Introducing Betashares’ new geared long and short bond funds
We are pleased to announce the launch of four funds offering geared long and geared short exposure to 10-year U.S. Treasuries and Australian Government Bonds on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
The four new funds are:
Betashares Geared Long Australian Government Bond Fund (hedge fund) (ASX: GGAB) which seeks to generate magnified gains when the prices of 10-year Australian Government Bonds rise on a given day (and conversely magnified losses when the bond prices fall on a given day).
Betashares Geared Short Australian Government Bond Fund (hedge fund) (ASX: BBAB) which seeks to generate magnified gains when the prices of 10-year Australian Government Bonds fall on a given day (and conversely magnified losses when the bond prices rise on a given day).
Betashares Geared Long U.S. Treasury Bond Fund – Currency Hedged (hedge fund) (ASX: GGFD) which seeks to generate magnified gains when the prices of 10-year US Treasury Bonds rise on a given day (and conversely magnified losses when the bond prices fall on a given day).
Betashares Geared Short U.S. Treasury Bond Fund – Currency Hedged Fund (hedge fund) (ASX: BBFD) which seeks to generate magnified gains when the prices of 10-year US Treasury Bonds fall on a given day (and conversely magnified losses when the bond prices rise on a given day).
There are risks associated with an investment in the Funds, including market risk, gearing risk, rebalancing and compounding risk, and futures risk. Investment value can go up and down. An investment in a Fund should only be considered as a small part of a broader portfolio, taking into account your particular circumstances, including your tolerance for risk.
Gearing magnifies gains and losses and may not be a suitable strategy for all investors. An investment in the Funds is very high risk in nature and should only be made by informed investors who fully understand the risks of gearing. Investors should seek professional financial advice before investing, and actively monitor their investment to ensure it continues to meet their investment objectives.
The Funds are actively managed and do not track a published benchmark.
For more information on the risks and other features of a Fund, please see the Product Disclosure Statement and relevant Target Market Determination, available on this website.