Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
AEBD
Attractive income from a diversified ethically-screened portfolio of Australian bonds
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.
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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
* 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
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
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 | - | - |
* 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
* As at 13 November 2026
Holdings and allocation
Portfolio holdings
| Ticker | Name | Weight (%) | Sector | Country | Currency | Notional/Face Value | Market Value (AUD) | Issuer | Maturity Date | Coupon (%) |
|---|
* As at 12 November 2026. Excludes cash
Sector allocation
* As of 30 October 2026
Distributions
Yield information
*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.
Announcements
ASX Announcements: AEBD
Payment notice information
NRWT & fund payments
Resources
- Factsheet | ASX: AEBD | Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
- Product Disclosure Statement | ASX: AEBD | Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
- PDS Update – 14 April 2025
- PDS Update – 20 January 2025
- Target Market Determination | ASX: AEBD | Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
- Responsible Investment Committee | ASX: AEBD
- Ethical Screening Process
- Portfolio Holdings | ASX: AEBD | Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF
- Fixed Income Suite Portfolio Characteristics
- Interim Financial Report – December 2024 | HBRD, A200, HVST, QFN, MTUM, AQLT, QRE. SMLL, FAIR, AEBD, EX20, QOZ, AUST
- Annual Financial Report – 30 June 2025 | A200, HVST, QFN, HBRD, MTUM, AQLT, QRE, SMLL, FAIR, AEBD, EX20, QOZ, AUST
- Interim Financial Report – December 2025 | QPON, MMKT, OZBD, AGVT, AAA, CRED, BHYB, BSUB, AEBD, HCRD
- Annual Financial Report – June 2026 | QPON, MMKT, OZBD, AGVT, AAA, CRED, BHYB, BSUB, COMP, AEBD, HCRD
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