A highly diversified exposure to the Australian Investment Grade Fixed Income Market, benchmarked to the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index.
Gain direct access to a wide range of Australian and global bonds, including government, corporate, investment-grade, sub-investment grade, and unrated securities – all backed by deep expertise, credit research and market-leading execution.
The Fund objective is to achieve a return in excess of global bond markets.
The fund aims to generate attractive returns by dynamically investing in global fixed income instruments. It aims to provide diversification against equity risk as well as capital growth and some income.
The SPDR® S&P®/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index.
BSUB aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of floating rate subordinated bonds issued by the four major Australian banks.
1GOV invests in a portfolio of Australian dollar denominated Australian Government Bonds with maturity dates between 1 and 5 years with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, that closely track the returns of the Index.
The Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF is a defensive fixed income solution that targets a stable return in excess of inflation over the medium term. The Fund primarily uses government bonds to create a diversified portfolio of high quality fixed income securities that seeks to prioritise liquidity and capital preservation.
GGOV aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, fixed rate US Treasury bonds, hedged into AUD.
The funds aims to achieve a total return in excess of the Benchmark (Bloomberg Global Aggregate USD Sukuk Index) over a rolling 5 to 7-year timeframe through exposure to a diversified portfolio of Sharia Compliant Sukuk investments
SUBD invests in a portfolio of subordinated bonds with the aim of providing investment returns before fees and other costs that track the performance of the Index.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the global investment grade corporate fixed-rate debt market.
The SPDR® S&P®/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury.
The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond AUD Hedged Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury that have a remaining maturity of twenty years or more.
Bond investing is a fundamental part of the fixed-income securities market.
It involves purchasing debt instruments issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.
Bond investing involves buying bonds to earn interest income and, potentially, to achieve capital appreciation.
A bond is essentially a loan made by an investor to a borrower (the issuer), who promises to pay back the principal amount at a specified maturity date, along with periodic interest payments, known as coupon payments.
There are several types of bonds, including:
The three main features of Bond investing are:
There are four main risks of Bond investing:
Investors can evaluate Bonds using several criteria:
Investors can invest in Bonds through various avenues:
It varies by bond type; some can be purchased for as little as $1,000.
Bond funds can be less risky than individual bonds due to their diversification benefits, but they can also be affected by market volatility.
Many brokerage platforms allow for the automatic reinvestment of interest payments.
Bond ratings are assessments of the creditworthiness of a bond issuer, ranging from AAA (highest quality) to D (default).
Higher-rated Bonds are generally considered safer, while lower-rated bonds may offer higher yields but come with increased risk.
Yield is the income return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.
For Bond investors, yield can refer to the coupon yield, current yield, or yield to maturity (YTM), which considers total returns if the bond is held to maturity.
Diversification in Bond investing can be achieved by investing in bonds with different maturities, credit qualities, and types (government, municipal, corporate).
This helps spread risk and can moderate the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
Inflation erodes purchasing power, which can negatively impact upon the real returns on bonds.
To mitigate this risk, Bond investors may look for inflation-protected securities, like TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities).
A Bond’s face value (or par value) is the amount paid back to the bondholder at maturity, whereas a Bond’s market value is the current price at which the Bond can be bought or sold in the market, which can fluctuate based on interest rates and issuer credit quality.
In summary, Bond investing provides a relatively stable income source with a lower level of risk compared to equities.
Understanding the types, features, and risks of Bond investing is essential for making informed investment decisions.
By comparing key metrics such as yield, credit ratings, and utilising diversified strategies like Bond funds, investors can optimise their bond portfolios effectively.
As market conditions evolve, staying informed and adapting investment strategies is crucial for successful Bond investing.
