On Tuesday, we saw scores of internationally-focused ETFs reach either 52-week highs, multi-year highs, or all-time record prices.

Some of the most popular ETFs were among them, such as iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ), Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS), Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG), and iShares Global 100 AUD ETF (ASX: IOO).

The ETFs soared due to ongoing strength in the US market, with the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) smashing another all-time high this week.

Over the years, Aussies have enthusiastically invested billions in ASX ETFs to gain easy, diversified exposure to international shares.

This trend continues today, with a record $5.28 billion invested in July alone.

Next week, scores of ETFs go ex-dividend, which means time is running out for investors who may want to top up their holdings.

To receive an ETF's next dividend, you must buy or already own the ETF before its ex-dividend date.

We provide a sample of ETFs going ex-dividend below.

If you want to buy any of these ETFs to score their next dividend (or 'distribution') payments, you'd better be quick!

24 ASX ETFs with ex-dividend dates next week

At this stage, most providers have only released estimated distribution amounts. They will release finalised figures in due course.

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Except for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ASX: SPY), the ex-dividend date for the distributions listed below is today.

The payment date is 11 July.

Here are the details.

How much will SPDR ASX ETF investors get?

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: STW) will pay 66.6712 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 13.5988 cents worth of franking credits and 0.2108 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: GOVT) will pay 18.0410 cents in cash per unit.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF (ASX: E200) will pay 107.1402 cents in cash per unit, plus 5.0135 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0323 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 50 ETF (ASX: SFY) will pay 64.0319 cents in cash per unit plus 13.2627 cents worth of franking credits.

The SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (ASX: SYI) will pay 264.7328 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 7.8319 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0002 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: SSO) will pay 21.5897 cents in cash per unit, plus 6.9222 cents worth of franking credits and 0.1865 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources ETF (ASX: OZR) will pay 20.6316 cents in cash per unit, plus 8.0525 cents worth of franking credits and 0.03770 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

But wait, there's more!

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Listed Property ETF (ASX: SLF) will pay 31.5595 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 0.0144 cents worth of franking credits and 0.0475 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR MSCI World Quality Mix ETF (ASX: QMIX) will pay 109.9871 cents in cash per unit, plus 0.5967 cents worth of franking credits and 6.4629 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (AUS) (ASX: WDIV) will pay 125.7777 cents in cash per unit, plus 0.0365 cents worth of franking credits and 9.1763 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF (ASX: WXOZ) will pay 345.1500 cents in cash per unit. The ETF will also pay 11.4313 cents worth of foreign tax credits.

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials Ex-A-REIT Fund ETF (ASX: OZF) will pay 70.5192 cents in cash per unit plus 11.4581 cents worth of franking credits.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ASX: SPY) will pay US 1.761117 cents in cash per unit. The ex-dividend date was 20 June. The expected pay date for ASX investors is 14 August. State Street will announce the foreign exchange rate for the conversion into Australian currency in due course.

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The simplest and most well-known are those that track the performance of indexes such as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) in the US.

Other ASX ETFs track certain sectors, such as the Australian Resources Sector ETF (ASX: QRE) and VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB).

Many ASX ETFs adopt certain strategies. For example, the top five Aussie shares ETFs for total returns in 2023 all had environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategies.

All of these ASX ETFs have a manager running them and their fees depend on how much work is involved.

You don't have to do much to manage an index fund, for example.

Every quarter the index is officially updated, and the ETF managers follow suit by adding or removing companies and rejigging the weightings in accordance with each company's market capitalisation.

This is all pretty simple but some ETFs charge more than others for this service.

This is why it's important to check the management expense ratio (MER) that an ETF charges before buying it.

Bear in mind that ASX ETFs with strategies will generally charge higher fees.

This is because the managers are selecting stocks on your behalf, which requires more skill and expertise.

As a general rule, the lower the management fee the better because those fees eat into your returns.

While past performance is no guarantee of future performance, it's worth looking at the history of all the ASX ETFs you're interested in and comparing the fees to determine which funds offer the best value.

We reviewed more than 300 ASX ETFs listed on CommSec to find those with the lowest MERs.

10 ASX ETFs with the lowest management fees

BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged (ASX: HETH)

The BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged invests in BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) with the currency exposure hedged back to the Australian dollar.

ETHI invests in companies deemed to be 'climate leaders'.

The HETH ETF share price is currently $14.17, up 22.37% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 41.70%.

MER: 0.03%.

BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged (ASX: HQLT)

The BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF-Currency Hedged invests in the BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY) with the currency exposure hedged back to the Australian dollar.

QLTY holds 150 global companies (ex-Australia) ranked in order of a quality score. The scores are based on a combined ranking of four key factors – return on equity (ROE), debt-to-capital, cash flow generation and earnings stability.

The HQLT ETF share price is currently $29.42, up 28.58% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 49.49%.

MER: 0.03%.

VanEck MSCI International Value (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: HVLU)

The VanEck MSCI International Value (AUD Hedged) ETF holds 250 international developed-market large-caps and mid-caps with high scores as calculated by MSCI and returns hedged into Australian dollars.

The HVLU ETF share price is currently $27.42, up 14.49% since inception in November 2023.

MER: 0.03%.

VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: QHSM)

The VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF invests in 150 international developed-market small-cap quality growth shares with returns hedged into Australian dollars.

The QHSM ETF share price is currently $30.08, up 26.02% since inception in November 2023.

MER: 0.03%.

Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS)

The Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the whole United States stock market, incorporating more than 3,700 American US companies.

The VTS ETF share price is currently $389.92, up 27.68% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 87.89%.

MER: 0.03%.

BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200)

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the ASX 200.

The A200 ETF share price is currently $130.47, up 7.30% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 24.78%.

MER: 0.04%.

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is an index-based ETF that tracks the performance of the 500 largest US companies comprising the S&P 500.

The IVV ETF share price is currently $52.45, up 27.71% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 92.97%.

MER: 0.04%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG (ASX: E200)

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG invests in ASX 200 shares excluding companies involved in military contracting, small arms and tobacco, oil and thermal coal above a certain threshold.

The E200 ETF share price is currently $24.82, up 4.99% over the past 12 months.

It has risen 22.33% since its inception in August 2020.

MER: 0.05%.

iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ)

The iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF tracks the performance of the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

The IOZ ETF share price is currently $31.49, up 7.07% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 22.96%.

MER: 0.05%.

SPDR S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: STW)

Launched in August 2001, the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 was Australia's first listed ETF. It tracks the performance of the ASX 200 index.

The STW ETF share price is currently $70.47, up 6.50% over the past 12 months.

Over the past five years, it has risen 21.06%.

MER: 0.05%.

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