares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF (ASX: GGBL), lets investors add a little extra “spice” to their portfolios.

We cover:

The differences between each of these global ETF
Two community questions about how geared ETFs work and where to use them.
When (and for whom) a geared ETF like GGBL might make sense in a portfolio.

Gearing magnifies gains and losses and may not be a suitable strategy for all investors.

Betashares Capital LTD is the issuer Read the PDS & TMD at betashares.com.au to see if the product is right for you. Investing involves risk.

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