Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF

AEBD

Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF

AEBD

Attractive income from a diversified ethically-screened portfolio of Australian bonds

Management fee and costs (p.a.)
0.34%
1 year performance
-0.36%
5 year index performance (p.a.)
0.92%
Yield to maturity (% p.a.)
5.58%
Modified duration (yrs)
5.73
Category
Cash & fixed income
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Overview

Fund objective

AEBD is designed to serve as a core fixed income allocation for investors seeking a true-to-label ethical fixed income solution. It aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of high-quality Australian corporate and government bonds. The bonds are screened to exclude issuers (other than sovereign bond issuers) with material exposure to fossil fuels or engaged in activities considered inconsistent with responsible investment considerations.

Fund strategy

AEBD aims to track the Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Ethically Screened Composite Bond Index (Index), before fees and expenses. Bonds in the Index are screened to exclude exposure to activities associated with significant negative environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors (subject to certain materiality thresholds). The Index employs an intelligent investment approach by weighting bonds on their risk-adjusted income potential, rather than debt-weighting. This strategy aims to provide investors with higher returns than the commonly used Australian fixed income benchmark, the AusBond Composite Index.

Benefits

Align your investments with your values

Invest in a way that is consistent with your ethical standards.

True to label

AEBD's investment methodology includes stringent screening criteria, offering investors a true-to-label ethical fixed income solution.

Intelligent approach to investing in bonds

Bonds are selected based on their risk-adjusted income potential, rather than debt outstanding. This strategy seeks to avoid the shortcomings of traditional debt-weighted indices and aims to provide relatively higher returns. Only investment grade bonds are included in the portfolio.

1 The Responsible Investment Certification Program provides general advice only and does not take into account any person's objectives, financial situation, or needs. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Because of this, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and if the advice relates to the acquisition, or possible acquisition, of a particular financial product. Certifications are current for 24 months and subject to change at any time.

The Fund has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details.

There are risks associated with an investment in the Fund, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and non-traditional index methodology risk. Investment value can go up and down. An investment in the Fund should only be considered as a part of a broader portfolio, taking into account your particular circumstances, including your tolerance for risk. For more information on risks and other features of the Fund, please see the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, both available on www.betashares.com.au.

RIAA

Certification

The Fund has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia according to the operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program. See www.responsiblereturns.com.au for details.1
1 The Responsible Investment Certification Program provides general advice only and does not take into account any person’s objectives, financial situation, or needs. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Because of this, you should consider your own objectives, financial situation and needs and also consider the terms of any product disclosure document before making an investment decision. Certifications are current for 24 months and subject to change at any time.

Invest in AEBD with Betashares Direct

Invest in AEBD brokerage-free with a Betashares Direct account. You can also buy or sell AEBD using an online broker or your financial adviser.

Refer to the PDS for information on interest retained by Betashares on cash balances.

Key facts

Profile

Units outstanding* (#) 1,460,155
Management fee and cost** (p.a.) 0.34%
Distribution frequency Monthly
Distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) Full or partial participation available
Issuer Betashares Capital Ltd
Registry MUFG Corporate Markets
Domicile Australia

* As at 13 November 2026

**Certain additional costs apply. Please refer to PDS.

Net assets*

$72,127,341

Pricing information

Current price

Last trade*

% Change (prev day)

Bid (delayed)

Offer (delayed)

* Data is delayed by at least 20 minutes.

NAV

NAV/Unit*

$49.40

* As at 13 November 2026

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Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Please refer to “Fund returns after fees” for additional information regarding performance/return information.

Trading information

ASX code

AEBD

Bloomberg code

AEBD AU

IRESS code

AEBD.AXW

Market makers

Susquehanna Pacific Pty Ltd

Index information

Index

Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Ethically Screened Composite Bond Index

Index provider

Bloomberg

Bloomberg index ticker

I38947AU Index

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Performance

Fund returns after fees (%)

Fund Index Bloomberg AusBond Composite
1 month 1.32% 1.34% 1.16%
3 months -0.26% -0.18% 0.07%
6 months 2.10% 2.26% 2.22%
1 year -0.36% -0.03% 0.39%
3 year p.a. - 5.38% 4.60%
5 year p.a. - 0.92% 0.96%
10 year p.a. - 2.11% 1.77%
Since inception p.a. 3.36% 3.65% 3.46%
Inception date 4-Nov-24 - -
13 November 2026
Total Return: —

* As at 30 October 2026.

Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Returns are calculated in Australian dollars using net asset value per unit at the start and end of the specified period and do not reflect brokerage or the bid ask spread that investors incur when buying and selling units on the ASX. Returns are after fund management costs, assume reinvestment of any distributions and do not take into account tax paid as an investor in the Fund. Returns for periods longer than one year are annualised. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.

Portfolio characteristics

Running yield (% p.a.) 4.46
Yield to maturity (% p.a.) 5.58
Yield to worst (% p.a.) 5.58
Average maturity (yrs) 7.45
Modified duration (yrs) 5.73
Average credit rating AA

* As at 13 November 2026

Holdings and allocation

Portfolio holdings

Name Weight (%)
MTR CORP LTD 5.582% JAN-38 2.0
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% JUN-35 1.5
ALPHABET INC 6.25% AUG-36 1.4
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.0% NOV-33 1.4
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 1.4
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 4.25% MAR-36 1.4
INTL FINANCE CORP 1.5% APR-35 1.3
INTL BK RECON & DEVELOP 4.2% APR-33 1.3
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 1.2
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 4.25% DEC-35 1.2

* As at 12 November 2026. Excludes cash

Sector allocation

Australian Government
19.9%
Corporate - Non Financial
19.6%
Australian State Government
16.2%
Supranational
14.9%
Corporate - Financial
11.5%
Foreign Local Authority
6.9%
Sovereign Agency
5.7%
Government Special Purpose Bank
5.3%

* As of 30 October 2026

Distributions

Yield information

Distribution frequency Monthly
12 mth distribution yield* 4.3%

*As at 30 October 2026. Yield is calculated by summing the prior 12-month per unit distributions divided by the closing NAV per unit at the end of the relevant period. Yield will vary and may be lower at time of investment. Franking level is total franking level over the last 12 months. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

You can elect DRP by logging into MUFG's Investor Centre. Once you are logged in, please proceed to the 'Payments and Tax' tab and select 'Reinvestment Plans'.

Recent distributions

Ex Date Record Date Payment Date Distribution Unit ($) Annual Distribution Return (%)1
2-Nov-26 3-Nov-26 17-Nov-26 $0.214962 4.59%
1-Oct-26 2-Oct-26 16-Oct-26 $0.205997 4.13%
1-Sep-26 2-Sep-26 16-Sep-26 $0.207381 4.09%
3-Aug-26 4-Aug-26 18-Aug-26 $0.207715 4.03%
1-Jul-26 2-Jul-26 16-Jul-26 $0.195285 3.93%
1-Jun-26 2-Jun-26 17-Jun-26 $0.17536 4.16%
1-May-26 4-May-26 18-May-26 $0.17057 3.78%
1-Apr-26 2-Apr-26 20-Apr-26 $0.180463 3.81%
2-Mar-26 3-Mar-26 17-Mar-26 $0.152898 4.11%
2-Feb-26 3-Feb-26 17-Feb-26 $0.1625 4.13%
2-Jan-26 5-Jan-26 19-Jan-26 $0.179453 3.80%
1-Dec-25 2-Dec-25 16-Dec-25 $0.147049 4.07%
3-Nov-25 4-Nov-25 18-Nov-25 $0.165345 -
1-Oct-25 2-Oct-25 16-Oct-25 $0.168839 -
1-Sep-25 2-Sep-25 16-Sep-25 $0.157315 -
1-Aug-25 4-Aug-25 18-Aug-25 $0.163654 -
1-Jul-25 2-Jul-25 16-Jul-25 $0.164244 -
2-Jun-25 3-Jun-25 18-Jun-25 $0.15814 -
1-May-25 2-May-25 16-May-25 $0.15814 -
1-Apr-25 2-Apr-25 16-Apr-25 $0.161905 -
3-Mar-25 4-Mar-25 18-Mar-25 $0.145625 -
3-Feb-25 4-Feb-25 18-Feb-25 $0.16125 -
2-Jan-25 3-Jan-25 17-Jan-25 $0.165 -
2-Dec-24 3-Dec-24 17-Dec-24 $0.129 -

1 This is the annual distribution return to the end of the relevant distribution date. The distribution return reflects the contribution to total investment return made by the Fund's distributions. Distribution return is calculated as the total return less the growth return. Total return is calculated as the percentage change in a continuing investor's interest in the Fund assuming reinvestment of all distributions back into the Fund (and no other application or withdrawal), net of ongoing fees. Growth return is the Fund's return excluding distributions, net of ongoing fees. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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